FUN on FORDYCE with our Jeep Wranglers - One of Our Favorite Trails in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Just because we can, Cindy and I woke up on a random Thursday morning, packed up our Jeeps and on a whim, headed out to run a crazy fun trail like Fordyce. Fortunately for us, we do have 2 Jeep JK Wranglers that are EVO built and pretty much the same. Moby is our big white JK that is big and powerful with a 6.2L LS V8 under the hood, 1-ton axles and running 40" tires and Rubicat is our Dozer Yellow JK running 37" tires making her a lot lighter and more nimble. In this video, you will get to see all the fun we had as we put both our Jeeps to the test, taking on all the winch hills and fording our way through the deep water crossings. Fordyce is truly one of the most challenging trails up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and maybe more so than the famous Rubicon. This trail is one of our favorites for sure.
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[@rachelwhite4449]

Omg!!! 😲 Truly phenomenal video! I really can’t believe that you created a video this amazing while running the trail each driving and still captured the most incredible shots. You two are so beyond talented! No fluff here, so so good!!! Looks like an incredible trail and maybe the most challenging I’ve seen. Hope to do this one with you two someday. Beautiful. Can’t believe the great shots... the sky, the dust, the near flop! OMG! This video has it all!! Killer driving and spotting. Love what you both represent in this industry/sport/passion. Fantastic! I’m gonna go watch it again. Wow! Just wow! Well done guys!

[@wayalife]

Damn Rachel, I can't tell you how flattered we are. Thank you. We so need to get you and Ray out there with us :)

[@rachelwhite4449]

Wayalife This is what dreams are made of. It’s f&@$ing good! 👏🏻

[@barbaraschenck5691]

Rachel White... couldn't agree with you more or said it better. Team 'Wayalife' in phenomenal!

[@woof3598]

still one of my favorite vid's

[@leongoddard7047]

Great display and narration of the rivalry between 2 great jeeps!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad you had fun watching this 😎

[@jeromehansmann5232]

You and Cindy may be the best offroad Jk/Jl drivers I've seen!

[@wayalife]

LOL - you're too kind :)

[@عبداللهالمرضي-غ6ص]

Very nice 👍

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@rexthepotter13]

great to see that Cindy is such a great driver also

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, she's one of the best I know :)

[@toddgibbs1321]

Great video. I just showed this to my 8 year old daughter. Now she wants to help me build our Jeep!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Awesome :)

[@jeremywbettis297]

Another awesome video.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WFORacer]

Awesome video!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@driven365]

Great video

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@scottkinderdine3317]

At 18:00 Perfect Picture!

[@inactive67]

Rubicat needed Cindy's guidance!! The smoke gave a nice enhancement to the video.

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you enjoyed the video.

[@TrailAdventuresTV]

Man, this was great guys!

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed watching our video 😎

[@georgekarpouzis6108]

Badass video! I want to run this one day

[@RickZackExploreOffroad]

Another quality video.

[@wayalife]

Thanks!

[@serjkeshish3384]

Not to mention what save man that was close ,,, keep the shine part up and 4wheel on ground 🍻🍻👍

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, that was close :)

[@jaysongilbertson101]

Mystery, suspense, poetry and drama. What else could you ask for? Great Job! Thanks for making and sharing!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Thank you, we're so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jeffbennett8093]

+Wayalife When are you going to run Barrett jeep trail by wright's lake?

[@wayalife]

Since it's been reopened, we've run it a few times, just haven't filmed it... yet :)

[@jeffbennett8093]

+Wayalife I'm waiting for you to run and film Barrett. Haven't been on that trail in years.

[@ChrisRedneck]

❤❤❤❤

[@oceanadex]

The 2 jeeps are the epitome in jeeping!!!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! To us, they definitely are :)

[@BLACKBOX1004]

i like trial♡..♡

[@wayalife]

Definitely one of the best out here.

[@casey3057]

This never gets old. Probably watched it a dozen times.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! So glad to hear it :)

[@stealtheli]

All the years I have been watching. You always leave with a smile!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! So glad to hear it. Thanks!

[@jeffriley2502]

Cracks me up how you speak as if the Jeeps were alive! LOL Great trail on my list.

