H3's on the Rubicon

[HummBebe]

We made it!!!

We went in through Loon lake/The Gate Keeper. Wheeled to the Wentworth Campground where we met up with BABHUMV.

Next morning wheeled from Wentworth Springs to Spyder Lake.

It was an incredible trip.

Scott our Rubicon Trail Patrol Guide, leading us into the Gatekeeper...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconGatekeeper.jpg

This is right when I discovered my Locker would not engage...

[HummBebe]

Leaving the gatekeeper takes you up to the Slabs...

But first you have to drop off this ledge without rolling:D

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSewieSlab.jpg

Here's Sewie...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSewieLedge.jpg

[HummBebe]

Our other trusty trail guide....Derek The Destroyer

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconDerek.jpg

[HummBebe]

The Slabs at Sunset

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSunsetSlabs.jpg

[HummBebe]

The threebies coming down the "Bowl"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSlabsNight.jpg

[Steve - SanJose]

Fantastic pics, sounds like a great trip.

S.

[Sewie]

OK finally got my pics uploaded. :D

Beebs in (whats left of) Gatekeeper.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_009.jpg

[Sewie]

H2 Bully (in the Bully13 mobile :D)

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_013.jpg

[Sewie]

Big drop! :eek:

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_016.jpg

[Sewie]

H2 Bully's turn.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_023.jpg

[Sewie]

Riding off into the sunset. :D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_026.jpg

[Sewie]

Day 2 - and BABHUMV joins the group.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_040.jpg

[Sewie]

Stopped on the slabs. You can see Loon Lake in the background.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_042.jpg

[Sewie]

A lot of tight spots on the trail.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_049.jpg

[Sewie]

:eek:

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_055.jpg

[Sewie]

:D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_067.jpg

[Sewie]

Boulder crawling! :D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_082.jpg

[Sewie]

The rockrails were getting a workout.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_084.jpg

[Sewie]

Coming back through the V

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_086.jpg

[Sewie]

Damn that's a good-looking H3! :D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_096.jpg

[HummBebe]

:rolleyes:;)

[Sewie]

Can't really tell from the pic, but these are really steep stairsteps.

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_100.jpg

[Sewie]

Here's a couple of our guides. These guys were awesome and busted their asses to get us through the trail. :D

Scott

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_066.jpg

[Sewie]

Derek the Destroyer

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_107.jpg

[ROX]

Awesome pics! Looks like a great time! Beebs, did you actually c a m p ?;)

Where's the carnage?;) :D

[Sewie]

Brian - master H3 spotter by the end of today. :D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_104.jpg

[HummBebe]

Awesome pics! Looks like a great time! Beebs, did you actually c a m p ?;)

Where's the carnage?;) :D

I even slept in a tent
:eek:
No hairspray, no makeup, dirty feet....just gross, but I had a great time!!!!

[Sewie]

No hairspray

**cough**bullsh1t**cough** :p

But she did make us some yummy omelets and chicken. :D

[ROX]

I even slept in a tent
:eek:
No hairspray, no makeup, dirty feet....just gross, but I had a great time!!!!Wow. You're a better woman than I am. Was it cold and buggy?;)

[ROX]

**cough**bullsh1t**cough** :p

But she did make us some yummy omelets and chicken. :DI bet it was good! I shall bring spare tie rods and extra line-x and paint, and try to conquer the 'con, someday, just to try the omlet!:)

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/IMG_4833.jpg


http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/IMG_4837.jpg

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[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/IMG_4905.jpg

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[Ipedog]

Wow! :D Amazing pics! :cool: It looks like you guys had a great time. I saw one door wound, any other carnage? How was it overall? What was with the cops? Did BAB use his winch? Inquiring minds want to know! :rolleyes: ;) :D

[f5fstop]

So, how are the front ends on the H3s?:D

[HIHUMMER]

Great pics guys and gals!!! I'm so J-E-A-L-O-U-S!
More pics please! :D

[Cranky Steve]

Great Pics! Glad you folks had a great time. :D

Sewie, Misfire on Scotte's Pic!!!

[HummBebe]

**cough**bullsh1t**cough** :p

But she did make us some yummy omelets and chicken. :D


Ok, ok, ok, I had it in my possession, but did not use it:D

[HummBebe]

So, how are the front ends on the H3s?:D

Mechanically sound:D

[PARAGON]

Great pictures guys. It looks like you had an awesome trip and I?m jealous too. Maybe next year.:rolleyes:

[HummerNewbie]

Looks like a great time, thanks for posting the pics.

I see blue tape in this pic but not over the whole fender. Whose is that and what did you use shields on the fenders?
http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/IMG_4960.jpg

[ree]

Looks like you had a great time.

Do you have to have a guide? Or did you choose to hire them? How does that work?

[HummBebe]

Looks like you had a great time.

Do you have to have a guide? Or did you choose to hire them? How does that work?
Guides are not mandatory, but to be Rubicon friendly, it is suggested. Friends of the Rubicon, a non-profit org., asks that you go with someone who knows the trail the first few times you go.

You can get very lost up there. It is not just one trail. Many offshoots and places to get off the path. They have Sherriffs and Rangers walking the trail, and they write tickets, expensive ones, if they catch you off the trail.

We did not hire them. They are members of the Rock n Roll 4x4 club (Cranky Steve is too). Scott is a member of the "Rubicon Trail Patrol".

I simply just asked if someone would be willing to take us out on the trail, and immediately got three volunteers.:D

[DDWH]

Great pics and looks like ya'all had a great time!:D :cool: Thanks for the story behind the pic Bebe......

