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So . . . . . . . . Um, this just happened. Nothing on the backdoor but the e-mail arrived. Damn near had a heart attack.

I got the same email last week. Then a note from the dealer saying Im slated for deliver between Sept 12-20th and still nothing on website. And it looks a lot like yours. Except 4dr. So maybe???

Great news! Looks like a lot of us have been scheduled lately. Here's hoping that they get built and shipped quickly.

Just got my Badlands last week. It was in production for a week, then the status was updated to built. Shipping took less than a week from the build completion. it was scheduled to be delivered on the 10th of September and arrived on the 8th. Took delivery on the 9th....not that I was impatiently waiting or anything. lol

@Zixer37

@Zixer37 - Congratulations! I'm hoping that mine goes as smooth later this week!!

@HokieinMI

@HokieinMI got my fingers crossed for ya.

Drummond Island “ride flyer”(if you are registered, you should have already received this): https://michiganbroncos.club/docs/Drummon_Island_info_packet.pdf
If you are going and have not registered go here:

https://forms.gle/uUSYxAJay7uMrU4k6

I am not sure about the DI trails, but I know that MI was looking to exclude ORVs completely from groomed trails from Dec. 1 to March 30, plus the shutdown of trails in public areas during hunting hours for Firearm Deer Season and limited lodging options in the winter might make it hard to do a group ride in the snow. I personally would like to host something by our place near Oscoda this winter as the snowmobile trails are pretty limited and the two tracks and forest roads are both plentiful and made somewhat challenging with snow on them, usually between Christmas and beginning of March.

@Mattwings

@Mattwings for winter wheeling you might check out the St Helen area. There is plenty of lodging and the community is very receptive to all types of 4x4s. They host several big off road events in that area every year. Its also very close to the Mio and Bull Gap trails.

@Zixer37

@Zixer37 it’s definitely a good winter spot. We did one club ride last year there in late winter/early spring and it was a good area. In the “depth” of winter a lot of it is groomed and if not illegal yet, strongly frowned upon to ride. I think we would just have to pick a date on the early or later side of expected snowmobile grooming and hope!

Jeep Jamboree did two winter events on Drummond and I know that there was a lot of negotiation on the sharing of trails. They used a very limited amount of groomed trails that were needed to access other areas and then paid to have them groomed after the event. The areas used were a very small percentage of the total groomed trails but there was still a lot of frustration from the snowmobile community. We went up another winter on our own and the snow amounts were lower so there was not a lot of trails groomed at the time so it wasn't an issue for us but depending on the snow conditions it could be. We also spent time in the off road park so that we were staying off of the trails. I haven't heard the latest on the effort to exclude ORV's during the winter - hopefully that doesn't go through.

It passed the House and is stalled in the Senate I believe. https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/mi/2021-2022/bills/MIB00018267/ It's kind of weird, because the main group supporting the ban also represents both ORVs and snowmobiles. It's really complicated (as you are likely aware), because the Snowmobile trails use a lot of private right of ways. Those right of ways are not generally used by the ORV trials/routes and those property owners often do not want ORVs to use the trails or right of ways.

Limited time ride offer. If you are in the Comins area I am up at the property today. Sunday the 4th. Will be here all day. Trails total out to 31.5 miles, that’s side trails included. Trip around the outer edge is 8.5 miles. Property is private, no risk of others. Mostly groomed grass hard pack in the middle of the woods. Have some descent hills some with sand on the trail system. This would be considered easy/relaxing. Dm if interested. No risk of scratches on the main trial. Other trails do get tighter, may find a down tree or 2. Really no chance of wrecking or getting stuck. Just a quiet ride through the woods if your in the area.

Will give you a map and let you loose.

Wish I were a bit closer, hard for me to find public trails in SE michigan. Enjoy!

I’ll let you know next time I head up. This was last minute. It’s worth the ride for what we got up here for activities and riding.

Does anyone know of a good mechanic / shop in the greater Detroit area that might install a catch-can?

None of the dealerships will install, and the 5 auto shops I’ve approached won’t do it either. They all keep citing liability surround third-party add-on’s as a rationale.

Appreciate anyone’s experience.

Is it bad I know Jake has a 2.3l?

@Mattwings

@Mattwings Not at all. I was only asking bc I would argue that the 2.7 does not need a catch can at all, so save the money. The 2.3 could benefit from one. The installs are pretty easy from what I have seen, just replacing a couple hoses and mounting the can. I would think it could be done in the driveway with minimal tools?

