Always liked his toyota truck reviews and so stoked that he actually bought a 4runner for himself. Shows that all the compliments he’s said about the 4Runner in all his past videos weren’t BS and he meant every single compliment he gave this beast of a truck. Wouldn’t trade my 2018 4runner for anything! I’ve never had one single tiny problem with mine and already have close to 110,000 miles, rides the exact same as the day I drove it off the lot.

@EJPinter

Жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity what was the small little problem? Been looking at a new one to trade my Gladiator in for. I don’t use the bed all that much and would prefer a nicer road driver.

Ryan, Travel opportunities are rather limited for many of us these days so a big THANKS for talking us along for the trip.

@BlackHornetTactical

2 жыл бұрын

Only because you let yourself have rather limited travel opportunities.

Took my TRD off road through the off road trail in Arches National Park in Moab Utah. Wash boards, potholes, steep sandy inclines and declines, jagged rock and petrified dunes. Handled it like a champ. Don't know of many vehicles that can take such beating and do it with the A/C on the entire time. Japan makes some of the finest things in the world. The 4runner is one of them. Edit: it also did Hells Revenge trail in the sand flats rec area as well.

Death Valley is my favorite national park. Huge diversity between dunes, canyons, salt flats, cliffs, off road trails, dispersed camping, cool wildlife, and Air Force activity. Descending into the valley is always so epic. Pure desolation.

@jrlsports9490

3 жыл бұрын

And a very nice resort (The Oasis at Death Valley).

@bc_usa

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and don't forget why they call it Death Valley. It's only the hottest place on earth.

Incredible road trip. Will probably never make it to death valley so this was incredible. What a commercial for Toyota and the 4runner. Always amazed at your videos and the editing of fly over, and your 4runner driving by as if you have a 5 guy camera crew with you. I enjoyed this so much. I put it on my TV and its the best show on TV.

We did that same road in mid-Spring this year. Went from the Racetrack Playa, down the Lippincott Trail, and connected to Saline Valley Road. Incredible views! If anyone ever plans on doing this road or others like it in a 4Runner, you really only need 2 things (apart from keeping a full-sized spare): a tire deflator and an air compressor to air back up. Air down to 20 psi to smooth things out and to decrease the risk of a sidewall puncture.

@hengzhou5603

3 ай бұрын

I drove my Honda Pilot through the Lippincott Trail. I wouldn’t try it again.

Thks Ryan frm NEW ZEALAND... It was great to relax in the passenger seat and let you drive....! I'm hitting 70 now & drove near DEATH VALLEY just on the main roads at 25yrs of age....and JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH YOUR VAST OPEN SPACES. We have amazing places in our outdoors in NZ but not the long roads that stretch for 100s of miles then one corner or bend then again another long many miles of stretch ....your country has so much to FOREVER EXPLORE.....!! AND ITS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL....THANKYOU FOR THE TRIP WILL DO SOME MORE WITH YOU...AROHA FRM NZ....TAKE CARE....

Just did 4 days, 3 nights, and 200 miles in Death Valley. Magical. I would have definitely aired down if I were him.

Great video on the Death Valley, next time carry with you a tire inflator so you can air down to 18 PSI and you wont rattle that much on the dirt road and lower your change of tire puncture.

*It’s an old school SUV that you have to drive yourself... I like that as do many others.*

@thebigempty_5792

3 жыл бұрын

yep, just like my 99 Lexus Lx470 - 295K and still runs perfect - old school 4 speed transmission / no other brands keep it simple any more.

@daltonv5206

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I bought mine. Reliable, old school, capable.

@ladydi4runner

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. 2001 4Runner here, 174K. She still runs like a champ. Like when I first drove her off the lot. 💪🏻😁👍She’s run all over up there, Emigrant, Desolation Wilderness, Yosemite AND OF COURSE, Lake Tahoe!!! Maintenance is the name of the Game. Safe Travels. Gorgeous Country. 💯🤩👍👏🏻😁

@Echelonseven

3 жыл бұрын

That my big issue with this SUV. Its old school and costs $45k. Way to much for something that hasn't changed over the past 10 years essentially.

