SierraFest Rubicon Trip Report
- Thread starter Letterman
- Start date
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
Nice pics Mike. A lot of them offer a unique perspective.
MaxxXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bakersfield CA
wow, great pics everyone. just so i have an idea what it will take to make it all the way like you did what kind of lift/tires are needed to make it? i already assume at least 1 locker, sliders, tow points and possibly a winch, im just curious, high roads considered, what would i need to make this adventure?
Thanks Eric. I'm already missing the mountains. I live too far from the high Sierra!!!
We had a guy in our group last year make it on 31's. I believe he was locked though.
33's, 3-4 inch lift, and a single locker should be sufficient. Tow points of course. Sliders, gas tank skid, and a belly skid or at least T-case skid would be wise too. I wouldn't be comfortable on stock steering unless I had a spare or two.
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
I finally got my pics off my camera and onto my computer.
Only 10 months ahead of Phil.
But I'm going wheeling this weekend, and wont be able to waste enough time at work and post them till Monday.
Only 10 months ahead of Phil.
But I'm going wheeling this weekend, and wont be able to waste enough time at work and post them till Monday.
- Location
- Encinitas, Ca
Mike, cool pics! The 
/Jazzy one is a keeper.
Looking at those pics makes me want to go back!
/Jazzy one is a keeper.Looking at those pics makes me want to go back!
MaxxXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bakersfield CA
Thanks alot ocean_jet. I have a stock metal gas tank skid and t/c skid, should have bumpers by tax season. Guess it's time to make sliders and get something better than a d35 w/a limited slip. I hope to make it next year. The scenery is amazing! Hope jazzy feels better soon!!
Mike, cool pics! The
Thanks... I really like that pic too.
Jazzy's doing great. Feet are all better... and I got her some shoes for next time.
playwithit
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fairfield, CA
Let's keep this going until the next run.
Dave and Bryan having a beer during a midnight exploration on the slabs.
Tony and Art making there was toward camp.
Eric navigating Big Sluice.
Mike wheel'n.
Art at Big Sluice.
Eric going through?
Top of the slabs.
Bryan headed to the top.
Dave and Bryan having a beer during a midnight exploration on the slabs.
Tony and Art making there was toward camp.
Eric navigating Big Sluice.
Mike wheel'n.
Art at Big Sluice.
Eric going through?
Top of the slabs.
Bryan headed to the top.
I was telling one or some of you about the box back in 2005, I found the one video I was talking about, the video sucks, night time, my shaky hands don't help much, and it is VERY hard to see what is going on. But he is stuck in the beginning of the video, just past the pivot rock, the best part is near the end when he drives up the wall and flops it hard:
Also the Old Sluice Box from 2005:
Also the Old Sluice Box from 2005:
- Location
- Antioch, CA
The end of the box video makes me laugh. The guy can barely stand up.
Oh the memories. That video really shows the difference between the wheelbase on a TJ vs an XJ.
:cheers:
- Location
- San Bruno, CA.
Wow, talk about herky jerky driving. Did those guys in the TJs after that retard in the red XJ have low range?!? Good lord.
I think most had 4:56 with 33's, that black one was on 37's with 4:56 and a 4.3:1 Atlas but I think he was in second, and that white one was with 3:73's on 33's and the stock t-case.
You should remember that day very well Jes, you met Purple Pete and helped get him a Helo-flite to a hospital that day.
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