If you build it they will come - Bronco Knoll Baptism 10/15/22

[KT_bronco]

How did you packouts workout?

Packouts worked well with an exception. They stayed in place and were easy to transport to the car on my packout dolly. The only issue with them off-road is they make a lot of noise. When the packout clips in there is a bit of play. So you can hear a ton of creaks. I think some rubber gaskets I have laying around from patching the bronco will help with that.
Overall I would say they work well. I want to make a quick weekend getaway setup and I think this fits the bill.


Here is that packout specific cart.

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[BearPatrol]

Probably the best representation of Hot Pepper Red I've seen on here. Great pics!

 

[GaryB2220]

awesome!
Can we get some of those pictures in desktop background resolution?

 

[KT_bronco]

awesome!
Can we get some of those pictures in desktop background resolution?

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[Felix808]

They also encouraged liberal use of the parking brake to ease the torque on the the transmission when parked on a slope. I've gotten into the habit of always applying the parking brake now. (now without accidentally releasing the hood)

Before seeing it action, I really didn't trust the electronic parking brake concept. It actually locks all 4 wheels vice the old 1-2 wheels locked at the rear. It does a great job.

 

[nwGTS]

Two days ago, I thought It would be a great idea for the Bronco and I to do what every Bronco owner should do and visit the sacred Bronco Knoll. I got up saturday morning at 4:30am and made my way to Johnson Valley, where a few surprises awaited me.

I wasn't familiar with the Johnson Valley area but thanks to the video by @Chase Gentry showing the christening of this location and the map provided by @Torgsurv and his towering cairn, I was able to find my way up.

I followed the transmission lines

I had three choices according to this ancient map.

Being a beginner, and alone, the green line looked great to me.

I was also testing a new setup using packouts, I wanted to see how they held up off-road with all the movement.

But once I got there, something came over me.. it must have been the ancient Bronco spirits pressing me to do the tougher line.
I pressed some buttons and turned some knobs and made it up the steeper 35% degree first section of A.
What I didn't realize was, there was another section just after it with loose rocks and what seemed to me a steeper ascent. I nearly shit myself.
No way to turn back. I pressed more of the buttons and made my way up. Mid way, I lost traction and felt digging. I stopped, pulled my parking brake, which was actually my hood.. then I pulled the parking brake, got out .. felt the truck a little tippy. Nervously I closed my hood, got back in carefully and just gassed it, lightly, and made it up.

Here is a video of my arrival at the site.

Once I got there I quickly noticed the the Bronco mage's (@Torgsurv ) cairn, the Bronco spirit guiding stone, and also the Bronco Nation ad. I knew I was in the right place.

I sat here for about 1.5 hours, meditating on which bronco trim is the best , and how to remedy my window rattle.
All while drinking my luke warm dunkin donuts coffee and smoking a cheap cigar.


Just then, it occurred to me I need to eventually get off this knoll. I hadn't planned that far ahead.
But precisely as I was having this thought, in the distance I noticed two un-mistakable boxy shapes.
More pilgrims on their way to visit this site? or the Bronco spirits sending me guides?

Here they are arriving at the site.

We introduce ourselves and they suggested I join them for a little off-road action. I happily obliged. Who am I to deny guides sent by the Bronco spirit.

We then went through several trails, meandering our way about. Many pucker moments for me, but it was nice watching rigs complete the challenges before my attempt.

We got to a point where we had to make a decision to take the long way back down or turn back the way we came. We decided to turn back and found a suitable trail down to the dry flat bed. One of the fellas suggested we setup a time trials course and so we did.

Fun day out and I recommend it to anyone who is considering it. Took me about half day.

I'm also grateful to the two Bronco owners I met yesterday. I would never have gone down those additional trails and gained the experience had they not been around. Cheers Bronco community.

What a terrific story and adventure. I hope to do the same someday with my son. Thanks for sharing it along with the terrific photography.

