The frame on Cadillac Hill is actually a Cadillac. I am the caretaker and a property owner of Rubicon Springs. The wheel base was measured and confirmed that the frame is that of a Cadillac. We also have one of the front wheels off the Cadillac which also confirms it is a Cadillac. Thank you.
I live about an hour away from the Loon Lake side of this trail and I consider it to be my sanctuary. It's where I find peace and solitude with myself and the world around me. I have so many unforgettable memories on this trail dating back to September 2001 when I wheeled it for the first time.
Use to go on the Rubicon with a CJ 7 in the late 70's seemed like every weekend we were on that trail during the summer.. We always did the difficult Slouch no one in group ever was winched. I learned the big rock at Cadillac Rock is now gone. I was always a little more nervous there than anywhere else on the trail. I had a lot of great memories on the Rubicon. In February of this year I got a Jeep it's a 2001 and love it but, don't think it will go over the Rubicon since I'm in my senior years. Have fun and be safe. Oh, and never had a dent in our jeep from Rubicon.
Today is Thursday, 6-23-2022. Today will be the first time I'll try doing the Rubicon Trail in my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport...the Explorer with the short wheelbase. I have oversize tires, and no special fluid in the limited-slip differential so that it almost functions like a locker differential. My vehicle has a winch with 95 feet of cable. There are 120 feet of 3" tow straps in 30 feet sections, and a couple of 20 foot straps. I've done a lot of 4wheeling is some very rough areas and feel that I'm safe to try the Rubicon. I have a couple of shovels, an axe, food and water. To rule out engine problems, the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and hoses are new. I'm carrying four gallons of drinking water, one gallon of anti-freeze, a PLB, a CB Walki Talki, a Talk About two way, a complete tool set, an extra alternator, food and cooking gear. I should be at Loon Lake at about noon.
UPDATE: Big, big mistake. It took me 14 hours to cross the wall next to Buck Island Lake where people were camping and having fun swimming. I went for about another mile, getting worn out from having to winch myself over large rocks and old lava humps. I sensed that the only way to continue was to winch myself all the way to Lake Tahoe! I finally gave up and turned around because I was worn out doing all that winching....about 30-40 times! Three 5 gallons of gas cans were used up. I was seriously thinking that I may have to hike out! To make a long story short, my Explorer Sport has so much damage to the frame and lower body that I may simply sell it to the wrecking yard. The engine and transmission are in great shape and don't even seep oil. Both are bone dry. Between 5,000 mile oil changes, the oil dip stick may go down about 1/8 th of an inch, if that because the engine had been rebuilt about 60,000 miles earlier. 213,800 miles on the odometer now. The transmission had also been overhauled at about the same time and functioned flawlessly. I applied for a bank loan to purchase a properly equipped Jeep. This experience has taught me much of what I didn't know before, so it hasn't been a total waste. I shall be back to finish crossing the Rubicon, but this time knowing what I'm doing.
@@douglasrodrigues8361 wow what an experience! It sounds like you have a great attitude though, and honestly that is the most important thing to bring on any trip.
Did the Rubicon almost 40 years ago in my 83 Toyota pu truck. It had 31" tires with a 3" lift and a Detroit locker in the rear and TRD limited slip in the front. No winch. Along with a couple of buddies, who also had Toyotas we made it through with no body damage or broken parts. A picture of my truck going through Little Sluice is in an old issue of FourWheel Drive magazine.
Idk why I watch videos about the rubicon when I only live 45 mins from the trail out my front door 😂😂 I love the rubicon I live in pollock pines and spend dam near every weekend out there I love it so much. Great video and keep up the great videos 👌
Great video. I ran the rubicon in 2014 and 2019 in my 2001 XJ .No real damage or issues to speak of, I had a 4 inch lift and 33’s with a rear locker. 2014 was sporty because it rained nearly the whole trip. Sold that Jeep, hope to take our 2003 Rubicon TJ out there some day. Great trail. Cheers!
