Other Region Rubicon 2021

[mbryson]

Beef up your drag link and tie rod before the trip, or you might end up like @bryson fixing his on the trail. 😁

Picture for posterity...

@ebryson wants to run it in his TJ on 33” tires for 2021. We ran it again this past Aug and had a good time again. I think that this year will likely be my last trip across northern NV to run the Rubicon? It’s a great trail and worth doing but this will be my fourth time (assuming I don’t get killed by the ‘rona and Antifa will let us travel), 3rd time in my “Jeep”. My JKU on 35” tires was JUST enough for this trail in my opinion. TJ on 33” will need some careful line picking but should be a solid match for Cruisers on 35”? NV I-80 is as much of a trip as the trail . Shortbed Fords with 175 mile towing range makes that drive interesting. Sweaty Betty will git’r dun though

I think the trail could be done in a day but traveling that far, I’m going to take my time and enjoy things. A dirt bike/motorcycle might be able to do Loon-observation point back to Loon in a day?

 

[lhracing]

I have done it twice, the last time in 2012 in my 08 Rubicon on 37's and that went well. I would love to do this trail again but in my opinion 35's would be a minimum which leaves me out in my current 4runner.

Also be cautious where you park your tow rigs, I have heard of them being vandalized if parked at the end of the trail.

 

[glockman]

I'm interested. End of summer should give me enough time to vet the LJ. I'd tow out to keep Murphy at bay.

 

[pELYgroso]

Would a new Bronco on 35's with all of the stock off road bells and whistles make it through unscathed?

 

[Hickey]

Would a new Bronco on 35's with all of the stock off road bells and whistles make it through unscathed?

Unscathed? Highly unlikely. I would expect bumper and tie rod damage for sure.

 

[I Lean]

Would a new Bronco on 35's with all of the stock off road bells and whistles make it through unscathed?

Not likely unscathed.

 

[pELYgroso]

Good to know. Would clearancing for 37's make much difference you think?

 

[pELYgroso]

I wouldn't be too worried (at all) about bumper or slider or fender flare damage, but definitely sheet metal damage....

 

[glockman]

Minimal damage.

Stock 2021 Ford Broncos Beat the Rubicon Trail, But Not Without Battle Scars

You do what you've gotta do.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Mouse]

Hope there is still interest in this trip. Talked to the Jamboree folks, the trail is closed for their events on these dates:

22-25 Jul
27-29 Jul (UTV run)
30 Jul-1 Aug
13-15 Aug (USA Jamboree)

 

[mbryson]

We are still likely. Two @xBryson Jeeps that would be trail ready

 

[moab_cj5]

Hope there is still interest in this trip. Talked to the Jamboree folks, the trail is closed for their events on these dates:

22-25 Jul
27-29 Jul (UTV run)
30 Jul-1 Aug
13-15 Aug (USA Jamboree)

I haven't nailed down dates yet, but I am still doing this trail this year. I am still leaning toward late Aug, early Sept.

 

[mbryson]

I haven't nailed down dates yet, but I am still doing this trail this year. I am still leaning toward late Aug, early Sept.

We'd like to be very late June or 2nd week in July (I think---work has a VERY busy summer)

 

[UNSTUCK]

I'm like less than 50-50 on being able to go, but just to throw dates out: June and August are no good for me. September would be great.

Bottom line Dave, pick your date and who ever can join will join.

 

[moab_cj5]

I'm like less than 50-50 on being able to go, but just to throw dates out: June and August are no good for me. September would be great.

Bottom line Dave, pick your date and who ever can join will join.

That is my plan. Many things in flux at the moment that have prevented nailing down dates, but I hope to lock things down by the end of March, early April so others can plan to join if they want.

 

[Pile of parts]

That is my plan. Many things in flux at the moment that have prevented nailing down dates, but I hope to lock things down by the end of March, early April so others can plan to join if they want.

Is this trip still on - did you decide on a date? Other summer trip plans fell through for me and I'm trying to figure out something to salvage the vacation plans.

 

[moab_cj5]

Is this trip still on - did you decide on a date? Other summer trip plans fell through for me and I'm trying to figure out something to salvage the vacation plans.

When my son decided to get married, this trip got cancelled for me. I am aiming for next year at this point when I hopefully have more time and money. The fire season this year has been pretty horrible too. Not sure if we can ever expect it to be better, but I am hoping...

 

[Hickey]

When my son decided to get married, this trip got cancelled for me. I am aiming for next year at this point when I hopefully have more time and money. The fire season this year has been pretty horrible too. Not sure if we can ever expect it to be better, but I am hoping...

My freakin kid decided to get married less than 50 miles away from the Rubicon and somehow I was the bad guy for suggesting a Rubicon run right after the ceremony. The nerve...

 

[Mouse]

We had a planned trip to the Rubicon for mid-Sept. The Caldor fire is getting close to Elderado National Forest and the Forest Service closed the forest (and Rubicon Trail) until 30 Sept....bummer. The scrambler is almost complete and ready to go. May have to delay until Oct

 

[Greg]