[BABHUMV]

Hey Guys, got home at 7:30 this morning. Stopped in Santa Nella so as not to drive off the freeway:( . I will post my pics this afternoon. It was a great time. And for those that ask. The winch more than paid for itself this weekend:D .

[HummBebe]

Glad to hear you made it safely. Smart move getting off the road.

Post pics....no sleep, do now!!!:D:D:D:D:D

[HummBebe]

PS....your winch was a life saver...literally:D

Hey Neo, Babhumv needs an H3 recovery sticker too!!!:D

[Ipedog]

Good to know that the winch worked out well for you guys this weekend.

More Pics! More Stories! Post Up! DO NOW! :D :rolleyes: :D ;) :p

[f5fstop]

A clear case of HUMMER hate, shoot first and ask questions later. I decided, that I am going to send Sherriff Harvey (bad cop), and Sherriff Merlin (good cop) a nice basket of HUMMER goodies, and snacks.

My 100+ lb. Malamute puppy will be happy to contribute some goodies for the Bad Cop's Gift Basket.:D

[Racer-X]

Awesome guys. :D Wish I could have went.

Wondering if you ran into the "other group" I think (not sure) their trip canceled. :eek: :D

[Sewie]

Awesome guys. :D Wish I could have went.

Wondering if you ran into the "other group" I think (not sure) their trip canceled. :eek: :D

Didnt' see them, but they were supposed to come in from the Tahoe side.

I did see Amir driving up 50 so I'm guessing they still went.

[HummerNewbie]

So what was your guides impression of the H3 before and after wheeling all weekend.

[StarsnBars]

Very nice, I could feel the pucker in some of those tight spot pics. Hey BeBe,, When is the movie comming out ??:rolleyes:

[Sewie]

So except for Bebe's stubborn locker, there were no mechanical issues. :cool: Just a lot of rock rash and a couple dents.

So here's the damage report on my truck: :D

Dent in rear PS door.
Rock rash on DS rear fender.
Dented rock rail on DS
Passenger rock rail bent up about an inch
Front piece of UCP bent up a couple inches :eek:
Scrapes and gouges on just about every part of the undercarriage. :D

[HummerNewbie]

Dented rock rail on DS
Passenger rock rail bent up about an inch
Front piece of UCP bent up a couple inches :eek:
Scrapes and gouges on just about every part of the undercarriage. :D

We we coming down a little hard :eek: :D ;)

[Wisha Haddan H3]

We made it!!!
Scott our Rubicon Trail Patrol Guide, leading us into the Gatekeeper...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconGatekeeper.jpg

This is right when I discovered my Locker would not engage...

Awesome pics. Gotta love the night wheeling too! What's the story on your locker humbebe? Was it out the whole trip?

[HummBebe]

Not much choice in coming down hard....big rocks = big drops on the under carriage.

My carnage list:
Rear driver door handle has a granite gouge
Rear driver fender made nice with a couple of trees
Passenger rock rail has sheets of line-x coming off
Driver rockrail is scraped up underneath
Didn't even bother looking under the truck, I know it's trashed.

[Sewie]

We we coming down a little hard

Sometimes. :D But it's really unavoidable in a lot of places. If you go to slow over some stuff you would just get high-centered. So you had to slide along the rails/UCP in order to not get stuck.

You should BABHUMV's Manik rails. One of them was smashed almost flat. :eek:

[H2 BULLY]

I HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!
BIG Thanks to Scott, Derek and Brian

[HummBebe]

Awesome pics. Gotta love the night wheeling too! What's the story on your locker humbebe? Was it out the whole trip?

The E-locker story:

Wednesday my truck was at the dealer having the CD player replaced. It died.

When they replaced the CD player, they neglected to make sure the e-locker module was snapped in all the way.

I ran from GateKeeper to Wentworth Springs Campground, in the dark, with no locker:mad:

Babhumv saved the day, when the next morning, he pulled my console out and fiddled with the module. It snapped back in and we were in business. I almost had to turn around and go home.

Thanks Babe, I don't know what I would have done without you, 'cept cry myself a river.:D

[Tah2oe]

Bebe, how do you think an H2 would have done? Probably a lot more dents? Glad you had a good time, looks like it was a lot of fun.

[usetosellhummer]

nioce pics man!

[ROX]

Bebe, how do you think an H2 would have done? Probably a lot more dents? Glad you had a good time, looks like it was a lot of fun.Let's go find out! I think we can test just how wide the trail actually is. I really want to go up there.

Glad you got the locker fixed Beebs!

Send a gift to those ignorant motorcycle riders. f5's idea is worth looking into...:D

[HummBebe]

Bebe, how do you think an H2 would have done? Probably a lot more dents? Glad you had a good time, looks like it was a lot of fun.

I think the 2's would have no real problems, yes the squeezes would be very tight resulting in more body damage. It is unavoidable.

I would worry about the tierods though, lots of rolling rocks to slide off of. I was surprised we made it through without breaking one.

There were a couple of times I thought mine were done for. But it kept on driving!! Yay mee!:D

[HIHUMMER]

Not much choice in coming down hard....big rocks = big drops on the under carriage.

My carnage list:
Rear driver door handle has a granite gouge
Rear driver fender made nice with a couple of trees
Passenger rock rail has sheets of line-x coming off
Driver rockrail is scraped up underneath
Didn't even bother looking under the truck, I know it's trashed.

