2024 Rubithon Part 1: FJ40 - No Power Steering, 33's and Sprung Under on the Rubicon Trail. 

Nice video of old school rigs that have become such a rarity on the Rubicon these days. I've run this rail many times with no power steering or lockers, had a blast over the decades, and really learned how to drive. These days I have power steering and lockers, but after years of bigger tires, I'm back down to 7.50x16 bias ply grave diggers and having more fun than ever. Was running Barrett Lake trail last year and came across a group of FJ40's, sprung over on 35-37" tires.... Those guys looked at me like I had dropped in from another planet as I passed them on the trail. I kept going, ate lunch up at the lake, hung out, and passed them (they were still heading in) on my merry way out. Big fun🙂

Looking good so far. Great job with no power steering and minimal tire size. My 40 has all the bells on 37s and can struggle at times on that trail. My group I was with came into the springs the day Rubithon was coming out. Always a good time.

Great adventure. Truck did great. So did you. Good spotting helps.

Awesome job!! Great to see your cruiser in action after all the blood, sweat and setbacks. Can't wait till part 2.

what an awesome trail and rigs.

Looks like you guys have a great day!

Love the shirt, the rig is pretty sweet also.

Seems to be running great!

60 series power steering was an excellent upgrade for my 76. Definitely would make the Con a little less of an arm workout in the future for you. Nice wheeling and happy birthday!

Nice looking 40

10:38 that's the Nissan that Matts Off Road recovery had to tow out due to a broken rear leaf spring and other damage. Love watching the old school vehicles out on trails.

Ha. In the beginning, when someone said that you had company. It was us. Lol, great video. Looking forward to the next few segments.

Good times bud glad to be part of your journey, and may we continue for years to come.

Looks much better with the lower gears. Great video!

Epic. Do you have lockers? Seems like that would have solved a few problems. The Rubicon is one hell of a trail.

Looks like a blast! The ole girl did well… seems like the Orion did the trick for the rocks. Got to ask.. so were those wearable airbags you had on or what? 😂

Man, that looks like great trip. Would love to make it out there one of these days. The 40 is doing great!

Awesome videos. Would like to try this trip one day.😢

I was camping right across your guys at the Springs ( white 2nd gen 4Runner ) . Fun times.

I've been looking forward to this one! I'd like to do the Rubithon someday.

Happy birthday Austin! Where did you get the chest pack and flower hoodie? Love them!!

Always waiting and lookin forward to new episodes

Shout out to shredneck.