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What Should We Do With this Toyota Tacoma? - Sandstone Canyon
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2024
- My son Jordan just got home from a six month deployment as a navy Corpsman attached to a Marine Unit and he has been wanting to build an overland vehicle of his own to join me on my adventures. In this video we introduce his new (used) 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD off-road, we show you all the features, some of the things that need to be fixed and talk about what his plan is with the build such as wheel and tires, lift kit, rear bed cap, interior, bumpers and winch and more. #sandstonecanyon #toyotatacoma #overlandtruck
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0:00 Introduction
1:35 2015 Toyota Tacoma
2:52 Sandstone Canyon
3:20 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road for the First Time
4:22 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires
5:54 Toyota Tacoma Overland Build Plan
6:24 Stock Tacoma Rock Crawling
8:35 Toyota Tacoma Bumper and Winch Plan
11:21 2015 Toyota Tacoma Engine Horse Power and Torque
13:00 Tacoma Truck Bed Build Plan
15:32 Toyota Tacoma Gets Stuck
17:02 Tacoma Electrical & Off-road Lights Plan
19:47 2015 Stock Toyota Tacoma Interior
22:54 Driving Offroad Impression
It is clear that you and your son are very close. My 12 year old son passed 3.5 years ago and I wish had the chance to share my knowledge with him ( Sam) like you are doing with your son. Thank you and your son for your service.
I don't get stuck on emotions, but just the thoughts of you and your son sharing a fun hobby and or lifestyle is great. I'm still waiting for my son to get back from Okinawa
(3 years ,second lieutenant) , so that we can get back with the hot rods ,and camping. Your son has grown to be a fine young man. Love you guys .. be safe have fun..
Thank you, I'm proud of all my boys and excited to get to turn wrenches with Jordan for this project. Hope your son returns home soon!
Very awesome. Looking forward to this build. I have a 2013 Baja tx tacoma set up for overland. I would recommend Bay Area metal fab for armor and skids. Beefy and awesome quality!
@@TrailRecon Someone posing as you left a reply on my comment offering a prize. It’s been my experience that Master Chiefs don’t use heart emoji’s. 😂
Your son is a natural in front of the camera!
Thank you for your service.
Nice! Toyotas representing! As an owner of 2 FJs and a 200 Land Cruiser, I am so happy to see this video. I can’t wait to see what mods you have planned for the truck.
More to come!
Same! I had a 77 BJ40 and now have a 68 FJ40, and an 80 Series. I've been hoping TrailRecon would get in the TLC game. Tacoma is a good gateway drug for that. :)
Yah. Toyotas are really underrepresented. 😂
My father served 28 years in the Navy and I served 8 years in the Marines. Seeing you and your son together brings back old memories of returning home from deployment and spending time with my family. I have a Tacoma TRD Off-Road as well so I'm super glad to see it on one of my favorite offroading/overlanding channels! Semper Fi!
Being a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. I know the appreciation of the parents seeing their kid after deployment. So glad to see some of these kids serving their country. He's got a good rig. Love the Toyotas
Just want to say hi cuz we share last name and same first initial, also serving. 👋
@@Voltechs ok, hi
I've never owned a Toyota and most likely never will (love my Jeeps) but I've always respected their capabilities and dependability and I'm looking forward to the buildup. It's nice to see some variety on the channel and you guys always show very practical and usable modifications to every vehicle you build.
Mixing sweet and savory is how great sandwiches are made. My fig jam, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella on toasted sourdough kills it everytime I make it
Thank you for your service and returning safely. You’ll LOVE the Tacoma!!
Got to love how this channel sticks and stays true to just the love of off-roading and overlanding. Not all about the glitz and glam of the latest and greatest! I’ve got a ED Willys Wrangler, and my buddy’s got a Tacoma, we love getting after it on the trails together!
Good to see Jordan is back and safe !!! Hopefully my Marine Brothers were treating him good while he was out on that nice Pacific Cruise !!!! Nice Taco and with low miles to boot cannot wait to see what all yall have in store for the Taco !!! Amazing just how confident Jordan has become since the time he has joined the Navy and following in his parents footsteps.
Just love the relationship with your sons and how you’ve passed on the passion for the outdoors! You and they are truly blessed
First if all, thank you both for your service. I have fond memories of my father and I wheeling in the 80s. We both had cj7s and we enjoyed the bond of camping and sitting around the fire at calico. I think he had more fun than rhe rest if us. Keep it up and thanks for the videos.
Congrats on the 2nd Gen! Welcome to the the Taco family Jordan!