Ok Missy!! You knew it was coming! LOL!:p

POST CARNAGE PICS NOW!!!

[HummBebe]

Woo Hoo Sticky!!!!!:D

[azsidewinder]

Great pictures, wish I was there, however how do you guys trash your rides like that and seem like its no biggy? Wow Id be pissed maybe in a few months Ill get over the newness but the cost of repairing those H3's wont be cheap! :eek: Do you not repair them?

Overall though I know you guys experienced some serious offroading what is the absolute conclusion to the H3's abilities, is it the ultimate 4x4 capable of most things? Did you learn things that need to be changed? How was the alignment after all that wheeling on the way home? What are you going to change now to make it even better? I know that a winch is in my future probably front and rear, or at least one on the front permanent and a mobile one just in case.

You guys had a ball Id bet, I could feel the fun looking at the photos! Maybe next time Ill trek down from Arizona to join you all if I can get my wifes agreement, shes not a big 4x4 type since I rolled a 93 Bronco about 7 years ago with her in it, busted front and rear drivelines! Learned you cant spin the tires in 4 low that day :) That killed 4 wheeling for her, at least in any situation that could cause it to happen again. More photos please I know you all got em, the sunsets are beautiful there!

If you didnt want to take the chance of destroying your H3 could you still follow the caravan and just skip out on the really rough/rock rash stuff?

[Sewie]

I didn't really take any pics of the carnage specfically, but heres a couple that shows some of it.

Bully13's new pinstriping care of H2 Bully. We were wondering when this happened and then I spotted a big rock on the way out on Sunday that had some nice Superior Blue paint on it. :eek: :D

[Sewie]

You can kind of make out the rock rash on our fenders in this one. You can see the dent in my door in one of the earlier pics.

[Sewie]

BABHUMV's smashed rock rail. :eek:

[Sewie]

If you didnt want to take the chance of destroying your H3 could you still follow the caravan and just skip out on the really rough/rock rash stuff?

Nope. But its really just some scratches and little dents. If you really wheel your rig, its gonna happen at some point.

We went on the trip expecting to get some damage, its part of the experience. Actually, we probably fared better than we expected.

[azsidewinder]

Thxs Sewie not sure Im ready for damage at this point havent even made the 1st payment yet but in time I know this will be just another vehicle, most cars and newness wears off and the damage begins! Have had a few 4x4s and eventually the fun of wheeling calls and then caution goes the the wind!:D

[HummBebe]

Really, for a stock 4x4, it was impressive.

The one thing I would change. The rear shackles. We hung up on them repeatedly!!

Spring under has to be changed if we are going to get serious.

MMM maybe later:D I like my comfy street ride:D

[HIHUMMER]

DAAAAAAAMMMNNNN!!! :eek:

[Racer-X]

Honestly - thats too much damage for me. :eek:

I mean I love wheelin - but if body damage like that is guaranteed - I'd find another place. Just me though. :o

Proud of you guys though - you represented the brand and especially H3s well. GM should send you a check. ;)

[Sewie]

My boss just walked over and saw this pic (its my new desktop background). He just shook his head, said "I don't get it", and walked away. :D :D :D

[Racer-X]

Thats a badass pic. :eek: You think thats more of a lean than that crack at slick rock? It looks about the same but I know pics are deceptive.

[Sewie]

Thats a badass pic. :eek: You think thats more of a lean than that crack at slick rock? It looks about the same but I know pics are deceptive.

Are you talking about the part above where I got stuck? I don't remember that being too tippy unless you went way to the right.

On the spot in the pic, there really isn't anything to worry about since there's only about 1-2 inches to fall until you hit rock. :eek: :D

[NEOCON1]

what a great trip you all had . Bab , beebs , sewie , bully ,and the others , im bumbed i missed it till i saw beebs carnage list :p :D .

all of you guys did great :cool: congrats on a hard one ;) :D

[NEOCON1]

I even slept in a tent
:eek:
No hairspray, no makeup, dirty feet....just gross, but I had a great time!!!!


no freakin way LMAO :p ;) :D :cool:

[NEOCON1]

So except for Bebe's stubborn locker, there were no mechanical issues. :cool: Just a lot of rock rash and a couple dents.

So here's the damage report on my truck: :D

Dent in rear PS door.
Rock rash on DS rear fender.
Dented rock rail on DS
Passenger rock rail bent up about an inch
Front piece of UCP bent up a couple inches :eek:
Scrapes and gouges on just about every part of the undercarriage. :D


sounds like you out did the beebster on carnage :cool: way to go man !!!!!!

[NEOCON1]

The E-locker story:

Wednesday my truck was at the dealer having the CD player replaced. It died.

When they replaced the CD player, they neglected to make sure the e-locker module was snapped in all the way.

I ran from GateKeeper to Wentworth Springs Campground, in the dark, with no locker:mad:

Babhumv saved the day, when the next morning, he pulled my console out and fiddled with the module. It snapped back in and we were in business. I almost had to turn around and go home.

Thanks Babe, I don't know what I would have done without you, 'cept cry myself a river.:D


Sweet , david to the rescue , im glad he will be in moab with us :D :cool:

[NEOCON1]

Honestly - thats too much damage for me. :eek:

I mean I love wheelin - but if body damage like that is guaranteed - I'd find another place. Just me though. :o

Proud of you guys though - you represented the brand and especially H3s well. GM should send you a check. ;)


x2 on all the above racer :D :D

[NEOCON1]

I didn't really take any pics of the carnage specfically, but heres a couple that shows some of it.