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad you could appreciate it. Great trail for sure.

[@saleen12]

Incredible narrating haha!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! If you're being serious, thank you. If you're being sarcastic, I hope you can be forgiving of my lack of talent. I am trying my best.

[@saleen12]

Wayalife 100 percent serious. I was cracking up and thoroughly enjoying it. Your video production is top notch.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Well thank you then, we're truly flattered that you would say as much and we're glad that you enjoyed our video :)

[@manuelrivera6621]

Hi Eddie and Cindy i. Learned alot from watching your videos, and we never know whereGod can put us hope to see you guys out, Here in the East coast at Rauschcreekoffroadpark you guys will love this off road park,till the next video ,with God wheeling, have a good Jeepin day,Eddie and Cindy from RedRex1

[@wayalife]

Sounds like fun but that would be a very long ways for us to go.

[@andrewvanstaden8922]

Wow Fanfreakingtastic!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@FromTheAstros09]

Your jeeps are literally my dream builds 🤤

[@wayalife]

LOL! Thanks

[@philipdematteo]

Inspiring, educational and entertaining. You both rock!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad you enjoyed our video :)

[@westmontable]

Between the scenery, the music and the great driving, just another fantastic video. The two of you are awesome....

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)

[@westmontable]

NO, Truly, THANK YOU....

[@srkn100]

Beautiful as always.love it

[@sethbain5739]

The best off road channel on KZbin. Seriously the production quality is top notch. So beautiful just to look at. Again thank you for you hard work.

[@wayalife]

We're truly flattered that you would say as much. Thank you.

[@adrianalonzo9362]

Always love watching you guys wheel.

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@mikebullard9896]

Fantastic Video!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@wayalife]

So glad you liked it :)

[@olivier8384]

Congratulations for this vidéo that are always si nice to Watch at one time you escaped beautiful !!! Super shot and congratulations to both. Thanks

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jarrodjohnson1410]

thank you guys for always being there and taking amazing video of places we jeepers would all love to go cindy and eddie you guys are great

[@wayalife]

We're so glad that we can take you along to some of the places we love.

[@sethbain5739]

I’m so heartbroken my Jeep was rear ended last night. It’s a total lose (drunk driving ) love your videos thank you so much for being here. So much time and money put into it. Thank you for having a new video today. Please be safe on the roads. It’s not worth your life or future to drive drunk. Again thank you sooo much for your videos. Really made my morning thank you. Love your Jeeps and keep them wheeling.

[@rcksld86]

Your videos are my addiction. All BS aside it's been your videos that have inspired me to get off the pavement, get a jeep and get out. Love you guys, keep it up!!

[@wayalife]

Awesome, we're glad to hear it :)

[@omarcarrillos2727]

Another awesome video. Always Keep the shiny side up! Thank You for sharing.

[@wayalife]

So glad you liked it :)

[@jorgemadrigal8780]

What an awesome trail, and as always, another great video!, thanks for sharing.

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@jackhook4192]

Awesome video my friends. Keep the dirty side down the shiny side up. Happy trails.lol

[@tal2471983]

Amazing video! Missed seeing you play on a proper trail! Thank you.

[@wayalife]

Really? We just posted up Heart & Soul part 2 a month ago. We ran Moab Rim and Cliffhanger on it.

[@tal2471983]

Wayalife sorry totally missed that one my bad...

[@jgeisse7481]

great video!!!! please we need more, and more often. you guys are awesome!

[@wayalife]

Thanks and we're trying. This one came out exactly 1 month after our last wheeling video. They just take time to make.

[@pullingtaffyproductions8148]

Awesome , thanks for all the hard work and sharing ..

[@wayalife]

We're so glad you liked it :)

[@highstakes3081]

Thanks for the truly inspirational film. I hope to one day live like you all! Strive to achieve, achieve to be great!

[@wayalife]

Thank you.

[@kyungho6254]

Big fan of Wayalife trail video. love a Nice shot and offroad skill Thx for the video

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really appreciate it.

[@pornking1018]

I love watching your videos. Honest, down to earth, real wheeling. You guys satisfy the wheelin' itch when I can't be out there myself. Keep up the great work!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad that you feel that way about our videos.