I'm a Jeep guy but we used to have 2 tacomas at work as salesman trucks and I fell in love with them. The 2nd gen Tacomas are great. I'm excited to see this come together.
Thank you for your service guys! I work in fleet for lacounty fire, and we have Tacoma for our lifeguard rigs. The mudflaps removed themselves on most of the trucks soon after hitting the sand! As for the seats, they make really nice gor tex material seat covers that just slip on and fit nice. They keep the seats clean, and add just a bit more cushion. Look forward to following the build!
Recommendation for storage as someone with the same gen. I put in a Front Runner footwell water tank, and then took out the bottom cushions of the back seat and used those mounting brackets for a sheet of plywood for a dog platform. The water tank is able to support the weight, and it centrally locates the water, which weights 85 lbs. Best part is I can easily swap the cushions back in and in 5 minutes I can take 4 passengers again.
As a diehard Toyota guy I love this video. Love your videos and thanks for keeping an open mind Brad.
Very nice. I can't wait to help my son set up his first rig when he's older too.
Great to see your son back safe and sound, #1 to Tacoma, so many aftermarket parts to upgrade. 3 rd gen OR owner here
Cranberry sauce on the Thanksgiving sammich, every time ;) But awesome to see that your son has returned safely from deployment. Happy (belated) veterans day to you both and look forward to see the transformation of this Tacoma. Almost bought this same truck last month, but ended up going with a 2020 Gladiator instead to get some of the modern amenities my wife wanted (heated seats, land departure warning, etc).
I’ve been watching this channel for a while now and always loved it but As the owner of a second generation Tacoma I’m super excited to see you you guys have planned! Thank you for your service as well 🫡
Yes on the canberry sauce. It's a must on the sandwich.
What an awesome video once again ! Great father son interaction and so comfortable in conversation !! Cant wait to see how this truck comes around to how Jordan wants it built . Be safe and take care !
I just love this. It's wonderful to see you get to work on a project with your son and share your adventures. Treasure every moment of this time with your family. Thanks for sharing and we're excited to follow along!
I would HIGHLY recommend King suspension...Ive had them on my last two rigs and they are absolutely incredible. Something about King and Toyota just go together like peanut butter and jelly!
As an owner of leaky ICON's, I fully support this comment.
Welcome to the Toyota-side Jordan! You’re gonna love it.
Loving it so far!
Welcome home Jordan! I am so happy for you both getting to spend time together doing something you both clearly love. I’m not a Toyota guy but I’m excited to see the build on your new to you Tacoma. I love that you’re planning a moderate build and are really thinking it through. I just had my son home from the Air Force for Thanksgiving weekend as well, so I know the feeling of the long awaited homecomings! Thanks for your service! God bless.
I hope Jordan realizes how blessed he is to have a dad that is stoked on his new truck, and with Dad's KC connection!!🤙🏽
Great video, Brad! As an FJ Cruiser owner I can’t wait to see how your son’s Tacoma turns out. Should be a fun build and thank you for your service!
Perfect T-day sandwich: Turkey, stuffing, a little gravy, mayo, and cranberry sauce. Good stuff!
2nd gen Tacoma owner here. I’ve been a subscriber for years so it’s cool to finally see my truck on the channel!
I really liked the way y'all discussed it in stages and what goals to be accomplished stage by stage. Good ideas too.
Anxious to see how it develops. Yall take care.
Great job on the new pickup and I’m glad to see Jordan back on the channel. I think y’all should take a look at the Moonlander from Radica. I actually have one on order for my Frontier. It’s a truck cap or topper/camper that actually allows you to sleep width wise over the bed rails which helps with 5’ truck beds.
What an amazing experience to share with your child. Can't wait to see how the build turns out. Welcome to the Taco World!
This is going to be fun to see. Thank you for your service, Jordan! Enjoy your time together.
You must be a very proud dad 😊
I was expecting a gladiator lol
This should be fun.
I enjoy your common sense approach to your projects etc.
Cheers guys from 🇨🇦
Solid and glad you all have finally entered into the Toyota trail space. Congrats and fairwinds🙌🏾. I would strongly recommend Dirt King Hiem jointed UCA/ Lower control arm(increases caster with a quick weld of each side of the cam tab seams). And a front locker. And a set of King’s 2.5 F/R shocks and take your leaf pack to Vector Springs in SD for a rebuild with exact height spec/and load. Small unknown shop with unparalleled quality leaf packs customization for a third of what a set of Deavers would be😉. And Toyotas break in at 200k😂😂
My tips (from my 2020 Tacoma DCSB build) for saving weight: a Gazelle T3X fits perfectly end-to-end in the back of the bed with just one or two inches to spare; a soft topper won't give you a support structure for holding items like traction boards or fuel, but it's super light (you can also buy racks that can fit over them which gives you cover and a rack for less than the weight of an aluminum topper); aluminum skid plates are a must, at least for the oil pan; can't avoid steel sliders and they'll be over 200lbs so removing those rear seats is a great idea; a 13 gallon wheel well water tank from somewhere like Ironman 4x4 first perfectly in the bed and it keeps the water weight fairly low and centralized.
