one fun thing about getting stuck is that someone can finally put their brand new recovery straps or wench to use lol

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I agree, too many people have a winch but never get to use it.

I was clapping when you gased it and made it up that hill 👏👏👏

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Haha...thanks man, need that support for next time

Thanks for these videos! I actually have my first Taco coming in the next 10-14 days according to the dealership. 2021 Sport premium 2x4. I've been stressing about being 2x4, but you've helped me realize that 2x4 is plenty for what I'll use it for. Thanks!

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

The premium is way better than mine...you will be fine on all the places I've taken this thing. Glad these videos can help you out and seeing how capable the 2WD is.

I have an sr5 and it is very capable in lsd and even better with trac off. Great to show that you dont need a 4x4 to have fun and hit trails

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, totally agree. They build these trucks to tackle a lot of obstacles even with 2wd...I love taking out to explore trails in my area.

I have a standard cab 2x4 Tacoma that is on 35s. It would go right up all that with ease. It has 4:88 gears and a Detroit locker in the rear and that is key. You got to have the locker. I personally feel that a 2x4 with a locker can out so a 4x4 with open diffs on that type of terrain, not snow or mud. When you flex and a tire gets light that means you other tire is loaded with double the weight and traction on it. I had a bunch of coworkers that all had full sized Chevys and stuff and they all made fun of my lifted 2x4. Until one day when we all went out and my truck did better than all of them with ease.

Great off-roading

NGL, when you charged that section with your lsd on, I got a little emotional! lol good stuff brother

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Haha...me too. my heart is always pounding on these sections especially having people looking at you.

Awesome video mike! Hope I can make it to the next one. Been having to work saturdays 😞 keep up with the videos 👍🏻

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

No problem man...yea, hopefully it would be better this year with more people on our trips

momentum goes a long way! I used to off-road a couple mountains over from you on MT. San Jacinto in a fedex cargo van lol. It was the best route I ever did, also I once took a 24 foot penske rental off-road in yucca valley. I did get stuck here and there and had to spend 40 or so minutes collecting rocks and diggin out behind the tires and putting in the rocks to get out lol. It was fun af, I still have the pictures and videos.

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Momentum does go a long way. Honestly I think starting off road in a not so capable rig will help you learn how to pick line and overall have a learning experience off roading. If someone start off roading with a decked out rig, they don't really find the fun in all the small details that comes along with off roading. Gotta learn to walk before you can run.

Hero!! Loved the video.

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@karurosueth1265

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran I'm pretty much a solo driver when I go off roading. Seeing this makes me wonder I need more friends.

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

@@karurosueth1265 Sometime we need solitude in nature

good stuff man. same here got a sr taco no lsd but loving the trails were hitting so far.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It's about the journey right? haha...I can say eventhough it's a 2WD, she's no mall crawler.

@gogoydollaga3607

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran 💯😍

Do you have a rear locker? Nvm, i just past the portion of the video that said you have a LSD. You’re still are my Hero. I have a 06 Tacoma 2wd sport, that’s been on local fire roads, but nothing like those trails.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

You should try this trail out...not too complicated and it's beautiful out here.

i love my 2x4 silver sr5 truck tacomaaa 2021

I need to find a group like this. Just bought a Jeep Gladiator a few weeks ago and have taken it up some of the easy trails in big bear. Big pine flats, etc. but don’t want to do the more challenging trails solo. Love the videos I watch them before I head out to get an idea

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro...the Gladiator is a beast man. You'll conquer most of these trails no problem. I recommend joining some FB off roading group man. Im in a few and they're always are doing trail and runs together. Great group of guys and very knowledgeable too.

@jaimeelokz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran what groups? I’m interested I usually off road alone lol

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaimeelokz Im in a few...one is called Off-Road Rookies, So Cal 4 Lo...search for off roading group in FB, im sure you will find it.

when you do more camping film peoples camp stuff. what they use. you can also film their rigs for more content looks like a great time .

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Sometime its so hard since I want just to be in the experience as well instead of filming. Also I don't want my friends to feel uncomfortable being on film haha...but I get it, people like to see different camping and rig setup. Ill try to add more of others rigs and camping setup when possible.

The climb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Was definitely proud of the 2WD for climbing that hill haha

@freedom_foz_6337

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran I can tell it was intense

I added the winch at my 2wd truck😂 and I believe it could help me get up some hill without help

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

I thought about this on the truck too...definitely be more capable on these trail

@chrislee4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran do u think the 2wd+winch is better than the 4wd?

