Trail Rated Question

[dobbo56]

Every 4X4 Jeep must be able to conquer the Rubicon Trail in standard form to gain the Trail Rated badge. Some of the lesser Jeep's in the US are only basic road cars and don't get the off road extras, ie bash plates At tires , and lower gearing and the all important 4 wheel drive. The Rubicon Trail is the standard Jeep set, hence " Trail Rated" Doggy Dave.

[AV8]

Every 4X4 Jeep must be able to conquer the Rubicon Trail in standard form to gain the Trail Rated badge. Some of the lesser Jeep's in the US are only basic road cars and don't get the off road extras, ie bash plates At tires , and lower gearing and the all important 4 wheel drive. The Rubicon Trail is the standard Jeep set, hence " Trail Rated" Doggy Dave.

But which part of the trail though? Some trails are A+, whilst some there are Cs. Its just marketing I reckon.



Even Jeep Jamboree USA has a min req for participants for the Rubi Trail. Rated tow fr n rr, 33" tires, at the very least. I dont think the "trail rated" US GCs have any of that, especially when running 20" mall rated tires.

"VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS Rock rails, skid plates and tow points are mandatory for the Rubicon Trail. Skid plates are to be under the gas tank, transfer case, engine and transmission (three total). Tow points are MANDATORY! Tow points may include, tow hooks properly mounted to the frame with grade six/ eight bolts according to official Mopar installation procedures, draw bars, receiver hitches, or aftermarket bumpers with manufacturers installed clevis or d-ring anchor. If you do not have tow points, you may be turned away at registration without a refund. • No body lifts or suspension lifts over 6” combined. • No tires over 37”. A recommended height of 33” tires with a “C” rating and 3-ply sidewalls. • No snowplow frames. • We recommend removing running boards and steps both factory and aftermarket if planning to participate in higher rated trails. • All open-topped vehicles, including older models (CJs, Scramblers and Willys), must have mandatory roll bars. • Tow strap recommended (with loops—NO METAL HOOKS). • Full-size spare tire or comparable size mandatory! A space-saver spare (donut) just won't do. • Must be street legal with license plate.