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Events => Local Bronco Events => Topic started by: JustaFordGuy on December 19, 2014, 10:02:38 AM

Title: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on December 19, 2014, 10:02:38 AM
Hey guys, it's time to start planning for the SOWEGA ride. Not sure of the exact date yet, I'm working with Brian to figure that out. Everyone needs to get their trucks ready. Lets all work together and help anyone who needs it. ;)
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on December 19, 2014, 12:42:26 PM
I'm ready.  I'll have the gears after christmas.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on December 30, 2014, 09:58:15 AM
OK guys, we have set a date. Saturday February 7 2015. We will probably meet at the Bradfordville Publix parking lot and ride up together. I'll keep you guys up to date on any other details.

Be sure to let everyone know if you need help getting your rig ready. Maybe we can all get together one weekend and get any last minute projects finished up.

Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on December 30, 2014, 09:59:34 AM
I have the gears I want to install, but I dunno if we want to try and tackle it before the ride.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on December 30, 2014, 12:35:47 PM
I went ahead and ordered a spartan locker for the rear and master install kits for the front and rear.  for now I'll run locked rear, open front.  I went with the rear because the spartan reuses the side gears and I will not have to order another locker if/when I upgrade to 31 spine axles, just have to get a new carrier. 
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: bartemus1 on December 30, 2014, 08:20:05 PM
Is this the ride you told me not to drive my bronco on so I wouldn't f it up? How far away is the drive?
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on December 31, 2014, 07:56:19 AM
you should be able to drive it all over the dunes without risk of injury, so long as your brother didn't setup your gears.  You would want to hop in someone else's rig when we go to the woods.

Drive is about an hour to 1.5 hours.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 01, 2015, 11:31:55 AM
This an easy ride and many very nice rigs have made it through with no damage at all. If you damage it it will be your fault. One of our buddy's took his very nice full size bronco and he didn't get a single scratch. You will be fine, just be careful. Personally I wouldn't even own a bronco I was afraid to drive it in the woods. ;)
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 02, 2015, 10:25:36 PM
adrienne and sadie are out.  i'm going to see if my buddy trey and his daughter want to go
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 03, 2015, 11:46:37 AM
We need to try to contact all of the members who don't watch the forum regularly. Anyone who talks to other members be sure to mention the trail ride.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 03, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
some of the TORC guys have expressed interest as well.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 06, 2015, 09:28:06 AM
Little more info.
I'll be meeting some of the guys at Bradfordville Publix and leaving at 7:30AM. Anyone is welcome to follow us up to Albany.

Saturday February 7 2015
Location: 424 Sands Dr‎
Albany, GA 31705
Meeting around 9:00am

google maps of the meeting location in Albany:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/424+Sands+Dr‎+Albany+GA+31705 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/424+Sands+Dr‎+Albany+GA+31705)
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Harley on January 07, 2015, 06:30:13 AM
Sounds like fun. Albany isn't far and I should have most Issues (serious) addressed by then.
Is this an 1 day 2 dayEvent?
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Harley on January 07, 2015, 07:05:35 AM
Gary, Parker and any one else experience Chatter or any significant noise with there Lockers?
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 07, 2015, 08:37:35 AM
I don't have mine in yet.  I wouldn't think chatter would be symptomatic of the locker, more likely the clutch, torque converter, or transmission.  If it is tight, then it could remain locked in a slow turn causing the inner wheel to hop/screech a little, which may seem like chatter.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 07, 2015, 03:02:24 PM
Gary, Parker and any one else experience Chatter or any significant noise with there Lockers?

Mine was kinda bad for the first few hundred miles, now I hardly even notice it. What kind do you have?
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Rev on January 09, 2015, 07:27:01 PM
Looks like we are going to make the trek, even being Broncoless, going to bring a Rhino and follow. Looking for a Bronco frame on the super cheap (Free would be awesome) Got the bug to build something wild!
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 09, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Hey Rev, It's awesome that you are going to make it, we really missed ya last year. :)
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 12, 2015, 09:12:39 AM
I've got a buddy bringing his ATV and think trouble from TORC will bring his as well.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 12, 2015, 10:17:04 AM
I think my buddy Scott is going to bring his atv instead of his Jeep this year also.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 12, 2015, 01:36:11 PM
sounds like we will have a good mix
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Harley on January 12, 2015, 11:55:05 PM
Gary, Parker and any one else experience Chatter or any significant noise with there Lockers?