I grew up in Somerset NJ and moved to Las Vegas in 1999. The west has endless trails. I got into off roading and can't get enough of it. The places and scenery you can explore are worth every penny spent
Man me and the family are heading up Jun 1 but we are going it alone I know this says never alone but I think there will. E pep to help if needed. Hopefully lol
I missed a opportunity to buy a long wheel base 2 door rubicon 4-5 years ago I still kick myself for not going to at least look at it. Was 500 kms away but looked in great shape. Obviously it sold quick and I missed my chance. Probably never have another chance to find one. At least in that condition. Great video!
Iirc the LJ and TJ rear air locker has a helical diff when unlocked. That would explain why your LJ didn’t need the lockers as much as other unlocked rigs
0:59 loon lake isn’t the historic start. Wentwprth is. 2:10 if you have first timers you can base camp at loon and go out wentworth 3:07 soup bowl is from someone driving off the trail at one point and people followed, stuff like that ruins it for others. 4:25 there have been two bypasses for little sluice 4:45 have run a ‘56 CJ-5 with 32 in tires and limited slip front and rear 5:27 old sluice is another route that people created in the last 20 years 7:41 Are they charging to camp at Buck Island yet? 8:10 there were no names for parts of the rubicon til about 15-20 years ago. Why does every obstacle have to have a name? The whole trail is an obstacle now it so torn up 10:35 How did he slid off the trail right there? 13:10 How much is it to camp at the springs? 14:13 it was a Cadillac not a LaSalle why else would it be called Cadillac rock? My dad ran the trail when it was a whole Cadillac 15:43 observation point it the Helicopter Pad The rest of the trail from their use to be a smooth dirt road out not it’s a constant rocks
Great video! I appreciate how straight forward it was and that it wasn’t drowned out with music. That said, I really would like to ask you for your advice. My father and I didn’t have enough time to tackle this trail together, so I want to ensure that I get to show my Wife and Son this in a few years. We purchased a classic XJ for our project, and I’d like to know what you’d recommend for a good recipe of parts/gearing. (I figured: long-arms, 33”-35” MT’s, 4.56’ish gearing, stronger axles and steering, upgraded brakes, body armor, and winch.)
Great video! I’ve been a passenger on the rubicon 3 times now, and have been saving to get a JLU of my own. I’m currently weighing the pros/cons of EcoDiesel vs 4xe vs Hemi. Any and all suggestions would be helpful, I’m sure folks here have opinions 😏 thanks!
Honestly I really like the 3.6L engine. The EcoDiesel is ok but weighs 450 pounds more than the gas V6 and costs $3500 more. I’m excited to test drive the 4xe next month and will definitely report back with my impressions.
I have a 4xe so can speak to that.. bottom line, I’d only recommend it if you have many short commutes and access to chargers. Otherwise, it’s not that efficient.
Who makes the roll bar storage bag in the LJ? would like to have one of those. Fordyce should be the next trail. And great video, refreshing to watch an off road video with someone who is well spoken doing the commentary and no obligatory vlogger dub step music.
Haha thanks! The bag is from Bestop, it really comes in handy with the limited space inside the Jeep. I’ll try to do a Fordyce video in the spring, I’ve got lots of tips for where to camp and hidden mine shafts along the trail.
Possibly the best video I've ever seen you do👍👍 I'm building a 2002 jeep tj sport . I'm installing a 5" LCG PRO long arm lift kit from Teraflex and I was planning to run 35" ridge Grapplers. 488s with front and rear lockers.. so my question is this,,,, Would I be able to run this trail as effective as you did with 35" tires?? Or am I just going to hang up and cause a bunch of damage?
Love the LJ. I have the same one - red, high line kit, I’m running 35s though. A very capable rig. Nice video. I live in Carson and have only been to rubicon springs and back from Tahoe.
