Lol I own a 2020 ranger but the Tacoma is just drop dead gorgeous

@isaacmonarrez3617

3 жыл бұрын

Toyota guy forever, but the ranger is gorgeous as well.

@vhockada

3 жыл бұрын

The Ranger and Tacoma is dead even in the exterior looks in my opinion. I too own 2020 Ranger FX2

@ms1406

3 жыл бұрын

@@vhockada nice good value on the fx2

@vhockada

3 жыл бұрын

@@ms1406 thanks I love it. However I traded in my Cherokee Trailhawk and I feel less confident now than I did with my Jeep which I hate that feeling. I wanted the FX4 but price was the reason.

@ms1406

3 жыл бұрын

@@vhockadabro don't feel that way it's very capable if you have a rear locker mines is just a 2wd sport but I don't go offroad

I use to take my 06 TRD Sport all around Otay. It’s a 2wd with LSD. The biggest upgrade is good tires and air down when needed.

@shaiapouf420

3 жыл бұрын

No aftermarket rlocker? 16/15' wheels is also a good upgrade too nothing higher.

New viewer 🤙🏻 This was VERY useful to me as I have a 2016 2WD off-road and struggle with idea of “upgrading “ to 4x4 and this all but ices that notion, my 2 WD will be just fine and I love it Thanks 🙂

Great video. This goes to tell everyone that having the right tires and airing down plus a good driver is key for a fun day off-roading .

I’ve do this trail w/my 2wd Tacoma all the time and i always have fun. Although I haven’t done all the off shoots, I feel pretty good knowing yours did great on 2wd mode.

That is why my 2002 Tacoma TRD 2wd with the Factory lockers is all you really need to offroad effectively. I also own a FJ40 and with 4Wd its great but I still like using a Rear locker. It makes for a more graceful approach for very hard difficult terrains. Lockers are the key folks

Very informative and nice shots! Thanks!

another great video! I'm just amazed how clean it is underneath your truck!

Really useful information for the newer Prerunner crowd. Thank you! And yes we are waiting on a complete trial in 2wd. TKS

So jealous of the trails you have out there haha great video!!

Great information, enjoy your channel and hope to see more mods and maybe see you out on the trials.

TBH i always thought getting a 2WD on a truck was wack.. but no way would I need 4WD with what I do lol. I just bought a 2WD Sport premium package with upgraded tires and I cannot wait to just have this thing forever. Thank you for the video girl!!

I have a 2013 2wd off-road trim. I’m glad to see I’ll be able to do a little off-roading

@brandonwilson7231

3 жыл бұрын

As long as you're not going thru lots of mud or steep hills you'll probably be fine

@flonkas

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonwilson7231 excellent to hear. I only do light stuff anyway. Mostly just flat trails

Glad you did this video! Much needed

Good stuff here. I have a TRD Sport 4x4 and when in two wheel drive I can disable the traction control (which is really just for on-road use I think) which turns on the Limited Slip Differential (rear only).This add a surprising amount of additional traction by directing power to the rear wheel with grip. Also because 4 wheel drive is not enabled, there is no locking of the drive train from front to back so no crazy hopping when making a tight turn.

Hi Chloe and thank you so much for your video. I live in D.R.Congo. I have a 2008 double cab Tacoma RWD. What I do for more traction on my rear wheels is I make sure I have at least 150kg of anything in my bed. Usually I have a big bag of sand or 3 or more 50kg cement bags. I also added a modified truck hanger blade that allows me to carry over a tone on my rear axle, and I also had to add stronger shocks to handle the bouncing better. With this trick, I never had any traction problems or rear wheels digging in deep sand, always came through with no problems. Hope this helps those who like me only have RWD. Have fun. Merci!

Looks like you have a rear differential carrier leak. I see all the dust settling on the oil residue.

With the right tires and good weight on the back tires I think 2wd is a good choice. Obviously its not going to ever be 4x4 good but its good for what it is.

Love ❤️ the “Off road therapy” comment! Off roading with Cody!!! ❤️ 🐕 🐶😃!!! I hope Cody wasn’t getting to nervous 😬. Great content again Chloe 👍 😀

@michaelbrennan7148

3 жыл бұрын

Yes great to see Cody having fun on the trails. Stay hydrated. Be safe have fun .

What a nice video! It shows that if you need to do soft and light trail you still won´t need 4x4.

I have a 2011 tacoma 2wd with some custom parts and its a beast

My 07 prerunner doublecab was surprisingly agile with a bit of weight over the rear axle. I crunched my trailer wiring pigtail on a rock by accident, shorting it, and discovered its on the same circuit as the transmission parking brake lock. I couldnt get the truck out of park. That was the day I discovered the little red release button that is hidden under the transmission tunnel cover.