Bully13's new pinstriping care of H2 Bully. We were wondering when this happened and then I spotted a big rock on the way out on Sunday that had some nice Superior Blue paint on it. :eek: :D

well now bully can line-x the fenders , then we will know how it looks on a blue one :p ;)

[NEOCON1]

BABHUMV's smashed rock rail. :eek:


OUCH BRO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: :D :D

[H2 BULLY]

:) well now bully can line-x the fenders , then we will know how it looks on a blue one :p ;)

I don't know how the black line-x fenders would look with the blue, hey some one do a photo chop.:)

[westhillsat]

Great pictures :cool:

Glad you all had a great time and got through it safe! :D

[hummer_metal]

Nothing like getting the bullocks out and just doing your own thing. What's the sense in owning a Hummer if your affraid to drive it?

I'm not saying get stupid, I'm saying do it, but do it wise.

So what if your Hummer comes out with a few scars?

Looks like you folks did it wise and have the scars to prove it!!

I can't wait to take my Hummer of road.... I did already in a light way, I wanna get in the nitty gritty myself.

[Bully13]

Actully, I love the "new" look of the B13 mobile. I'm sure I'll get tired of the stripes after a while and get it fixed. Honestly I like it though. My Hummer looks like it's being used for it's purpose. I noticed a lot of heads turning on my way to work today.

No use fixing it before Moab. Probably during the fall sometime I will get it taken care of. I'm in no big hurry to fix cosmetics.

[DennisAJC]

The threebies coming down the "Bowl"

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSlabsNight.jpg

That should easily make Picture of the Month.:cool: Like wild horses at play.

Awsome trip and way to represent Hummer.

[DRTYFN]

My boss just walked over and saw this pic (its my new desktop background). He just shook his head, said "I don't get it", and walked away. :D :D :D

It doesn't matter because you do - and so do we.

Big ups(like my street slang?;)) for all of our 3bies that made the Rubi' Run 2K6. So proud of you guys. Great pictures. Any of Walker Hill? Looking forward to seeing BAB's pics.

I can't wait to run it again in October.

[DRTYFN]

Oh yeah, how'd the TOYO MTs do on the trail?

[HummBebe]

Hey! Yeah, where is my oooopsie pic??? That was at the top of Walker:D

[Sewie]

Any of Walker Hill?

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_051.jpg

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_052.jpg

[Sewie]

Oh yeah, how'd the TOYO MTs do on the trail?

They were awesome!! :D :D

[Sewie]

Hey! Yeah, where is my oooopsie pic??? That was at the top of Walker:D

I didn't get any. :( I was too busy strapping you to the tree. :D




Ok, now we need a pic so that doesn't sound so bad. :eek: :D

[HummBebe]

If I remember the look on your face....it was pretty bad.:eek:

[Sewie]

If I remember the look on your face....it was pretty bad.:eek:

I was a little skeered for you. :o It was not a good place to be.

I think H2 Bully got some pics, hopefully some vid.

[DRTYFN]

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_051.jpg

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_052.jpg

It's funny, but I remember doing Walker and THEN being told I'd just done it and thinking "Yipee". You guys handled it pretty easily, right? ... well, except for Habeeb.;);)

[HummBebe]

Yeah, well it got worse when they decided to take me to the far right after that...now that was scary:eek:


Where are those pics, Babe and Bully???

[BABHUMV]

Lets see how many I can get up in one shot.
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Three Hummers all at different angles.
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All lined up Saturday morning
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Bebe through the trees
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What a VIEW!!!
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Bully in her Hubby's rig. She left her H2 at home! Smart move!
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Look at Bebe's new shocks!
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True test of how far a 35 can be shoved into the wheel well!
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Our Camp, There was a lake about 1/2 mile up. Great way to end a dusty day. Go jump in lake. Of course none of us brought our cameras.
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Excuse Me! On the way in, I had to be winched over this obstacle. On the way out, with laying some well placed rocks, drove right through. Mind you I am still on 33's.
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Tight spot
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More tight spots. This is where we got our scars on the way up.
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[DRTYFN]

Lets see how many I can get up in one shot.

Those are great!! More!!

[CO Hummer]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! I just read the whole thread. Congrats guys! Those are some great pics and some excellent wheeling by you all! Glad to see you all made it through with minimal damage.

It's too bad Neo didn't have another set of locks to commemorate the event! :D

This thread certainly makes the 25 hour drive seem a little more palatable! ;) :D

[HummBebe]

Yep,this is it,I kept saying, "are you sure? are you sure?" Someone finally said "ah, mmm, no, lets back her up":D

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi12.jpg

[DRTYFN]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! I just read the whole thread. Congrats guys! Those are some great pics and some excellent wheeling by you all! Glad to see you all made it through with minimal damage.

It's too bad Neo didn't have another set of locks to commemorate the event! :D

This thread certainly makes the 25 hour drive seem a little more palatable! ;) :D

You are veeerrryyy sleepy.... your eyelids are soooo very heavy.... You will make the drive!!! When I count to 3 you will feel refreshed and ready to plan your trip.

1..... 2..... 3

[ROX]

Those are great pics! Looks like one obstacle after another, and another, and another....forEver! Good job Everyone!

[BABHUMV]

Those are great!! More!!
Bed time, been up since 3 driving home, then full day of work. I know wimp, but I gotta pay for the winch now that it is trail proven.