@VelocityBronco

@VelocityBronco You're probably right on this one... I was a little concerned about the hose under the left wheel.

@JakeC

@JakeC I don't know what kit you have or where the hoses are on the 2.3, so don't listen to me. I have also never installed one on any vehicle, but the process in videos seems straight forward.

I did mine in the 2.7. May be able to lend a hand if you want.

Watching the install videos, it’s probably not that hard. You do have to remove the fender liner to get at one side (prolly same as oil-change). :-D

@JakeC

@JakeC I think we should do it as a club activity and make a YouTube video of the process!

@Mattwings

@Mattwings LOL.. Always wanted to be a "content creator" when I grew up....

It’s all about content!

2.0 top replacement today. It is noticeably better than 1.0. Hopefully the seals and “rattles” that slowly creep in (until you clean all the seals with silicon, again) won’t be a problem anymore. Downside, I have to a one careful with this one

They have to cut them up and document the destruction in photos.

@Mattwings

@Mattwings that's what I've heard

My 2.0 is doing well. It was installed back in April. Didn't have any real issues with the top that came with it other than some of the rear defogger lines being damaged from the factory (replaced under warranty), and a slight slight squeak/rattle from the driver's side panel that developed after 3 months.
The squeak/rattle is non-existent now, though I suspect that's because the latches on the new one were much tighter than the original (actually had to loosen several of them up).

I have noticed the fit and sealing of the 2.0 is much better. The liner is better, really an improvement in every area (my 1.0 wasn’t bad either). I would be completely satisfied if the top didn’t have several small scratches from shipping

Hi everyone, finally got my Bronco about a week ago. Checking to see if any members live in the western UP. I‘m near houghton,mi trying to get into a group in my area for some off-roading fun.

I'll be in the area in December for some HS hockey but who knows if I will have a Bronco by then ;-)

@ArrickSports

We’ll be frozen in by then, hopefully your bronco shows up soon. They had stopped production for a while to catch up on delivery delays. @ArrickSports

We have members on Facebook, B6G, Bronco Nation and our own site- https://michiganbroncos.club/ The club site should be a "one stop shop" for most things MI Bronco. We are working on some upgrades to the Forum and will continue to add content, rides and other cool happenings over time. We do have a ride coming up at Drummond Island in September and we had at least one group ride in the UP over the summer. My suggestion, join and help us recruit more members from the UP, we all want options of where and who to wheel with!!

@Mattwings

Thanks, I’ll check it out @Mattwings

Congrats and welcome!

Stop one on Dream Cruise weekend for me!

Drove past on our way home from errands this morning - good group! Have fun!

Could you tell me if you know what time everyone is meeting up at the corral tomorrow morning?

Most plan to be there between 8 and 9AM. I hope to be there by 10?

OK, we have stickers for the Dream Cruise and really cool designs for Drummond Island. Thanks Ken, awesome job! We will have them for sale Friday, Saturday and by order, once we have our tax I’d and account set up (it was filed this week).

$5 all the money (less the materials cost) will go back into the club, so we can stock some merchandise and do some more organized rides and or events

Nice. I'll bring my piggy bank tomorrow.

Looking good!

Greetings Michiganians - I am from Texas but will be visiting the UP the first two weeks of October. We will be driving the 20hr trip in our 2022 Badlands.
I would like to have any recommendations on what to see or do while in the UP including any off road drives. We do plan on going to Drummond Island so any recommendations while there would be appreciated.
I will say this - I would like to stay away from hard/extreme trails as we will probably be alone and I don’t really want to push the envelope while on vacation.

thanks for y’all’s suggestions and I can’t wait to see y’all’s beautiful state for the first time.

I like widow maker black ale by Keweenaw brewing company better myself.

Thank you for all the suggestions. The fact that half of them seem to be beer related seems about right.

I’ll post pics when we get back.