This 2015 is a workhorse! I had a 2014 that was unbelievable! I can hardly wait to watch this build!
Welcome to the Tacoma family 🎉
Congratulations 🎉
I own a 2014 TRD Off Road Limited Package
I Love my Taco
My husband is 6’6” he finds it uncomfortable to drive
He’s too tall!!
Basically his line of vision hits the sun visor !
Glad it works for ur son
Can’t wait to see the transformation!
Gives me some ideas :)
Awesome to see a Toyota on the channel!
Thanks for sharing this great adventure for the both of you. I remember when my son got back from his deployments (last was Okinawa) and how excited everyone was to have him home. I'm sure you've already reached out, but Nate at Dirt Lifestyle has a Taco and would probably be a great resource for Jordan on his build.
Love Nate. Good call. It would be a great crossover to do some fab-work with Nate and some Peninsula wheeling
Just make sure that your aluminum bumper can handle winching. A lot "support" a winch, but they are limited in their ability to pull. For example, when I asked CBI about this they said they recommend only straight pulls with aluminum. If it were me, I would get a bumper like the Backwoods Adventure aluminum bumper that uses a steel winch cradle. Have fun with the build!
My son (3rd generation Army) just got back from Korea a couple of months ago and is now at Ft. Carson, CO. He looked at a Tacoma when he got back but settled on a Chevy Colorado. The Tacoma we looked at just didn't ride as well. He's looking forward to "upgrading" his truck and experiencing CO.
BTW, a cranberry/mayo spread on a leftover turkey sandwich is FANTASTIC!!!!
Glad to see you back from your WestPac deployment. I was an MM2, USN, '71-'75, USS Pyro AE-24 in the Tonkin Gulf, Yankee Station. Welcome Home and have some fun doc.
As the owner of a ‘10 OR 4.0 6 speed manual this warms the cockles of my heart. I’ve done a TRD intake, cat back exhaust, short throw shifter and Pro skid plate. Best of luck with a great choice. FYI 265/75 are just under 32”.
Can’t beat a Toyota’s reliability! Smart man!
LOL ... definitely cranberry sauce on the turkey sandwich! Glad your son's home safe and you're able to spend some quality time together. Anza Borrego is in our backyard. Gotta get out there more often.
Welcome back Jordan! I’m buying a Toyota truck this month too so I will be watching this with great interest. We don’t get the Tacoma here so I’m getting a Hilux 👍 Congrats on the purchase and enjoy your time at home
That’s awesome. Father and son bonding on the trails
Cloth here.
Durable seat cover.
Love the roots vibes.
Real off-road enthusiasts aren't partial.
Thanks Jordan for Your Maraty Sorvice, nice looking Toyota, You really needs Your own TH-cam Channel, Yeah Bard be there with You, God 🙏💖 Blessing from Iowa, USA
Owner of a Gen3 Tacoma 4x4 here and love the truck, you will like your Tacoma the more miles you put on it , great addition to the channel , looking forward to the build . Thank you both for your services GREATLY appreciate it 🇺🇸 .
I've got a 2015 Tacoma as well, I like that truck a lot. I recommend RCI for the skids they are tough and they have an aluminum option also. RCI makes great rock sliders as well. Looking forward to the build. Check out Etsy for a 3d printed cup holder insert, they accept tumblers or larger bottles.
welcome back Jordan thanks from a vet myself, to your father thanks to you too.
the build will be fun to watch it all happen.
spend 10 years as a PMC/S.OP myself.
I know being away from home for very long periods of time.
so you guys have fun with your hobbies to re anchor ones mindset..
for ideas to your build..
35 tires
rock wheels with bead locks
I go on but it is your budget for this build..
Congrats! Singapore is a great time. Hearing Jordan speak in this video sounds like he may be ready for instructor duty! Time to go grab that MTS NEC bud😂
Not a ‘Yota fan, but looks like you guys found a winner. Congrats, Jordan!
