Scenic Clarks Summit May 31st

[Maz]

Thank you Sir

 

[FordGuy]

I want answers MISTER!!!!!!!!

I will bring my handheld if all else fails.....

Hey, Can you bring my sweat jacket?

Pretty please?

I should have the Jackets next week, so yes! and hey lets say channel "4" that way you can be at peace this weekend! (lol)

 

[Original_MudButt]

Has anyone done this before?

My son's friend wants to go and he has a K5 Blazer..... Was wondering if the trail is wide enough for him or is this a Jeep trail?

Thanks...

 

[karstic]

Has anyone done this before?

My son's friend wants to go and he has a K5 Blazer..... Was wondering if the trail is wide enough for him or is this a Jeep trail?

Thanks...

Blazer will be fine

 

[scottmcneal]

I fixed pit men, now i have bent my tierod an need to upgrade.. So i won't make it, sorry

 

[Original_MudButt]

Blazer will be fine

Thank you sir!!:thumbup:

 

[Xtreme XJ]

I fixed pit men, now i have bent my tierod an need to upgrade.. So i won't make it, sorry

Ummmm there's like 5 NAPA's in the valley... just check out those write ups I E-mailed you... they can get it the next day... a few hours one eve. and you'd be in business to make the trip... get an alignment AFTER the 31st. run. :twak:

Curt

 

[FordGuy]

Can you belive they got snow up there this AM!

 

[scottmcneal]

Like i said, snow an no doors.. Wait, the heater is broke too... lol.. My jeep is falling a part as we type or speak.... I'll check on parts curt.. Stop hitting me in the head

 

[Maz]

Looks like Clarks Summit trail is mostly 1N54. After some googling, I found out it is rated blue square by USFS. The description I found for blue square says:

Rutted and rocky roads, careful tire placement is necessary.
Undercarriage may occasionally scrape. Brush may scrape vehicle.
Some grades may be fairly steep.
Water crossings may be 2'-3' deep.
Four wheel drive with 2 speed transfer case, high clearance, low air pressure,
and some experience driving off road is best.
Typical setup would be 31's and 2"-4" of lift

I am not even close to 31s and no lift. I am out.

 

[FordGuy]

Looks like Clarks Summit trail is mostly 1N54. After some googling, I found out it is rated blue square by USFS. The description I found for blue square says:

Rutted and rocky roads, careful tire placement is necessary.
Undercarriage may occasionally scrape. Brush may scrape vehicle.
Some grades may be fairly steep.
Water crossings may be 2'-3' deep.
Four wheel drive with 2 speed transfer case, high clearance, low air pressure,
and some experience driving off road is best.
Typical setup would be 31's and 2"-4" of lift

I am not even close to 31s and no lift. I am out.

My book Say's its a piece of cake!

 

[SanDiegoXJ]

Typical setup would be 31's and 2"-4" of lift

Um, that's if you're driving a liberty, not an xj.

Edit: Besides, I have a strap....we can gently urge your jeep over virtually any obstacle we're going to encounter.

Seriously though, if you have tow points front and rear, you'll be fine. I don't think anyone is going to be in a rush, and stuck trucks make for great kodak moments. =)

 

[FordGuy]

Honestly, my trail books show for stock 4x4 ?

 

[SanDiegoXJ]

Hehe, well I just meant worse case scenario =)

 

[karstic]

Maz you should have no problems with your stocker on this run. Get out there and wheel the thing.

 

[Xtreme XJ]

Maz... I'd doubt you'd have even the slightest of troubles... I'm just going to get out of the heat and get the family out for a ride in the hills...
I'll admit to of never run this peticular "road" but all I've seen makes it sound to me like a cake walk... Now that doesn't mean driving mistakes can't be made... some folks can't navigate the parking lot...

Curt

 

[FordGuy]

The good thing is the only semi-difficult part is down hill!! momentum is your friend.

 

[scottmcneal]

some folks can't navigate the parking lot...


Dam, you said you wouldn't tell

 

[Original_MudButt]

I am not even close to 31s and no lift. I am out.

I am not even close to 31s and no lift. I am IN!!!!!!!!

 

[Gerr]

hey Maz I have dont that trail in our stock xj and had zero problems you will be fine. Forrest service tends to recommend stuff based on in-experinced drivers going alone. hell gold mountain is black diamond and Ive done it a number of times in 2wd low in my yj just to keep from getting to bored so do not be afraid to go with a well prepped group, you will enjoy the drive it actually is pretty nice.

I wish I wasn't working that day so I could go