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Jevy · 06-29-2007, 08:36 PM

Hate to ask, and feel free to flame me for asking, but I was just wondering if I could make Fordyce on 31's on a 99 TJ with 4.88's and an ARB in the front. I made the Rubi fine last year without any problems but if my memory serves me correct clearance is a bit of an issue. Any info would be of great help.
P.S. My buddy did the same in an 01 XJ on 33's open front and posi rear and 4.56's. He was also wondering if it was possible.

JohnDF · 06-29-2007, 11:06 PM

There are less bypasses on Fordyce. There are some spots that can be difficult on 31s. Won't know unless you try...

RCKRATZ · 06-29-2007, 11:33 PM

go to Sierra Trek for your first trip. Lots of help in all the hard spots and a fun event too.

Jevy · 06-29-2007, 11:45 PM

Would love to do Sierra Trek, however as I am married, my CFO (Chief Financial Officer for the rednecks) won't let me spend the $200 to run the event because I am a poor white boy.

elarsen · 06-30-2007, 11:38 AM

Better wear your swim trunks

OOP'S · 06-30-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by elarsen

Better wear your swim trunks

Why!!!!! It is at 150 right now!!!!!!! You can walk across that!!!!!!!

You should be fine, just pick your lines, go slow and be prepared for body damage!!!!!!

Lord Orange · 06-30-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OOP'S

Why!!!!! It is at 150 right now!!!!!!! You can walk across that!!!!!!!

You should be fine, just pick your lines, go slow and be prepared for body damage!!!!!!

X2... At first water crossing..go left, not in the middle.

slapnutz · 06-30-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jevy

Would love to do Sierra Trek, however as I am married, my CFO (Chief Financial Officer for the rednecks) won't let me spend the $200 to run the event because I am a poor white boy.

$200 may be less expensive than going on your own for the first time.

microtus · 07-01-2007, 07:51 AM

Trek requires a 33" tire and this year I thought it was $160.

Hows the CFO feel about body damage

I saw an early Mustang at the Southern end of the Tahema Wildlife Area one year while pig hunting so anything is possible. Granted it never made it back out on it's own power.

If in doubt then go with a group or do a partial run

Jevy · 07-01-2007, 11:00 AM

I won't go unless I can get a winch going with me, and thats not looking good. I was just wondering about the clearance. We may end up doing the 'Con again or doing a partial run. Been to the first creek crossing several times but not past it, always wanted to.

Jevy · 07-03-2007, 01:55 PM

Looks like it don't matter. The Rubicon it is!!!!

91advrunner · 07-07-2007, 10:04 PM

take friends with winches and pick really good lines and you might *possibly* make it.

06-29-2007, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9670 Location: Nevada City Posts: 13	First Time Fordyce Hate to ask, and feel free to flame me for asking, but I was just wondering if I could make Fordyce on 31's on a 99 TJ with 4.88's and an ARB in the front. I made the Rubi fine last year without any problems but if my memory serves me correct clearance is a bit of an issue. Any info would be of great help. P.S. My buddy did the same in an 01 XJ on 33's open front and posi rear and 4.56's. He was also wondering if it was possible.

06-29-2007, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCKRATZ Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2485 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 2,966	go to Sierra Trek for your first trip. Lots of help in all the hard spots and a fun event too. __________________ Keith Ratzburg aka "El Rolo" Friends of Fordyce-Director

07-01-2007, 07:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
microtus Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19251 Location: Dixon, Ca Posts: 842	Trek requires a 33" tire and this year I thought it was $160. Hows the CFO feel about body damage I saw an early Mustang at the Southern end of the Tahema Wildlife Area one year while pig hunting so anything is possible. Granted it never made it back out on it's own power. If in doubt then go with a group or do a partial run __________________ RIP Dennis Mayer KI6MLD

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06-29-2007, 11:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnDF Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23641 Location: Loomis, Ca Posts: 211	There are less bypasses on Fordyce. There are some spots that can be difficult on 31s. Won't know unless you try...

06-29-2007, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9670 Location: Nevada City Posts: 13	Would love to do Sierra Trek, however as I am married, my CFO (Chief Financial Officer for the rednecks) won't let me spend the $200 to run the event because I am a poor white boy.

06-30-2007, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
elarsen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18320 Location: Lake County Posts: 1,113	Better wear your swim trunks

07-01-2007, 11:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9670 Location: Nevada City Posts: 13	I won't go unless I can get a winch going with me, and thats not looking good. I was just wondering about the clearance. We may end up doing the 'Con again or doing a partial run. Been to the first creek crossing several times but not past it, always wanted to.

07-03-2007, 01:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9670 Location: Nevada City Posts: 13	Looks like it don't matter. The Rubicon it is!!!!

07-07-2007, 10:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
91advrunner Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93455 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 358	take friends with winches and pick really good lines and you might possibly make it.