Thanks, Harry. Amazing video that’s fun, entertaining and informative at the same time ! I’m now a fan, and a subscriber, of your channel. I have a question - I’m a Jeep newbie and have never really done any technical rock crawling before, but I like to think that I’m a decent driver :-) I just got a used 2018 JLUR that ‘s a 6-speed manual (v6) that came with the Jeep steel bumpers all around. I got it lifted with 2.5” Metalcloak game changer kit, brand new 37” Falken Wildpeak ATs and a gear box brace (steersmarts). With these AT tires and the OEM steel bumpers, is this rig good enough for me to do the entire Rubicon trail ? Do I need to add any other armor or change the tires to MT to minimize any potential damage (since this is my 1st Jeep and my daily driver) ? I’m signed up for the Jeep Jamboree next week and am going with an experienced friend who will be my passenger and spotter.
When traveling from out of town on there a place to park pickup/motorhome? And once completed the trail from loon lake to Tahoe , what is the best way to get back? On the hwy or just run the trail in reverse? Thanks
Great question Tyler. There is tow rig and trailer parking at each end of the trail, but it is limited and fills up on busy summer weekends. Driving around takes about three hours, it is a super pretty drive but unfortunately not very direct. If you have the time, doing the trail both directions is a lot of fun.
Is this trail possible in a 2 door JK with 33s, a 2 inch lift and no lockers? Thinking about getting a locker for the rear diff. Don’t see the point to adding a locking diff to the Dana 30
I think you could make it through with open diffs Austin but the rear locker will definitely make it easier. Just take your time and go with a spotter you trust and remember to have fun!
I went through this summer with a 2nd Gen on 37s. He had to be careful about when he used the front locker so it didn’t bind up but he made it without any breakage.
There is parking at the chalet before the dam and then parking down at the bottom of the dam as well. On busy weekends if you come in late you will usually have to park by the chalet.
Most people who trailer go out the same way they go in, back to the trailer. You can drive around on pavement but it isn’t very direct, it takes about two hours on winding roads.
@@ericsscout one night on the trail at Buck Island or Rubicon Springs is pretty typical. From Reno it takes three hours to get to Loon Lake, that is why I typically go up after work and camp at the trail head.
Great question Gary I should have included that. The trail itself is 15.5 miles long and then there is another 5 miles of dirt at the Tahoe end before you get to the pavement.
Its not uncommon at all. 99% of the time there is great cooperation in letting opposing groups work around. All of the rigs that get trailered to the start have to go back out.
If you run the trail backwards you want to be conscious of when you do it. I wouldn't try to go in backwards on a Sunday when people are coming out, but on a week day you are usually fine. As said you just need to be patient and friendly and find places to pull off and let people pass if you encounter traffic. The same goes for groups going slower or faster than you in the same direction.
The frame on Cadillac Hill is actually a Cadillac. I am the caretaker and a property owner of Rubicon Springs. The wheel base was measured and confirmed that the frame is that of a Cadillac. We also have one of the front wheels off the Cadillac which also confirms it is a Cadillac. Thank you.
Thanks for confirming!
This episode has some of the best information I've seen on TH-cam.
I've watched it a few times now and it hasn't gotten old.
Well done Harry 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words!
I live about an hour away from the Loon Lake side of this trail and I consider it to be my sanctuary. It's where I find peace and solitude with myself and the world around me. I have so many unforgettable memories on this trail dating back to September 2001 when I wheeled it for the first time.
Awesome vid, great tips! East coaster bucket list😊
"Unrelenting"--perfect adjective for this trail!
Use to go on the Rubicon with a CJ 7 in the late 70's seemed like every weekend we were on that trail during the summer.. We always did the difficult Slouch no one in group ever was winched. I learned the big rock at Cadillac Rock is now gone. I was always a little more nervous there than anywhere else on the trail. I had a lot of great memories on the Rubicon. In February of this year I got a Jeep it's a 2001 and love it but, don't think it will go over the Rubicon since I'm in my senior years. Have fun and be safe. Oh, and never had a dent in our jeep from Rubicon.
Excellent video and info
I just can’t wait till my tj is built enough to conquer this trail, love watching tj builds on the trails. Great video
Great video. thanks
I am planning a trip for next summer. has been a life long dream to go
Cool stuff looks very challenging
Excellent video. I'll be there in August, 2021. Love the commentary along the trail.
