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Offline EEP

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Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« on: October 11, 2013, 10:34:09 PM »
I am planning on going to the jeepers Jamboree next summer. My XJ will have lockers, rock sliders and skid plates installed. I am running a RE 3.5" lift and 31" tires. Do you think I need to run 33" tires?
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline JadeMonkey07

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2013, 01:19:07 PM »
Iv never been but from what iv heard You can run most of it stock by taking the bypasses. I think 33s would be advisable if you want to run more of the obstacles

Offline dubbleJs

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2013, 11:12:18 AM »
With your armor it sounds like you will be setup to run the rocks....but 33's will give you that crucial extra couple inches of clearance...and they'll look cooler too!  ;)

You driving or trailering down? I just got back from Moab and had a SICK time....the rubicon is next on the list!
'91 XJ - 3" procrap - cutout for 33" MT's  - More and more dents every run...Sold.
'98 XJ - Lifted, locked and lovin' it

Offline EEP

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2013, 08:02:45 PM »
I have picked up a set of rims and 33 inch tires. I am flat towing my XJ behind motorhome when we go.
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline Moezer

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 07:40:06 PM »
please have fun and post lots of pics!!!

Offline EEP

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2013, 09:31:34 AM »
Will do  ;D
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline dubbleJs

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2013, 11:28:02 AM »
'91 XJ - 3" procrap - cutout for 33" MT's  - More and more dents every run...Sold.
'98 XJ - Lifted, locked and lovin' it

Offline LLYJ

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2013, 03:19:59 PM »
This vid is full of good info !

http://youtu.be/hAIValZdnXM


This post requires more cowbell
51 Willys CJ3A - V6, SM420, T18, D44/27 lockers
93 YJ, starting to see light at the end of the carport
98 ZJ, 5.2l - DD with too many go go gadgets
05 Dodge 2500HD hauler

Offline EEP

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2013, 05:09:59 PM »
I have seen the video, thanks for the links. Just gotta get the XJ done by spring, tires on, fenders trimmed, bumpstops installed, 4.10's and air lockers installed, skid plates on. What have I got myself into  :o
« Last Edit: November 06, 2013, 07:16:59 PM by EEP »
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline Immortal

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2013, 08:30:03 PM »
What have I got myself into  :o

It's what we call Jeeping..... Let the frustrations begin!!
if we were smart with our money we wouldn't own Jeeps.
Here's your cup of STFU... ENJOY!

Offline 1stjeep.ro

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2013, 09:03:44 PM »
Me and my buddy would possibly be joining you if you decide to go! He's got an Xj as well

Offline MOABICON

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Re: Anyone on forum every run the Rubicon Trail
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2013, 07:01:24 PM »
What date were you  planning on going. And, for how long?
03 TJ, 4" lift, 33's, Eaton eLockers- Front & Rear, winch, CB