[@derekjarman1638]

Another great video guys!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@gilbro1978]

I just finished watching this and it's 2am, now it's time for sweet dreams

[@wayalife]

Sweet dreams :)

[@julienpascallepepere.]

Toujours de belles images, des paysages superbes et des passages à couper le souffle.

[@Vggincidently]

sometimes you hug a rock, sometimes you hug each other. Great Video, Great Run.

[@wayalife]

LOL! Thanks :)

[@rockhumper8843]

Love love love Fordyce .....when are you going to Windrock?

[@thebenjamins285]

Holy shit!!!! Amazing save awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Got pretty luck. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@hotwheels100]

Another fantastic video ... thanks for sharing I do hope the blue smoke from rubicat at the end wasn't terminal I'm guessing she was starved of oil :(

[@wayalife]

Thanks and Rubicat's fine. When you lay your Jeep that far over on it's side, oil starts to work itself up into things and burns. This is why if you leave it on its side or upside down too long, you need to clear the oil from the engine before firing it up again.

[@davidwitcher5443]

HA! I was gonna say.."see, no need for 40's and 1 tons". Then winch hill 5 let the air out of that balloon!

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Only if you take the same line that Moby did.

[@sasa555sasa]

WOW😥

[@benchcg]

I'm a fan of your jeep and videos.... @17:48 I peed a little bit lol

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Glad to hear you're a fan, thanks!

[@billdojeepin]

Awesome as always. Thanks for making such great videos and sharing them with us.

[@wayalife]

We're so glad that you enjoy them :)

[@kurtistoycen9919]

I would love to do trail riding like this one day. Although I don't have a Jeep, I have a 96 explorer v8 still trying to get it built up to handle stuff like this. Located Vegas.

[@liljeep5667]

You guys make the best videos out there. I hope you come to Washington again.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we really do appreciate it and I do hope we can make it up there again soon.

[@mrcollpepper]

Another great video. Thank you guys for making them. It is getting me excited to hit that trail this August.

[@wayalife]

You're gonna love it

[@johancardenas2346]

Great video Eddie!! Fordyce is definitely in my bucket list.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it. Great trail for sure.

[@KevinSmith-xb1kj]

I have always enjoyed your editing and narration. Makes me feel like I'm there. Thank you for your video's. I have been interested in off roading since I was 12. Neither of my parents were involved in it. I am 56 now, and have a '91 Cherokee, with a 4 1/2 inch lift kit. Needs new engine and trans. Maybe one of these days, I'll get it back on the trail. In the mean time I have your splendid videos!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're really happy to hear you enjoy our videos. Sounds like you've got yourself a nice XJ

[@KevinSmith-xb1kj]

It used to be. Been sitting for five years. Every time I think, I'll get it fixed up again, I end up having health issues! One of these days though. I won't get rid of it. I got it from one of my good friends, who has now passed.

[@stevenweaver7976]

Absolutely loved the video Ruby Cat is an absolute gorgeous jeep and though smaller than older brother can strut her stuff among the best

[@jefflampe1760]

As usual, a great video, thanks for sharing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad you enjoyed it.

[@Nirvanaib]

So awesome, although I was nervous watching Tessa play near where Cindy was wheeling. Stellar video as usual.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! She wasn't really playing. Tessa was just looking for a place to get comfortable while we were playing. Been doing this for over 12 years now :)

[@brendansmithson307]

Love the production on your videos and the wheeling you do from Perth Western Australia

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad that you like them :)

[@SgtScrewup000]

Absolutely wonderful video! Love seeing the sibling rivalry finally being shown

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear it and that you enjoyed it :)

[@coletonmorris6866]

👌🏻👍🏻

[@delvallec.4837]

me encanta esto gracias por los videos estan exelentes!! algun dia estare alli

[@jasonkus5078]

Awesome!!

[@wayalife]

Thank you

[@y0rd148]

Your videos can be described with one word.. perfect. They can’t be beat. The editing, the quality is just out of this world. Easily the best youtube channel about jeep trails I’ve seen. Keep up the good work!

[@badkarma2269]

So beautiful! Love to watch the STT pro conform to the rocks. Ordered mine last night.

[@wayalife]

Truly a great set of tires. One of the best we've ever ran bar none.

