Indefatigable
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You guys better not stack any rocks- Vince and I will be coming through about one week later. Have fun!
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WAYALIFE Rockin Rubicon Run 2012
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Forgot to ask, cans or bottles?
Just checked the weather forcast and at Loon Lake, they are looking at a high of only 60°F and a low of 40°F and with winds up to 33 MPH. At Rubicon Springs, they've been seeing temps only in the upper 50's by day and in the 30's by night with a good breeze. If you've ever been in the Sierra's under these conditions, it can be a bit miserable especially if you're doorless and topless. Fortunately for us, we're not up there right now AND, things are warming up nicely. By Wednesday, we'll be looking at day time highs in the upper 70's and night time temps in the 50's. Hopefully this pattern will continue and make our run a wonderful one
This is great can you please add me and Kevin to going list along with Don and lori
Hey, aren't you guys doing the Taher 2.2 run and if so, isn't that happening on the same weekend as this run? If so, I'd be grateful if you could please let me know so that I can open up your spots for others who have never done this run. Thanks.
A lot of the breaks that you see on the Rubicon are ones that can be prevented simply by making sure your Jeep is in tip-top condition prior to you showing up at the trailhead. The following checklist has been created to help you go through your Jeep and ensure it's ready to be put to the test. These checks should be done after your last wheeling trip and PRIOR to doing the rubicon.
Rubicon Pre-Run Checklist:
1. Make sure your Jeep is current on all it's routine maintenance and fluids are at capacity (i.e. oil changed, differentials serviced with visual check done, transmission/transfer case serviced, air filter clean, radiator full, brake fluid level full, etc.)
2. Check all your U-joints for any signs of cracks, rusting around the yokes/bearing caps and missing c-clips if you have them. If you haven't replaced your U-joints in over 2 years, you should pull your shafts and check them by hand or just replace them as a part of normal maintenance.
3. Check the splines on your axle shafts to see if there's any twisting in them. Replace as needed.
4. Check your ball joints and tie-rod ends.
5. Torque all your suspension and steering component bolts.
6. Torque your lug nuts.
7. Grease all suspension, steering and driveline components that have provisions for greasing.
8. Check your suspension and steering mounts on the frame and axles and make sure there are no signs of cracking, tearing or fatigue. Repair as needed.
9. Check your aftermarket wiring for any signs of chaffing, crumbling, melting or wear. Replace as needed.
10. Check your battery to make sure it's in good condition and is holding a strong charge. Replace as needed.
11. Check your tires for any abnormal bulges, cuts, tears, leaks or damage. Repair or replace as needed.
12. Check your winch if you have one and verify that it works and that the rope is in good condition. Replace as needed.
So that it's clear, after going over this checklist, DO NOT plan any wheeling trips until you get to the Rubicon - I MEAN IT. The Rubicon is a demanding trail even under the best of conditions and, in an effort to make it as fun as possible, we want your rig to be as fresh and ready as possible. I really hate to be so strict about this but, if you cannot do this, I would be grateful if you could please recuse yourself from this run.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Rubicon Pre-Run Checklist:
1. Make sure your Jeep is current on all it's routine maintenance and fluids are at capacity (i.e. oil changed, differentials serviced with visual check done, transmission/transfer case serviced, air filter clean, radiator full, brake fluid level full, etc.)
2. Check all your U-joints for any signs of cracks, rusting around the yokes/bearing caps and missing c-clips if you have them. If you haven't replaced your U-joints in over 2 years, you should pull your shafts and check them by hand or just replace them as a part of normal maintenance.
3. Check the splines on your axle shafts to see if there's any twisting in them. Replace as needed.
4. Check your ball joints and tie-rod ends.
5. Torque all your suspension and steering component bolts.
6. Torque your lug nuts.
7. Grease all suspension, steering and driveline components that have provisions for greasing.
8. Check your suspension and steering mounts on the frame and axles and make sure there are no signs of cracking, tearing or fatigue. Repair as needed.
9. Check your aftermarket wiring for any signs of chaffing, crumbling, melting or wear. Replace as needed.
10. Check your battery to make sure it's in good condition and is holding a strong charge. Replace as needed.
11. Check your tires for any abnormal bulges, cuts, tears, leaks or damage. Repair or replace as needed.
12. Check your winch if you have one and verify that it works and that the rope is in good condition. Replace as needed.
So that it's clear, after going over this checklist, DO NOT plan any wheeling trips until you get to the Rubicon - I MEAN IT. The Rubicon is a demanding trail even under the best of conditions and, in an effort to make it as fun as possible, we want your rig to be as fresh and ready as possible. I really hate to be so strict about this but, if you cannot do this, I would be grateful if you could please recuse yourself from this run.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hightower
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Trail Bud
Hooked
Yes I agree.
Trail Bud
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SoCalDozer
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By checking your splines do you need to pull the axle out or just the diff cover?
:cheesy: not so worried about you my friend. in fact, it's not so much that i'm worried but rather, just wanted to make sure we can catch stupid things before they become a real problem. we've literally lost an entire day over something like a bad u-joint and would hate for something that simple to happen again.
yes, you would need to pull your entire shaft out to inspect them.
CALIJK
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I heard from a reliable source that there is now a porta-pottie located in the spillway below Buck Island Lake - can you confirm whether this is correct?
MTG
Caught the Bug
I hate it when life gets in the way of living. :grayno:
man, that totally sucks. i'm sorry that you can't join us.