[DennisAJC]

Were there any H2s with you guys? Looks like H3 Nation.:mad: :D

[ROX]

Were there any H2s with you guys? Looks like H3 Nation.:mad: :DIt's an infestation!;) :D

[DRTYFN]

Somebody lied to me about that rock having been removed. Sh*tass!!!! I hate that rock. It leans you waaaaay into that rock. Bitches....

[CO Hummer]

It's an infestation!;) :D

I just hope they treaded lightly and packed out their diffs with them. :D :D :D

[BABHUMV]

Were there any H2s with you guys? Looks like H3 Nation.:mad: :D

No, Just 4 H3's 2 Toys and 1 Bronc. The Bronc and Toys were built for the trail, made us look like we were standing still. Sometimes we were. On Sunday an hour after leaving camp, I could still see the fire pit in the rear view mirror.

As for H2's They just might be too wide for some parts of the trail. They would have ended up with a lot of side damage.

[DRTYFN]

I just hope they treaded lightly and packed out there diffs with them. :D :D :D
:D

[Sewie]

Were there any H2s with you guys? Looks like H3 Nation.:mad: :D

Nope. The H2 owner drove hubby's H3 instead. :D :p

[HummBebe]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi6.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi8.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi9.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi2.jpg

[DennisAJC]

Nope. The H2 owner drove hubby's H3 instead. :D :p

BLYME!:mad: :p

[BABHUMV]

I just hope they treaded lightly and packed out their diffs with them. :D :D :D

Those bags you seeing hanging from our spares were empty when handed to us, and full when we exited the trail! We made a point that every time we stopped we picked up as much trash as we could. The trail is pretty litter free. Most people on the trail want to keep it open, so they seem to be picking up after themselves. It was nice to see.

[CO Hummer]

You are veeerrryyy sleepy.... your eyelids are soooo very heavy.... You will make the drive!!! When I count to 3 you will feel refreshed and ready to plan your trip.

1..... 2..... 3

The wife is putting the pressure on to go to Hawaii! :mad: :o

[HummBebe]

Those bags you seeing hanging from our spares were empty when handed to us, and full when we exited the trail! We made a point that every time we stopped we picked up as much trash as we could. The trail is pretty litter free. Most people on the trail want to keep it open, so they seem to be picking up after themselves. It was nice to see.


Wag Bags!!!!!:D:D:D:D

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi13.jpg

[Sewie]

De-chroming Bebe's door handle. :D :p

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/rubi9.jpg

[DennisAJC]

It's an infestation!

I can sense your itch to represent the H2.:D

A few of us will follow the Queen if she so wishes.:mad: I think the Rubi is the only trail you haven't conquered yet.:D

[Sewie]

Wag Bags!!!!!:D:D


"Your truck smells like sh*t!!!" :eek: ;) :D

[DRTYFN]

The wife is putting the pressure on to go to Hawaii! :mad: :o
Cool. She'll have fun. Bring Hope and the dog then.;):D

Tell her she can stay up in Tahoe for 2 days while we wheel.

[HummBebe]

LMAO!!!


What's that smell????;):D

[HummBebe]

Cool. She'll have fun. Bring Hope and the dog then.;):D

Tell her she can stay up in Tahoe for 2 days while we wheel.

Incline in October > ALL

[DRTYFN]

Incline in October > ALL

Camping at Spider in Oct > ALL

[Bully]

33's > ALL

[Big Z]

Congrats 3Bies! :cool: and Great Pics! I was getting a.....You are veeerrryyy sleepy.... your eyelids are soooo very heavy.... You will make the drive!!! When I count to 3 you will feel refreshed and ready to plan your trip.

1..... 2..... 3...............

what was I say.....ing....October....Loon Lake.....Big Rocks....Plan Trip...Zzzzzzzzzzzz...Head hits back of chair!...Lions... Snakes, and Bears...Zzzz...Plan Trip....Zzzzz.....Need talk to area Expert!.....Plan Trip...Zzzz.....Must speak to Myron....Zzz Plan Trip!...Smith & Wesson Model 500...Zzzzz..Rubion....Plan Trip....Feelling More Refreshed Already!...Odd!:confused:

Oh!, Anyway, Keep It UP! :D

[NEOCON1]

sweet those are some more kick asss pix :cool: :D

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4906.jpg

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4908.jpg

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4912.jpg

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4922.jpg

[Bully13]

Here's Bebe winching Bab... no wait, bab winching bebe... wait....:confused: :D
http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4917.jpg

[Bully13]

http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_5000.jpg

[HummBebe]

Uhg, I'll never let that happen again:o

[Bully13]

sweet those are some more kick asss pix :cool: :D

Uhg, I'll never let that happen again:o

:confused: :D

[HummBebe]

More pics!!!:D

[HummerNewbie]

Uhg, I'll never let that happen again:o

How exactly did you get in that position? :)

[BABHUMV]

How exactly did you get in that position? :)

She will not give her secrets out!!

[HummerNewbie]

She will not give her secrets out!!

LOL, I just want to be able to avoid it :p

[HummBebe]

Leaving my locker on while turning:eek: Slid my arse end into the big boulder, wedged me.Then trying to go forward over the big boulder in front, got me a leetle tippy.

[HummerNewbie]

I will remember to turn mine off :p

[Sewie]

Here's Bebe winching Bab... no wait, bab winching bebe... wait....:confused: :D
http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/more_rubicon_july_06/img_4917.jpg

That's the one I was waiting for. :eek: :D

[DRTYFN]

She will not give her secrets out!!

