Bigrube 0 Posted August 24, 2009 Diane, The photos are great! Are you willing to share some of the Bigrube photos????? It was a great trip and you were awesome leaders. Alice (Bigrube's co-pilot) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,897 Posted August 24, 2009 Diane, The photos are great! Are you willing to share some of the Bigrube photos????? It was a great trip and you were awesome leaders. Alice (Bigrube's co-pilot) Absolutely! Let me know which ones you want and I can either email or if there are too many I can burn a disk for you. You may view all of the photos I took by clicking here: http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/rr138/dzJeepChic/Rubicon%20Trail/ Thanks for the props! d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhockeyvb 1 Posted January 12, 2011 Hey that picture of the campsite near rubicon springs looks familiar: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30082605&l=343bdbb26d&id=1088970932 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorregoWrangler 1 Posted January 18, 2011 Awesome! I love reading Rubicon Trail reports. One day I'll have my Jeep built up enough to take it and my little girl up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ob1jeeper 849 Posted January 19, 2011 Awesome! I love reading Rubicon Trail reports. One day I'll have my Jeep built up enough to take it and my little girl up there.With enough seat time, and care in picking the right line(s), your Wrangler should have no significant problems negotiating the Rubicon. Have seen it done many times with stock Wrangler YJ's. Just make sure to take along the spares that you would need in the event of a failure, and of course tools sufficient to make those trail repairs... The Rubicon is one of the more remote trails which have both a significant degree of difficulty, but are remote enough that it would be tough to simply have someone run to the nearest auto parts store to get any needed spares and tools... SO... In addition prior to going, completely check over all critical chassis and driveline components, and replace any that are "long-in-the-tooth." Rubicon, and similar remote trail, spares should include, but not be limited to; - A GOOD and well stocked first-aid kit... - Enough lubricants to replace all the vitals (and of course some gallon size freezer or similar plastic bags, rags, & peat-sorb or similar for spills. The plastic bags can also be used to fill the diff if needed, by filling the bag, then placing bag & all into the diff and sealing it up... The bag will simply be ground up, and not hurt a thing, but should be removed once off the trail, so that the chunks do not cause highway speed oil starvation issues for the pinion bearings...) - Oil and fuel filters - a bar of soap, in the event you nick the fuel tank, and need to stop a leak (can be rubbed vigorously over the damaged spot to stop the leak) - Propshafts, U-joints, Axle shafts and diff gear sets (if still has D-35) - tire plug kit & a couple spare valve stems - spare belts & hoses (recommend replacing yours anyway if over 2-3 years old, then keeping the old ones for emergency trail spares) - plenty of mechanics wire, tape, zip-ties, RTV, hose clamps, exh clamps, etc. - An assortment of electrical wiring connectors, fuses, a small roll of wire, etc. - an assortment of misc. fasteners and washers (for replacing missing or damaged bolts for ALL critical-to-function chassis items that are needed to get off the trail) Make sure to also have some sheetmetal screws, and either some rubber washers, or a small chunk of rubber you can make one out of, in the event you poke a hole in the oil pan, so you can temporarily seal the hole. - Spare shackle or two (and bushings) - engine mount cushions (If your's are showing signs of age replace them before you go, then toss the old ones in for emergency spares) A couple small lengths of chain and some bolts to snug them up, can be used to keep the engine from torquing over too far, if the mounts fail also. This is a short-list off the top of my head, as there are surely more that can and perhaps should be added... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorregoWrangler 1 Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks for the info, ob1jeeper! There are a number of issues that I need to take care of in the YJ for normal trail use anyways. One of these days, I'll plan to get up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,897 Posted January 19, 2011 With enough seat time, and care in picking the right line(s), your Wrangler should have no significant problems negotiating the Rubicon. Have seen it done many times with stock Wrangler YJ's. Just make sure to take along the spares that you would need in the event of a failure, and of course tools sufficient to make those trail repairs... The Rubicon is one of the more remote trails which have both a significant degree of difficulty, but are remote enough that it would be tough to simply have someone run to the nearest auto parts store to get any needed spares and tools... SO... In addition prior to going, completely check over all critical chassis and driveline components, and replace any that are "long-in-the-tooth." Rubicon, and similar remote trail, spares should include, but not be limited to; - A GOOD and well stocked first-aid kit... - Enough lubricants to replace all the vitals (and of course some gallon size freezer or similar plastic bags, rags, & peat-sorb or similar for spills. The plastic bags can also be used to fill the diff if needed, by filling the bag, then placing bag & all into the diff and sealing it up... The bag will simply be ground up, and not hurt a thing, but should be removed once off the trail, so that the chunks do not cause highway speed oil starvation issues for the pinion bearings...) - Oil and fuel filters - a bar of soap, in the event you nick the fuel tank, and need to stop a leak (can be rubbed vigorously over the damaged spot to stop the leak) - Propshafts, U-joints, Axle shafts and diff gear sets (if still has D-35) - tire plug kit & a couple spare valve stems - spare belts & hoses (recommend replacing yours anyway if over 2-3 years old, then keeping the old ones for emergency trail spares) - plenty of mechanics wire, tape, zip-ties, RTV, hose clamps, exh clamps, etc. - An assortment of electrical wiring connectors, fuses, a small roll of wire, etc. - an assortment of misc. fasteners and washers (for replacing missing or damaged bolts for ALL critical-to-function chassis items that are needed to get off the trail) Make sure to also have some sheetmetal screws, and either some rubber washers, or a small chunk of rubber you can make one out of, in the event you poke a hole in the oil pan, so you can temporarily seal the hole. - Spare shackle or two (and bushings) - engine mount cushions (If your's are showing signs of age replace them before you go, then toss the old ones in for emergency spares) A couple small lengths of chain and some bolts to snug them up, can be used to keep the engine from torquing over too far, if the mounts fail also. This is a short-list off the top of my head, as there are surely more that can and perhaps should be added... This is a great checklist: comprehensive & well thought out. I'm copying over to the Rubicon Trail July 2011 thread in the Premium Trips forum! Thank you Mr. OB1 d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
