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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ncbmx64
Im in NC and looking for some ideas for good places to go wheeling and camping within a 10-15 hour drive. I am looking to go to Uwharrie in the next couple weeks and want to start planning another trip soon.
If thinking of going to Uwharrie on a Sunday I could possibly swing the trip along with you. Never been. Looking to get my lift and tires within the next week or so hopefully. Really depends on if I can get all of it in on time and decide to install myself or pay labor from 4wheelparts.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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Did someone say Uwharrie? I am always down for a trip and Sundays are great for me. Let me know if you want another JK in the group.

Install party would be a great way to get that lift installed and save yourself some money!
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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
Did someone say Uwharrie? I am always down for a trip and Sundays are great for me. Let me know if you want another JK in the group.

Install party would be a great way to get that lift installed and save yourself some money!
I am def down for a Uwharrie trip soon, I am waiting for my new bumper to show up would like to get my new bumper and winch on before I go wheelin again. So hopefully it will show up later this week or next.

X2 in the install party Im sure people will help with the lift install. Which kit are you getting?
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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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The only thing about URE is check the weather before you go if it's going to be raining I strongly advise not going. Opening day this year it rained all the way until we got on the trails we sat at 1 relatively easy spot for 2 hours on Rocky Mountain Loop because no one could get traction to go up a little hill. The only vehicles that made it unassisted had atleast 1 locker and a heavy right foot.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by knnphillips
The only thing about URE is check the weather before you go if it's going to be raining I strongly advise not going. Opening day this year it rained all the way until we got on the trails we sat at 1 relatively easy spot for 2 hours on Rocky Mountain Loop because no one could get traction to go up a little hill. The only vehicles that made it unassisted had atleast 1 locker and a heavy right foot.
Thanks for the tip. I have never been to Uwharrie but have a few friends that have been many times. I am new to wheeling and looking for some good places to go and learn and have a good time. Im a little jealous of the guys out west, there seems to be tons of trails and lots of good scenery out there but Im sure there are some great places here on the east coast to go.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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The only trail I recommend to stay away from if your a first timer is the front side of Daniel. On a trail map it's the side farthest from the other trails besides that there is bypasses around every difficult spot. Just this year I have brought 3 new to wheeling people up Daniel after first doing the other trails and giving them a ride up in my jeep. Once they are confident enough it's not to hard to get them to the top. May require some straps if your not locked but it's possible. Just make sure you trust your spotter and are confident because them reaching out to grab your jeep as it sits on 3 wheels will make you shit your pants or so I'm told.

If you want someone to go with you let me know I can usually swing it. If you went to the Raliegh topless day I was the guy in the red JKU on the rock pile.

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Old May 30, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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Subscribed. I live in alabama, but wiling to travel. I have friends in Columbia, Sc and love making trips to Atl so I could definately corespondent those with a wheeling trip.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by knnphillips
The only trail I recommend to stay away from if your a first timer is the front side of Daniel. On a trail map it's the side farthest from the other trails besides that there is bypasses around every difficult spot. Just this year I have brought 3 new to wheeling people up Daniel after first doing the other trails and giving them a ride up in my jeep. Once they are confident enough it's not to hard to get them to the top. May require some straps if your not locked but it's possible. Just make sure you trust your spotter and are confident because them reaching out to grab your jeep as it sits on 3 wheels will make you shit your pants or so I'm told.

If you want someone to go with you let me know I can usually swing it. If you went to the Raliegh topless day I was the guy in the red JKU on the rock pile.
I will let you know when I am gonna go... I was at the go topless meet-up I had the white JKU with the trektop not sure if I talked with you or not as I met a lot of people and had no clue which rig was who's haha.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ncbmx64

I will let you know when I am gonna go... I was at the go topless meet-up I had the white JKU with the trektop not sure if I talked with you or not as I met a lot of people and had no clue which rig was who's haha.
We were parked next to each other.lol
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Old May 30, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by knnphillips
We were parked next to each other.lol
haha nice! I plan on going up to Uwharrie soon I will keep in touch I want to get my new front bumper and winch on before I go so prob will a week or two just placed my order last week and they said it should be 10-12 days before it ships.
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