I have a feeling you're a bad influence on her.;)

[HummBebe]

Mee want DRTY Rock Rails:D

[H3 Hummer 64]

I see you guys had both the Toyos and Coopers out on this trip. Did one brand excel over the other? Are the Toyos worth the extra money? Does anyone know how either tire does on wet pavement and in the snow? Thank you.

[Sewie]

I see you guys had both the Toyos and Coopers out on this trip. Did one brand excel over the other? Are the Toyos worth the extra money? Does anyone know how either tire does on wet pavement and in the snow? Thank you.

And BFG MT's. ;)

They all did really well in the rocks and on slickrock. Can't speak for anything else on the Toyos since I've only had them less than a week. ;)

[scotte]

It was a great trip. A bit nerve wracking at times trying to prevent damage to your rigs, but I think overall we did well with little carnage.

Thanks for letting us come along! You were all great company and we all had a very enjoyable trip. Lots of great food, that chicken was killer (Bebe, you should post the recipe on our club Grub board!)

BTW Here's a picture of Spider Lake taken when we went swimming Saturday. This lake is one of the many reasons FOTR is working so hard to preserve the Rubicon.

http://www.rocknroll4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_dscn0536.jpg

Interested in helping keep the Rubicon open forever? Please visit the Friends Of The Rubicon (FOTR) page at http://www.friendsoftherubicon.com/ to find out what you can do to help! We are always looking for volunteers for our work parties, educational drives, and other projects.

If you don't have the time to help with work projects, you can also donate to the nonprofit Rubicon Trail Foundation (RTF). More information at http://www.rubicontrail.org/.

[Sewie]

How exactly did you get in that position? :)

Getting her out of that position was the fun part. :D

She had her rear bumper wedged into a boulder and her front skid on another boulder. We had to strap her back end to a tree so she wouldn't roll and winch her front end over the boulder in front. All while leaning sideways downhill. :eek: I believe she said her tilt meter was pegged at 45. :D

[H3 Hummer 64]

Sorry, I left the BFG M/Ts out of my question because I'm looking for a sipped M/T. So my two choices right now are the Toyos or Coopers.

[HummBebe]

Awesome Scotte, a little Rubicon education goes a long way. I learned so much in the last couple of weeks preparing for the trip. And being on the 'Con with you really drove it home how important it is that we all do whatever we can to keep it open.

Welcome to the board Scotte! (http://www.friendsoftherubicon.com/)

[Sewie]

Hey Scotte -

You guys were awesome. I don't think we could have had a better group to lead us through. I defintely look forward to meeting up with you guys again.

And ditto what Bebe said.

[inked]

great great pics guys - wish I could be there - I don't think Hawaii has a place like this but I will keep searching - with all these dead volcanos there has to be something around here - LOL :D

[HummBebe]

More Spider Lake pics

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/RubiconSpyderLake.jpg

[Bully13]

DANG IT! ok, I'm going next time. Even if I have to call in dead.:D

[ROX]

Sorry, I left the BFG M/Ts out of my question because I'm looking for a sipped M/T. So my two choices right now are the Toyos or Coopers.I wouldn't recommend the Coopers. I had a set for a while and finally went back to BFG's. Coopers were the same tread design as the Toyo's, but I had a lot of trouble keeping them balanced. I had to have one replaced after a trip to Moab. Too much trouble for me.

[ROX]

I can sense your itch to represent the H2.:D

A few of us will follow the Queen if she so wishes.:mad: I think the Rubi is the only trail you haven't conquered yet.:DWell, I was invited by a friend to go to the Rubi, but he'll probably Pike and it'll just be me and you Dennis!:D

Great pics everyone!

[HummBebe]

I know that guy, Piker, he's a web wheeler;)

[BEST 4x4xFAR]

Sorry, I left the BFG M/Ts out of my question because I'm looking for a sipped M/T. So my two choices right now are the Toyos or Coopers.
Here are a couple of additional options. Pro Comp has a siped M/T (http://www.procomptires.com/mtapps.htm) and Interco's TruXus is siped (http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php) (http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php%29), there are probably more, but these come to mind.

http://www.procomptires.com/images/MTLOGOS.gif

http://www.intercotire.com/piclib/579.jpg

[H2Finally]

OUTSTANDING!!

It's really difficult to show tough trails on photo. That the photos were butt-puckering, the trail mustta been AWESOME! Way to go Peeps! :D

Drty, Rocks, you set the trip up, Dennis and I will be there!! :D

[HummBebe]

Here are a couple of additional options. Pro Comp has a siped M/T (http://www.procomptires.com/mtapps.htm) and Interco's TruXus is siped (http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php) (http://www.intercotire.com/site35.php%29), there are probably more, but these come to mind.

http://www.procomptires.com/images/MTLOGOS.gif

not sure that's rubicon thread material...hijacker;) Could you ditch the photo of the HUGE tire....K? Thanks

[Sewie]

not sure that's rubicon thread material...hijacker;)

Heh, I was about to say the same thing. :D

[Bully13]

Now back to our regularly scheduled programing...

[Bully13]

A UFO? Nah - Sewie going over the rocks at night...

[ETD]

I'm speechless. Wow. The sun set. The lake. (Did I say I was speechless? :o )

Hope Ouray will be at least as pretty. What's the GPS coordinate for the Rubicon trails? I wonder how far it is from TX. Thanks for the pics. Bebe, now I know why I did not get the lockers :D

[HummBebe]

I'm speechless. Wow. The sun set. The lake. (Did I say I was speechless? :o )

Hope Ouray will be at least as pretty. What's the GPS coordinate for the Rubicon trails? I wonder how far it is from TX. Thanks for the pics. Bebe, now I know why I did not get the lockers :D

Long story short, I know better than to leave my locker on, but with the problems I was having with the switch, I did not want to turn it off. It may not have turned back on. Then I really would have been in trouble.