Thanks for the informative and entertaining video! Looking to take the family for the first time this summer and your info helps greatly!
The Rubicon all the way through is a great day trip.
Today is Thursday, 6-23-2022. Today will be the first time I'll try doing the Rubicon Trail in my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport...the Explorer with the short wheelbase. I have oversize tires, and no special fluid in the limited-slip differential so that it almost functions like a locker differential. My vehicle has a winch with 95 feet of cable. There are 120 feet of 3" tow straps in 30 feet sections, and a couple of 20 foot straps. I've done a lot of 4wheeling is some very rough areas and feel that I'm safe to try the Rubicon. I have a couple of shovels, an axe, food and water. To rule out engine problems, the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and hoses are new. I'm carrying four gallons of drinking water, one gallon of anti-freeze, a PLB, a CB Walki Talki, a Talk About two way, a complete tool set, an extra alternator, food and cooking gear. I should be at Loon Lake at about noon.
I’m dying to know how your trip went Douglas!
Yes, let us know how your trip was!
UPDATE: Big, big mistake. It took me 14 hours to cross the wall next to Buck Island Lake where people were camping and having fun swimming. I went for about another mile, getting worn out from having to winch myself over large rocks and old lava humps. I sensed that the only way to continue was to winch myself all the way to Lake Tahoe! I finally gave up and turned around because I was worn out doing all that winching....about 30-40 times! Three 5 gallons of gas cans were used up. I was seriously thinking that I may have to hike out! To make a long story short, my Explorer Sport has so much damage to the frame and lower body that I may simply sell it to the wrecking yard. The engine and transmission are in great shape and don't even seep oil. Both are bone dry. Between 5,000 mile oil changes, the oil dip stick may go down about 1/8 th of an inch, if that because the engine had been rebuilt about 60,000 miles earlier. 213,800 miles on the odometer now. The transmission had also been overhauled at about the same time and functioned flawlessly. I applied for a bank loan to purchase a properly equipped Jeep. This experience has taught me much of what I didn't know before, so it hasn't been a total waste. I shall be back to finish crossing the Rubicon, but this time knowing what I'm doing.
@@douglasrodrigues8361 wow what an experience! It sounds like you have a great attitude though, and honestly that is the most important thing to bring on any trip.
@@HarrySituations I'm 78 years old, and crossing the Rubicon is one of the things on my bucket list. I always finish what I start. I'll be back.😀
That LJ is perfect and my dream setup for an LJ
Great video. I've been on the trail 3 times. The last was during COVID and it was in it's rawest form.
Harry is the best. Cool to are him on here.
Did the Rubicon almost 40 years ago in my 83 Toyota pu truck. It had 31" tires with a 3" lift and a Detroit locker in the rear and TRD limited slip in the front. No winch. Along with a couple of buddies, who also had Toyotas we made it through with no body damage or broken parts. A picture of my truck going through Little Sluice is in an old issue of FourWheel Drive magazine.
We've run it a couple times. It's a blast but definitely unrelenting
Trying to get out there next September. Thanks for the information.
i'm working on a zr2 build now to do the rubicon and similar trails.
Cut my teeth going from loon to buck island and back to loon each time..can't wait to go all the way through to Tahoe.....someday!
Idk why I watch videos about the rubicon when I only live 45 mins from the trail out my front door 😂😂 I love the rubicon I live in pollock pines and spend dam near every weekend out there I love it so much. Great video and keep up the great videos 👌
Great video. I ran the rubicon in 2014 and 2019 in my 2001 XJ .No real damage or issues to speak of, I had a 4 inch lift and 33’s with a rear locker. 2014 was sporty because it rained nearly the whole trip. Sold that Jeep, hope to take our 2003 Rubicon TJ out there some day. Great trail. Cheers!
Great vid Harry
Huge bucket list trail for me…..soon I hope 🤞🏻
Thank you :)
This video is awesome I love it, I live in nj and my dream trip is to come check out that area!! Maybe one day
Fly out here and ill take you through!
