June 20-22 Rubicon run, who's going? Post up!

[Jes]

So who's going? Post up here so I/we know who to look out for.
I guess we'll meet at the staging area at 9:00A.M. Friday morning. and leave at 10:00.
To get to the staging area take HWY 89(W. Lake BLVD.) and turn west onto Rubicon Mckinley RD(it's between Chambers Lodge and Tahoma). Follow the brown signs to the one lane paved road that leads up to the staging area(on your left as the pavement ends).
Do we want to do a pot luck type thing Friday night? I was thinkin' Mexican. I could bring some chips, salsa, carnitas, tortillias, and have the Margaritas flowing for those interested.
Also, is anyone trailoring up? PorchPuppy, FarmerMatt?
I will probably go up Thursday after work and would be willing to meet up and camp at the trailhead if anyone's interested.
Let me know what your plans are.

Some things to consider.
Glass containers on the Rubicon are generally considered a no no, they're heavy and break easily. Please avoid bringing glass containers.
Vehicle preparation. Please be sure and prep your vehicle properly for this trip. Bring the proper spare parts and tools for repairing your vehicle in case of breakage. I'm sure Richard won't want to have to tow your a$$ all the way through the trail. :D
Thanks.

Jes

[Porch Puppy]

Jes,
I'll be there. I'll be trailering up but finding a place in Tahoe (one of the casinos) to park the tow rig. I'll be coming up Thursday and finding somewhere to camp for the night. Hopefully I'll be able to find my way to the staging area. Mexican sound fine to me... I'll try (if Lisa has time to make it) to bring chicken fajita mix and some tortillas. If you need an extra blender let me know and I'll bring mine too -- plus some margarita mix. See ya then....
Andy

[FarmerMatt]

We're still a go for this one. The plan is to just drive up in the Tractor. I'll plan on making some guac to bring up & a few bags of pistachios for our short statured friends.

Matt

[Goatman]

I'll be there. I'll be driving up Thursday after work, so it will probably be late when I get there. I'll camp that night, so as we get closer let me know where you all will be camping. I won't bother with a tent, just the matress and sleeping bag on the ground, so even the staging area would work for me.

I'll figure out something to bring for dinner. Since Matt and Jen will be celebrating their wedding anniversary, do we need a cake or something, or just plenty of margaritas? :D

[FarmerMatt]

Funny you said that Richard. Every year we buy a small cake from the same place we got our wedding cake with the same frosting & filling. My wife asked me this mourning how we were going to get that up to the Con safely? I guess this means were going to have a party on the Con & now we actually have a reason. We get to celebrate Jeni putting up with me.

Matt

[Stoney]

I'll be there! and i think i would want to come up thursday night and spend the night!!

stoney

[SeanP]

Betting odds that I will make it. Is the plan to drive into Buck Island on Friday? If so, I will likely drive out thru Loon on Saturday. Lots to do to make rig non-trailerable.

SeanP

[rpili2001]

Where are you guys meeting in Tahoe Thursday night?

Ray

[MJlogan]

I'd really like to go, but dont know how you guys feel about an 18 year old newbie (to this board anyway) going up with you all. I've never been to the con and dont know if this would be the best run for my first time on the con.

[ChuckD]

Originally posted by MJlogan
I'd really like to go, but dont know how you guys feel about an 18 year old newbie (to this board anyway) going up with you all. I've never been to the con and dont know if this would be the best run for my first time on the con.

Don't let these guys scare you off, just post on what you have on your rig and what spares you plan to carry, if you meet the requirements you'll be welcome.

[Goatman]

Heck yeah, we don't care how old you are. Tell us what you're running and where you've wheeled before.

Ray, we'll meet at the staging area Friday morning, and those who are camping Thursday night need to figure out where. I'll bet it's not a problem to camp one night next to the staging area, people probably do it all the time. There are bathrooms there, also.

[basalt51]

MJLogan - I can't think of a better time to run the 'con for the first time. And it sounds like these guys have fixed...well... at least broken almost everything there is to on an XJ. Thats gotta be good for something too right? ;)

[MJlogan]

OK..... its an 88 MJ, I swapped in a 93 ax-15 trans, dana 44 rear with detroit, open front, 4.56s, Box tubing bumpers front/rear with tow points, rocker skids, 33x10.50s on 15x7s, sye, RE 4.5" lift with 2" spacer, Spring over rear.

For spares i've got tre's, u joint, nuts n bolts, all fluids, and a lot of tools. By then i'll have hit the junkyard for some spare steering linkage and spare front axleshafts.