@steve-wu7jp

3 жыл бұрын

@@Echelonseven I agree it's expensive but it's arguably worth it as a vehicle that will go anywhere and last a lifetime

"Can I hold my breath going over the bridge?" "Guess not!" :D

You're like me Ryan " whoa this is suuuuper thick in the drift might get stuck " and white knuckle drives in 2 inches of compact snow and dirt on a flat easy road with a 4x4

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to tell but the mud under that stuff was very slick. Also, didn't get a good exterior of the deeper drifts. Still, a bit overly dramatic? Perhaps. I was thinking about getting to my hotel at a reasonable hour. Lol.

@jefflist7530

3 жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports I totallllly get it bud...been there. I drive up exit 38 with my 2020 outback and doubt myself constantly :)

@chaseteter

3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicallyMindedMillennial That was so hard to read, I am actually impressed. It’s almost an art.

@JCintheBCC

3 жыл бұрын

That kind of mess is exactly the kind that I pull people out of all the time, here in the Utah mountains. It's like a trap with a couple of inches of slush on top of mud on top of frozen ground. Any uphill grade, at all, and it doesn't take much to get stuck in that when you're out solo and on stock road tires. He made the right call.

@skippylippy547

3 жыл бұрын

@@JCintheBCC I agree with you! After a year of hard off-roading in the Rockies I fear those conditions. The mud underneath is the slickest goo I've ever encountered. My 2020 TRD 4Runner has Nitto Ridge Grapplers and even they were struggling to keep me going straight. Zero traction. Thankfully, I learned how to use the various settings the vehicle offers to get me home safely. 👍

I always think I'll open your video and watch for a couple minutes, and I find myself captivated, watching start to finish, and wishing there were more. Great production value, super fun conversation. I almost feel like I'm riding shotgun on your road trips. Super well done Ryan, I've got my eye on a 4Runner TRD Pro, the lunar rock - to help me get through the winters up here on Vancouver Island. Overkill perhaps, but what a great car!

I was fully anticipating the headline: "Enormous car pile-up on the Astoria-Megler bridge caused by driver's cerebral hypoxia." LOL. But fun times. This is what 4Runners were built for. I loved taking mine over a 4,300 mile road trip recently. I just didn't have to hold my breath. Thanks for sharing.

This was great! Would love to see more "Historic" road trips like this. Enjoyed the little bit of history lesson tossed in there as well. Thanks for always providing top notch quality and entertainment!

This was great, Ryan. Thank you for the ride along. I really look forward to your content. This was one beautiful trip.

Your channel is one of the more informative ones out there. And it’s entertaining to watch too. Keep it up! Liked and subscribed!👌🏼

Thanks for taking me along for the ride. Excellent footage! I'm looking at a 2021 4Runner!

I agree - DV got some goooooood burritos. Awesome video. Thanks for the safety reminders.

I hope you turn this into a series. I'm currently shopping around for a 2021 4Runner and your videos have been invaluable.

One of the best channels as far as car reviews and in depth looks at different scenarios and adventures. Always high quality and interesting. You deserve three times the amount of subscribers you have right now. Great stuff 👍🏼👍🏼

That was great. I’m glad you got the opportunity. You’ve really inspired my future interest in off roading. I’d love to see you do white rim trail!

Just an Incredible road trip! Thx for taking us along!

awesome video sir, it was so cool to follow you along to what looked like an awesome trip! Keep up the great work and hope to see more roadtrips!

More road trips! I just rented a 4Runner and drove it through Zion National Park in southern Utah. Insane drive through the park. My GF loved it while I white-knuckled it through the dark tunnels and hairpin turns.

Ryan being from Seattle I love your drives, they’re an incentive to explore the great outdoors. Just bought a 4-wheeler and am looking through your back catalog to find interesting places to go. You should publish a list!

@NachturnalOne

Жыл бұрын

Seconded

WOW! Thanks a million for sharing such an awesome experience with us! 👍👍👍💗💗💗

Wow, thanks for the ride, loved every minute of it!