I grew up in Somerset NJ and moved to Las Vegas in 1999. The west has endless trails. I got into off roading and can't get enough of it. The places and scenery you can explore are worth every penny spent
Great informative video!
Did you go through "old sluice" in the video? I can't tell what happened there. Thanks for the content.
We took the slabs to Buck Island rather than going down Old Sluice.
Man me and the family are heading up Jun 1 but we are going it alone I know this says never alone but I think there will. E pep to help if needed. Hopefully lol
Great video! Getting interested in 4x4 again. These have come a long way since my 1978 IH Scout!
Thans great video!
I missed a opportunity to buy a long wheel base 2 door rubicon 4-5 years ago I still kick myself for not going to at least look at it. Was 500 kms away but looked in great shape. Obviously it sold quick and I missed my chance. Probably never have another chance to find one. At least in that condition. Great video!
Great video as usual Harry. Surprised you didn’t talk about the tree line at Buck Island, that section typically provides for good entertainment.
Some day I hope to go there.
Iirc the LJ and TJ rear air locker has a helical diff when unlocked. That would explain why your LJ didn’t need the lockers as much as other unlocked rigs
Excellent vid and great tips!
0:59 loon lake isn’t the historic start. Wentwprth is.
2:10 if you have first timers you can base camp at loon and go out wentworth
3:07 soup bowl is from someone driving off the trail at one point and people followed, stuff like that ruins it for others.
4:25 there have been two bypasses for little sluice
4:45 have run a ‘56 CJ-5 with 32 in tires and limited slip front and rear
5:27 old sluice is another route that people created in the last 20 years
7:41 Are they charging to camp at Buck Island yet?
8:10 there were no names for parts of the rubicon til about 15-20 years ago. Why does every obstacle have to have a name? The whole trail is an obstacle now it so torn up
10:35 How did he slid off the trail right there?
13:10 How much is it to camp at the springs?
14:13 it was a Cadillac not a LaSalle why else would it be called Cadillac rock? My dad ran the trail when it was a whole Cadillac
15:43 observation point it the Helicopter Pad
The rest of the trail from their use to be a smooth dirt road out not it’s a constant rocks
Great video! I appreciate how straight forward it was and that it wasn’t drowned out with music. That said, I really would like to ask you for your advice. My father and I didn’t have enough time to tackle this trail together, so I want to ensure that I get to show my Wife and Son this in a few years. We purchased a classic XJ for our project, and I’d like to know what you’d recommend for a good recipe of parts/gearing. (I figured: long-arms, 33”-35” MT’s, 4.56’ish gearing, stronger axles and steering, upgraded brakes, body armor, and winch.)
Sounds like you have a have a good recipe Brian!
Great video! I’ve been a passenger on the rubicon 3 times now, and have been saving to get a JLU of my own. I’m currently weighing the pros/cons of EcoDiesel vs 4xe vs Hemi. Any and all suggestions would be helpful, I’m sure folks here have opinions 😏 thanks!
Honestly I really like the 3.6L engine. The EcoDiesel is ok but weighs 450 pounds more than the gas V6 and costs $3500 more. I’m excited to test drive the 4xe next month and will definitely report back with my impressions.
I have a 4xe so can speak to that.. bottom line, I’d only recommend it if you have many short commutes and access to chargers. Otherwise, it’s not that efficient.
Who makes the roll bar storage bag in the LJ? would like to have one of those.
Fordyce should be the next trail. And great video, refreshing to watch an off road video with someone who is well spoken doing the commentary and no obligatory vlogger dub step music.
Haha thanks! The bag is from Bestop, it really comes in handy with the limited space inside the Jeep. I’ll try to do a Fordyce video in the spring, I’ve got lots of tips for where to camp and hidden mine shafts along the trail.
@@HarrySituations I told you they'd want to see Fordyce!
