Rubicon trail
#26
10-19-2008
I was on their website and they have a group for people who want to tackle it it stock 4x4's. Is that even possible? http://www.rubicon-trail.com/Rubicon/ot.html
What's it cost for the average person to run it?
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The Rubicon Trail is in California. There might be some trail called the Rubicon in Utah. Utah has Moab, maybe you got confused.
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how many desert runners or rally-like trucks do you see with SFA?
For the OP:
Jeep calls their wrangler with dana 66's, front and rear lockers, true 4wd, and 33" tires with meaty tread the Rubicon for a reason.
Even still, I'd imagine if someone were going to run a rubicon wrangler on the rubicon trail they'd like some bigger tires and a winch.
#33
10-25-2008
how many desert runners or rally-like trucks do you see with SFA?
For the OP:
Jeep calls their wrangler with dana 66's, front and rear lockers, true 4wd, and 33" tires with meaty tread the Rubicon for a reason.
Even still, I'd imagine if someone were going to run a rubicon wrangler on the rubicon trail they'd like some bigger tires and a winch.
#35
10-25-2008
how many desert runners or rally-like trucks do you see with SFA?
For the OP:
Jeep calls their wrangler with dana 66's, front and rear lockers, true 4wd, and 33" tires with meaty tread the Rubicon for a reason.
Even still, I'd imagine if someone were going to run a rubicon wrangler on the rubicon trail they'd like some bigger tires and a winch.
you cant compare apples to oranges.. Desert racing and crawlin the rub are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
and....Its a "D44" its a bastard D44, kinda like the TTB crap.. its D44 R&P then D30 hybrid shafts and outers.. so its not terribly stronger, its not as strong as the D44 I have.
he said D66's
But they do sell D60s for an ungodly amount of money that just... bolt right up
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10-25-2008
pirate4x4.com
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=540546
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572943
..there's a ton more
dont post, just lurk. If you thought we were harsh.. heh
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=540546
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=572943
..there's a ton more
dont post, just lurk. If you thought we were harsh.. heh
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10-25-2008
For some of you who haven't even been there and like to flame a guy:
Corey, to answer your question, your truck is not a good platform to do the rubicon. I lived in NV and have gone to the "Con" multipule times and seen some trucks that have the best offroad parts and setup-ups that money can buy, break and not make it through.
I would say AT LEAST
1. Fourwheel drive
2. 33in tire (and that's REALLY pushing it) 35's should be mandatory
3. REAR locker
4. WINCH, or winch's on vehicles in the group
5. Front and REAR extraction points on your truck
I've seen trucks/jeeps with just the above listed make it through the con, but had a REALLY hard time. Not only that, but if you think you can go through the "CON" and not have body damage your kidding yourself. I would suggest if you value your truck's body panels that you leave your ranger at home. Just some advice.
To everyone else...IFS can make it through the con....
Corey, to answer your question, your truck is not a good platform to do the rubicon. I lived in NV and have gone to the "Con" multipule times and seen some trucks that have the best offroad parts and setup-ups that money can buy, break and not make it through.
I would say AT LEAST
1. Fourwheel drive
2. 33in tire (and that's REALLY pushing it) 35's should be mandatory
3. REAR locker
4. WINCH, or winch's on vehicles in the group
5. Front and REAR extraction points on your truck
I've seen trucks/jeeps with just the above listed make it through the con, but had a REALLY hard time. Not only that, but if you think you can go through the "CON" and not have body damage your kidding yourself. I would suggest if you value your truck's body panels that you leave your ranger at home. Just some advice.
To everyone else...IFS can make it through the con....
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All current Wranglers have D44s as an option.
http://www.jeep.com/hostc/bmo/models...00906&zipCode=
Compare All Models>Scroll down to the bottom,and:
http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d44si8.jpg
Rubicon:
D44 Rear
D44 Front
Sahara:
D44 Rear
S:
D30 Front
D44 Rear
Regular:
D30 Front
D44 Rear
http://www.jeep.com/hostc/bmo/models...00906&zipCode=
Compare All Models>Scroll down to the bottom,and:
http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d44si8.jpg
Rubicon:
D44 Rear
D44 Front
Sahara:
D44 Rear
S:
D30 Front
D44 Rear
Regular:
D30 Front
D44 Rear
