Wheeling Saturday or Sunday

[jeepgrl]

its an open run, so really if you want to be picky about what u have to have to come then it shouldnt be an open run lol.

im pushing to get my friend to get his yota on 31s to come he has no lift.

whats the point of a trail run if no has gets stuck thats the fun part

Even though it's an open run, there should be minimum requirements so that we're not wasting our entire day pulling people out that weren't properly prepared.  I'm sure nobody coming along wants to spend 4 hours getting up one hill because someone showed up with bald tires and no tow points.  There's gonna be lots of snow, mud and water out there.  I don't want to be spending MY day pulling winch cable to get people out that didn't come prepared for Spring-weather-wheeling.  I've seen some very capable stock rigs out there (even on 31's) but we have to make sure the safety factor is in there and make sure we have enough experienced wheelers on the trail with the proper gear to get through the day.   That's all Pook's saying...

[jeepgrl]

I am new to Jeeping...want to get out.  Where and when do we meet?

We meet at the Smitty's in Cochrane... a few of us are going early to have breakfast, you're more than welcome to join us.  We will be there around 8-8:15am.

[Spike]

I have a stock 2012 Rubicon unlimitied...no winch, no CB yet.  Is this Saturday a good jeep run to break my unit in on, or is it advanced?

[specialk]

You will be fine with Rubi and good attitude.   If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask!

[tubby]

I have a stock 2012 Rubicon unlimitied...no winch, no CB yet.  Is this Saturday a good jeep run to break my unit in on, or is it advanced?

It will be a walk in the park for you.

I camped in Waiparous from Saturday to Monday. I drove my 93Ford Ranger(itty-bitty 4" lift and 31" all-terrains), and my friend brought his stock 03 Jeep Liberty on street tires. Fully loaded with passengers and camping gear and no airing down of tires.  Drove to the Falls AND Margaret Lake with no fanfare and I did most of it in 2WD for craps & giggles.  Not much for snow as in previous months and even ran into 2 stock Nissan Exterra's and a Honda CRV. I'm 100% positive that your stock Rubicon will have little problem this weekend.

[Spike]

Sounds Great!!

[IsnowboarderI]

By the looks of thing it is going to be a great run. Hope for so good old mud and so fun.

[Smudgeone]

Tow hooks front and rear, full spare tire, good rubber, a RECOVERY strap (not a tow rope, I'm going to get one from princess auto), and a good Horn by the sounds of it seem to be the big deal so far. Both the lead and the rear vehicle will need radios so no one is left behind. There is going to be at least the remains of this precipitation around for Saturday but knowing a lady's Jeep can make it, should be a breeze 

From what I've been reading, a stock Rubicon is very capable. Its got lockers (big deal with the slippery bits), e-sway bar disconnect to keep wheels on the ground and decent rubber (32" stock). Rubicons also have about an extra inch of ground clearance plus some under/side armor.

I'm in the same situation as you Spike, albeit a shorter wheelbase.

[WK2008]

I would say this. It looks like there is a lot of interest for this one and as long as you have a good set of tires and no junky vehicles when you show up you are good in my books. Front and rear tow hooks are a must so we can at least pull you out. If you have tow straps and recovery gear thats great, if not, use mine. You will get that stuff in time. Also, as this is an open run, as long as you have a good 4x4 you are welcome to come out. Heck, it might be nice to have a one ton to use as an anchor if needed lol

See you all at Smittys for breakfast @ 8:30 and pull out at 9:30

John

[Moezer]

Even though it's an open run, there should be minimum requirements so that we're not wasting our entire dust say pulling people out that weren't properly prepared.  I'm sure nobody coming along wants to spend 4 hours getting up one hill because someone showed up with bald tires and no tow points.  There's gonna be lots of snow, mud and water out there.  I don't want to be spending MY day pulling winch cable to get people out that didn't come prepared for Spring-weather-wheeling.  I've seen some very capable stock rigs out there (even on 31's) but we have to make sure the safety factor is in there and make sure we have enough experienced wheelers on the trail with the proper gear to get through the day.   That's all Pook's saying...

i know what u mean, but really its common sense lol anywho lets all meet up and have a good day, it is ganna be muddy and i like that.

Just for some of you know this is my jeep http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/bigmoe/IMG_0227.jpg?t=1318302205

I have a 10000lb winch, a 3inch by 30 feet recovery strap 6.5 tonn shackles 10000 lbs front tow hooks and stock back hook. also i will have no probem pulling any one out

got stuck 3 times last run but that was mostly in snow lol

[Pookapotamus]

a RECOVERY strap (not a tow rope, I'm going to get one from princess auto)

Hey Smudgeone, a word of advice don't bother with the princess auto recovery straps, they really are not a good strap, spend the extra cash and go to Moden or National and get an actual recovery rated strap. You dont want to cheep out on one of the most important pieces in your recovery bag.

Pook

[specialk]

Modern has very reasonably priced ones.

[Slewfoot]

Hey Smudgeone, a word of advice don't bother with the princess auto recovery straps, they really are not a good strap, spend the extra cash and go to Moden or National and get an actual recovery rated strap. You dont want to cheep out on one of the most important pieces in your recovery bag.

Pook

Quote for emphasis.

I'd been using the bone-jarring Erickson recovery straps from Princess Auto until the first time I used an ARB recovery strap - night and day.  A true snatch strap (like the ARB) actually stretches and stores energy, then applies that energy to the recovery...a gentler, but more powerful extraction than the Erickson straps.  I now consider my Erickson straps to be more like tow straps, or perhaps winch extensions than snatch straps.

The Erickson straps get the job done, but can really rattle your teeth in the process.

[JackstandJohnny]

Quote for emphasis.

I'd been using the bone-jarring Erickson recovery straps from Princess Auto until the first time I used an ARB recovery strap - night and day.  A true snatch strap (like the ARB) actually stretches and stores energy, then applies that energy to the recovery...a gentler, but more powerful extraction than the Erickson straps.  I now consider my Erickson straps to be more like tow straps, or perhaps winch extensions than snatch straps.

The Erickson straps get the job done, but can really rattle your teeth in the process.

.              Quit gettin stuck and it don't matter how good ur strap is

[Slewfoot]

.              Quit gettin stuck and it don't matter how good ur strap is

True story