Sir, You are living the 4Runner dream. I wish they still offered a manual like they do with the Tacoma.

@elfishcoder7287

9 ай бұрын

The new gen is rumored to come with a manual

@1northsparrow246

9 ай бұрын

@@elfishcoder7287 Yes, I heard the same.🤞🤞🤞🤞

Love love love your videos on your 4Runner. Honestly, probably my favorite video so far. You chose the perfect color and model. I’ve learned to air down on washboard roads to make the ride smoother.

Mega trip, beautiful scenery and videography. Thanks for sharing this Ryan!

I still watch this video so much Even after already purchasing my 4runner!!!!

air down to 15 PSI, the ride will be 100% better in DV

@richmartin7293

3 жыл бұрын

Agree airing down makes a huge difference more enjoyable

I live in Lassen County CA. The roads up here are definitely worth exploring. We bought a 2020 TRD PRO FOR THE Exploring.

Just traded my 2020 SR5 with 2021 TRD offroad and was searching for some off road trips on TRD and then this video has just amazed me.... what a great documentary and skill of filming... definitely going to do my off road trip for the year and I want to drive through death valley... nice work my man.. thank you for info.

Thanks for doing this video. I am a big fan of 4runner and really enjoyed watching. More videos like this!

Another KZreadr did a video through Death Valley on his way to the Racetrack. He encountered severe washboard roads too, but by airing down his tires to about 18 psi, he virtually eliminated the shaking. Just a note for everyone - washboard roads are hell, but airing down makes you float over them.

@gainonten4031

Жыл бұрын

How do you air up again?

@squirreltakular9049

Жыл бұрын

@@gainonten4031 Air compressor. You can get one that plugs into your cigarette lighter for probably $40 at any large hardware store. Of course there are higher end DC plug in versions but the cheap ones work if you aren't doing it a ton.

Great video. I have been thinking about a Highlander, but that drive you took really makes me think a 4 Runner is a more capable choice, even if not frequently driving in serious off-road conditions. I could imagine a weather change temporarily turning a number of places on that drive from a road into a real off-road situation.

Thank you for taking us with you on this nice road trip.

Death Valley is one of my favorite places anywhere! That place is just so cool. Thanks for sharing!

You've given me confidence in those stock tires. I have the same exact vehicle as you, and am about to go on a very similar trip...with these all seasons.

Wait, did you say Carson City?? That's like 30 minutes from me!!! Nice.. I am 2:43 into the video.. Will continue watching...(Will edit once I'm done lol) Edit: That was some crazy jouncing going on. Glad you made it alive, Ryan. "Driving Sports TV" lives to fight another day!! 😜👍 Honestly, a great roadtrip, and videography. Thanks for sharing.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

By time I got to the low-lands of Saline Valley road I was so done with those washboard roads. Lol. Thanks for watching.

Great road trip video. Love the POV and other angles you chose.

Incredible trip. Very detailed as usual. Thanks for posting in my favorite vehicle!

Great video love the driving trips.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Love your video reviews and drives. Just curious how you think the more compliant suspension on your long term Outback would have done on those wash boards? My Onyx has been an awesome road trip vehicle but I haven’t driven on a long washboard road like that one. Thanks for the ride! That 4Runner TRD Pro should be an ideal vehicle for you and support vehicle for your off road tests.

Thanks for sharing your experience !!.

This was AWESOME. I'll watch as many of these as you want to make!

Where I live in Ontario....the northern parts have probably 1000s of roads like this one. The scenery reminds me of the Badlands of Alberta.

@rightlanehog3151

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Badlands on a very, very bad day.

@CJ-zz9ts

3 жыл бұрын

Douggie Ford province, eh!

So fun! Thanks for having us along! Brings back memories of exploring Death Valley many years ago with a '93 Grand Cherokee and a 4x5 view camera. Since replacing the Jeep with a minivan I haven't been back. Looking to get an off road vehicle again and 4runner is still on the list, along with another GC, so I love your impressions of it.

