Hearing somebody say " it has a skid plate, so its ok," is like telling a hiker to be careful because there are loose rocks and they reply, " Its ok, Im wearing a hard hat." 😂
@jmc6000 C'mon, you sound ignorant right now. If the content creators had used 4Lo, ATRAC, and locked the rear diff, it would have gone differently. Go wheeling with some people with locking diffs or just watch a few videos that test open diffs with and without TC vs a locking diffs. It's a night and day difference.
You guys are great! Great video. But Toyota missed the mark with the 3rd gen. Terrible… That LX 600 snapped up that hill with the center diff locked on street tires.
What i notice is how much time you have to stop and turn on feature just to be able to use it. So counterproductive. That aint no TRD Pro. More like TRD toddler
It was painful to make as well. Something to keep in mind that this is a press vehicle, meaning 2 things for us. 1. Don’t damage it. This means using a speed that won’t bottom out based on the vehicle’s approach angle, ride height, and shock tuning. Check out one of our raptor hill tests for an example of that mattering much less, and our speed accordingly. 2. We like to test vehicles objectively based on their off road systems, specs as built. This means testing them all on the same hill using the same method so that you guys can compare accurately. Anyone is welcome to judge our off roading “skill” as they wish. It takes skill to consistently not damage press vehicles. Thanks for watching!
@@TexasTruckChannel the reasons you wrote is what I based on to say it’s painful. I mean, there was many times that thing could be pushed harder but I saw you guys restraining, that’s why I wrote “maybe that’s what you wanted”. At least I understand the pain you guys had to endure. And yes I believe it takes skills not to damage a car. I broke my rear axle yesterday while off-roading. Otherwise keep making videos.
@TexasTruckChannel I live in The Woodlands, and a guy in my development bought a TRDpro Sequoia and then had a 2" lift put at all 4 corners. It's got a ton of ground clearance now, although it looks kinda dumb. I think he put Ridge Grapplers on it too.
That thing needs to sit 3 inches higher... from the factory. I'm getting irritated by how low this "TRD Pro" sits.
You're like me!,don't even know what the thing is for,on road or off-road??
Ground clearance is fine, it’s the approach angle that trash
@@AA-vr8ez ground clearancing is horrible relative to wheelbase and overall exterior dimensions.
The majority of these Sequoia TRD Pro will spend most of the time on the paved road as a family SUV. Clearance is good enough for that.
@@cj_maartinezBut it is built to do more, so what's your point? That no one should buy the TRD Pro trim?
Great video! Great vehicle! I'm with you. 2" lift, 35", and KO2's. And it will be a beast.
Hearing somebody say " it has a skid plate, so its ok," is like telling a hiker to be careful because there are loose rocks and they reply, " Its ok, Im wearing a hard hat." 😂
How is this behemoth any better than the Expedition Timberline??
A straight rear axle, a two-speed transfer case, 33s and a real locking rear diff. All the basic offroad gear. The Explore might be better on road.
@mr2gud2u The Toyota performed the EXACT same as the Ford so all that TRD off road goodness did amount to anything special in the real world
@jmc6000 C'mon, you sound ignorant right now. If the content creators had used 4Lo, ATRAC, and locked the rear diff, it would have gone differently. Go wheeling with some people with locking diffs or just watch a few videos that test open diffs with and without TC vs a locking diffs. It's a night and day difference.
@mr2gud2u yea and the Ford has a locking diff option in the rear as well
@@mr2gud2uthe ford has a 2 speed transfer case 😂
You guys are great! Great video.
But Toyota missed the mark with the 3rd gen. Terrible…
That LX 600 snapped up that hill with the center diff locked on street tires.
yes the 3rd row takes up to much cargo space when folded down one can save $15k an and go for the base GX550 overtrail not overtrail +
Love the twinzies look. So handsome.
More trucks need the cyber truck suspension. Lower and raise it as needed
air suspension is a failure point for off roading
No V8? No deal
i know right! i miss the 5.7l v8
Mall crawler. Needs tow hooks and a much better off road angles. Its approach and departure angles are trash.
What i notice is how much time you have to stop and turn on feature just to be able to use it. So counterproductive. That aint no TRD Pro. More like TRD toddler
Don’t. Ever come to Alaska you’d get stuck in a driveway the way you drive 😅
You guys are doing it wrong. Those suspensions are meant for the mall. What a waste of Land Cruiser components on this monstrosity...
😂
its a 3 row luxury Family school bus
Come on now. Speed and momentum are your friends.
Oh absolutely, but this approach angle on this hill won’t allow it.
This is painful to watch. Maybe that's what they wanted to do. Off-roading is a skill FOR SURE.
It was painful to make as well. Something to keep in mind that this is a press vehicle, meaning 2 things for us.
1. Don’t damage it. This means using a speed that won’t bottom out based on the vehicle’s approach angle, ride height, and shock tuning. Check out one of our raptor hill tests for an example of that mattering much less, and our speed accordingly.
2. We like to test vehicles objectively based on their off road systems, specs as built. This means testing them all on the same hill using the same method so that you guys can compare accurately.
Anyone is welcome to judge our off roading “skill” as they wish. It takes skill to consistently not damage press vehicles. Thanks for watching!
@@TexasTruckChannel the reasons you wrote is what I based on to say it’s painful. I mean, there was many times that thing could be pushed harder but I saw you guys restraining, that’s why I wrote “maybe that’s what you wanted”. At least I understand the pain you guys had to endure.
And yes I believe it takes skills not to damage a car. I broke my rear axle yesterday while off-roading.
Otherwise keep making videos.
Ahh, got it. Sorry to hear about your axle, that is terrible!
@@TexasTruckChannel thanks man. I picked it from mechanic today and enjoyed my day driving. 😊
I get frustrated watching this. Just put it in 4low, lock the dif and go!
We will trim it up next time. Thanks for watching.
@TexasTruckChannel all good! Love the videos. I'm just a typical Texan. Impatient and ready to just get stuff done. LOL
@TexasTruckChannel I live in The Woodlands, and a guy in my development bought a TRDpro Sequoia and then had a 2" lift put at all 4 corners. It's got a ton of ground clearance now, although it looks kinda dumb. I think he put Ridge Grapplers on it too.
Right!!! 4LO turn ATRAC on and cook.
Right on, we get it!