Posted by: XPLORx4
goneRubicon '03 ??? - 27/09/02 02:31 PM
I read through recent posts about the Calmini steering system and it sounds like some of you guys want to run the Rubicon.
Even though I don't own an X, I'm game. I've done from Loon Lake to Walker Hill (last named obstacle before Little Sluice), and sustained no body damage to that point. Getting back out was a different story though!
If you want to go, let's set something up and give it a shot. Although it would probably have to be next August or September because it's gonna be gettin' dark too early...
As minimum requirements, I would suggest auto tranny with at least 2.02:1 or manual tranny with 3.6:1, 3" lift, one locked axle, rock sliders, skid plates, winch, and 31" tires.
Be willing to sustain damage to the rear bumper corners as well. If you're careful (don't use excessive go-pedal) you should be able to make it without breaking anything.
As for bypasses, there are only 2: bypass the "GateKeeper" at the Loon Lake slabs and bypass the "Little Sluice" which is completely unrunnable for anything with tires smaller than 35".
In typical Ian fashion, he will most certainly poo-poo the idea, but I'd like to see someone prove him wrong. There's no reason why anyone should break parts with a properly built Xterra [or Pathfinder] if you are spotted well and drive wisely.
Even though I don't own an X, I'm game. I've done from Loon Lake to Walker Hill (last named obstacle before Little Sluice), and sustained no body damage to that point. Getting back out was a different story though!
If you want to go, let's set something up and give it a shot. Although it would probably have to be next August or September because it's gonna be gettin' dark too early...
As minimum requirements, I would suggest auto tranny with at least 2.02:1 or manual tranny with 3.6:1, 3" lift, one locked axle, rock sliders, skid plates, winch, and 31" tires.
Be willing to sustain damage to the rear bumper corners as well. If you're careful (don't use excessive go-pedal) you should be able to make it without breaking anything.
As for bypasses, there are only 2: bypass the "GateKeeper" at the Loon Lake slabs and bypass the "Little Sluice" which is completely unrunnable for anything with tires smaller than 35".
In typical Ian fashion, he will most certainly poo-poo the idea, but I'd like to see someone prove him wrong. There's no reason why anyone should break parts with a properly built Xterra [or Pathfinder] if you are spotted well and drive wisely.
I was thinking sometime in July or Aug of 03’
trails in/around Lake Tahoe before/after. The preferred dates for me are 7/16-23 or 8/6-13 right now.