Biggest Bronco day at Uwharrie National Forest yet

[Panzer948]

@broadicustomworks Let me know if you ever want me to put anything on the calendar on our forums. Also if you're ever going out on a Sunday I have a few guys from work that would want to tag along. We might try to do a Sunday within the next few weeks.

Dylan I am good on a Sat or Sunday for any future events. Wow, this thread has really gained some traction in 24 hours.... That's a good thing.

BTW, my doors are still off. Drove to work with same dirt/dust from Uwharrie. But I admit I did clean the interior good yesterday evening. Got most of it out.

I am starting to learn the trick with this dust removal. I first vacuum out the seats, dash, panels, etc with one of those dust attachments. The vacuum goal is to only get most of the loose stuff out. I then use hot water with a dab of soap in one bucket to wipe a section at a time (i.e., seat or panel) and then another bucket to rinse the same sponge off so I dont transfer more back to the vehicle. I use a large absorbent towel to dry as I go. It probably only took me an hour but it is basically out. Having the rubber floor mats helps keep my carpeted floor clean .

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[92EddieBauerNC]

Thanks for the great ride on Saturday. Looking forward to going back out with y'all soon. I'm open most Sundays, so if anyone makes a plan, let me know!

 

[NCBronc]

Shout out to @bltfrdtgh @RogueSqdn @Panzer948, and anyone else I may have missed that is on here and didn’t get to talk to directly and get their screen name…

Had a blast. Like, a major fun day out there. Laid back, great conversation, friendly people, no one acted rushed to get done.

We tackled Wolf’s den, Falls Dam, Rocky Mtn Loop, Sawmill. At the end, a bare handful of us went up the back side of Daniel again. But were stopped short of the summit by a large group of Jeepers who were having a memorial service for a lost club member and friend, spreading his ashes. Of all reasons not to be able to finish it, I’ll take it. Respect to the departed, may he Rest In Peace.

We were able to give a few people their first taste of off-roading, first “scrapes” on the Control Arm bracket, first lesson in airing down and why, first time in anything other than 2wd.

People were pushing comfort levels, wanting more and more, and you could see the apprehension fade away the more dirt we travelled.

I chose the routes, and felt bad that part of one trail was degraded a bit since the last time I’d run it, and some owners of some pristine new Broncos did drag on a fairly medium rock at one point.

I think ALL of us did on the same one today to some degree. Even the one guy on 37’s had a moment of struggle and hit his rear CA bracket as well.

The camaraderie and general good will among B6G owners was a giant breath of fresh air. Being a former Jeep guy, I can say most groups of off-roaders are generally very fun, cordial, helpful. But today just felt different.

One driver had his dash light up with random warnings before we ever got off the dirt road, but cleared it up after jiggling around connections and no issues or breakdowns the rest of the day.

I don’t know how to attach videos here without them being a link to YT or the like, so here are some of the few pics we were cognizant to try and grab.

As other members of the ride along share them, I’ll post them up here.

Get out there. Put it in 4wd, soak up a few hours of nature. You will thank yourself later.

Looks like yall had a great time! Is there a group to join to keep up with the next time yall go out? I am in Raliegh and would love to join sometime.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Looks like yall had a great time! Is there a group to join to keep up with the next time yall go out? I am in Raliegh and would love to join sometime.

We organized this one through Broncos of the Carolinas.
There is a group on here for them, they have a Facebook page, and an actual BOC forum.

Next Uwharrie ride is scheduled for June 25. Be at the Eldorado Outpost to air down/fuel up/snack up and ready to roll out between 9:30 and 10AM.
GMRS radio is a BIG plus. I also run a CB for those with that mode of comms.

I like to have at least someone with comms capacity and experience in the last position to help keep everyone up to speed, keep me posted so we can adjust if needed.
We are also looking forward to doing a Sunday ride or two this summer at some point.

 

[eander]

Great! Join us out there on June 25 and we will figure out a way to keep you off of the hard stuff and on easier paths (unless you just want to go full steam ahead and push you comfort level).

Best way to figure it all out and prep is to look up YouTube videos of the trails there, check out online maps to familiarize yourself, and if you are close enough, just drop by Eldorado Outpost and grab an actual map, talk to some of the people coming in and off of the trails.

It all seems intimidating at first with wondering how you'll do, where to go, how far/long are the trails. But it gets better and better as you go, and after a trip or two you'll know the layout, know what you are willing and able to do, etc.

In the grand scheme Uwharrie is pretty tame. Most everything we did Saturday could be done in 2WD with a few spots needing 4WD. One or two spots in there either needing a locker or a good spotter/line forward.

Now there are some trails there you don't want to just hop on and roll on, thinking they are harmless and easy.

Rule of thumb is any trails whose name starts with a "D" are the more challenging ones that you may want to avoid until you get a bit more used to it and comfortable with your vehicle.

My modules just popped (ahhh it’s finally happening!!) so not sure if I’ll have mine before 6/25, but I would love to join sometime in the near future too! This will be my first time off-roading (more than forest/camping access roads and such), so I’m glad to hear y’all are welcoming and willing to help folks break into a new hobby!

 

[Wolfpack]

That's more 6G Broncos than I've seen in the Charlotte area. Thanks for the pics!

 

[RogueSqdn]

That's more 6G Broncos than I've seen in the Charlotte area. Thanks for the pics!

I can count on one hand the amount I’ve seen in Winston-Salem other than mine.

That said, the Wolfpack was well represented with my wife (Meredith alum) and myself (State) on Saturday.

 

[eander]

I can count on one hand the amount I’ve seen in Winston-Salem other than mine.

That said, the Wolfpack was well represented with my wife (Meredith alum) and myself (State) on Saturday.

If you see a 4-dr HPR with MIC driving around Winston after (I hope) another couple weeks or so, that would be me! I keep seeing the same 2-3 around town, otherwise sightings have been pretty slim.

 

[broadicustomworks]

Y’all will probably see this one at some point.
It was Black.
Guy owns a grading/ demo company and had it painted to match his fleet trucks.

 

[eander]

Certainly won’t be able to miss it! Awesome color though!

 

[RogueSqdn]

If you see a 4-dr HPR with MIC driving around Winston after (I hope) another couple weeks or so, that would be me! I keep seeing the same 2-3 around town, otherwise sightings have been pretty slim.

It took me a while to realize you meant hot pepper red.

I live in Advance but work in the north part of Winston, so you could spot me on 52 or B40 around mid afternoon going home.

The only other FE I’ve seen around town is a 2d CG in the showroom at Parkway Ford. I go there for service because my dealer (Foothill Ford in Pilot Mountain) is a bit too far to go to for service. I’m told it’s owned by a friend of the dealership owner and is just there for show.

Good luck to you and hope it shows up soon! Fair warning, mine sat in the train yard in Walkertown for 10 days before being delivered last November.

 

[BackwoodsScholar]

This is great, mine is scheduled to be at the dealer June 17-24th, not sure I can make the 25th but great to see the strong interest. I will definitely keep an eye out for future events.

 

[RogueSqdn]

Y’all will probably see this one at some point.
It was Black.
Guy owns a grading/ demo company and had it painted to match his fleet trucks.

Which Lowes is that?

 

[broadicustomworks]

Which Lowes is that?

University Pkwy. I’m there at least 2-3 times a week for one thing or the other.

 

[RogueSqdn]

University Pkwy. I’m there at least 2-3 times a week for one thing or the other.

I’m almost exactly halfway between Hanes Mall Blvd and Mocksville but usually go to HMB since I pass that area on the way home from work.

That’s if I need something I can’t get at Ace.

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