Optimism: 2021 will be better; Big 4 trail trip.

So @MattJakobs, @siznarf, @Blue Canary and I were talking Saturday. This has been a downright shit year for trips. Matt and I were hoping to do Rubicon this year, but 2020 was just a complete shit show.

We're looking to do a big 4 season next year. Haven't even determined what big 4 we're talking. But we thought it would be good to get a discussion going and a who, what, when, and where for next year.

We also figured we'd throw down our winter mod lists of things to do... so we can A) load up the peer pressure on getting things done. B) see what we can help each other get accomplished... so we make sure the rigs are ready when the trails open next year.

We're also looking to start throwing out dates... so we get things locked in, well in advance, so we don't have last minute shit blow up the trip(s).

 

Trails we're looking at hitting:

Definate:
Rubicon 8/10
Slick Rock 7/10

Possibilities:
Deer Valley --> Snake Lake 7/10
Fordyce 9/10

Other trails definately open for discussion. Trying to nail down 4 main trails to hit next year. We can add to the possibilities... and try to move them in to the definate list.

**EDIT**
Just going to start naming off trails and we can work them in to possibilities, then in to the definite column: (I'll add in the trail ratings according to OnX Offroad. Not that OnX is the gospel on trail ratings, but it gives a place to start comparisons)

Niagara Rim 6/10
Barrett Lake Jeep Trail 7/10
Buck Lake 7/10
Stag Point 7/10
Corral Hollow 4/10

 

Let's get some fuckers in here

@Twizted
@roguegs @TOP TACO @betterbuckleup @Don5352 @MyWyfsRnnr @Fernando @cbechtold @2BeersPlease @LTDSC @nDub @theesotericone @therestofNorCal

 

In. Helps a lot to plan this stuff way in advance too.

 

Now that I'm in a full size. I don't think I'll be wheelin in any of those spots mentioned. Unless I ride with one of yall...

 

How can we forget about our T4R brethren @siznarf

I need to dip my toes in on some trails before hitting those big name ones...I'm a bit rusty. I am down, nonetheless. Just worried that my non-selectable locker might be a hindrance

Couple things on my to-do list:

1. Front coilovers
2. UCA
3. LCA Bushing
4. Spindle Gussets
5. PCK Correction
6. Upper shock mount reinforcement
7. Cam tab eliminator (maybe...but since I'm already doing LCA work might as well get it done)
8. Steering rack bushings (or replace as rack a whole)
9. Timing Belt/Water Pump/T-stat
10. Rear Cargo drawers
11. Front bumper (dependent on suspension setup)
12. MOAAAR LUMENS

 

You can ride bitch

See OP

There will be plenty of winch lines...

 

Uh... @siznarf is mentioned in the first post ... You gotta keep up Angelo

 

Word of advice...don't take a unisom at 1AM...LOL need to finish these cups of coffee to get me up to speed

 

I'll do most of those but, DEFINITELY will not be doing Fordyce. Not in my rig. I'd go bitch if anyone needs a spotter.

 

Might as well... get started on the list. This will be edited (added to). But this is a place holder for now.

Winter maintenance:

1. Reboot CVs
2. Drain/fill trans
3. Drain/fill rear diff
4. Regrease drivelines and Ujoints
5. Inspect and replace UBJs if necessary

Armor:

1. Gas tank skid (definate)
2. Rear diff diaper

Exterior:

1. Rebuild (and lighten) RTT rack
2. Add lights to cargo area
3. Build new roof rack and mount
4. Add heat shield under hood
5. Re-vinyl hood
6. Re-paint sliders and front bumper
7. Replace driver door handle

Suspension:

1. Install front coilovers (when Fox pulls their heads out of their asses and actually sends them)
2. Replace leaf springs (Alcan or Deaver)
   
3. Replace front bumps with Durobump
   
4. Coil bucket reinforcement

Interior:

1. Install new front seats
2. Replace carpet with vinyl
3. Install speakers, subs, amps
4. Install Cobra 75 WXST and antenna
5. Finish sound deadener floor and doors

Miscellaneous:

1. Definately - New tires (also looking in to new set of wheels, to run a daily set/wheeling set)
2. Possibly - re-gear

 

Diaper and gas tank skid for bumper..?

 

I don't want to piss off @siznarf

 

I do

 

FYI

Started adding to list of possibilities = Post 2

 

those bottom trails look a little more up my alley #noob

 

We'll do Niagara Rim before any of that for a shake down. I wouldn't even say it's 6/10... the actual trail is probably 5/10 . There are obsticals where you can make it harder, but you don't have to do them. I'd actually like to do Niagara 1 more time before I wrap things up for the year.

 

Depending on when you do Niagra rim, I wouldn't mind getting in on the action.