So much great to see and so many two tracks to visit. There are so many 2 tracks around the Tahquamenon Falls area that are good drives to visit. Crisp Point Lighthouse is a great one o visit and the roads back sometimes require 4x4 so that would give you a destination. Kitch-I-Ti-Kippi is fantastic and I definitely recommend as well. Sault Ste Marie to see the locks are worth it. If you end up the Houghton area, the porcupine mountains are worth a stop and visiting the Lake of the Clouds. Heading up to Copper Harbor is a great drive too with lots of two tracks there as well. Shameless plug alert- I own a B&B in Grand Haven Michigan on Lake Michigan (Looking Glass Beachfront Inn) if you need a stop on the way up. Great views from our place. https://lookingglassmi.com/

Here is the design we are trying to get out for Dream Cruise (this is an experiment, may or may not be available for Friday/Saturday). I love the design and we can make them available “post event” if there is demand from members that attend. We plan on selling ride patches/stickers to raise money for the club (mostly seed money for “in stock” merchandise and to pay for website hosting and insurance).

We are figuring all of that out. We filed for our "official" recognition as a non-profit and getting a tax id. Since we all have "day jobs" it takes some time

@Mattwings

@Mattwings curious who you used to do that and what it cost?

@Yeti II

@Yeti II I am not sure, I haven't seen the bills yet, but not that much. I think it did take a lot of manual effort. We will tweak the designs and process for sure.

@‘21OBX

@‘21OBX and his family did the bulk of the work and paid the expenses (once we sell them, he should get his out of pocket reimbursed).

Ha! I’m not worried about it! Just promoting the club.

Welp, it looks like this is the last week to schedule 2022's and I just got my Off Rodeo email so . . . . . doesn't look good.

I got three of those on the week I was scheduled, check the backdoor link

@Skmac

@Skmac I've been checking thanks though for the positive reinforcement I'll keep my hopes up through the end of the week

Good luck! I just got my VIN last week.... hopefully a lot more people find out this week!

A little update, I did call and am still listed as unscheduled clean which still beats balanced out which I have seen a few people say they are. Rep told me it isn't over until August 29th ;-)

Several people have asked for an update. We have set September 24/25 as the Drummond Island trail ride for 2022. We need to decide on lodging (feel free to make suggestions for the groups consideration). Anyone with prior experience at DI, DM me. I would like to have at least two groups set up so we will need two trail leaders.

More to come, stay tuned!

https://michiganbroncos.club/site/event/event-drummond-island-mi-bronco-club-2022-meet-up

I was looking at lodging options. Not only are prices hi, everything is sold out (so they must not be charging too much?). I am now looking to camp (and my wife is joining me

). Anyone have a reservation or recommendation? I know I want bathrooms and shower or my wife will kill me. Maybe this one-https://trailheadbarrestaurantandcampgrounddrummondisland.com/

@Mattwings

@Mattwings We just booked a house for a few days (most have 3 day minimums) for the family and friends we are going with. For a 3 bed/2 bath home, it ended up being a little over 100 per room per night so not too bad.
https://www.northernproperties.com/index.php?page=Home
or
https://www.dilodging.com/

@Svanhildr

We are doing the same the with @Svanhildr and probably another couple. Better than chancing the weather in a tent.

@Mattwings

@Mattwings Exactly!

We have a house rented as well. It is just us right now but we are waiting to hear if some of our jeep friends can join us. If you all are coming in on Thursday for the 3 night minimum and want to catch up for a ride on Friday, let us know. We are definitely planning on heading out somewhere.

Strange how I can’t post this in a reply. This is the photo the artwork is based off of. It’s my wife’s Bronco

Pro tip: you can add a photo in the club feed only if you post/comment first, than edit your post to add the photo.

I have just started sharing Goggle drive pics, the clubs section of this Forum is a big part of why we started our own page (upgrades to the MIBroncosclub.com Forum coming soon!) If you haven't checked it out- https://michiganbroncos.club//forums

We will be offering ride patches/stickers (Bronco Brands?) for most club rides going forward. I attached a link to check out the Drummond Island draft design below. Let us know what you think!

Looks Awesome! Looking forward to earning one!

@ScoutandBronco

@ScoutandBronco same

This is awesome!!!!!

Looks awesome

I completed my 15K service last night. Rotated my tires, changed the oil, filter and air filter and did a general inspection. Here is my write up and some pictures on the club page, for those of you who don't or have not yet crawled under your Bronco- https://michiganbroncos.club/forums/viewthread/39/

How has the TPS been with the 5 wheel rotation? Did it connect or did you have to take it in?

No issue, 3 rotations, it seems to figure it out.

Is the Michigan Bronco club planning to attend the Woodward dream Cruise?

I just went back through and registered for sections of Friday. Jeff's, World HQ and MAP. I had not noticed you can register separately for each section of Friday.

