Wildtrack @ Hollister Hills SVRA... Lessons Learned

[BroncoBud]

Finally getting around to posting, here are some pics from July for our Bronco's first off-road outing.

We spent the weekend camping at Hollister Hills SVRA with some friends. I used to come here as a teenager with my buddies, so happy to pass the tradition down to my family. Overall the Wildtrack did great, started off with some blue squares and ended up on some decently sketchy black diamonds (lifted a tire once or twice).

A couple things I learned: 1, Stay out of the mudpit, my future self will appreciate not spending hours spraying of clumps of dirt from the undercarriage & engine bay. 2, Upgrade my VIAIR 85P air up/down system (which has since been solved with an onboard ARB dual compressor & MORRFlate quad hose kit). 3, Look into swaybar disconnects or shocks, still not sure about what I want to do here.

Even saw a few other Broncos while I was there. Overall lots of fun. Hoping to plan more trips soon!

- Bud

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[HotLap]

Nice, looks like a great trip. Hollister Hills is definitely on my list! Thanks for sharing…

 

[Jdunc1148]

Love the roof rack, I have the a Wildtrak also and been looking for a good roof rack.

Is that the Trailrax one? How do you like it so far?

 

[userdude]

With you on the mud. As far as sway bar disconnects, there are three general options:

https://www.boss4x4.com/product-p/bb8-wl.htm
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/products/antirock-sway-bars
https://www.carlisuspension.com/pro...d-bronco/21-23-bronco-front-torsion-sway-bar/

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

With you on the mud. As far as sway bar disconnects, there are three general options:

https://www.boss4x4.com/product-p/bb8-wl.htm
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/products/antirock-sway-bars
https://www.carlisuspension.com/pro...d-bronco/21-23-bronco-front-torsion-sway-bar/

Also https://ac-fab.com/products/sasquatch-links-1

 

[Andyp]

Great pics! It's been years since I've been there. Time for another trip.

 

[BroncoBud]

Love the roof rack, I have the a Wildtrak also and been looking for a good roof rack.

Is that the Trailrax one? How do you like it so far?

Yep, Trailrax, I think it's one of the best looking options for the Bronco. It's super sturdy, though it does add a little wind noise on the highway, and some minor squeaking at lower speeds (I think it's just from the bars flexing).

I was able to fit my Thule Motion XT, but I had to remove 3 bars to make it fit. Eventually I plan to add some traction boards, rotopax, and maybe some roam boxes.

 

[Canyon Coolers]

Nice build. I recently discovered putting a sprinkler under the vehicle for mud removal. Driveway is now a mess but the undercarriage looks great.

I just met the Morrflate crew (Jeremy and friends) on the backside of Big Bear. Went camping and 4 wheeling with them. They are super super knowledgeable about recovery and all around cool people.

I need to upgrade my Viaire system too.

 

[BroncoBud]

With you on the mud. As far as sway bar disconnects, there are three general options:

https://www.boss4x4.com/product-p/bb8-wl.htm
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/products/antirock-sway-bars
https://www.carlisuspension.com/pro...d-bronco/21-23-bronco-front-torsion-sway-bar/

Thanks! Yeah I was looking at the Boss links, had not seen the others. Which option do you think would preserve the on-road handling the best?

 

[BroncoBud]

Also https://ac-fab.com/products/sasquatch-links-1

Yeah saw these too, but I'm leaning towards one of the options that userdude mentioned (not having to crawl under the Bronco in the dirt sounds preferable).

 

[userdude]

Thanks! Yeah I was looking at the Boss links, had not seen the others. Which option do you think would preserve the on-road handling the best?

I'm probably partial to the Antirock's, cuz they're half the Carli price. Don't know much about the Walkers.

 

[BroncoBud]

Nice build. I recently discovered putting a sprinkler under the vehicle for mud removal. Driveway is now a mess but the undercarriage looks great.

I just met the Morrflate crew (Jeremy and friends) on the backside of Big Bear. Went camping and 4 wheeling with them. They are super super knowledgeable about recovery and all around cool people.

I need to upgrade my Viaire system too.

Thanks!

Ha, your sprinkler set up sounds pretty sweet!

Very cool about Morrflate team, definitely happy with their products so far. I bet Big Bear has some great trails too.

 

[Rwhite692]

.....Look into swaybar disconnects or shocks, still not sure about what I want to do here.

Install the G2 DRS on your WT. You have on-board air, so its a simple install and it works flawlessly:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ate-swaybar-in-testing-on-bronco.37785/page-6

 

[BroncoBud]

I'm probably partial to the Antirock's, cuz they're half the Carli price. Don't know much about the Walkers.

Sounds good, appreciate the feedback!

Install the G2 DRS on your WT. You have on-board air, so its a simple install and it works flawlessly:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ate-swaybar-in-testing-on-bronco.37785/page-6

Sounds like another good option, thanks for sharing.

 

[Realtor]

I love our Morrflate system, and use their compressor. I'm amazed by how many post that they want a sway disconnect.

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