CA90XJ

I want to go and think I can but I won't have a hitch and a tow point in back by then realistically....let me know if that would be a serious issue.

Brandon77

Don't worry we wont be pulling you from behind... we will just keep dragging you along from the front

Manster77

hey
CA90XJ just disconnect your sway bar b4 u go on the trail and you wont have any problems and air down your tires to 15-20 psi and you will have a blast

kharvey

Hmm if i can save up enough for a tow point of some sort by then I might be able to go. Count me (possibly) in

camping350

Hey Brandon,
If you go are you driving up to Big Bear in the am?

kharvey

Should have asked this in my OP, but aside from a viable tow/recovery point, what do we NEED for a run like this. I have a hi-lift, fluids and all that stuff, but aside from that what would we need.

ck1

as mentioned a tow strap WITHOUT A HOOK on either end, a CB and pack a lunch( i cook burritos on my engine for lunch) and bring water for you to drink..this is a good tuff (sorta) trail. we have taken Patriots (yes they got some minor damage) and just last week I took a bone stock 4 cyl wrangler up it. High lift should not be needed but nice to have...if we have vehicles with us that are lift challenged we can stack some rocks to get them up and over any rough spots...there really is only about 4 spots that are "challenging"on Gold mtn 1 That will get your attention pretty quick but at the end of the day you will be wanting more . Little john bull also has some tough portions but I will spot those who need a spot ...again this is the trail we take the "Orange group" up the last day of the Jamboree so we will have a blast...... looking forward to meeting you all up there
Cameron

p.s. the Valero station on Big bear blvd is the cheapest in town and I suggest you fill up there before you get to Dennys...Valero is on the right as you hit the main part of Big bear blvd in Big bear and Dennys is on the left about a 1/2 from the Valero station... you guys can PM me for any questions and my phone #

ck1

Ryan..I think you will be just fine...you have seen my Jeep...i dont like dents or scratches on my stuff and I wont drag you up something that would hurt you or your jeep. ...again this is why I like taking STOCK stuff on trails..you all that havent wheeld ever or very little on challenging stuff will learn alot and will be amazed on how your "station Wagon" does!
Cameron

ck1

...one last thing folks..please make sure you have a decent clutch and or a decent automatic (no slipping clutches or iffy shifting autos). last jamboree we had to strap a Grand most of the way up this trail due to them having a questionable trans...it was not fun
cameron

camping350

I am going to try to make it sounds like fun and learn new areas and about area at the same time.

kharvey

I'm psyched for this

ck1

for all you stockers ..bring the tools to disconnect your front sway bars or buy and install disconnects...I would not disconnect them UNTIL you get up there ..also Pep boys sells a decent air compressor for like $45-50..not a MUST have but is nice to have to air back up once back on the road
Cameron

Brandon77

Yeah i would leave early am... we could caravan together. Hopefully get a few more OC Rigs to come. It looked like Don might come up too.
I thought about camping the night before but i will probably just wake up early Sunday.


Hey Don if you decide to go would you leave in the AM as well? We could meet up and group ride up there at the meeting spot.

Brandon77

Well of course it would be a Grand! lol
But i agree... make sure you got good clean fluid in the trans. and transfer case. I will have lots of tools and some spare parts

ck1

I dont want to sound like an old fart here but this goes with out saying but I have to say it..please dont bring open alcohol on the trail...sorry but I do believe in safe and sane wheeling ....ok flame on but I think you all understand

Cameron