Who has run the Rubicon??

[Positive Vibes]

Wanted to know who has ran it and what they thought of it as far as: What mods would be needed? How tough is it (I hear mixed emotions on this)? Any info, feedback, experiences, input, comments, warnings or rants please let them fly. Thanks!

 

[tdavis]

Yes.

You'll need, at a minimum rock sliders, 32/33 inch tires, skid plates, and a good spotter. Having a rear locker, helps alot, the more suspension lift you have helps a lot.

Expect trouble in Big Sluice, look and watch Little Sluice, write off Old True Sluice.

 

[RockRanger]

yup tom hit pretty much all of it. A locker will make it much nicer. Also if you have a long overhang or are long you will smack the rear bumper a few times.

Matt

 

[thunderhorse]

Rubicon

right on Tom
Bash bars (rock-sliders) are a must, locked at least one end ( both is best), tow points, extend you diff breathers you WILL be going through water, make sure your truck is up to a long run through the rocks ( about 12 miles I think) if it's you first time don't try to get through in one day take your time and someone that has been there before. and have a ball
http://www.artfulillusions.com/rubicon/rubicon.html

 

[TimW94XL]

I been on it four times last yr. couple on my quad/ and in my 71 bronco. but only part way do to time off. i been in on the tahoe side going down to the rubicon springs. and around the area. due to me living in NV. I hope to due the full run this summer in late june or early july. I picked up my 94x about a month ago.im working no getting ready. anyhow a rear locker help sense 70% of the traction comes from the rear. and i also agree with 32's or 33's i seen alot of toys and jps with them . my bronco has 4'' lift,33'' boggers, locker in the back. and body mods by rocks.

 

[Positive Vibes]

Thanks for the input people. I'm running 33's, have about 7 to 8 inches of lift. I do have ****tybuilt nerf bars that are all bent but the work fine for what there for. Will install EZ Detroit in the rear and not sure what I can do for cheap in the front (any ideas?). I have the stock skid plates and all my breather tubes are extended. I have after market bumpers so dont care if they hit and also have tow hooks front and rear. I do not have winch!

So anyone else ran the Rubicon?

 

[Positive Vibes]

So only 4 people on this site have ran the Rubicon?? I find that hard to believe!

 

[Jefe]

I know that Paul (Bredehoft), Tom (FAKRWEE), and Colin (Fenderguy) have.

 

[FROADER]

Yes, I have done it twice. I only had a 4" lift but I also had 35's, so those helped with the clearance. I did use my rock sliders (a lot) and definitely got some body damage. I think Tom pretty much got it straight with what you need. The only thing is, with an explorer I wouldn't go with smaller than 33's. With the locker you are putting in and the set up you have, you should be just fine. I wish I still had mine so I could drive the 'CON' again. Good luck and have fun.