Group rubicon run October 10th-11th

[Beer Mod]

Ok so I missed the last trip. My baby is just way to close for me to leave, but I want to get another trip planned that I can make. So September is out for me since my little girl will be taking up all of my time :)

However I want to make it to the Rubicon before the snow flys. I hear that some of you can take a trip on October 10-11th. Will this work for anyone else?

1. BeerMod
2. Airbus899
3. Neil11975
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[Ed Harvey]

I would like to try to make this one

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[Airbus899]

Can't wait to go back!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/24/66e26675be07ccf457ae3b7286a58fe0.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/24/8c34471137cb99fc81ae665ba9ab33d3.jpg


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[Beer Mod]

Ben did you run through the box?

[neil11975]

I can't wait. Ben, I would like to know what you did exactly on your suspension for the trip so I can match it. I'm guessing removing the sway bar made a huge difference

[Beer Mod]

I know he pulled the swaybar and added some preload. He also runs 2" wheel spacers. If you don't have any spacers I'll let you borrow my set that way we are all close to same width. It will help when your picking your line through the rocks if the guy in front of you Has a similar setup :)

[neil11975]

That would be awesome Josh. I don't have any spacers.

[Beer Mod]

That would be awesome Josh. I don't have any spacers.

I'll bring them and my impact so we don't have to work to hard haha

[neil11975]

I'll bring them and my impact so we don't have to work to hard haha

Sounds like a plan. I will bring my floor jack

[Beer Mod]

Cool cool

[EPL]

Sorry I can't make this trip to the Rubicon but one of these days I'm going to make it there .

[Beer Mod]

^^^ wow your scared.... I can't believe your scared of the Con j/k

[Airbus899]

Ok guys here's how I set up my 4-seat RZR for the Rubicon. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/6ba2dfcb6e3ead99eeb3b4148715a050.jpg
Disconnected the sway bar and Zip tied it up out of the way. I also pulled ALL the fenders off so they don't get caught on the rocks and tear them off.
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Adjusted preload (tightened up the suspension) by moving adjuster ring down raising vehicle for more clearance. As u can see in the pic rear is set at 8.5"
I set the front at 3.75"
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Last and this is very important.... I set the adjusters ALL THE WAY HARD! This keeps your rig from going over the rocks and slamming down. Yes it will still ride just fine. Because we're only averaging 1.5mph.
With this set up she worked great and made it in & out of the Rubicon with no prob.
Hope this helps :)


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[Beer Mod]

Great info Ben!

[neil11975]

Thanks for the help. I set up mine tonight. One tire 24" off the ground and all 4 tires still on the ground. Pretty awesome. Still have to change the fluids and take off the fenders. Do we need to bring extra fuel for this trip?
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[Airbus899]

Looks good Neil!! Your almost ready to go buddy! Extra fuel.... Lol your funny. The RZR's are crazy efficient. We could probably go in & out of the Rubicon 3 times on 1 tank...... Now jeeps on the other hand not so much. Lol


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[CarrieJ899]

Nice job Mr. Neil [emoji106]🏻


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[neil11975]

That's what I thought about the fuel but didn't want to be "that guy" that didn't bring everything he needed. Lol


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[Beer Mod]

^^^ I ran out of fuel one year right smack in the middle of the sluce box! It happens haha

[Beer Mod]

Thanks for the help. I set up mine tonight. One tire 24" off the ground and all 4 tires still on the ground. Pretty awesome. Still have to change the fluids and take off the fenders. Do we need to bring extra fuel for this trip?
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Nice! That's good flex man

[MrH]

I found this on another forum. I thought it might be of some interest.

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?2210-Transformation-of-the-Rubicon-Before-amp-After-Photos-5-Years-in-the-Making

[Beer Mod]

It's sad for people like me who spent decades going to the rubicon. I started out in a 1968 International Scout on 33's then worked up to full buggy on 44's. Over the years I watched the trail become more and more of a hot spot for the big shot wheelers. I loved the crowds and all of the party's we had at the box! Just as the trail hit it's peak for off road enthusiasts rangers and sherif started to make there presence known. They handed out DUI's and arrested people every weekend. While most of us didn't have any issue with this (because we all should drink responsible) what we did mind was the talks of closure.

