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Back in the 70s there were two motorcycle sports that were very big. Both were kind of the same as rock crawling - to see if you can. They were Hill Climbing, and Trials. Look them up if you're too young to know about them.

Update: It appears Trials is still done.
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I change my vote. The real reason is to practice staying on residual boulders for when the graboids come out.
 

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Back in the 70s there were two motorcycle sports that were very big. Both were kind of the same as rock crawling - to see if you can. They were Hill Climbing, and Trials. Look them up if you're too young to know about them.

Update: It appears Trials is still done.
Look up Gravelrama down in Cleves Ohio. Hill climbs are still big down there.
 

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Why do you climb a mountain? Because it's there.
 

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Why do you jump out of a plane? Because it tempts disaster.
 

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Considering the Bronco will be one of THE BEST equipped Stock vehicles to ever be made for Rock Crawling, I hope you can test it out for yourself. I was a car guy most of my life (2 door coupes like Mustang, Camaro, Starion, G35) but messed up and bought a used 4Runner a couple of years back. Being able to get out to places other people can't is a big plus. It took me awhile to actually find the Rock Crawling locations near me, but once I did it was all over. I was hooked. Fast forward after 2 newer 4Runners then a 4x4 Tundra and whoopy, the Bronco reveal happens!!
Does Rock Crawling lead to parts breaking? Yes it can. Will you do that in your new $50k Bronco? Yes I will. Do you recommend a newbie do that in their Bronco? Not exactly, unless they are accompanied by a knowledgeable group of other crawlers, but even then the peer pressure could lead to errors....
Fact is, ALL vehicles depreciate when you drive them off the lot anyway so why not have fun in it? If the vehicles gets totaled, you always have insurance I guess, but scratches and a few dings are the minimum price for Rock Crawling admission. If you can't pay that price just keep your Bronco on the pavement.
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Ford Bronco Rock Crawling - Please Help Me Understand the Appeal 7zOYgP6

This was my buddies Blazer, after learning our lesson in that TJ, we both built up Trail rigs, he ended up working support for the Jeep Jamboree on the Rubicon.

Rock crawling is a lot like skiing, you don’t have to take the double black Diamond runs to have fun. But, if you do, you may get banged up.
I’m fine with some rock crawling, as long as there’s always a way to go around it when you get bored or feel like it too much!
Places like the Rubicon Fordyce I get tired of the pointer guy always point turn left turn right little this way little that.
that drives me crazy!
I guess you can say I have no patience!
 

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I’m fine with some rock crawling, as long as there’s always a way to go around it when you get bored or feel like it too much!
Places like the Rubicon Fordyce I get tired of the pointer guy always point turn left turn right little this way little that.
that drives me crazy!
I guess you can say I have no patience!
I guess it’s being in a traffic jam out the the middle of nowhere to me is like what is the point!
I came up here to get away from all that shit!
I think it would be a lot funner with like six guys three rigs
 

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I guess it’s being in a traffic jam out the the middle of nowhere to me is like what is the point!
I came up here to get away from all that shit!
I think it would be a lot funner with like six guys three rigs
Agree. Most of my trips up towards the Rubicon was with a small group, and we found a side trail that led to an old abandoned State campground near a mountain lake. Usually only 3-4 of us. I avoided the Jamborees and the other large events. The few times I traversed the Rubicon was in the off-seasons, either right after the snow melt, or just before first snows in the Fall.
 

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It’s keeps me further away from all the trail tampon overlanders.
 

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Give it a try and see it you like it is the best advice I can give you. Go with a local club or some folks from on here that have experience.

I enjoy it for being outdoors, challenge, sense of accomplishment, adrenalin rush, teamwork...meeting strangers that often turn into great friends and seeing amazing scenery.

I agree with a previous poster Mud is the Devil!

Also shocked someone didn't say "it's a Jeep think you wouldn't understand" :LOL: Wrong forum I guess!

Best of luck with whatever you choose to do with your Bronco!
 

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Places like the Rubicon Fordyce I get tired of the pointer guy always point turn left turn right little this way little that.
that drives me crazy!
I guess you can say I have no patience!
For me, I just don't like spotters who will not leave you alone. I like spotters who don't get in front of the vehicle and only talk if I'm about to screw up real bad. Otherwise, I want to drive my damn vehicle. I've been on a few rides where I purposefully ignore the self appointed spotters. They either figure it out or I have to tell them to get out of the way.
 

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I am gonna be honest, I do not get it at all either. That's why I am getting a Wildtrak.

I can hike, run, ride my mountain bike faster than this rockcrawling stuff - what is the point?? I would way rather use my vehicle for fun beach/sand driving and getting me to the trailhead so I can go on my mountain bike (non E bike thank you...) and enjoy the outdoors. I like being outdoors to get some exercise without really being aware of it too.

Driving for hours on end, going a few miles, sitting in a seat and burning zero calories seems not only boring, but pointless.


Again, just my opinion.
 

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I’m a rock crawler. I’ve tried different motor sports and this one is the one I’ve had the most fun with. I’ve got about $50k into my Jeep and everything underneath is beat to hell, just part of the game. I will not be doing the same thing with the Bronco, I’ve learned my lesson.
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