[@thesmurfjk]

Awesome video 👍, just out of curiosity what travel coilovers does the EVO throw down use?

[@wayalife]

EVO DTD offers a true 14" of vertical travel using 12" coilovers up front and 8" in the rear. I have personally seen other companies use 14" coil overs that only offered a true 9" of vertical travel. Coilover length does NOT necessarily = travel. The design of a suspension system makes all the difference.

[@thesmurfjk]

Wayalife awesome thanks for the quick response, I’m looking into doing either the EVO bolt on front or do the double throw down kit

[@wayalife]

We've run both and while the bolt on kit is nice, it's a far cry from the DTD

[@AlaskaSkidood]

Great video, keep up the good work! What was all the smoke from on Rubicat, after she nearly fell over?

[@wayalife]

Thanks! When you lay your Jeep that far over on it's side, oil starts to work itself up into things and burns.

[@AlaskaSkidood]

Ahh, ok. That's good it was only temporary then.

[@jared2235]

love it that's why I live in Beautiful British Columbia minutes from the mountain really want to do a road trip down to Cali looks like fun there

[@wayalife]

It's a bit different down in California Sierra's but I think you'd really like it.

[@co4x4]

Geezzes!!! I still got lot to learn...

[@RK-kj8di]

I love the way your videos (full screen) take me away and make me feel like I am there with you; great movie!!

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear you feel that way about our videos :)

[@dirtbird43]

Thanks Eddie and Cindy for the great video! Hey are the two wranglers the same wheelbase? You list the same evo long arm kit for both.

[@wayalife]

Yup, the same.

[@dirtbird43]

So then why do you consider the Rubicat so much more agile? Does the prorock 44 have more steering angle than the prorock 60?

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Oh yeah, a ProRock 60 is a full width axle as in, made for a 1-ton truck and it steers like it. A ProRock 44 has a huge steering advantage and ground clearance to boot.

[@slurpyman20]

Bout time.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! Really?

[@slurpyman20]

Wayalife bout time u guys had another Sierra trip. I look forward to these trail runs as its nearest to my location.

[@andreipretorius92]

Please post the specs of both jeeps. Awesome video

[@wayalife]

Please watch till the end of the video. ALL the specs for both Jeeps are listed in the credits.

[@andreipretorius92]

Wayalife thank you Awesome video

[@GUILLERMO.NESPOlO]

Thanks dude very nice

[@wayalife]

Thank you.

[@gomadoe]

Excellent video, your editing is amazing !

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@jeepgeek8467]

Thanks for sharing...nicely built rigs!!

[@bobwampler3387]

Those JK’s are amazing!

[@wayalife]

Thank you :)

[@tomgalusha5201]

I always look forward to your video adventures

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear it :)

[@JasonLeslieMenezes]

Nice job! That was wonderful. Loved it🤘

[@719_overland]

Eddie and Cindy, you did another great run and wonderful video, I can't wait to see what you both come up with this year. For now my Jeep dreams are on standby until my eldest daughter gets married and my first grandson comes home, after that who knows I won't need an overlander for much but an RV, so I have been looking for an XJ/JK or possibly a JL that might fit my needs but I think to start I may just go with a well built TJ. Got some time to feel out my wants and needs until then, stay safe rolly-polly, and enjoy those beautiful rigs.

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're so glad that you liked it and hope you're able to get the rig you want sooner than later.

[@Off-gridCherokee]

We moved out here from pa for the same reason. I get asked all the time, why reno area. Well its simple. Its offroad mecca out here. We're just hours from everthing!

[@wayalife]

Shhhhh! More people might come this way :)

[@andymckane7271]

The two of you possess superb technical driving skills as well as exceptional video producers. Great work all the way around. Thank you both for such fabulous Jeep driving and such wonderful photography!

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're flattered that you'd say as much.

[@jknikos8401]

Excellent video!!! I got really nervous with rubicat in the end!

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed the video and that we were able to capture the experience for you :)

[@JamesMalanowski]

It's been fun to watch your evolution in filmography. You guys are turning into great story tellers which makes the videos all the more enjoyable to watch! Great job! 🍻

[@wayalife]

We're truly flattered that you've been watching for as long as you have and for your kind words. Thank you

[@darkenfly32]

Good driving Cindy and I hope Eddie didn't take too much of the seat with him. 😂

[@wayalife]

LOL!!