Then one day out of the blue I unload my buggy and head into the trail like normal only to find hundreds and hundreds of 5gal buckets full of small rock. I'm thinking what the hell is all that! Right about then I'm confronted by a man that says "anyone heading into the Con needs to take a bucket". I was unsure of what was actually going on so I loaded a bucket into my already over packed rig. I then continued down the trail. It wasn't till I got past the slabs that I realized a large crew of people with tractors altering the trail. At this point they wanted my bucket. They took what I hauled in FOR FREE and used it to fill in all of my favorite obstacles!!!!

I swore after that day 6 years ago I would NEVER go back! In my eyes at that time they ruined the trail and everything I loved about it.

Fast forward to today, I find myself curious as to what they have done to the trail. I am anxious to go back to the trail I've wheeled a 100 times. I'm sure the trail is boring for a buggy on 44" tires, but maybe it was for the best.... Maybe now more people can enjoy this amazing place. I don't know what to expect, but after 6 years I've made peace with it and I'm ready to go back for better or worse :)

Can't wait to see you all there!!!

[LBR]

Great story Josh....thanx some of the past history on it.

[EPL]

great story josh....thanx some of the past history on it.

x 2

[neil11975]

There can't really only be 3 of us who want to do this ride is there? It is the chance of a lifetime to be on arguably the most famous 4x4 trail in the country. Don't be scared. It's going to be a blast. Only a few weeks away now

[EPL]

There can't really only be 3 of us who want to do this ride is there? It is the chance of a lifetime to be on arguably the most famous 4x4 trail in the country. Don't be scared. It's going to be a blast. Only a few weeks away now

For me its not the matter of not wanting to go , just cant go because of other things already planned .

[neil11975]

For me its not the matter of not wanting to go , just cant go because of other things already planned .
Yeah I saw that Ed. I just don't want anyone to miss out because they think they can't make it on that trail. We will have an awesome guide and we will make sure everyone gets in and out, maybe with just a few more scrapes than we started with.

[AlfaBaz]

There can't really only be 3 of us who want to do this ride is there? It is the chance of a lifetime to be on arguably the most famous 4x4 trail in the country. Don't be scared. It's going to be a blast. Only a few weeks away now

The Rubicon was definitely on my bucket list until about 3 years ago. We started from Loon Lake and it took us 11 hours to go 13 miles! Absolutely beat the crap out of me, but I admit it was on my 50" without power steering. Glad I did it, but don't think I want to do it again!

[LBR]

I'm in the same situation with my machine....don't think sans power steering and articulation ability I would have much enjoyment.

[Airbus899]

There can't really only be 3 of us who want to do this ride is there? It is the chance of a lifetime to be on arguably the most famous 4x4 trail in the country. Don't be scared. It's going to be a blast. Only a few weeks away now

It will be a super fun run for sure Neil! Josh add
Matt Andino
Kabryna Andino
Vichay Bun
and Kevin Omalley
To the list going [emoji106]🏼


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[EPL]

It will be a super fun run for sure Neil! Josh add
Matt Andino
Kabryna Andino
Vichay Bun
and Kevin Omalley
To the list going [emoji106]��


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Ben have you got these people to register on our forum yet ??

[MrH]

There can't really only be 3 of us who want to do this ride is there? It is the chance of a lifetime to be on arguably the most famous 4x4 trail in the country. Don't be scared. It's going to be a blast. Only a few weeks away now

With a completely stock 570 there's no way it would be fun. We only have about 8" of clearance. With the stock 2 ply tires we would have even less clearance running on 4 flats. Lol

[Pipelayer]

Guys, I'm trying to clear out the schedule to make it. Things are crazy at work but I want so much to make it. Josh, I too remember how it used to be but back then, it was make the changes or shut it down. Sierra club has a very strong presence in this area and there are a couple of other riding spots in this area that they are anxious to close as well. In fact they have changed all of these trails to seasonal. It gives them the right to close them at will up to New Year's Day and totally closed from New Year's Day to march 31. . This happened around 5 years ago.


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[Airbus899]

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[Airbus899]

Ben have you got these people to register on our forum yet ??

Matt & Kabryna will sign up soon. Kevin & Vichay have a Lifted jeep & Toyota. No UTVs.


