easily one of the best vids i’ve seen, so awesome to see how much the truck and your channel has grown. this vid was badass how you documented everything. i aspire to be like you
Heck yeah man, I commented on your Death Valley video. As a previous St. George resident thanks for picking up that trash I appreciate it! A lot of folks go off that Washington damn road and dump a bunch of shit. I think it’s a lot of the out of towners who’ve moved in since Covid.
Great video Mike! You have brought that Tacoma back from the dead into an awesome truck! You should be proud of it! I loved the "It falls apart at that speed" comment. Yeah, the Tacoma is not gonna set any salt flat records. Lol
Nice taco, I use 91 octane in mine as well I seen a big difference in gas mileage going from 21mpg to 24 mpg and feels more alive not sluggish as it once did when I was using 87octane , I guess that 3.5L with 11:1 compression ratio needs the higher octane to get the best performance out of it Good work 👍🏻
That big plane was the StratoLaunch , designed to launch rockets and spaceplanes from high altitude to space under the center . I've been to the Mohave airport a few times , I worked on Spaceship 1 for Scaled Composites during the development phase . Sadly the founder of Stratolaunch Paul Allen died in 2018 and only recently have things started back up again , a lot of us in the aerospace field were worried the family would part it out but thankfully it looks like Paul's dream may yet come true .
Awesome video man and stoked the truck did so well. Also, that’s great you’re cleaning up other peoples trash. Helps keeps those places beautiful and open!
You seem like a super cool dude and I love your content. I was watching your fabrication videos and as a fabricator myself I think you did an amazing job on your front bumper especially with the limited tools 🔧 If you ever make your way down to socal let's wheels sometime, I live by bunch of famous places to wheel!!
@@mikes4x4garage Yea, I can only imagine what it must be like to Live in a Household full of 'Potential Covid Cases', Home would be a Warzone.... Now more than ever, to get time free from the Stress...
I’m going on a road trip the opposite way your coming late spring, California to Colorado. I’ll have to look at theese spots you went on looks awesome!
Bro, what a great video and thanks for taking us on that journey...that taco tho! lol Please keep bringing more taco and Tacoma content to the channel.
Yes it is common for the tail lights to pop out due to hard impact of the rear suspension or the rear bumper . It has happened to my buddy because the tail lights are a lot of plastic lol
Awesome video again Mike! Just like you I'm a big DIY'er with no automotive or fabrication skills but I learned it along the way after purchasing a GX470. Would like to meet you one day and maybe wheel with you. Cheers!
Cool videos! All 80s are pretty much the same haha. We have minimal aftermarket support. Mine is a little different than most, but still looks the same from 10 feet away 🤣
You know, I was rewatching thinking, Mike recently dumped the clutch in first into his water heater, maybe parking at the edge of a cliff isn’t the best idea 🤣😉.
I saw your Truck in Cedar on the Freeway! Didnt know for certain so I didnt flag you down, But I saw you lol, P.s. If you get itchy its probably Swimmers itch from Sand Hollow lol
Epic video, Excellent footage, what an awesome trip. Wind wasn't too bad honestly (sound wise) I've gotta get to Moab it's so beautiful. Keep the videos comin' they're awesome 👍🏻
Hey man awesome video! I just got me a 22’ Tacoma off road, she’s still way stock I got the TRD lift and some Ditch lights and a CB radio that’s about it so far. I’m in Northern California up by Shasta lake area we got a lot of good OHV trails and some serious back country west of the town of Red Bluff. Keep the shiny side up and the ole greasy down🤙
Ok so lets talk about that cooler. I have 2 of them and they are deadass the best cooler for the money by far. I've been out at a fish camp of my family's for about a full week one time and it held ice the entire time. Everything stayed at a consistent temperature the whole time. Even here in the scorching FL sun building fence all week long with it in the bed of my truck it was holding ice mon-fri. Love those damn coolers. The only gripe I have with them is they need a vent somewhere that you can open and close. Sometimes the suction they get is so damn strong you gotta pry the lid open. Love the vids tho mike. Started watching your vids when you got this taco and absolutely love this build series. Keep up the amazing work man! (powerline trails are where its at tbh)
I know the tunnels (past Elko), salt flats by Wendover, Spanish fork canyon, the car wash across from McDonald's by Kanes creek. (Live in Utah) When i mentioned the Uintahs, last vid, my bad, i wasn't sure where you where headed exactly, also my bad dumping on Moab. Its just for me, that area, has significantly changed, for my liking (the people). We even tried it just before you, on the 23rd and 24th. Anyway, I am 100% with your style,.. and dig the attitude. Great vid. Stay up my guy.