So helpful with the side by side comparisons. Its between Tacoma 4WD and Chevy ZR2 for me right now of what I've been looking at.

You just won a subscriber . Great video . Very detailed .

The video i needed thanks!

Thank you for this video! Just got a 2011 2WD 4Runner. We plan on hitting colorado from Texas and I hope it does well!

Retired a few years ago and thinking of buying a new 4Runner TRD Off-Road for backcountry fishing and hunting. The locking rear differential sounds great.

@trailrunnah8886

3 жыл бұрын

I have one, and while it's a little slow on the highway, it's a great all-around vehicle and if you want something for fishing and whatnot, you can't go wrong with one.

Do a harder trail in 2wd 🤙🏽

Will back up the comment about 2wd with rear locker - recently our 1999 4Runner guide rig was only 2WD (awaiting new gusseted spindles after a freak incident, spare spindles were 2WD version) and we had to lead guests all over Otay Mountain (our usual route). In 2WD with the rear locker enabled we made easy work of all accessible trails in Otay, including Mocogo Slide and Extra Credit. So yes, obviously 4WD is preferred, but with the right driver and generous use of the skinny pedal, one can get by on some pretty decent trails in 2WD.

Hi Cloe! First time here, love de test! I have first-hand F250 2000 Cummins 2wd and I love it, always thinking about 4wd... I´ll be pleased to see more 2WD vs 4wd like this. Cheers !!

Going down a steep hill in 4wd makes a big difference on slowing you down. I leave it in 2nd gear most of the time and 1st gear if I need to go slower. its important to have more control.

2WD is still super capable with the right tires and air pressure like you said! Get an Air Locker for it and it's even better!

So I always use 4WD off road, regardless of the difficulty. 1, really good to work the front diff often. 2, we have a ton of wash boards which tend to kick my back end out so having the front engaged does a good job of pulling the truck out of the slide

@seanc8514

3 жыл бұрын

Finally someone with some common sense.

@BRollOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

cars that are AWD are that way for a reason - they're better at everything but mpg and tire wear. if used as a recovery device it might be too late, kind of a "rather have it and not need it" kinda deal. i go a step further and use 4LO everywhere all the time for tens of hours and days on end. i enjoy the view and never have a problem crawling around totally controlled, plus trucks just feel better in 4LO, makes it feel boss. while we're here this is also a huge misnomer- PEOPLE: 4LO isn't some nuclear button only for when you're seconds away from death. it usually works out to be like if you had 2-3 lower gears. that's it. it's nothing, all the same rules apply, all the gears still work etc. don't be redlining it and there's seriously no difference and your vehicle is designed to use it- shit they've even included a knob right there next to the radio! in most cases people are doing more harm to their engine and trans lugging their overloaded trucks starving at altitude up stairs in 4HI or killing the suspension and drivetrain by hitting it too fast to keep the R's up. now that i've watched the video: being in 2WD or 4WD absolutely matters when going downhill since 4 wheel engine braking is adding traction and generally more controlled. now back to my 4LO paragraph, this would be slowing you down even further, being even more controlled (less jerky and bouncy) and possibly not coming off that stair too fast and bashing the skid plate.

@Yotaciv

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Tacoma’s are so light they benefit from 4wd high on flat straight gravel roads lol then on trails I switch to 2wd for better steering. 4x4 low for what 2wd cant do. Goes up steep hills like its not even there in 4x4 low, also seems to lock all 4 wheels vs 4x4 high. My step dad who sold me his tacoma drove it in 4wd all the time. The front differential oil was black, sludgy and slight metal shavings on the drain magnet. Rear differential was the same as front, transfer case oil was close to looking normal but cloudy caramel colour. That was probably first differential oil change, did it at 238 000km/148 000 miles.

Thanks for sharing I always wanted to see a side by side comparison 4x4 vs. 2wd. I've had my 2003 Taco TRD 2wd w/ rear dif lock for 18 years and never had any problems with 4x4 roads.

@thomasmartucci3590

3 жыл бұрын

That’s because you haven’t been on any rear 4x4 roads. 😂 keep the skinny pedal down

@oddtoddodd

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmartucci3590 thanks bro. I wish we could hang out. You seem really cool. 👎🏼

@thomasmartucci3590

3 жыл бұрын

Lol all good. Just messing with you. I have a friend with a 2wd Tacoma who said the same thing. I took him wheelin in our Florida muck and he made it as far as the length of his truck in the first hole. It was a good laugh. And he ate crow. At least you’re out there

@oddtoddodd

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasmartucci3590 right on my brother, keep the good times coming. Peace out. ✌🏼

This video pops up on my feed and I always end up leaving it for another time. Glad I finally watched it, good info! I’ve got a 2021 off road 4x4, you should do a video in the sand. Maybe try out crawl control.