Great video thank you 😁👍
Possibly the best video I've ever seen you do👍👍
I'm building a 2002 jeep tj sport . I'm installing a 5" LCG PRO long arm lift kit from Teraflex and I was planning to run 35" ridge Grapplers. 488s with front and rear lockers.. so my question is this,,,,
Would I be able to run this trail as effective as you did with 35" tires??
Or am I just going to hang up and cause a bunch of damage?
I think you will be just fine with 35s Greg.
What’re your thoughts on a gladiator hitting this trail? Do you think it’ll struggle of course lifted a few inches and some 35s/37s
You will grind the rock rails and drag the rear in a few places but it is definitely doable.
Nice video! Next time we would love to meet up and run it with you!
Love the LJ. I have the same one - red, high line kit, I’m running 35s though. A very capable rig. Nice video. I live in Carson and have only been to rubicon springs and back from Tahoe.
Does it have a turbo? Did you get the Jeep from Jack Peeler?
Good evening Y'all 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Thanks, Harry. Amazing video that’s fun, entertaining and informative at the same time ! I’m now a fan, and a subscriber, of your channel. I have a question - I’m a Jeep newbie and have never really done any technical rock crawling before, but I like to think that I’m a decent driver :-) I just got a used 2018 JLUR that ‘s a 6-speed manual (v6) that came with the Jeep steel bumpers all around. I got it lifted with 2.5” Metalcloak game changer kit, brand new 37” Falken Wildpeak ATs and a gear box brace (steersmarts). With these AT tires and the OEM steel bumpers, is this rig good enough for me to do the entire Rubicon trail ? Do I need to add any other armor or change the tires to MT to minimize any potential damage (since this is my 1st Jeep and my daily driver) ?
I’m signed up for the Jeep Jamboree next week and am going with an experienced friend who will be my passenger and spotter.
Sorry I didn’t see your comment until now! How did the trip go?
So will a Jeep Rubicon make it stock? That’s the whole reason for the trim, right? Just curious.
You will need a spotter and maybe a stacked rock or two but it is doable.
When traveling from out of town on there a place to park pickup/motorhome? And once completed the trail from loon lake to Tahoe , what is the best way to get back? On the hwy or just run the trail in reverse? Thanks
Great question Tyler. There is tow rig and trailer parking at each end of the trail, but it is limited and fills up on busy summer weekends. Driving around takes about three hours, it is a super pretty drive but unfortunately not very direct. If you have the time, doing the trail both directions is a lot of fun.
I have a 01 TJ 4.0 With 4:56, rear locker on 35" tires. Wench. Diff has 30 spline axles. Think my jeep could make it?
Definitely!
Would a gladiator Rubicon makes it? 3.5 inch lift 35 inch tires.
Yes. You’ll just get some scrapes and maybe damage the rear bumper. Do yourself a favor and pull the taillights at the start of the trail as well.
Is this trail possible in a 2 door JK with 33s, a 2 inch lift and no lockers? Thinking about getting a locker for the rear diff. Don’t see the point to adding a locking diff to the Dana 30
I think you could make it through with open diffs Austin but the rear locker will definitely make it easier. Just take your time and go with a spotter you trust and remember to have fun!
What air pressure were those jeeps running? Are there more beginner friendly trails that are long like the rubicon in the area?
Both Jeeps were running 15 psi. There are a lot of scenic roads in the area, for instance to Blackwood Canyon from the Tahoe side.
That tree on big sluice is no more. Got taken down by high winds about a month ago.
Yeah that is such a bummer.
When you say full size are you talking like F150/Silverado size? Im wondering if a 3rd gen tacoma could make it without being destroyed.
I went through this summer with a 2nd Gen on 37s. He had to be careful about when he used the front locker so it didn’t bind up but he made it without any breakage.
@@HarrySituations Thanks for that info. My dad's Tacoma is on 33s, so I'm thinking this may be a bad idea for the time being. Maybe one day.
with the new 4door keeps what do you consider a full size truck?
Any chance you could pull an off road teardrop through this?
I have seen people pull trailers through the Rubicon, the biggest issue seems to be jack knifing them when you need to back up.