@trailrunnah8886

3 жыл бұрын

The GC would probably be BETTER for this, with its 4 wheel independent suspension and optional air ride. Plus, available Hemi V8.

@skylark5789

2 жыл бұрын

@@trailrunnah8886 hate to say it, but I agree. Love my 4Runner...but still...they wobble around a bit. The Jeep ride is tighter.

Well done video and especially the history of the area. Thumbs up!

Thanks for sharing a very good drive tour!

Thank god you picked a 4runner. These videos are gonna be great.

@warikplaya

3 жыл бұрын

I think he was thinking between a 4runner and a jeep Wrangler (not sure if Rubicon). These vids were going to be great regardless!

@jimmy22334

3 жыл бұрын

@@warikplaya thank god he didn’t get that plastic piece of junk Jeep.

@warikplaya

3 жыл бұрын

No need to hate on Jeeps. They are great cars in many ways. Besides, the 4Runner has a bunch of cheap parts, too.

@skylark5789

2 жыл бұрын

@@warikplaya Yes, both are awesome. I wonder how a Jeep would have taken this on....

@undefeatedgaul3201

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmy22334 agreed. Jeep unreliable cheap trash

Excellent review, incredible landscapes...4Runners are not offered in México and it is a shame....best regards from México City....

Awesome trip. AT tires aired down do wonders for ride on roads like that. But kudos for doing it stock. We did the Mojave road in our stock GX460 on highway tires before upgrading- no problems as well!

I watched this again. This was an incredible journey.

Great video! It would have been interesting to try airing down. I think in general it should have let you go a faster speed with increased comfort. This seems to be a mandatory step for overlanders like venture4wd when off pavement even if they are not hitting serious terrain.

Get rid of those all season tires. I put put Falken Wildpeaks AT on mine. What a improvement!

@oliverallen5324

2 жыл бұрын

I’m a die-hard BFG guy but anything is better than all season :/

@stevescramo592

2 ай бұрын

Did you put on the AT trails or AT3W. What was the mpg hit?

Amazing video and details! Loved it. Thanks.

As always, top notch content and quality. Keep up the good work, your channel will grow without a doubt. Happy to have subscribed to it.

The faster you go, the washboard road gets smooth

@darrenhasbach3580

3 жыл бұрын

Airing down a bit helps as well. I tend to run at about 24 to 26 PSI on washboard.

@Articulo77

3 жыл бұрын

@@darrenhasbach3580 Definitely

@biggsly5000

3 жыл бұрын

Until your shocks blow.

@hungeryck9627

3 жыл бұрын

@@biggsly5000 it won’t because you are basically skipping through the washboards

@winonaschainsaw

3 жыл бұрын

@@hungeryck9627 It might feel like that, but the subtle side rattle is what will kill them

Last drove this in mid 70’s in an FJ-40 Land Cruiser. Still a great drive! The trick to washboard, visibility permitting, is to drive fast enough where the vehicle starts to “float” above the surface. Of course you can’t steer or brake...

@rightlanehog3151

3 жыл бұрын

Steering and braking are so overrated.

I love getting out there with my rigs! Great video!!

Took mine through some seriously rugged Idaho backcountry and it performed flawlessly. Super impressed with the 4 Runner

Nice video! No worries, 4Runner can handle those washboards like a champ!

@gs98999

3 жыл бұрын

Edmunds destroyed a Tacoma trd off-road shocks on this road I believe. Washboards are hell on shocks.

Great Stuff! Love your videos on the 4 Runner. I’m looking at a possible purchase later this year but just not sure what model to get.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

The TRD Pro has the best resale value if you can get one. The ORP (like mine) is the bang-for-the-buck. But even the SR5 with ATRAC can be very capable.

@Macman608

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the insight. I love yours and the PRO might be more than I need, in both capabilities and $$$.

Good thing your driving during day time in Death Valley. Thanks for sharing your journey :)

Wow! Incredible vlog.... this is something I want to try but I’ll for sure have a satellite phone with me... thank you for sharing, so many wonderful places to see in Great USA...... so impressed!