Got some Knockarounds as well - great value.

Great video. I was leaning for the 4runner offroad premium. But i think im leaning more towards the Taco now. Really sucks that a required chip is going to take several months for an update on the newer toyotas :(

Definitely makes me feel better about getting my ‘21 TRD OffRoad 2WD. Has a rear dif lock!

@phillipberk5767

3 жыл бұрын

still will never have the capability of a 4wd, why spend the money on a brand new new TRD Offroad and not get 4wd?

@gregcornejo4827

3 жыл бұрын

@@phillipberk5767 Because I've lived with a base model single cab 4cyl tacoma for 17 years and haven't needed 4x4 yet... And I like the way it looks.

One of the lead guys at Icon suspension uses a 2WD. I have a Titan and used the 4x4 twice...and I do a lot of trails. All those years if mountain biking has me constantly picking lines.

I just go simple trail riding with my friends in Utah. We usually just hit up some decent trails with a bit of mud here and there and then camp out under the stars. My 2019 SR5 Taco is only a 2WD but does pretty good. I never plan on doing extreme trails or anything like that so I don’t have any regrets really. Just tired of the 4x4 d-bags thinking they’re the shit when someone with 2WD could care less.

@pasty2855

2 жыл бұрын

For real man. My friends teasing me cause I got a two wheel drive. It’s a 2013 trd sport Tacoma. I’m a country boy but I don’t do no crazy stuff with it. I don’t understand bruh

@corneliodiaz5904

2 жыл бұрын

You'll be surprised. Those with 4x4 almost NEVER hit a dirt trail, yet they talk crap on those with only 2WD. Just do you and that's cool to hear a 2WD does enough.

@SonsOfDeForest

2 жыл бұрын

fair enough, however in places that get snow 2wd pickups are not really viable.

@johnnytorres277

2 жыл бұрын

It doesnt end if you have 4wd either. Then they bug you that you should have lockers, offroad bumpers, regear, bigger tires, etc. And when you totally kill your mpg they just tell you to get a beater Civic or something, as if paying two payments of registration and insurance is no big deal. That's why I dont even hang out with offroaders anymore.

@zachsheffee8458

2 жыл бұрын

@@SonsOfDeForest With some good snow tires,chains & a locker. With low tire pressure you will be fine.

I’ve never met a truck owner with 4wd who wishes it was 2wd but I meet guys with 2wd who regret their purchase all the time. Also very cool removing the valve stem. Just about the best way to air down IMO.

@MyCrippledWings

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2wd only 07 4runner. I don't regret it doesn't have 4x4. Less overall maintenance needed, I'm not trying to rock crawl shit, and it's not a necessity to have where I live. I have a 2wd version of A-trac in mine. Also, Toyota makes some of the best pre-runners in the world. So 4x4 isn't always an end all. Also no one builds a better 4x4 system than Toyota. So....¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@bernieeod57

3 жыл бұрын

pulled out a newer PreRunner with my 1999 SR-5 4X4. Having to chain up made him regret not getting a real 4X4

@simba9725

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they buy Pre Runners, and then spend thousand's of dollars putting a lift, big tires and wheels, and all the nick nats for a 4WD! News flash, it's still a 2WD! Spend a 1/4 of those extra's and wallah, you could have brought a 4WD!

@commie_slayer4287

3 жыл бұрын

@@simba9725 it’s because 4wd is heavier and if ur doing something like Baja or u just like going fast in sand or dirt then 4wd is a waste of money and weight

@meateaterwhitetail7291

3 жыл бұрын

Just because you got 4wd. Doesn't mean your invincible Offroading. You'll get stuck to a point. Tires play a big role, all terrain tires are not all that. You want mud tires, good ground clearance helps too. I don't own a true SUV or pick up. My 1st Gen lifted fwd Highlander with 9.5 inches of ground clearance wrapped 265/70/16 bfg km3 mts can takle the trails. I only have traction control. I'm doing good so far. Its better not going alone Offroading. Tag along with friends or a off-road group like Gambler 500. bring recovery boards and tow straps and spare parts, tires, and air compressor. That's the real solution for Offroading...

Great vid I'm thinking abt possibly converting my 2004 toyota prerunner

I like my four low range for extended downhill crawls, saves the brakes. All runs aren’t just uphill.