@Mattwings

@Mattwings for real? I didn't notice that. I can't wait! This is really well organized. I'm insanely excited. The graveyard, map, it all sounds great. They are doing some off roading as well or a cruise through some towns. Sounds awesome.

It looks like a fun weekend of events. It was a bit slow to get out there, but I know I am looking forward to several of the events. We will have club info, stickers and maybe even a few shirts available for sale too.

@Mattwings

@Mattwings that sounds great. I'm a sucker for shirts. I'll be parking at the coral as well. I can't wait to see all the broncos together.

I’ll be there from the Friday afternoon events, and will have my Bronco parked in the “Bronco Corral”

@JakeC

@JakeC I'll see you there brother

I am not sure how many club members signed up, but Bronco Nation does have space set aside for the club. They just posted full details. Several members are doing Friday and Saturday events.

https://thebronconation.com/a-full-...s-for-the-woodward-dream-cruise-long-weekend/

I signed up a couple weeks ago even though I’m not a bronco nation member. Will be attending if no rain.

Not sure if this has been posted here but we are doing a little group trail ride today. Meet up at 10am hope to be on the trails by 10:30

I am in Dearborn and looking to have my sport bars wrapped and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good quality place to get this done?

Appreciate any assistance!

Midnight Protective Film said they could do it

Thanks. I will take a look. I got a referral to a mobile guy as well... gonna check him out as well

Quick notice for next week-
Come check out Broncos, young and old, with members of the Michigan Bronco Club at Ford's Garage Dearborn from 4-8pm on July 18th, 19th, and 20th at 21367 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48124. If tabled food service is in the cards, be sure to make a reservation by calling Ford's Garage at 313.752.3673.

https://michiganbroncos.club/site/event/event-bronco-week-fords-garage-dearborn

https://thebronconation.com/event/bronco-meet-up-at-fords-garage/? Posted in Bronco Nation too.

we are going wednesday

@Area51outerbanks

@Area51outerbanks I look forward to seeing you tomorrow, then!

Here are a few more pics.

What a great ride! It was a awesome to meet everyone along way.

had a blast
great meeting everyone

I finally washed my Bronco after the ride. I can say I have never had more dust in a vehicle before

Well, still no Bronco yet but my BYOD rail should be here next week so that's at least a little something.

Nice! Which version did you get?

@JakeC

@JakeC I wound up going with Archetype , the full-sized version

I meant which color. Sorry.

I have the black “mini” version (without the long arms). Works well.

@JakeC

@JakeC I believe I went black

Coming up to the dunes from Ohio on Friday. Do any of you know where we get our permit for the dunes and locally where we can get flags. I have mine but coming up with two jeeps who don't have. Not easy to get down here in Ohio.

Meijer sells the trail permits. I believe Duneland in Silver Lake has flags.

You can buy the ORV stickers anyplace they sell fishing licenses (Not everyone in OH might know Meijer

) I think they also sell them at the Silver Lake visitor center. let us know how it goes!

For the flags AND permits in one stop, I would recommend Babbitt's Powersports in Muskegon. It's right near where I-96 starts (EB)/ends (WB), about a mile or so from the US-31/I-96 interchange so it's easy to get on US-31 and finish the ride up to SLSD. Remember you need BOTH the ORV and ORV Trail stickers to get into the dunes.

Pretty good turnout today and great weather! Thanks to all involved in getting the date and meet put together.

The wife sending it!

Agreed! Nice pictures.

Make a fun short video of some of one of the more dusty trail sections..

Very cool!

Quick reminder, we have a club ride at Camp Grayling this Saturday. We are meeting just west of Grayling, off HWY 72 at the Fredric route trail head at 11AM. We will do some of the Fredric route and then head over to Budweiser hill. Expect at least 5 hours on the trail and everyone is welcome to explore more of the area before or after. DM me if you plan to go or have any questions. Add your ph# if you want to be part of the SMS chat pre-ride. https://michiganbroncos.club/site/event/event-camp-grayling-trail-ride

*all Bronco models are capable of the ride (Sports included) but it does require 4wd.

Here is the physical location for the meet up at 11AM 44°39'44.4"N 84°46'02.3"W
https://goo.gl/maps/gn7axDtqFC3yZ8Qk6

im getting a little confused, I have seen 3 different coordinates for the starting points

There are actually 2 places listed as the Fredric route trailhead, depending on your map. We will be meeting just West of Grayling right off HWY 72.

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