Where’s the meetup place?
And I’ve never been there before, but you’re talking about the Poker Flat up above Downieville, right?
And I’ve never been there before, but you’re talking about the Poker Flat up above Downieville, right?
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Is this open to anyone? I’m in Orangevale SP is about 90 minutes from my place. I not sure were Poker Flat is, I haven’t done that trail. Not sure if I can make it, if I can do I need to bring the TJ or are JK’s welcome? I just picked up the TJ and haven’t had a chance to off road yet, though it seems pretty solid so far. I would like to get the engine / tranny skid plate on.
We've had WJs on runs. We have low standards a jk will be fine.
Let's not forget the Bronco!
Looks like mainly a dirt road with nice views and some rocks here and there.
Here's some information about this trail:
https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/trails/us/california/poker-flat
Here's a video from 2 years ago (not mine or this group):
Here's some information about this trail:
https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/trails/us/california/poker-flat
Here's a video from 2 years ago (not mine or this group):
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Maybe a good trail for the JL. I can have a bit of comfort. I'll for sure bring it if I don't fix my ACs blower motor.
Looks like a great trail, and perfect for a first trip for the TJ.
Day trip
It comes out in La Port
So I will take some back roads into Oroville to get home
I think you can make it back down to highway 20 Via Marysville Road
Its a day trip for me, I will be coming from the elk grove area. Anyone else near there that want to meet up before going to the meetup spot
We can meet at the "Canon Point". There's a nice little canon we can check out. It's right where the trail starts at.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ey1cajJvz81c8YEs8
It's about 2 hours of drive for me to the meetup point. For other's it's going to be longer. I'm ok with meeting with whatever time is ok with most people. Keep in mind the trail takes about 4 hours to complete and we'll be stopping at the lookout and for lunch.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ey1cajJvz81c8YEs8
It's about 2 hours of drive for me to the meetup point. For other's it's going to be longer. I'm ok with meeting with whatever time is ok with most people. Keep in mind the trail takes about 4 hours to complete and we'll be stopping at the lookout and for lunch.
Well crap .. just found out I have to work on the 29/30th weekend.
I'll go on the 22nd and report the trail conditions to you guys. This is the least I can do.
I'll go on the 22nd and report the trail conditions to you guys. This is the least I can do.
DaveydTJ
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Hi TJ Dudes! I originally posted on the New Members forum but bobthetj03 said I should post over here as well. I live in Antioch.
I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.
Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....
Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.
I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience.
Dave
I just bought my dad's 2001 TJ Sport. He moved to a retirement community up in Medford, OR and decided his 84 year old legs were tired of climbing in and out of the TJ.
He and I used it to explore all of the trails around Yreka, CA, Mt. Shasta, etc, where he lived for 30 years. He kept it clean, maintained and garaged since he bought it new. It has 48K miles on the clock and no rust at all.
Of course, I can't help myself and took the stock TJ 4.0 w/ 3sp auto and 3.07s and added a Currie 4" lift with DA upper arms, F / R Currie track bars, Front Antirock, SYE, Tom Woods CV shaft, 33x12.5x15 Patagonia M/T-02s on 15x8 steel wheels , Dirtworx rear carrier, Rock Hard OR front bumper, Currie HD steering, Rancho 9000 shocks, Badlands Apex winch (was running out of money at this point), and a decent stereo....
Next up is a regear to 4.11s and some armor. I am trying to decide is I should go find an old Dana 44 to build, use a Super 35 kit or just buy some built axle. Seems like by the time you build an old axle, a couple grand more will get you a brand new built unit from Currie, ECGS, or other. Don't know which way to go and will never run more than a 35" tire. Since I don't have lockers, I'm likely going to just wheel it as is for a bit. When I do go lockers, I was thinking Eaton E-locker in back and maybe just a Detroit in front. Not sure the best way to go.
I live in the East Bay Area near the Delta. Also like to wrench on my 98 M3, '00 C5 Corvette, '94 Camaro and '02 Suburban.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning! I am an inexperienced wheeler and spent most of my time on fire trails in far NORCAL and Southern OR...and I am probably a moron for upgrading the crap out of my Jeep over a three month period without some experience.
Dave