I've done all of the work myself (except setting up the gears) so i at least know how to put it all together. I've wheeled hollister many times, Niagara rim trail (and lots of trails off hwy 50), and a few spots off ebbit's pass in Nevada.

[Jes]

Well, sounds like your MJ is well capable so you're welcome to join us, that is, if you don't mind hanging out with a bunch of old geezers. :D
Speaking of MJs and geezers, where's MJ Dan anyway?

Jes

[Stoney]

yea that would b sic to have an MJ come with us!! plus then there will be more (kids) so maybe we won't get picked on so much!!(JES:rolleyes: )

stoney

[crazy4mopar]

Does anyone have an extra set of d30 axles I could rent for the trip? :rolleyes: I don't want to shell out for a set because I'm looking for an early bronco d44 for the front. other than that I have a 9" with moser axles for the rear, rock sliders,rock lights and lots of spare stuff like u-joints,chemicals and lots of epoxy :D
the only place I have been lately is Fordyce
http://crazy4mopar.tripod.com/fordyce_015.jpg

[WesternXJ]

Jes, you gotta open seat? My rigs not ready yet :mad: I could go up with ya Thursday afternoon.

[norcalxj]

i might be going but most likely not......i still got my front 44 to put together and my front arms to make, but i will try as hard as i can!

[MJlogan]

all right, sounds good. I guess i'll camp thursday night at the staging area. Thanks for letting me run with you guys, i really appreciate this.

[Gary E]

I am out. My Bro in Laws whirlwind romance is ending in marriage on the 21st.:D

[Jes]

Originally posted by SactoXJ
Jes, you gotta open seat? My rigs not ready yet :mad: I could go up with ya Thursday afternoon.

I don't know. I've got a friend that wants to come, wheather or not they will is to be determined.
I'll let you know.

Brian, don't come unless you fully test that monstrosity you're building before hand! :D

Crazy4Mopar, get off yer lazy a$$ and get to a wrecking yard for some cheapo 260 axle shafts. I just bought some brand new 297 axle shafts for this trip because I ruined one during BOTW.

Jes

[crazy4mopar]

Originally posted by Jes
Crazy4Mopar, get off yer lazy a$$ and get to a wrecking yard for some cheapo 260 axle shafts. I just bought some brand new 297 axle shafts for this trip because I ruined one during BOTW.

Jes
:smsoap: That means I have to get greasy! ;)

[Goatman]

Originally posted by SactoXJ
Jes, you gotta open seat? My rigs not ready yet :mad: I could go up with ya Thursday afternoon.

Keven, I'll have an open seat. We'd have to figure out how to hook up if you want to ride along. I won't be getting up there until late on Thursday, probably bunking with SeanP that night.

[Mike L]

Ok I hope to make it, I missed the JV trip and even BOTW2. I totally wanna go but won't know til it gets closer. I have some private reasons that may not cause me to go but everybody please keep they're fingers crossed. Heres some teaser pics for y'all:
http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=324370011886_35083980903&collid=82152640903&photoid=54613640903&page=1
http://www.ofoto.com/PhotoView.jsp?UV=324370011886_35083980903&collid=82152640903&photoid=75192640903&page=1

[ShinyXJ]

My Dad and I are coming up Thursday afternoon and would like to meet up with whomever will be camping at/near the staging area. We should be there by 8:00 pm barring any problems on the way up.

I will bring a jug of tequila for marg's and some other fixin's for burritos or something.

Looking forward to seeing those of you I know and meeting those of you I don't!

Scott

[crazy4mopar]

I'll have my Weber cranked up and full of Carne Asada!!

[WesternXJ]

Thanks Jes and Richard, for the offers/opportunitys.

Hopefully I'll be riding with Rob!!!!! :party:

Richard, if needed you could pick me up late Thursday. I'll keep ya posted.

[rpili2001]

Whats the best way to get up to Tahoe with a motorhome towing a jeep?

[Goatman]

Originally posted by rpili2001
Whats the best way to get up to Tahoe with a motorhome towing a jeep?

Ray, you have two choices. I15 to 395, or I5 to 99. I think it's a tough call which one would be faster. Maybe Curtis or Andy can tell you how long it takes them to get there from Ridgecrest coming up 395. From Bakersfield, it takes me about seven hours to Ice House, so I'd say about eight hours to the Lake Tahoe staging area.

[basalt51]

Since your starting on the tahoe side 395 would probably be easier since 50 from Sacramento is only 2 lanes for about 30 miles and up hill.