[@mikej5403]

Having recently found you channel, I have binged through all the new JL videos, kinda of avoiding the older JK stuff, you know cuz that's old news. Well that was clearly a mistake. You two are just plain good. Every video I watch is entertaining, educational and and evokes strong sense of character. Please keep up the most amazing work.

[@wayalife]

LOL!! We're glad to hear you've given some of our older videos a chance and glad to know that you like them as well. We're truly flattered by your comments as well - thank you.

[@sirtubemaster]

Man I’m 100% ALL IN when I watch! Nice job loved it was on edge of my seat!

[@wayalife]

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the video :)

[@roberthampson8434]

Its amazing how capable those two jeeps are. Is the 37's the only thing that made it tougher for Rubicat?

[@wayalife]

The 37's were probably the biggest thing. Moby has a V8 under the hood so he could muscle his way over things too. Where Rubicat had an advantage is in her ability to make tight turns. Pretty hard to do with a 1-ton axle.

[@roberthampson8434]

Well it looked like they both made pretty quick work of that trail. Your guys' experience sure shows. I can't imagine just blowing out a trail like that in a day. I think I have a few years before me and my rig will be ready for Fordyce.

[@GrandadBaz]

Another great video there Cindy and Eddie. I envy your location it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing I'm looking forward to the next one. Keep on smiling.

[@wayalife]

Thank you, we're so glad you enjoyed it.

[@predkivlog]

Thank you for the new video. Great teamwork, and props to you Eddie for the rubi save. I really want to meet up with you guys in your neck of the woods one day soon. Cheers guys !

[@wayalife]

That'd be fun :)

[@terrybtk1]

Man oh man... I held my breath thinking you were going to flip it Eddie...whew! Great driving by both of you and the video was stellar again. Thanks for taking us along with you

[@wayalife]

LOL!! I think I did the first time I saw the footage too :)

[@freckelschmeckel7029]

One life down eight more to go... Nice save

[@wayalife]

HAHAHAHAHA!! Way too funny but oh so true :)

[@3tgtecorolla]

Being semi local to the Reno area. Have you explored much of moonrocks just north of town.?

[@wayalife]

Oh yeah, fun place but being that we're so close to Prison Hill, we just end up playing out there.

[@3tgtecorolla]

@@wayalife yes good point. I have only played around the prison hill area once. It's on the list for me to check out some more once I get my rig back on the road. Hope to wheel with you guys sometime.

[@lewy1]

Coming from Canada was planning on running this in late July early August 2023 after the Rubicon, but I have a feeling the water crossings will be to high.

[@wayalife]

This year, yeah, more than likely. We have a crazy amount of snow this year and I'd be surprised if people are able to run the Rubicon by early July.

[@lewy1]

@@wayalife Thanks, it will be a late decision depending on the Rubicon, if the water is to high for Fordyce do you have any suggestions for a second trail that’s a few hours away?

[@wayalife]

Typically, on a really big snow year like this, the Rubicon tends to be a LOT more of a challenge. Even on a normal year, having multiple rigs break on the trail is not uncommon. I don't know you or your rig and maybe you're a great driver and your rig built like a tank but I personally would focus on just running the Rubicon and making it out the other side in one piece, even if you're planning on bypassing all the real obstacles. Another thing you should know, the Rubicon is closed the last week of July for the Jeeperz Jamboree. First week of August, Jeep Jamboree USA does their event and it's very crowded.

[@lewy1]

@@wayalife I appreciate all of the advice, we plan on running it starting on Sunday or Monday July 23 or 24, we will be taking our time to enjoy and soak it in. If time permits we were hoping to do a second trail before heading home. The plan is Fordyce water levels permitting, but if not was looking for recommendations for another trail. Again thanks for the reply. Is it closed the whole week or just the weekend?

[@wayalife]

If it's open, Barrett Lake is close by. Jeeperz Jamboree have the trail from Wednesday thru Sunday but the trail is crawling with work crews setting up from the Saturday before. Essentially, a whole week.