Nice to know I could take my pavement queen 05 4Runner 2WD. Even though I do have an 03 GX470 myself now.

...is it just me or the under chassis of your tacoma is so clean....

Love your videos! Finally able to get my first Taco TRD Sport 2wd and I love it. Not looking to overland it out. Just basic camping and commuter truck. It gets the job done. I was not expecting the negativity towards 2wd.

Thanks for this video. I have a 2020 2 wheel drive, silver sky and was wondering what I can do locally. I also live in San Diego.

How did you train Cody to film all this good footage? Lol

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! Anything is paw-sible! 🐶

@gobucs3146

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo 😂

Thanks for posting.

One of the best videos ive seen for this

Big advantage of true 4wd is 4lo. Being able to descend under control matters.

So serious Question 🙋‍♂️Wich one would be the best option to Buy.. TRD Sport 4x2 or regular 4x4 v6. Both 2021.

Notice any difference in cleaning the taco with the ceramic coating?

Thx. I getcha 👍

Oh. And also, you should do the 2LO mod so you can lock your rear in 2WD.

Another excellent video

My 2003 tacoma is a 2 wheel drive and it does GREAT on dirt roads.

I do more of an over landing and I have a ‘19 Tacoma SR5. I have been doing fine and I did do a 2 inch lift. I only have 25k miles on it. No major issues. I took a hit on MPG but wasn’t horrible either.

Great video thanks

Nice vid... We don't have trails like that where I live, Now do a vid showing the difference between 2wd and 4wd in the snow. You do get snow right? No? Well... It's fun! My newest taco I opted for the Off Road, this is a must in the winter here in Erie, PA, I find excuses to leave the house when we're getting dumped on just to play.

I know exactly where that is. Otay Mountain Truck Trail! Great spot in Jamul for off roading!

I'm glad I have a prerunner. Their 2WD have the diff locks.

@MyCrippledWings

3 жыл бұрын

It always baffled me as the 4runner. At least 4th gens like my own 07 (which is a 2wd model) are similar to a tacoma in a lot of ways. But didn't come with factory rear locker or 4x4 suspension setup like the tacoma prerunner's did. Nor a manual either. (which FJ cruiser got and is pretty much a 4th gen 4runner with different body style). Only the 09 trail came with the factory rear locker. But it was a 4x4 and only offered in v6 (my gen 4runner came with the 4.7 v8 as an option too) as it was a part time system. Not that my 2wd isn't capable. Just it would of been even more bad ass, if at least the 2wd 4runners came with the rear locker like the prerunner Tacomas of similar years did.

In 2wd TRD OR’s you get to use locker in 2wd

Love your Dog!

Ive always found that 4wd only makes a big difference over 2wd in 3 conditions....Deep, gumbo type mud, Heavy, wet, deep snow, and going uphill on wet grass lol. Besides that 2wds can be damn capable if you know what youre doing and arnt afraid of the throttle

Watching this for my 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid I have on order, basically it can go wherever, just need to be more cautious & not alone lol

Do you ever use the auto LSD when off roading in TWD? If so what situations is it best used?

My parents gave me used 2014 toyota tacoma crew cab in red and I love my first truck/car as a teenager

looks like your co pilot really enjoys the trails.

Thanks for the video thinking of going next weekend where did you start the trail from and where did it end

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

Started from Marron Valley Road!

another san diego offroader! i just got a taco and love it, do you ride with groups around here? would love to go on some group drives around here

My first generation 4runner would climb that in its sleep 💤 its a beast it eats trails I love that rig

Awww I love your dog, I have 2 old English sheepdogs

Awesome vid Chloe! Def a big fan of your content! I got a 2019 4x2 Off Road about a month ago and I was wondering how it would fair out on the dirt trails. This gives me a little more confidence--I hope to try some of my local trails soon. One question, what brand TPMS did you get for your tires, how were they installed, and how is the read out added to your dash computer? Thanks!

@trailrunnah8886

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know that a two-wheel drive Off-Road even existed. Did that come with a locking rear differential? I live in New England, I think you would have to special order a two-wheel drive Tacoma around here,

@FLIRT73

3 жыл бұрын

@@trailrunnah8886 haha yea, I think that 4x2's are more commonly found in areas that don't have as much "off road" terrain as others. I live out in Los Angeles. It does come with rear wheel locking diff/ECT/traction control off but thats really about it (no crawl control). Also came with the standard bilstein shocks and I added the TRD skid. I was reading on a couple of forums that 4x4s are only really needed for people who really, really like to rock climb or have a ton of experience on intense "expert" level trails so I was happy with a 4x2 purchase and the added benefit of a lower price tag.