I don't know about faster though. Its a tough call from Carlsbad. If your motorhome has over-heating issues then I would definately take I-5 to Sacramento and skip the desert.

[XJJPR]

Originally posted by rpili2001
Whats the best way to get up to Tahoe with a motorhome towing a jeep?


Ray,

If I was you I would run up 395. The run from Sacramento to Tahoe in a Motohome is more work and time than the run up from 395 to Tahoe. When I finally get to go with the Motorhome that is what I'll do. I've even heard of guys parking the rig in a Casino parking lot for the weekend and driving to the trail with the Jeep. The road from homestead, the housing tract, to the staging area is for smaller size, under 30' est., motorhomes. Anyhow driving back to the staging area to pick up a rig is a pain, better to leave it in Tahoe even if you pay for a camp stop. It will be worth the exrta hourS you'll spend getting back to the tow rig. Going bcak to the staging area is WAY out of the way home. Unless you're coming back out of the trail thru Tahoe.

mark
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[WesternXJ]

The folks at Ice House store will let you leave your motorhome there for a small fee.

[Goatman]

Andy and Curtis park their tow rigs at one of the casino's, you can talk to them about which one, and hook up for Thursday night.

[Jes]

...I just got back from the Rubicon and the weather up there was gorgeous. Gate Keeper was wet and muddy, in fact I got high centered while I was coming out this morning and had to winch a few inches to get unstuck. Be prepared for deep water at the springs, judging by the amount of water between Gate Keeper and Spyder Lake. Also a lot of rocks have really been moved around and there are now a couple of obstacles where there weren't any before.
The mosquitos have just hatched and are especially blood thirsty around dusk and dawn, bring DEET!


Jes

[Porch Puppy]

Originally posted by rpili2001
Whats the best way to get up to Tahoe with a motorhome towing a jeep?

Ray,
From Ridgecrest, I take 395 up to Tahoe. At Minden, we jump over from 395 to 206/207 to connect to the 50. To do this, we take regular streets, but there are signs that indicate how to get to the 206/207. There's a pretty step grade (Kingsbury Grade) that you have to climb, but it sure is a pretty view looking down at the valley. It takes about 5-6 hours to get into Tahoe.

I park my truck and trailer in one of the casino parking lots. I always call first to make sure that it is okay. Just don't park in the RV spots unless if you talk to the parking attendents and get a sign for your vehicle. I usually try to park at the Horizon (775-588-6211) or Heavenly (775-586-7050). Some friends of mine say they always park at Ceasars (775-588-3515), but I've never had luck getting permission to park there. There's really easy access to both Horizon and Heavenly from the 50.

I'll be heading up there on Thursday morning sometime (around 6:00 AM). We'll probably be in Tahoe by noon.
Andy

[crazy4mopar]

So how many people are going! I need a head count...I need to make sure I bring enough Carne Asada so everyone gets at least a piece or two!:chef:

[rpili2001]

Thanks for the tips on parking up in Tahoe. If there's a casino around my wife is happy so I'm happy. Looks like I'm gonna make this trip.

What do you need me to bring for Friday nites dinner?

Ray

[WesternXJ]

Richard, what time are ya comin' through Sacto? Looks like I'll be takin' ya up on the offer.

[Goatman]

Originally posted by SactoXJ
Richard, what time are ya comin' through Sacto? Looks like I'll be takin' ya up on the offer.

I'll be leaving Bakersfield around 5:00 pm, which would put me there between 9:30 and 10:00 depending on where I'm going. I hope to get away a little earlier, but I won't know if I can until close to when I leave.

[Jes]

Ray, maybe bring some cookies or something for dessert.
Lee, I'm thinkin' we'll have maybe 15-20 people?
Looks like I'll make it up to the trailhead around 10P.M. or so. I'll probably head up the trail a little ways and camp by the lake on the left somewhere.

Jes

[FarmerMatt]

We're bringing a cake to celebrate our anniversary. We'll have enough for all.

Matt

[Kernel]

I got the rig on the road today for the first time in 2 months. I wanted to go but I need a hollister trip to see if my welds hold. build new track-bar mounts and threw new axles & seals in the front. I'll see if I can break it on a curb or something this weekend. somebody put a dent in there rig for me...... please.

[Bronco]

Man I wana come but my rig ant got enough armor and I can’t take Friday off. I just took two weeks to go to Moab n Stuff http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=37456#post37456
Any one going up Saterday morning/Friday night and have an extra seat?

I have some 260 disco shafts you can barrow Lee