Suggestion...somewhere in Wyoming! You think Death Valley is wild...Wyoming is extremely wild and desolate....besides the hot weather. You my friend have one amazing job! 😁 wish I could do it without the camera part. Lol This is sooooo much better than TV. That dirt road is totally baja500 style

Nice episode, I would love to see you repeat the trip in a nice 3 car caravan with the Outback Onyx, an Audi , and a Volvo V60 Cross Country.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

I live through your videos. I get excited where we are going each time

Awesome drive, I have the same truck but probably won't make it out there from east Texas so it was cool watching your trip as I vicariously travel with you.

Clean! Cool trip!

Dang, I was really hoping you would show us the falls at Klammoth Falls 😂

Wow. Just wow. Thanks for the experience

Thank you for the MPG info i like the way you keep it short and simple. Great channel

@claudiacanales2662

Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree the MPG info was useful!!!!

That's a nice road trip. Beautiful country. Perfect weather in Death Valley

Lower air pressure and faster driving actually helps a lot on those washboards

Thank you for a lovely trip!

Ryan I am jealous of your 4 runner, and I've always wanted to go thru 'Death Valley', and have never made it! The picture from inside was incredibly stable. Enjoy the narration, and thnx for sharing the trip! CCC Austin, TX

I'm sad I wasn't invited on this adventure :( Great content as usual though.

I still was able to hold my breath 15 seconds after the bridge

@CoveringFish

3 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro

Subscribed! I bought the exact same 4R in the exact same color 8 weeks ago. Love it.

Coconino National forest next? The drive from Grand Canyon to Sedona was quite beautiful! Thanks for sharing this amazing drive. Hope to do it one day.

The mountain passes along 395 South may reach 10,000 feet, but not the actual roads with the exception of Tioga pass, the Eastern access to Yosemite National Park (Hwy 140). It is the highest highway pass in California and in the Sierra Nevada and is closed generally from November to late May depending on the seansonal snowfall. I have a Tundra and off road adventure a lot, mainly by myself. Good advice on what to do in Death Valley. I carry a Honda CT 110 in the back of my truck as a last resort in case I have to make it back to civilization. Not practical for everyone I understand and sometimes it's a pain to work around, but it gives me another option. Safe journeys

@NONARCS

3 жыл бұрын

Man, I was thinking to carry a gravel bike. Those roads a perfect and you could probably keep up due to lower speeds of travel for vehicles. Toss on a gallon or two of water and some emergency rations and haul on.

@tallll70

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was 140 from Mariposa to Yosemite and i really liked 49 coming from Sacramento too... Yeah, because i live in Baton Rouge i get easily excited for this :)

@weirdshibainu

3 жыл бұрын

@@NONARCS Yeah...I've never had to use it, but I'm thankful for it. It won't be fast, gets great mileage and is ultra reliable. I do a lot of exploring north of black rock desert. If you break down by yourself, it's dicey to try to walk 75 miles back for a phone.

3 modern safety technologies I’m glad exists: rear back up cameras, automatic braking for front and rear collisions, lane keep assist. The amount of bad drivers out there who don’t know how to drive in a straight line on the freeway is depressing. Every 15 years there should be a driver’s license refresher course that allows people to get a discount on their insurance or a tax refund just for taking the course and helping keep society safe. I love this Toyota 4Runner, it’s so beautiful. I just wish it had more MPG’s like the Jeep Wrangler and Honda Passport. I know Toyota prides itself on older reliable technology; which is why they are still using a 2009 V6 and 5-speed automatic transmission in this 2021 car. At minimum the 2021 car should have 6-speed transmission. But within that time frame Toyota (and Lexus) should be continually pushing themselves to innovate while still retaining that lovely reliability.

Really enjoy d it. Thank you soo much. Please do more like this.

