Nevada Backroaders

I can rig up an impromptu amber strobe to serve as a beacon.

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Mike
2007 Toyota FJ

Taryol just informed me that we can ditch the wedding we were supposed to go to tonight. She informed me that she would rather go wheeling with you guys. I knew there was a reason I married her, see you all tonight

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91 XJ, lifted, locked, geared and trail rated . Member NBMC

Awesome!!! Glad you both are coming along. It's been a while. See you tonight

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2002 Jeep Wrangler X, ARB's, 4.5" RE lift, 35" KM2's, built to crawl on rocks

Wow Bill, you really found a Keeper!

About the Libby, can it have a rear locker to compensate for most trails?
Up to a 2 perhaps?

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WS7BR
2019 Cherokee Trailhawk 2.0T
Rescue Ranger & Training Dummy
I'm not stuck, I'm providing recovery training opportunities!

are you going to make it tonight justin?

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Mike, Tanya, Michaela, and Christiana

Who said Dodge's can't wheel!

Ram 1500 Quad Cab
6" Rough Country lift(with skids)
K&N
NBMC/CC

With 2-wheel drive and a rear locker, a skilled driver can often overcome spots that give a lot of 4X4s grief. A 2 rated trail would be quite a challenge, and you might find yourself enduring more body damage than most. The final say-so would have to come from the trail boss for that particular run. Generally, he/she will have the final say on go/no go for any particular rig. Chances are, if there are go-arounds for the real rough stuff, you can easily tag along for the ride, testing your skills where you pick and chose.

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Mike
2007 Toyota FJ

To get to the trail head I'm guessing we have to get off the freeway at the Indian reservation. Is that correct ?

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91 XJ, lifted, locked, geared and trail rated . Member NBMC

As I had said before:


Depending on how everything goes, we may make a turn and do some exploring that the 2x Libby would possibly get hurt on.

Granted, most of us are usually in 2wd, but we are also experienced with what our rigs can do. Since Jimmie99 is new to the group, none of us knows what he is capable of doing or not doing. A night run is not a good place to find that out. Also, don't forget, rocks and stuff look a lot different in headlights than they do during the daylight.

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"I'm not sure where the trail went, but I've got a Jeep and gas so who cares"

Rubicon Bob
Club President
Rescue Ranger
NBMC / NBCC
03 Rubi/2017 Grand Cherokee
2020 Gladiator Launch Edition

Yes Bill. We were going to meet at the Tribal store, but Craig said that it will probably be like a zoo there for the holiday. Just continue on down the road for about 2 - 3 miles the road will curve to the left. There should be a gravel road that keeps going straight as if you didn't make the turn. I will be there. If you have any questions, call me 232-3422

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"I'm not sure where the trail went, but I've got a Jeep and gas so who cares"

Rubicon Bob
Club President
Rescue Ranger
NBMC / NBCC
03 Rubi/2017 Grand Cherokee
2020 Gladiator Launch Edition

I agree with you 100% RB...I should have been more clear that I was answering in general terms, not specifically referring to tonight's run. Night runs are not the place to experiment with vehicle capabilities and driver skill.

BTW, I did hook up a "bubble gum machine" strobe. I'm heading out at 6 pm from Washington/Hollywood area. I'll head straight to the point wear pavement becomes gravel. Like it was said earlier...head on past the tribal store as if going to Valley of Fire...you can't miss the meeting spot.

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Mike
2007 Toyota FJ

I found some of Craig's gremlins playing racket ball under my Scout, have some unexpected issues still to fix so I won't be making it. Good thing I guess, I have found out in the past that Ely really isn't the best place to be broken down in

Guess I'll see who ever makes the Rally Thursday

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All Jeep trails had to first be Scouted.

1978 IH Scout II Lifted, locked, blah,blah,blah.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Her car.
1992 Ford F350 XLT 4x4

Hope everyone had fun. I see the storm is rolling in and hope everyone is off the trail before it hits.
I just finished working on my Jeep 10:30ish - replaced radiator hoses and flushed the cooling system and added a 185 thermostat. See everyone in Ely!!

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Cycle of Life
2010 Tundra 4X4

Had a blast on the run tonight, thanks to all the regulars for making a newby feel welcome. I got home right at 12:45, not bad at all for a night run. I look forward to more such gatherings.

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Mike
2007 Toyota FJ

I had a great time, too. Dodging rain drops here and there, but it was quite cooling.

It was nice meeting you Mike. I was wondering if you were Jen's dad since I've seen you post on this website. Now I know. I just got home and it's 1:30 am. Now it's time to hit the hay!!

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2002 Jeep Wrangler X, ARB's, 4.5" RE lift, 35" KM2's, built to crawl on rocks

Great run Bob thanks for leading we had a great time. We are still trying to figure out how you scheduled the fireworks show to coincide with the run.

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91 XJ, lifted, locked, geared and trail rated . Member NBMC