Excited to see this build! I've loved my JK and watching it transform over the years but I just bought a 2017 Tacoma not more than a month ago.
Welcome back Jordan! Thank you for your service. So pumped to have you back and a new rig to work on. Definitely the cranberry on the sandwich for the ultimate leftover. Can't wait to see all the upgrades you will do!
Thank you! Super excited for it, but definitely no cranberry lol!
@@jordankowitz I get it.
Can't wait to see this build. I'm considering getting a Tacoma to also make it an Overlander. Living in upstate NY I don't need anything too crazy.
Been following you (that sounds wrong) for quite awhile now. From my knothole, you are setting a great example…. coaching, teaching, and living right… not only for your family but also to a heck of a lot of others. Hat off to you, Brad.
I’m looking forward to my perfect cup of coffee in the morning!
First off, Thank you both for your service. Nice fresh build for the channel. Take a look at 255 80 17. It's a 33.1 inch tire nice and narrow. I'm running 255 85 16 on my Xterra PRO4X.
First and foremost, thank you for your service. Also very excited to see some Toyota content finally! Love your content but I'm a Toyota guy myself.
Hello! I thought I saw someone that looked like you when I went! It was my first time off-roading and took my first gen Tacoma! Looking forward to seeing the build on your Tacoma 👍🏽
Welcome home Jordan. It’s nice to see he’s more interactive in the video. Y’all keep up the good work.
I put 125,000 on my gen 2 Off Road before giving it to my son. I bought the Gen 3. PLAN - King Shock (2.5" lift), Deaver 3 Spring, 33" Tires, C4 plates under, C4 Bumpers, AdaRac, Roof Tent, and slideout Kitchen in the bed. I will be overloaded at that point. adjusting plan daily. You will love the Taco.
Welcome home, Jordan - thank you for your service and have fun with the new rig! Excited to follow along!
This is great to see a father and son sharing the passion of overland and the outdoors together, something i never had in my life let alone a father. Tacoma's are great trucks and very reliable. i am looking into getting a 16 TRD offroad myself, after being a jeep guy for so long there two different machines but in very good ways Enjoy, Merry xmas and happy holidays to you and your family!
Toyotas never ger stuck!!! Love mine.
Can't wait to see the progress 🤘
Congrats on the new whip Jordan. Can’t wait to see what you and your pops do to that bad boy. Also welcome back from deployment and Thank You for your service. 🇺🇸
My granddaughter confiscated my somewhat built 2003 Tacoma TRD for her first vehicle. Consequently I found a 2015 TRD and have started my build. My use has always been for fishing, hunting and camping trips. The 5’ bed doesn’t work as a bed, so I installed a Super Pacific X1. Bilstein 6112 front with heavier springs and 5160s rear with Deaver heavier springs Still rides nice even with 235-85r16 E skinny Faulken tires. Heftyfabrication aluminum front bumper with Warn Zeon winch and steel sliders. RCI aluminum full skid plates.
Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours.
One more thing…thanks to you and your son for your service!
Excited for this build! I bought a 2012 Tacoma new and kept it 10 years before selling it to buy a 2023 (sold it for more than i paid brand new!). Go straight for a GoFastCamper and never look back. OME suspension is outstanding (mine had mid-travel kings and there was not much difference vs OME). When you lift it just go ahead and do the front diff bushing from East Coast Gear Supply.. you’ll need it. Awesome you two get to bond over this hobby and thank you for your service!
long time subscriber, hardy post any comment but first, Thank you guys for your service, its good to see our service men back home safe from deployment. I am Toyota guy own 3 of therm , 2015 Taco dbl cab 4x4x non e-locker :( 1 gen taco double cab TRD not 4x4 ( in progress of conversion) and my 3rd gen 4runner limited witch is my pride a joy overland truck. Llove all the content but cant wait for the new Toyota stuff. happy trails 🙂
Welcome Home Corpsman! I have a Nissan Frontier Pro 4x because I couldn't find a Toyota when I started looking to buy.
Great choice! ‘08 PreRunner owner here with 444,000 miles. That truck will last forever if you want it.
Definitely cloth seats! Nice truck young man, I look forward to seeing this build. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service. Enjoy your new truck and the work you are going to be doing to it. Greatly enjoy watching your family doing the outdoors together. God bless you all.
Yoda !!! Let’s go, you will for-sure learn why Toyota guys are fanatics
Super solid platform to build as an overlander. If you're used to jeeps, moving to an IFS vehicle is eye opening. I've had 2 vehicles with that 4.0 + 5 speed combo. They aren't quick, they don't get good gas mileage, but they are one of the most reliable gas engines ever built. Has to be awesome as a dad to see your son grow both in his 'real' career and in the hobby you both share!