This was informative on what it is like w/out the KDSS. ;) When I took ownership of mine with the KDSS, I went and hit fire roads and wash outs and was so impressed with how comfortable it was, no shaking me to death, I knew I made the right decision. This only re-affirms that KDSS was well worth the money if you want to glide over rough terrain all day and night. You said the Pro would be great at about 23 minutes in with the Fox shocks. I cannot speak to that, but I can tell you the KDSS on the OR smooths things out nicely. I have decades of experiences off roading in countless different vehicles and while some could give you a better ride, they would not last long doing so.(suspensions would fail) The 4R TRD OR with KDSS is the best 4WD I have ever owned. 24 hour days 365 days a year in it on that surface going 40-50 MPH no problem. It will do this kind of "torture" for decades with no issues to the vehicle or the occupants. :) It looked like and sounded like yours does just fine as well honestly.

Breath hold fail. To be fair I'm pedaling on an exercise bike while watching this. Love that 4RUNNER!

Just found your channel! Loving the content and all the 4runner love! I see you upgraded your tires to all terrains since this video. Any thoughts on upgrading the suspension? The 4runner is plenty capable stock but small upgrades like tires and suspension help A LOT. Keep the content coming! Also wondering if you ended up getting the 4runner with KDSS?

@drivingsports

2 жыл бұрын

Did not go for KDSS. For the sake of comparisons with other vehicles I wanted a set-up that could also be similar to the SR5.

@davec8894

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports And that response good Sir is EXACTLY why we watch your informative comparisons. Granting all trim levels (or make/model) an "even" shot to assist those whom may need a hell yeah or hell no price point vs feature or options.......and you present that information in a very honest manner. We are all different, but the one thing that makes all of us the same.....is that we all want what "we" want. And watching you do things that I personally are unable to do, I humbly thank you. Great work Sir you are an inspiration indeed! Thank You! CBR RR Life......drop a gear and disappear. Rubber side down friend and ride safe! Dueces!!!!!!!

I wish we lived closer to the area! Thanks for the video!!

Excellent trip! I had a 2016 4Runner trail, best car I ever had, I thoroughly regret trading it in, I would love another one. Excellent build quality, excellent ride quality, fair MPG’s for the type of vehicle, just overall basic and reliable. They also have a surprisingly quiet smooth ride too!

I want a 4Runner even more now, if that's even possible.

@1989kratoz

3 жыл бұрын

It is possible sir.... just go ahead for it and you will never regret... I have traded my SR5 2020 with TRD Off road 2021 and I thought same as you that wish this ever would happen...and eventually it happened and I drive alot on off road in NC where me and my fiancé always go together without any network and tbh it's fun... so go ahead and get 4runner and enjoy the moment...

@solooverland3666

3 жыл бұрын

Do it, you’ll love it

@ronlivien

2 жыл бұрын

Be ready to pay a premium even for used models. My 7 year-old 4Runner Trail with KDSS is worth more now in 2021 than when I bought it used in 2019. As the others stated though, it’s worth it.

@stevescramo592

2 ай бұрын

KDSS, are you concerned that it might break down and cost $$$ to fix??

You should do a rust treatment on the 4runner. Just to be safe

@rightlanehog3151

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. When the border opens he can take it to Krown in British Columbia .

Best Driving sports episode yet. The views were insane

Very cool trip, I've never heard of that road and history there. Love Death Valley!!

A Garmin inReach is so worth the money.

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

We actually just bought one.

@d.b.cooper

3 жыл бұрын

Add a couple of ham radios and you are covered.

The bridge leading you from Washington to Oregon was that through Astoria or Portland ? I enjoy your content. Which was more comfortable the Outback Onyx or the Toyota?

@drivingsports

3 жыл бұрын

That was the Portland I-5 Bridge (which needs to get replaced.) The Outback was more comfortable. Lane-centering adaptive cruise for the win.

@ahbenjamin2889

3 жыл бұрын

@@drivingsports thanks for the reply. I very much enjoy your videos. You are so right about the bridge going over to Portland plus the traffic on I5 while going through the surrounding suburbs.

@billharris7235

3 жыл бұрын

You couldn't hold your breath on the Astoria bridge. It's 4 miles long!

And just that, i subscribed. You should have more content like this 😊 awesome road trip

Loved the video. I have a 2021 4Runner limited. I watched with awe. Thinking about doing the same