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrislee4732 I honestly don't think so...it will get you out of you're stuck...but 4x4 will not get you stuck in the first place. However...it's all in the driver. Using your common sense goes a long way...if a trail looks like complicated, I would turn around if I am not with someone.

@chrislee4732

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran yeah, I’m agree what u said. Because I only have 2wd, try to add something to it and make it as good as 4wd.

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrislee4732 Definitely...some recovery gears will definitely help out on a pinch too

You said you’re running an open rear end? Being locked will give you more of an advantage. Love the 2wd vids you got, I’m in the same boat! Surprises me where I can get being locked tho

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Its a sport, so it doesn't have a locker in the rear. It's a good idea to add one in later but planning on getting a 4x4 soon

Let me know when you head out I'm from socal and would like to go off roading some time

Bro! My crew was there airing back up after doing Gold Mountain in the staging area as you guys airing down for your run. At 3:56, I'm in the White Gladiator.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you guys have some awesome rigs...we were talking about that as we were leaving haha

@4122inc

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran Thanks brother. You have gone on some awesome adventures! Just looking through your videos now. Impressed.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

@@4122inc I just love the outdoors and off-roading-overlanding is just another way for us to go out and explore.

No rear locking diff? Pretty impressive man. Love the videos.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Yea man...all momentum for me. Was considering an air locker but I think it's time for 4x4 soon..hopefully the market is not be too crazy in a few months

@BadMonkey1904

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran I run a 2019 OR so I have the locker. It’s new to me so hoping to test out its capabilities soon.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

@@BadMonkey1904 Nice, you should be able to go plenty of trails

@danielcastaneda4634

Жыл бұрын

@@BadMonkey1904 how are you liking the locker?

It be cool if you had a meet up with subs. Go on a trail run. Got lunar TRD pro. Let’s get it.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Im eyeing the lunar rock color.

Love the content. Quick question: did you end up getting a 4wd model? I swear I watched you use 4wheel in big bear snow recently.

@Michael_Tran

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man...yea the past year I bought a 4x4 truck.

you should do a video on mods that you have done on your taco!!:)

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

I actually do, its on my channel...but I probably need to update it haha

Enjoyed it thanks Michael! Helping me decide where to take my lifted 2wd😎 Any advice of where to make my fist trip? Nothing too difficult for the first time?

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Yea man...no worries, hopefully you can take your rig out to see this trail.

Dude next year, i want to go over landing and do some trail searching, any recommendations? Don’t know if it’s a good idea on a 4cyl Tacoma 2wd. And what kind of setups do I need for a beginner?

@Michael_Tran

Жыл бұрын

There's so many trail to do that don't require much but a sense of adventure. Holcomb Valley is really easy to explore with any truck. I recommend some all terrain tires and recovery gears if possible if you are a 2wd.

16:20 thats why things are rutted out its you 2wd drivers digging out the trail

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Just making it more of a challenge for the 4x4 guys...beside the 3N16 if you ever been on it, it's all rutted due to all the 4x4 guys wheeling in the winter when it was all muddy

@kevinkidneyy

2 жыл бұрын

You bum you have 4x4 crawl you’re way outta there

E locker my dude, get one

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Taking donations lol...yea that would def help

I know you did not have a 4WD yet in this video…but we’re you in 2L at least?

@Michael_Tran

Жыл бұрын

Im confused...what is 2Lo?

I hope to trade in my 2013 taco for a 4x4 and go on adventures

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Should take you on some cool adventures!

Went you coming back can im join

Invest in a rear locker and you will climb/walk that entire trail no problem.

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking of getting one, but im in going full on 4x4 hopefully end of the year.

You have an instagram?

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mike_H_Tran

I think its time to trade it for a 4x4 you can sell that taco for top dollar right now

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

Yea...I think its starting to be that time...hopefully I can get the one I want soon.

@georgekarpouzis6108

3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran do it bro. Been following you for a while and it’s time. We just did Holcomb creek trail 3N93 which is the toughest in big bear. 35s on a 4X4 taco and you got it!

@Michael_Tran

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgekarpouzis6108 Yea, we know exactly the color and trims we want...just waiting on to see financially makes sense. Don't wan to add on un needed debt haha

Bro just get rid of that thing and get a TRD off road 4x4

@Michael_Tran

2 жыл бұрын

Trying to man...it's crazy here is Socal...I've been looking and calling, txting dealership and they all want 5-15k over msrp. Im not gonna pay that for a truck.

@RagingBad

2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael_Tran i see, you may have to buy in another state, I found my 2020 TRD off road 4x4 here in Florida for 33k used of course, but I had to look hard, they even gave me great money for my 2019 TRD off road 2x4