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[Jay Bromley]

I am interested in making the ride also. Could use a little more info or contact number.
Thanks

[Airbus899]

Buz me anytime Jay. The ride will be a blast. Ben 530-321-4526


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[Beach Leo]

Hey how about an up-date

Was there 40 years ago when you could drive all out and every-where, sounds like it has changed a-lot

How-many lanes are on Trail? How far can you go off Trail?

Can a stock RZR do it? With no-problem? Since they made a highway outa it...lol

Back in the day it use to be a five star Trail

Only the baddest would try it

So nowa days when you say Rubicon, cause of olden-days, It sounds so intimidating

Guess all the Police that are there for the Big Money to be had

How much Money do I have to Bring...lol

Any-way way-good write up Josh

[Beer Mod]

Hey how about an up-date

Was there 40 years ago when you could drive all out and every-where, sounds like it has changed a-lot

How-many lanes are on Trail? How far can you go off Trail? Plenty of room! 25' from center trail

Can a stock RZR do it? With no-problem? Since they made a highway outa it...lol. Yes but it will test you as a driver

Back in the day it use to be a five star Trail

Only the baddest would try it

So nowa days when you say Rubicon, cause of olden-days, It sounds so intimidating

Guess all the Police that are there for the Big Money to be had

How much Money do I have to Bring...lol

Any-way way-good write up Josh


Hope this helps :)

[Beer Mod]

Here is some old video of me going the the sluce box on the Rubicon before they filled it in.

The tires on this buggy are 44" tall and over 5' of flex :) enjoy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qSNjUd27g

[Airbus899]

Here is some old video of me going the the sluce box on the Rubicon before they filled it in.

The tires on this buggy are 44" tall and over 5' of flex :) enjoy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k4qSNjUd27g

Wow dude! I showed that video to my RZR..... Now it's leaking oil... Lol


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[Airbus899]

Josh Here is your next engine swap buddy!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/19/b47673b5b7a33aa480e83a3a2bde00a6.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/19/fdb1e46579513f71eeb6071fa1d138cf.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/19/205dcb161ea971756e2a617839b6f2ff.jpg
22" travel, LS2 550hp, Mendeola Trans


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[Beer Mod]

That's an amazing machine but if I wanted a sand rail I would own one :) sick rzr tho

[gridman]

That's an amazing machine but if I wanted a sand rail I would own one :) sick rzr tho

I agree 100%

[Beer Mod]

Getting close now boys and girls!!

[neil11975]

I'm ready. I'm bringing a small propane bbq. You guys are welcome to use it for cooking if you want.

[Beer Mod]

You still want my spacers right?

[neil11975]

You still want my spacers right?

Yes definitely Josh. Thanks

[Beer Mod]

^^^ ok cool just checking

[neil11975]

My wife wasn't so sure about camping without a toilet so I made her this.
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[MrH]

My wife will just use the 5 gal bucket when we are on the lake in the winter. You made a luxury one. [emoji106][emoji106]

[Beer Mod]

Nice!!

[johnnycat8]

got tired and took a nap on my rubicon trip way back in the ice age.

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[Beer Mod]

See you guys early sat morning

[Airbus899]

Some pics from our Rubicon Adventure. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/12/3f3b57b90c6e5129ec14488d71c6dcea.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/12/3a78214bf5324003058563f1b0a58dec.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/12/a4585cc1749fb2814b7dcf2a214a7514.jpg


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[Airbus899]

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We had a blast! Hope more can make it next time. We will be going back on the Con at least 1 more time this year.


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[EPL]

looks like you guys had fun !!

[Flying Dog]

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We had a blast! Hope more can make it next time. We will be going back on the Con at least 1 more time this year.


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Nice pictures , where is the Rubicon at ?

[Ed Harvey]

My wife wasn't so sure about camping without a toilet so I made her this.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/30/78166d9ec751d2dd8fb581570d282a75.jpg
Very nicely done should work well.

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[Ed Harvey]

I wonder how my 2 seater would be on that ride ? I do have that on my bucket list maybe next year.

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[gridman]

I wonder how my 2 seater would be on that ride ? I do have that on my bucket list maybe next year.

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Its a piece of cake, I take my S everywhere on that trail fun as hell

[Ed Harvey]

Thanks man I'm working on getting camping gear and making a roof rack. When I got the toy hauler we got rid of the tent camping gear.

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