Uwahrrie, NC Run - November 29-30

[yob_yeknom]

Originally posted by AdamsGuitar
There were little ATV "jump hills" about every 20 feet that I had to drive over

Those are to keep the rain water from running so far down the hills and making huge ruts. They are what I was talking about earlier in this thread. Major pain in the ass huh?

 

[Jason_25]

Adam we were about 20 minutes late because my buddy in the chevy ran out of gas

We got to the gas station around 12:20 and waited 5 minutes, then went on. I guess we missed you by about 5 minutes

Did you see any other vehicles out there?

We saw LOTS. It was mind blowing seeing all the trucks. We saw a lifted late-model montero, multiple lifted land rover discoveries, and even an H2

On the big obstacle on sawmill (missed it last time) a guy in a lifted discovery and a guy in a D90 were going up in front of us. The D90 made it look like a cakewalk. But the discovery on 32's took about 5 passes to make it. I schooled him and did it on the first try and got a round of applause and driver of the day award from his 4x4 club LOL

I didn't get to make it up Daniel this time because about halfway up I pulled over to let a Jeep that was going down pass by and my explorer slid down the side!!!!! We had to put a bunch of tow straps, a chain, and my highlift on her to pull her back up. Let's just say that if I had gotten out of my seat, she would have rolled!

All in all, a great trip. I wish I got pics this time.......

 

[AdamsGuitar]

Well, actually, I only saw a convoy of Jeeps once. Other than that (except for parked or driving on the roads, of course) we saw ZERO trucks on our trail. Again, I dunno much about Uwharrie, but I think I went on an ATV trail (Wolf Den to Falls Dam), as all I saw was a bunch of ATV's and two bikes.

I got a couple of pics. Bear in mind that these pics are before it got nasty. http://www.adam-robinson.net/truck/trailruns/2002-11-29/index.html

 

[AdamsGuitar]

Originally posted by yob_yeknom
Those are to keep the rain water from running so far down the hills and making huge ruts. They are what I was talking about earlier in this thread. Major pain in the ass huh?

Aaah, I see your post now. Yeah, they're a pain. I can personally vouch that TT, shackles, and 31"s (no bl) will get you through. I did scrape the frame SEVERAL times (and one time ended up spinning the wheels in 4Lo, but not to the point of being high centered; I was able to reverse, reset my position, and go on as three ATV guys behind me cheered me on), but I didn't get so much as a scratch or a ding on my body. It even kept alignment, which amazed me, but then again, it was my first time wheeling, so I didn't know what to expect.

I would most certainly be up to going back there ANY time. If anyone plans to head up there, let me know and you've got a partner unless there's something that I absolutely have to do.

Also, I emailed you about getting an ECX sticker, as I talked to Jason and he says I'm in. I sent a couple of other things in the email, too. Did you get it or should I resend?

 

[KSpride]

wish I could have made it

I am so upset that I was unable to go. I was actually looking forward to it, right until the old office called. Those *******s. Next time I will be there as long asI am not working. I wanted to test my Ex out. I havent had a good opportunity since I put the lift on it. Let me know if you guys plan anything else any time soon.

 

[diablo5969]

Originally posted by Jason_25
Let's just say that if I had gotten out of my seat, she would have rolled!

Does this happen a lot? I seem to remember it happening at Amicalola, and Jason said it had happened the day before

 

[Jason_25]

Originally posted by diablo5969
Does this happen a lot? I seem to remember it happening at Amicalola, and Jason said it had happened the day before

Yes LOL it happens all the time. I'm not exacly sure why though, I have very little lift. It's probably due to lack of suspension travel.

 

[jasonb]

Originally posted by diablo5969
Does this happen a lot? I seem to remember it happening at Amicalola, and Jason said it had happened the day before

haha.. glad it was fun. i was simply stuffing my stomach with leftovers all weekend!