GPS info:

http://www.delalbright.com/Rubicon/directions.html

[ChasH3]

Long story short, I know better than to leave my locker on, but with the problems I was having with the switch, I did not want to turn it off. It may not have turned back on. Then I really would have been in trouble.

GPS info:

http://www.delalbright.com/Rubicon/directions.html

Bebe, so how much trouble do you think a base model would of had without the lockers?????

[HummBebe]

Bebe, so how much trouble do you think a base model would of had without the lockers?????

I suppose it's possible, but...

BYOWATS!:D :D

(bring your own winch and tree strap)


35's are a must I think too.

[NoMoGMPG]

All I can say is...wow!

You 3Bies have my total respect. I humbly bow to your letting it all out on the trail.

...now planning a Rubicon trip for July 2007...

Dave

[HummBebe]

I would love to have you there NoMo!!! You would have a blast!

You would have totally different lines though:D :eek:

[NoMoGMPG]

I would love to have you there NoMo!!! You would have a blast!

You would have totally different lines though:D :eek:

Thanks BeBe, I always have a great time with people like you that give 100%.

You're absolutely right about my lines though, my lines are mostly restricted by width, I can tilt pretty far (up to 47*), and my ground clearance is 25" down the center. By winter, I should have a 90* approach angle, 80* departure angle, front and rear 12000# winches, and plenty of lighting. My downfall is the weight of my truck at 8000# and the 7 feet of width.

I would still love to do the trail with a nice mix of dedicated wheelers, it makes it interesting! :D

"Do the 'Con"

[HummBebe]

Thanks BeBe, I always have a great time with people like you that give 100%.

You're absolutely right about my lines though, my lines are mostly restricted by width, I can tilt pretty far (up to 47*), and my ground clearance is 25" down the center. By winter, I should have a 90* approach angle, 80* departure angle, front and rear 12000# winches, and plenty of lighting. My downfall is the weight of my truck at 8000# and the 7 feet of width.

I would still love to do the trail with a nice mix of dedicated wheelers, it makes it interesting! :D

"Do the 'Con"

At the 'Con, I think the weight would help. I could be wrong, but those rocks move, your weight might hold them in place:D

[HummBebe]

By winter, I should have a 90* approach angle, 80* departure angle, front and rear 12000# winches, and plenty of lighting.

Mods?????:D Doo tell....

[NoMoGMPG]

Mods?????:D Doo tell....

Welllllll...since you asked :D

I plan on taking the stock 12000# military Warn off the front of my truck, (since it adds 6 inches, 200# of front weight, and steals 28* of approach angle) replacing it with an E12000 Mile Marker tucked in between the framerails effectively giving me 90* up front with my 41" IROK's. Then, I am removing the auxiliary fuel tank in the rear, making brackets to mount the factory winch in its place, lifting the rear bumber 2 inches, and cutting a Hawse slot in the bumper for the winch line. This should net me an 80*+/- departure angle.

For the steering, I am planning to install a Rock Ram setup, probably an AGR or PSC setup to help with the steering issues that way big tires present, and if I have time...a rear steering setup. :D

It's an ambitious project schedule but then I'm done....I promise...really, no more mods...;)

Is it ever really 'over'?

[HummBebe]

SWEET!!!

Will your wifey let me drive it? ....just one obstacle?:p ;) :D

[NoMoGMPG]

SWEET!!!

Will your wifey let me drive it? ....just one obstacle?:p ;) :D

She's looking to buy her own...which means I'll have to do this twice, no doubt!:rolleyes: She's tired of me hogging all the 'wheel' time. Heheheh

I would have no problem with you taking a test obstacle, you've proven you're worthy in my eyes.

[HummBebe]

:D

[h2co-pilot]

Hey Guys! Looks like fun. I am still reading thru 9 pages! But Just wanted to say glad you made it back and had fun. We just got back from our trip- we were camping under the same stars.:D:D

Nice job guys.:cool:

[BABHUMV]

I see you guys had both the Toyos and Coopers out on this trip. Did one brand excel over the other? Are the Toyos worth the extra money? Does anyone know how either tire does on wet pavement and in the snow? Thank you.

I have been running the Coopers since 339 miles, a little over 9k now. They were fine in the rain. The road noise is a lot ess than expected for such an agressive tread. They did great in the sand. As for snow have not tried. As for rocks, awesome. I have even run a road rally with the H3 clad in these tires, all the Subarus and BMW came in second to the H3, we won best overall. I am glad I got the Coopers, only wish I had gone up to the 35's for stuff like the Rubicon.

:D

[BABHUMV]

Awesome Scotte, a little Rubicon education goes a long way. I learned so much in the last couple of weeks preparing for the trip. And being on the 'Con with you really drove it home how important it is that we all do whatever we can to keep it open.

Welcome to the board Scotte!

X2!:D:D:D

[BABHUMV]

BTW Here's a picture of Spider Lake taken when we went swimming Saturday. This lake is one of the many reasons FOTR is working so hard to preserve the Rubicon.

http://www.rocknroll4x4.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10004/normal_dscn0536.jpg



Cool, thanks for bringing the camera. This lake was most definately one of the highlights. I am glad there is a picture to show everyone.;)

[BABHUMV]

I suppose it's possible, but...

