Theres a number of clubs in Southern Calif so let me know about where you are and I'll give you info on a 4X4 club near you if I can, Such as www.jeepnight.com that has weekly meetings or so they say,(i'm not a member). Maybe LOS ADVENTUREROS at 714 846-5241 (again I'm not a member) these are 2 listed in a mag I came across in a place I go every few weeks in the desert called Occitillo Wells. You can check them out or I can give you more and see if they something you may like. I'm only a member at this one Jeepz.com and I've allways had 4 wheel drives, currently have 3 just never had enough time I guise to join a club , too many hobbies i suppose