Mine was kinda bad for the first few hundred miles, now I hardly even notice it. What kind do you have?
Mine is stock, well except for the new Yukon axles
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 13, 2015, 08:46:42 AM
Gary, Parker and any one else experience Chatter or any significant noise with there Lockers?

Mine was kinda bad for the first few hundred miles, now I hardly even notice it. What kind do you have?
Mine is stock, well except for the new Yukon axles

Are we still talking about noisy lockers? If so the stock units are limited slip not lockers. They are usually very quiet. If it's making noise you may want to pull it out and check it. The case on them is bad about cracking, they will make odd noise when cracked.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 26, 2015, 03:53:08 PM
Who is planning to go to Albany next weekend? I would like to get a head count if possible.

Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 26, 2015, 07:59:51 PM
I'm going.  if the weather is bad, i'll ride along with someone else, if it is good, I'll tote the bronco up there.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: 75JOE on January 26, 2015, 10:36:12 PM
Going to have to pass on this one.  Daddy/daughter dance next Saturday. 
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on January 27, 2015, 08:44:30 AM
I'm doing both Joe.  I'll be leaving Albany around 4, should give plenty of time to get back and make it to the DDD.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Harley on January 31, 2015, 06:09:05 AM
already a no go, have previous commitment
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on January 31, 2015, 05:53:29 PM
already a no go, have previous commitment


I hate you're going to miss it, the sowega ride is always a blast. Be sure to make time for it next year.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: bartemus1 on February 03, 2015, 01:47:37 PM
Wish I could make it but I have our group emergency call this weekend and have to be within about 30 minutes of the office.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on February 03, 2015, 08:09:12 PM
Dang, that's too bad. Maybe you can make the next ride. Hopefully it won't be another year. ;D
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on February 04, 2015, 09:43:13 AM
I haven't heard from any other BBB member so I guess only Parker and I are going. I really hate no one else is going, looks like there will be a good turnout of other Broncos from the whole southeast. There is still a few days to get ready/change your mind so if anyone else wants to join us let me know.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on February 04, 2015, 12:03:05 PM
I stopped by John's place in midtown and let him know.  I've got a buddy bringing an ATV, maybe two, as well.  It's going to be me and Sadie, tucker and adrienne have a birthday party and bowling to attend.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: 75JOE on February 05, 2015, 10:01:14 PM
Promised to take the youngest to dinner before plus have to pick up flowers Saturday morning.  Have fun and take plenty of pictures.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on February 07, 2015, 08:52:50 PM
Just got back from Albany, had a blast as usual. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on February 09, 2015, 09:28:28 AM
Hey Parker, Those pictures you took turned out awesome. Can you post a like to your photobucket page?
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: lonesouth on February 09, 2015, 09:33:56 AM
What a blast.  It was good to put some more faces to names.  BIG thanks to everyone for helping with Sadie, keeping her safe while I got some pictures.  She had an absolute blast.  I took 875 pictures, below are the ones I liked the most.  If anyone wants the original, just let me know and I will get it to you.

http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/library/SoWeGa%20February%202015 (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/library/SoWeGa%20February%202015)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4163_zpsecb521ea.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4163_zpsecb521ea.jpg.html)




(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3950_zpsdadc465d.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3950_zpsdadc465d.jpg.html)



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3955_zpsd41ca41d.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3955_zpsd41ca41d.jpg.html)



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3883_zps6669109d.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_3883_zps6669109d.jpg.html)



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4052_zpsadf1830e.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4052_zpsadf1830e.jpg.html)



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4142_zps2b59cf70.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4142_zps2b59cf70.jpg.html)



(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4150_zps855f9384.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4150_zps855f9384.jpg.html)




(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4246_zps018a97e3.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4246_zps018a97e3.jpg.html)




(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af224/lonesouth/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4273_zps8b8f171b.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/lonesouth/media/SoWeGa%20February%202015/DSC_4273_zps8b8f171b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: JustaFordGuy on February 09, 2015, 04:28:14 PM
Here is the link my youtube page. I posted some video Scott and I took.

https://www.youtube.com/user/BigBendBroncos/featured (https://www.youtube.com/user/BigBendBroncos/featured)

Title: Re: SOWEGA 2015
Post by: Fordman on March 13, 2015, 11:15:47 PM
Hey Parker Just went through the pic you took you got some cool shots that was a fun weekend.Good to see you and your little girl she is a pretty little one I hope to bring my little one next year.