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Make it at Rubicon Trail from Loon Lake to Tahoe -> one way direction

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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Default Make it at Rubicon Trail from Loon Lake to Tahoe -> one way direction

Last weekend (June 20,21 and 22), my brother's family, my son and I drove from Bay area to Loon Lake. Too bad that my wife did not go with me since she was on business trip. Anyway my jeep made it from Loon Lake to Tahoe one way direction at Rubicon Trail.

Yes, I was shocked that I did it!!! Tough obstacles however my jeep handles well with rock-crawling. Amazing!!! Only twice got stuck but manage to get out due to not enough high clearnace. I need to add 1-inch body lift to clear ground clearance.

Thank to good spotter (my sister in the law and brother)!

Many jeeper pass by me, said - Hey, you have a nice jeep and surprised to see my jeep can go this trail because of long base.

Sorry about too many - can't decide to selection several pictures - lot of pictures.
































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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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awesome pics mate!!.... thanks for sharing!!

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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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Yes, not too many Rubicon owners get to actually ride on the Rubicon trail. I'm jealous
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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Nice Jeep, great pics, bet it was awesome.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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Awesome pics!!

You my favorite bumper on the market as well =D thats a double plus
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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great pictures, awesome that you made the trail. I just don't see how a body lift would give you any more clearance.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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That was just awesome! I'd need to pack extra underwear before I tried something like that.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by robin
great pictures, awesome that you made the trail. I just don't see how a body lift would give you any more clearance.
I was thinking about that too

Rampage may be thinking suspension lift=body lift as far as ground clearance. But on a 4 door it does get the vulnerable rockers up 1" and on the Rubicon that is important. Maybe he's going with 36-37s after a 1" body
lift?


I hope DizzyLiz sees these. She has NO excuse to not take here Rubi on the Rubi now!

Nice work Rampage
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Arrow Wow!

And I mean WOW!!!!

Thanks for sharing
--->Now where have you been hiding out Rampage

Nor-Cal Group


...I see that you got stuck, but did you get any damage?
Break any parts?
That trail looks like fun

Edit:
I am still in awe over this trail!
...How long did it take start to finish?
I think this needs to be planned for the Nor-Cal Group!

What do you say Kidjeep?

Last edited by Dizzyliz; Jun 24, 2008 at 09:39 AM.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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those are some awesome pics... i really have to take a day off of work and go out and get my jeep dirty.. she had not seen any action yet because of work.. she is all ready to go though it's getting frustrating not being able to get out and get her into some action... looks like you had some great fun though...
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