BYOWATS!:D :D

(bring your own winch and tree strap)


35's are a must I think too.

I was running 33's and the winch made up for the difference:o. I would not have used the winch as much with 35's

[NEOCON1]

DANG IT! ok, I'm going next time. Even if I have to call in dead.:D


X2 , me too :D

[Bully13]

X2 , me too :D
sweet! can't wait to see the green anti-bling machine on the trail:cool:

[BABHUMV]

sweet! can't wait to see the green anti-bling machine on the trail:cool:

You will in a few weeks.:D

[westhillsat]

:D

25795

[Ipedog]

Amazing pics for what must have been an amazing trip. If only I weren't 5000 miles from there! :p I want to go... :(

Lucky Bastards! :D

[Karmicsephiroth]

wow...this thread has definately made me wanna get 35s...great job guys, looks like u had fun :D

[Steve - SanJose]

All the pics were great. And the H3's passed your testing too.

S.

[Sewie]

You know, I seem to remember a couple people with video cameras on this trip. http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/confused002.gif

[Bully13]

hold yer horses - they're a comin!

for now.... Watch this :D (http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/crunch.wmv)

[Sewie]

hold yer horses - they're a comin!

for now.... Watch this :D (http://www.sacbulldogs.com/space/elcova/rubicon_july_06/crunch.wmv)

:D:D:D:D

[Steve - SanJose]

oOPS, what was left behind in that video?

S.

[Sewie]

Just some dealer advertising. ;)

[ree]

I wouldn't recommend the Coopers. I had a set for a while and finally went back to BFG's. Coopers were the same tread design as the Toyo's, but I had a lot of trouble keeping them balanced. I had to have one replaced after a trip to Moab. Too much trouble for me.
Rocks,
Are you talking about the Discoverer STTs?

[Michael1]

Congratulations!!!

Anyone who can conquer the Rubicon in a stock (or nearly stock) H3 has my respect. (Thumbs up!)

Michael

[The Green Lantern]

WOW!! 10 pages?? I better start now. :D

[HummerNewbie]

WOW!! 10 pages?? I better start now. :D

You just made it 11 :p

[HummBebe]

Ok Missy!! You knew it was coming! LOL!:p

POST CARNAGE PICS NOW!!!
Fender scrape and Door Handle:D
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Carnage1.jpg

Rock Rail

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Carnage2.jpg

Passenger Rear Fender

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/HummBeeBe/Carnage3.jpg

Not so bad eh????

[HummBebe]

I heart teh line-x :D

[ETD]

I suppose it's possible, but...

BYOWATS!:D :D

(bring your own winch and tree strap)


35's are a must I think too.

I will take that challenge for the H3Basers. (Just don't know when:o )

[KenP]

Bebe, how do you think an H2 would have done? Probably a lot more dents? Glad you had a good time, looks like it was a lot of fun.DRTYFN has run it. Just one dent on the rear DS door. Since then he's added wider rock rails.

Fantastic pics gang. Really looks like a blast!

[Cranky Steve]

DRTYFN has run it. Just one dent on the rear DS door. Since then he's added wider rock rails.

Fantastic pics gang. Really looks like a blast!

And the trail gods have added bigger rocks in anticipation of his return :cool:

[Sewie]

And the trail gods have added bigger rocks in anticipation of his return :cool:

Yeah, but they blew up his favorite one. :p :D

[dochummer]

OUTSTANDING!!

It's really difficult to show tough trails on photo. That the photos were butt-puckering, the trail mustta been AWESOME! Way to go Peeps! :D

Drty, Rocks, you set the trip up, Dennis and I will be there!! :D
Are all asians invited or just the ghey ones?! :D

btw. Great pics guys!

[Cranky Steve]

Yeah, but they blew up his favorite one. :p :D

Bawahahahahaha!!!! I think he was part of that operation!!!! :p

BTW, Went up and ran the "Loop" Saturday with a guest from Oregon who had never wheeled. We Went in Wentworth, and out GK, pretty much the opposite of what You guys ran, but with out taking any bypasses around the Postpile sections.

It was amazing to to be the only one on the trail! We lucked up, and had cooler weather than you guys had. Took about 3 hours with stops to chat with other wheelers and hand out Ca4wd Trash bags etc.

Looking forward to hitting the trail with you guys next time it works out!

[Sewie]

Heading back in 41 days (http://www.h3adventures.com/temp/cd.htm). :D :D

http://www.h3adventures.com/coppermine/albums/uploads/rubicon0706/normal_Rubicon_020.jpg

[HummBebe]

29 days 21 hous 36 minutes

:jump::jump::jump::jump:

[The Riddler]

Are all asians invited or just the ghey ones?! :D



lol :giggling:

[Sewie]

Part 2 = 10 days bishes!!!!

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

[Demo]

You guys rule, one of these days if I can keep my wife without child long enough (2yr old and 2 week old) I am so coming with you. :perfect10s: :clapping: :excited:

[DRTYFN]

29 days 21 hous 36 minutes

:jump::jump::jump::jump:


BUWAHAHAHA!!! STFU!!!! Unpossible.:fdance: :fdance:

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:jump::jump::jump::jump:



BUWAHAHAHA!!! STFU!!!! Unpossible.:fdance: :fdance:
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Is someone trying to step on me !!!!!

RYD (POPS)

[HummBebe]

BTT for the n00bs :giggling:

[Sewie]

BTT for the n00bs :giggling:

I need a new countdown, what's next? :D