California Rubicon Run Summer 2024
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That is exactly what I was wishing to avoid
Same experience as Alex with two different vehicles but wanted to be sure.
Just curious is that fuel usage based on towing to Loon or driving up Ice House?
Based off filling up at fresh pond a few miles before the turn off to ice Rd. Not towing.
Swimsuit and some type of shoe you won't mind getting wet. Nothing better than a "BAll WASH" in the springs after a couple of days on the trail.
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Finally got a engine skid on order from Barnes, its been on backorder for some time. Should be here end of next week so I hope we have good weather to paint and install it over the weekend.
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I had a rough shakedown last weekend at Hollister... After helping my buddy get out of the gorge by the obstacle course I caught my back tire in the rut he left behind and slid sideways in the mud, caught traction and did a full 360 roll over and landed back on the wheels. Thrashed my windshield frame, roll bar and hood.
After digging the mud out of the tire beads and getting them to hold air I drove her home and everything seems to be in order other than the obvious damage. I have already sourced most of the parts and started putting in orders. Just a minor setback. I will still be ready B4 the Rubicon!
Anyone have a spare roll bar they want to part with? Lol
After digging the mud out of the tire beads and getting them to hold air I drove her home and everything seems to be in order other than the obvious damage. I have already sourced most of the parts and started putting in orders. Just a minor setback. I will still be ready B4 the Rubicon!
Anyone have a spare roll bar they want to part with? Lol
Actually I have most of mine from my 97...we cut it just around the seatbelt bolts... could be welded back together. And I don't know how straight it is.
I did a tub and frame swap in eight days...you got this!
Video all of it...great story. Can help you edit if you want...cell phone and open source editing software make it zero cost.
-Mac
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I found a used roll bar in San Diego for $200 and would probably go that route before trying to fix a cut up one. Once I do get into the swap I will see what I can do to document it. I couldn't find anyone on YouTube that had a cage removal.
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I do, but my wallet and time are not on my side. I have a list of chit to get done on @XJRAIDERS Jeep, and now I need to fix mine as well. I will start planning out a new cage after the Rubicon.
I know what you mean, I have a huge list of want to do vs what my wallet allows... Just like I keep looking at 37s
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37s are a big leap in $ for all the supporting mods... I am trying to convince myself my 35s are good enough so I don't end up eating Cup O Noodles and sleeping in a cardboard box. Lol
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Got the top off and windshield frame pulled. Looks like everything else is in good shape other than hood and displaced front fender. I am gonna pull the front end apart this week and try to get things back in line.
LOL I have big dreams
On a side note anyone need stock seats front and rear, stock belly pan or partial leaking fuel tank? Stock drum backing plates