I think this is awesome. I, personally, own a 2015 TRD Pro as well as a 2021 JTDR. I love that you guys are bringing on a Tacoma into the channel.
To compare my two trucks against themselves would be disingenuous. They are two completely different truck, in soo many ways.
I look forward to this new content.
Looking forward to the build!
Kings or Icons are an excellent combo with Tacos, the Icon stage 3 on my 3rd gen was the best riding setup I've been in so far. I don't know with the 2nd gen, but you'll want to research the gear ratios for doing 33s if you ever want to see your top tranny gears. 3rd gens at least came from the factory under-geared with the stock 31s. Another one, Toyota doesn't do any sound insulation for the cab, if you remove your rear seats you'll want to add sound insulation behind the rear panel to reduce road/engine noise. It's surprisingly noisy with the seat backs down.
Some leathers can be nice for offroading/outdoors, but checkout Wet Okale covers. Fully custom neoprene. Not cheap but they fit with airbags, can be heated, have pockets, and never shift around.
Thanks for all the info. Definitely a lot of research to do and tips like this will definitely help!
Awesome. This will be a great series. So glad you got the last "good" tacoma with the 4.0L engine. Loved seeing the obstacle in Sandstone Canyon - we drove through there a couple weeks ago. When we came to it, there were not any of those rocks stacked, so rigs were high centering on the boulder. My full size Ram barely made it through!
Definitely cranberry sauce. Kids these days... can't wait to see what you guys do to the tacoma. I was thinking about getting one before I got my Gladiator.
Congrats on the new rig Jordan! To me, 4x4 is 4x4! I don't play the Jeep vs. Toyota thing. I look forward to watching your build. My family thanks your family for your service!
Might be your best video yet!
Your son is very cool. His ideas are mature and on point.
Everyone whines about Tacomas being uncomfortable for tall people. Yet at 6'4" he's comfortable. And he's right because at 6'10" I'm comfortable!
2 1/2 inch lift and 33s is perfect.
I just did all the Colorado passes including Black Bear and many in Utah including the White Rim. Zero issues.
Even the idea of not putting the duel battery under the hood is on point. Put it in the back.
I'm going to enjoy watching this progression.
Welcome back home Jordan! And thank you both for serving our country.
Welcome back!
And also welcome to the Toyota club. You are going to love it.
And I agree Brad… cranberry sauce all day long on a turkey sandwich.
Oh man I am super excited for this build! I was in the exact same situation. I had a 2005 Jeep tj rubicon, 1 hour commute one way to work, and lifted 4” on 33s. It’s not impossible, but it’s work getting that little wheelbase Jeep down the interstate.
Ended up with a stock 2022 TRD offroad tacoma with the exact same mindset as this build. Solid, useable, not over the top daily driver/ dual purpose rig.
Welcome to the Toyota family!
Congrats 🎊can’t wait to watch the new build. Glad your home for a while. Best of luck. 👍🔥💙
Way to go Jordan! A wise choice. Have fun upgrading your already very capable Tacoma. The 2015 is one of the best years Toyota made.
Thanks Brad for your wonderful content. Most enjoyable!
I like the game plan for the build. I’ve got a 2014 TRD OR with 2.5 fox, camburg upper control arms, 33in Toyo AT. Recently did back-way to crown king and the truck does any off-road trail I want with ease and still maintains comfortable highway drivability. 🌮 for the win!
Being the owner of a new 2022 4runner I'm excited for Toyota content as I would like to do close to the same mods with a mild lift and larger tires and a front bumper with the winch.👍
Can't wait to see this build overland truck will be nice. Stay safe and happy holidays and thank you for your service.
Very cool to have your son home...looking forward to my son being home in a few weeks. From the two locations mentioned...I would bet they were on the same ship. Looking forward to seeing your son's Tacoma built out!
2.5 to 3" lift, upper control arms, body mount chop, 33's, and you'll be good to go. Just make sure you figure out your weights before committing to springs. It'll save you buying them more than once. Smart move going aluminum where you can. The Tacoma doesn't like being overloaded.
There are gobs of secondary battery options for the Tacoma (under-hood battery boxes, power management options, you name it). Take some time to figure out what's right for you. Tacoma's have almost as many bolt on options as a Jeep, some good, some garbage.
I’m surprised it took this long to get a Toyota in the stable. Good, capable and proven. Looking forward to watching the build. Cheers
Oh, no cranberries for me! Lol