 

[dan79]

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that pic hurts my stomach, looks like ur going to tip awesome job

 

[KT_bronco]

that pic hurts my stomach, looks like ur going to tip awesome job

That slide was done by one of the fellas I met. He was driving a 4 door wildtrak. Pretty gnarly slide and wheel lift on one side.

 

[Squatch]

Excellent! Although, it is a pilgrimage and not a baptism. I think the spirit captured in your tale is as old as time. You went off-road to see the lizards. How green was Johnson Valley?

All good stuff and a great contribution to the community!

 

[Summit981]

Two days ago, I thought It would be a great idea for the Bronco and I to do what every Bronco owner should do and visit the sacred Bronco Knoll. I got up saturday morning at 4:30am and made my way to Johnson Valley, where a few surprises awaited me.

I wasn't familiar with the Johnson Valley area but thanks to the video by @Chase Gentry showing the christening of this location and the map provided by @Torgsurv and his towering cairn, I was able to find my way up.

I followed the transmission lines

I had three choices according to this ancient map.

Being a beginner, and alone, the green line looked great to me.

I was also testing a new setup using packouts, I wanted to see how they held up off-road with all the movement.

But once I got there, something came over me.. it must have been the ancient Bronco spirits pressing me to do the tougher line.
I pressed some buttons and turned some knobs and made it up the steeper 35% degree first section of A.
What I didn't realize was, there was another section just after it with loose rocks and what seemed to me a steeper ascent. I nearly shit myself.
No way to turn back. I pressed more of the buttons and made my way up. Mid way, I lost traction and felt digging. I stopped, pulled my parking brake, which was actually my hood.. then I pulled the parking brake, got out .. felt the truck a little tippy. Nervously I closed my hood, got back in carefully and just gassed it, lightly, and made it up.

Here is a video of my arrival at the site.

Once I got there I quickly noticed the the Bronco mage's (@Torgsurv ) cairn, the Bronco spirit guiding stone, and also the Bronco Nation ad. I knew I was in the right place.

I sat here for about 1.5 hours, meditating on which bronco trim is the best , and how to remedy my window rattle.
All while drinking my luke warm dunkin donuts coffee and smoking a cheap cigar.


Just then, it occurred to me I need to eventually get off this knoll. I hadn't planned that far ahead.
But precisely as I was having this thought, in the distance I noticed two un-mistakable boxy shapes.
More pilgrims on their way to visit this site? or the Bronco spirits sending me guides?

Here they are arriving at the site.

We introduce ourselves and they suggested I join them for a little off-road action. I happily obliged. Who am I to deny guides sent by the Bronco spirit.

We then went through several trails, meandering our way about. Many pucker moments for me, but it was nice watching rigs complete the challenges before my attempt.

We got to a point where we had to make a decision to take the long way back down or turn back the way we came. We decided to turn back and found a suitable trail down to the dry flat bed. One of the fellas suggested we setup a time trials course and so we did.

Fun day out and I recommend it to anyone who is considering it. Took me about half day.

I'm also grateful to the two Bronco owners I met yesterday. I would never have gone down those additional trails and gained the experience had they not been around. Cheers Bronco community.

Great photos

 

[KT_bronco]

Excellent! Although, it is a pilgrimage and not a baptism. I think the spirit captured in your tale is as old as time. You went off-road to see the lizards. How green was Johnson Valley?

All good stuff and a great contribution to the community!

Thank you! Not very green. My next trip will be somewhere green.

 

[emkayw]

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You've made my Mac at work very happy!

 

[fordguru]

Great Pictures!!! Actually joining the run going out there this coming Sat.
Thanks for sharing.

Can someone point me to the info on this?
thanks

 

[dan79]

That slide was done by one of the fellas I met. He was driving a 4 door wildtrak. Pretty gnarly slide and wheel lift on one side.

yup looks great would have scared the s**t out of me

 

[Felix808]

Can someone point me to the info on this?
thanks

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