@@HarrySituations Challenge accepted
For those who trailer in is there a parking spot and do you have to set up a shuttle or do you just drive back to the parking lot at the end?
There is parking at the chalet before the dam and then parking down at the bottom of the dam as well. On busy weekends if you come in late you will usually have to park by the chalet.
@@jakep9086 Thanks, we will be coming down from Canada when we do it so likely won’t be running it on the weekend.
Should be plenty of open parking then.
Most people who trailer go out the same way they go in, back to the trailer. You can drive around on pavement but it isn’t very direct, it takes about two hours on winding roads.
Is the JLU on 40’s? If so what’s the suspension set up?
It is on 40” Nitto Trail Grapplers with Fox coilovers and JKS control arms.
Hi, does your dad still have his 4x4 shop in Sacramento?
No he retired years ago.
@Harry Situations oh man.. okay thanks.
Will a 92 wangler YJ with 33inch mud Terrain tires handle the Rubicon trail ok?
More than tire size I think that it is important that you have at least one locking differential, low gearing, and rock sliders.
So a can am X3 can make it right ?
Yep they do it all the time.
What’s the suspension under the red Jeep?
It has Skyjacker dual rate coils, King shocks, and JKS air bumps and control arms.
Is a Jeep JL on 35s with rear locker enough?
Definitely. Just take your time and use a spotter if you are in a situation that makes you uncomfortable.
How many nights did you spend on the trail if any?
We spent two nights on the trail on this trip. The first night we camped at the trailhead and the second night we camped at Buck Island.
@@HarrySituations so starting the trail at the beginning of the day, 1 night on the trail is not pushing it? Thanks
@@ericsscout one night on the trail at Buck Island or Rubicon Springs is pretty typical. From Reno it takes three hours to get to Loon Lake, that is why I typically go up after work and camp at the trail head.
Is this a good trail to ride a razor 800 on?
You would have to work at it but I think you would have a blast.
what size tire is that red jeep running?
They are 37” Nitto Trail Grapplers.
How many miles is the trail? Thanks
Great question Gary I should have included that. The trail itself is 15.5 miles long and then there is another 5 miles of dirt at the Tahoe end before you get to the pavement.
Thank you.
If you have to ask, “Will my vehicle make it,” then the answer is No.
Fordyce
Hi , I'm building a jeep tj sport. Will 35 × 12.50s get me through the rubocon.?
I'm also on a 5" teroflex LGC pro with a two speed Atlas and a currydana 44 front axle , with lockers front and rear
@@gregmacklin9758 your vehicle shouldn't have any problems at all on the Rubicon.
Want to have my gladiator shipped out there to run the trail than spend some time in Lake Tahoe
A year later we just completed the trail! ✊✌️
You mentioned running the trail in reverse, wouldn't that just cause a traffic jam or rock jam for lack of better words?
Its not uncommon at all. 99% of the time there is great cooperation in letting opposing groups work around. All of the rigs that get trailered to the start have to go back out.
If you run the trail backwards you want to be conscious of when you do it. I wouldn't try to go in backwards on a Sunday when people are coming out, but on a week day you are usually fine. As said you just need to be patient and friendly and find places to pull off and let people pass if you encounter traffic. The same goes for groups going slower or faster than you in the same direction.
Is this the Jeep LJ in Seattle Craigslist for like $47k? Because Blaine built it? Like that makes it worth more that a new Jeep…
It is not. I live in Reno.
Mickey Ts Trail BOSS @ 9-10 PSI work wonders on the Rubi
I’m not familiar with the Trail Boss. I ran Baja Bosses over the Rubicon in the same LJ in the video and have underwhelmed by the traction.
I would still drive it because it looks beautiful but Yeah nah sorry this track in Australia would be done in 2wd. Sedans would do it.
Interesting when I see terrain from Australia it is remote but it all looks like easy dirt roads to me. 🤷🏼♂️
This guy can talk a dog off a meat wagon. LETS HEAR THE JEEPS !!!
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