@trailrunnah8886

3 жыл бұрын

@@FLIRT73 that's pretty cool when you get the locking diff with the two-wheel drive. Like I said, I don't even think that's available here in New England. Where I live we actually don't even have any legal off-roading, but we typically get snow so everybody wants four-wheel drives.

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have the stock TPMSs installed

Yes, let's see some hard challenges in 2wd!

Great video. I go here quit often. My buddy has the same truck but 2wd and rear locker. Been trying to get him out, I sent him this video.

@5.7SOCIETY

2 жыл бұрын

Where is it

@MyVoyageUnknown

2 жыл бұрын

@@5.7SOCIETY Otay truck trail, California

What about 4 wheel drive open diff vs 2 wheel drive locked diff

Love Knockaround glasses👍

Hi Chloe, great video as always. What happened to the TRD PRO build, is it still going or did you finish it and its sold..?

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

It is having big transmission issues last I saw it. I had filmed some clips of it but it was not enough to put a full video together. I will make an update in the future though!

I got the off road 2020 tacoma and im always going back and forth whether to trade it back and get the 4x4 can someone help with some opinions

Hi, Enjoy your videos. Very nice work.

Props to the dog holding the camera. He did a great job!

Great video✌️❤️☺️

Watching your video is really making want to invest in a truck now..Last year I financed my 4runner new21’ almost done paying it off..but now I want to tAco! Trd off-road trim…Daaaaaamn lol

Chloe - you need to update your build in your description- please 🙏 I was looking for your ARB install

Cool video, 4wd really does make a difference, there are places a 2wd can’t go no matter how good of a driver you are. Some trails even have signs that say you have to have 4wd.

I think your choice should be based off what you do. I live in LA and 90% of my drives are on streets. So I call my taco a street taco. It’s a trd 2WD sport. The last 10% is spent driving in the sierras and even then, the lakes and trail heads I fish are cement or gravel so the 2WD is capable for my life style. If I were to do crawling and harder trails then a 4X4 would make me more comfortable. But it’s nice to see how capable a 2WD is for my life style. Awesomeeee vid

If you haven’t yet, you should get a tune “CVC tune” from Chan Chan. He does tunes for those in Cali :)

@jsaeteun

3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find this Chan Chan?

@toeknee4B11T

3 жыл бұрын

@@jsaeteun hit him up on his Insta @Chanvchau he’ll set you up and treat you right!

@sultan10ful

3 жыл бұрын

What’s different from a OVTUNE and a CVC tune?

@toeknee4B11T

3 жыл бұрын

@@sultan10ful Ov tune is old school, CVC tune and the KD tune are just modified improvement over the OV tune. KD is designed more for people living out East on flat roads while CVC is much better for hills and roads more towards people out west.

You may be able to do the trail in 2wd, but engaging the 4wd will be a lot easier on you rig.

you should look into the auto lsd when in 2wd

2wd with locker works for me. I don't rock crawl only off roading I do is to camp fish and hunt. So it fits my needs.

Great video. Did I understand you correctly?... in 2WD, on this truck, you do NOT have a locking rear diff?

Can u send the link and video of ur air compressor install I missed that video and can’t find it.

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dq2CmsWeqtiWYNI.html

Hi Have you done any paint protection film/wrap and undercarriage coating on the truck? Do you recommend it for a new truck?. (Mostly on city/highway) Nice video..thanks.

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

No I haven't. I would recommend it if you live in a state that snows

I have a 2015 prerunner two WD it's worth more now than when purchased Good for city

Definitely recommend you some bump stops. Huge improvement 👍

@ChloeKuo

3 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about aftermarket ones!

@wyckedan

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo Durobumps. Cheap-ish, well worth the money.

Hi Chloe, is it possible to install air diff lock on 2WD single cab toyota hilux in order to enhance its off road capability ?

You must be commended for such a beautiful composition. The bridgestone all terrain tires look knarly on my 2020 trd pro, coma.

my taco is a trd sport, it was the only one available at the lot and i needed a truck for work urgently so i didn't really get a choice since this was at peak covid scare. :(

I have a 2WD RAV4 and have pushed it to its limits on fire roads. Never gotten it stuck anywhere, but those deep ruts on hills are from people like me trying to send it with wheels spinning, failing, and then trying it 3 more times before struggling thru. Just because a 2WD *can* do it doesn’t mean you should... I feel a lot less guilty rolling trails with my 3rd gen 4runner since I’m not ruining the trails for others.