California Rubicon Trail Run

@DrDmoney, have you ever added a little Rock salt (ice cream salt) in your Yeti cooler? It will make it super cold, if too much, will even freeze some of your stuff in your cooler. We have 3 Yetis and go on extended trips in August and September. My wife always adds a little rock salt to them.
no I have not, that’s good info though and I will give it a shot. Is there a ratio of ice to salt.
 
no I have not, that’s good info though and I will give it a shot. Is there a ratio of ice to salt.
Sprinkle no more then a half cup of Rock salt / ice cream salt on the bottom of your ice chest since you have one of the bigger ones. Then put your food in then your ice. You should be good to go.
 
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I’m doing the Rubicon Trail towards the end of August with a group of friends and unfortunately can’t join you guys in September since I’ll be in New Orleans for a conference that week.

If any of you still need a tent, Oztent has their Malamoos on sale 50% off right now. I got the Classic two weeks ago for $100 and it’s perfect for me as a solo tent since I’m 6’5”. No more messing with poles, this thing really sets up in 3 seconds.

https://www.oztent.us/products/tent-range/malamoorange
 
I added MC's oil pan skid, and will likely burn in some lower ca skids during Alex's shock shenanigans. Need to also purchase some camping accessories. It's been a while since i've tent camped.

Need pics ! What does that MC skid bolt to ?
We have lots of camping stuff so if you come up short let me know and I will bring it. We have 4-5 tents. Big ones, little ones and ones we put my boys in lol.
 
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Need pics ! What does that MC skid bolt to ?
We have lots of camping stuff so if you come up short let me know and I will bring it. We have 4-5 tents. Big ones, little ones and ones we put my boys in lol.

It bolts to the bottom of the bell housing in the rear and the sides of the engine block in the front via 2 pre-existing threaded holes. It's not for the super hard core rock humper, but it will save my oil pan as I slide over stuff.
 
playing with pork bellies.
When you mentioned what you doing this image came to mind....haha

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64 wrenching days till the Con Run, what mods and repairs do all of you have to do?
I have to:
replace my front upper and lower CA’s
Replace u-joints front DS
Replace u-joints rear DS
 
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Is everyone still in?

NAMEVEH.LIFTTIRESWINCHGEARSFRONTREARTRANSTC GEAR
DrDmoneyTJ4.535”Yes5.3844/Locker44/LockerManual4:1
Alex01TJ4+1.2535”Yes4.8844/Locker44/LockerManual2.72:1
bobthetj03TJ2.5+3/433”Yes4.56Dana 30/Open44/LSDManual2.72:1
DarylTJR6”37”Yes5.1344/Locker44/LockerManual4:1
ThunderheadTJR2”BB32”beer/jerky4.1144/Locker44/LockerAutomatic4:1
06TJ35'sTJ435”No4.563044Manual2.72:1
Indy5.3TJ4+1.2535”Yes4.56HP30/Open44/LockerAutomatic2.72:1
mtngoattjTJ4.5”33”Yes4.56S30/LockerS35/LockerManual2.72:1
ImpactOrangeTJ4”35”Yes5.13S30/LockerDana 44/LockerAutomatic2.72:1

NAMEVEH.LIFTTIRESWINCHGEARSFRONTREARTRANSTC GEAR
Alex01’s F.I.L.JKU3”35”No3.73 ?Dana 30/LSDDana 44/LSDAutomatic2.72:1
X1buellistJKU3.5”35”Yes4.5644/Locked44/LockedManual4:1
FirstsilverLJLJ3”33"yes4.88LockedLockedAutomatic2.72:1
My buddy SergioT4R6”37”Yes4.8844/Locker44/LockerManualOEM+Marlin
49mercpapoTJ4”35”Yes4.88Dana 30/openDana 44/openAutomatic2.72:1
Mr. BillsLJR5.5”35”Yes5.3844/Locker44/LockerAutomatic2.72x4.0=10.88
Timmy YJYJ6"37"Yes9"/lockerManual2.72:1
 
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Have you worked out your gear storage?
Not yet. Just moved to Roseville 3 weeks ago and still have bunch of boxes to go through before I can get to my tools. Getting used to the heat so should be able to put in some time in August for sure.
 
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My boss it heading up there next week with his crew. Couple Flatties, couple CJ's. They are camping at Loon and doing day trips in.
 
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@Alex01 and I have a wrenching day next weekend. I've got MML, mini skids, refresh upper arm bushings, rear diff HD yoke install. Sorting out my storage situation. Need to get 2 Action Packers, and a new single burner stove.
 
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