I was thinking of heading up this upcoming weekend. I might push it off until later when the snow is more melted. Thanks for this video, it makes me want to head up there even more!
@@simpleinstinct One more weekend was the key. We went up there today and it was free of snow. The video doesn't do the road justice; it was way more fun than expected.
Good times Offroad, get a Detroit locker in that rear diff, will help you immensely. I had one in my 1985 full size Bronco, bullet proof 9 inch,, 2 WD most of the day. Have fun
The E locker in the rear are usually pretty good . I upgraded my front to a torsen out of a raptor. Huge improvement. Great truck you have there. I would love to go on trails like that.
Thanks for posting this. I was there today in a 2" lifted F-150 with 34" tires, and decided against going through 3:40. Did you hit your diff? I will probably try again with a couple of maxtrax to the right of that rock.
Also, with all the intense off-roading you do, what all maintenance have you had to do or any 4x4 failure of components besides that one time with the actuator?
Do you have the electric E locker that Ford has on this truck? If so doesn't look like it's engaging? Once that back tire comes up it just spins and you teeter totter and stop. Acting like a open diff? I've saw in another video you mentioned the E locker in a comment so wondering if it's just that crappy or what haha. I have the same truck with E locker so just wondering. Haven't tried it out fully yet though.
@@simpleinstinct hmm shouldn't be doing that, once it's locked shouldn't have the open diff action at all. I guess I have to get out there and give mine a try to see if it does the same thing.
@@simpleinstinct So after some research, apparently if you go over 20 mph it'll disengage or it should, and if you let it roll backwards at all it disengages. And takes a bit for it to re engage. Sounds like a air locker would be the better route and stay locked. But it came with the truck so I'll use it till it breaks haha
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Love your videos! Ordered an f150 and can’t wait to drive it, until then I’m binging your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make these.
Thank you for watching! Congratulations on the new truck.
I was thinking of heading up this upcoming weekend. I might push it off until later when the snow is more melted. Thanks for this video, it makes me want to head up there even more!
Yea I think one more weekend outta do it. Thanks for watching!
@@simpleinstinct One more weekend was the key. We went up there today and it was free of snow. The video doesn't do the road justice; it was way more fun than expected.
Dude! That's awesome!! It's a great trail and I'm happy it's open now.
Great content nice to see the F150
perform so well. Got a 2023 ordered and can’t wait
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure you're gonna love your new truck when you get it.
Love the truck & your videos man! I always look forward for them 👍🏻
Thank you, I appreciate it!
You are awesome! Im so proud of you! I love watching your videos! I get to see you!!
Thank you!
Good times Offroad, get a Detroit locker in that rear diff, will help you immensely. I had one in my 1985 full size Bronco, bullet proof 9 inch,, 2 WD most of the day. Have fun
I agree, the factory locker is a joke.
The E locker in the rear are usually pretty good . I upgraded my front to a torsen out of a raptor. Huge improvement. Great truck you have there. I would love to go on trails like that.
Thank you and that's a good idea about the front diff.
Sick trail!
Hey bro! Thanks for watching. It's a cool trail for sure.
Great video as always, dood
Thank you.
Good video. I've got the same truck. Give her some gas and hit it. Momentum. That's how we do it in the South.
Not as much mud up here, gotta be slow around some of these big rocks. Already bashed a few things. 👌
Thanks for posting this. I was there today in a 2" lifted F-150 with 34" tires, and decided against going through 3:40. Did you hit your diff? I will probably try again with a couple of maxtrax to the right of that rock.
It sounds like I might have hit it. Better wheel placement or a spotter would have mitigated that. Also, you could just throw a rock down in there.
Surprised you made it that far on a full size, I been up there with my FJ and 4Runner and it get tight and rutted in couple spots ✊
Been up there a few times. Last group run we had a diesel f250 that made it up too. It is tight in a full size though.
You can walk up from Esmeralda Basin. Ingalls pass th. Longs pass.
I assume you go in from opposite side cle elum then find start point.
Ford f150 4 life
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Also, with all the intense off-roading you do, what all maintenance have you had to do or any 4x4 failure of components besides that one time with the actuator?
I keep an eye on the suspension components, but so far nothing has worn out or broken. 🤞
I’ve lived in Washington state my 45 years never been to that spot. How does one get to it?
Thank you
If you follow Salmon LA Sac Rd out of Cle Elum, it'll be on your right. Trails are all marked. Take NF rd 4330.
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Right on!
Thank you!
Looks like a lot fun! Nice trail with some ruts. What does the lake it’s self look like?
It's a cool little alpine lake tucked up against a high peak. Hopefully I can actually get up there soon.
What part of Washington is it in?
Ellensburg area.
Do you have the electric E locker that Ford has on this truck? If so doesn't look like it's engaging? Once that back tire comes up it just spins and you teeter totter and stop. Acting like a open diff? I've saw in another video you mentioned the E locker in a comment so wondering if it's just that crappy or what haha. I have the same truck with E locker so just wondering. Haven't tried it out fully yet though.
I do have an OEM e locker. It's hit or miss when it'll work though. Good eye.
@@simpleinstinct hmm shouldn't be doing that, once it's locked shouldn't have the open diff action at all. I guess I have to get out there and give mine a try to see if it does the same thing.
I think it also automatically unlocks to protect the axles. I'm not really sure.
@@simpleinstinct it shouldn't but maybe it does. Have to research that.
@@simpleinstinct So after some research, apparently if you go over 20 mph it'll disengage or it should, and if you let it roll backwards at all it disengages. And takes a bit for it to re engage. Sounds like a air locker would be the better route and stay locked. But it came with the truck so I'll use it till it breaks haha
What wass the Facebook page called??
I'm in a few groups. It might be Washington Overland or Wenatchee Offroaders.
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Another Bitchen video of off-roading angles👍🏼
Thank you 🤘
air down to 15 psi front 10 psi back you probably would of make it even with open diffs!
The snow was too deep. Airing down wasn't going to help this time.