Great video! Stumbled on your channel awhile back. Couple of questions, hope you can answer. 1. How do you keep the dust out of the back of the truck with a camper top. My gear usually gets very dusty and I have tried a few things but looking for something more effective. Don't like the idea of inhaling road dust when I am sleeping. 2. Anything you have done to cut down on the squeaks from a Tacoma suspension?
Try silicone lubricant, it is pretty good for keeping the squeaks down. Mine used to squeak really bad, I tried WD-40 and it only worked for a few days. I did some research and tried silicone lube, hasn’t squeaked in over 2 months maybe 3 since.
@@ethanspruill7539 I will try that. Did you do anything to ease up on the tension of the leaf springs so as to try and get better lubricant penetration?
1- haven’t done anything to keep the dust out. I just clean every day, pull everything out and brush it off. 2- I haven’t done anything about the squeaking, but I have heard great things about graphite spray for the leafs
Such an awesome video Mike! I want to do the same thing in my taco soon except I'll be coming from Texas hitting Utah, Arizona and Nevada on my way out to Cali. Keep up the videos!! 🤙🍻
Yo man you absolutely have to check out the 4x4 trails around Silverton CO, places like clear lake and red mountain pass have some beautiful views and gnarly trials.
Should come up to norcal this summer for an overland trip across the Smith River. We are planning it now for summer with a few combat vets and overlander lovers
Bro I was on the salt lake Marina point when that fire started and we got stuck out there for 30 minutes and the fire department had to evacuate all us tourists. Wild to see it in your video.
I’ve always wondered how TH-camrs got those driving away shots, I always thought they had to go back and get the camera so I’m glad to see I was right 😂😂
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easily one of the best vids i’ve seen, so awesome to see how much the truck and your channel has grown. this vid was badass how you documented everything. i aspire to be like you
Thank you Abel!
Mike coming in clutch on a Sunday!! It’s early but let me get my beer 🍻!! Cheers
It’s mouthwash at this point
It's never too early. Just ask my liver!
“Recommend not wearing flip flops like me, in case you fall. I guess if you do fall you don’t have to worry about it anymore…”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Awesome content Mike! Building an neglected truck up and amazing memories. Love the direction of the channel.
I am watching your videos while on vacation in Vietnam! You’re a funny guy! Good sense of humor!!
Utah looked liked a whole lot of fun! Always looking forward to your videos Mike. The Taco finally paying off 🙌🏼
It was awesome!
Awesome video! I’m from NY and can’t wait to be able to take my truck out west for a few weeks and explore like this. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for taking us along! Quite enjoyable.
I’m glad I could!
Your videos are so dope man, keep up the great work were loving it!
Thank you!
Heck yeah man, I commented on your Death Valley video. As a previous St. George resident thanks for picking up that trash I appreciate it! A lot of folks go off that Washington damn road and dump a bunch of shit. I think it’s a lot of the out of towners who’ve moved in since Covid.
You are making great videos.. keep it like this.. pure, authentic, without celebrity bs.. good luck mate
Thank you! I will
Good stuff!!! I wish your channel much success! Nice way of making us feel like we came along for the ride! 🍻
Thank you as always!
Great content!!! Really enjoyed watching your trip.
Just found your videos.What a nice change of pace.keep em coming,best of luck to you
thanks boss!
Great video mike. You are really inspiring man!
Thank you!
love the video man! lots of hard work and long nights paid off! looked like a really fun trip
They did!
Thanks for taking us on the journey with you. Love the content.
Great video Mike! You have brought that Tacoma back from the dead into an awesome truck! You should be proud of it! I loved the "It falls apart at that speed" comment. Yeah, the Tacoma is not gonna set any salt flat records. Lol
What a trip!! 🍻🍻
Loved the video man! Beautiful shots
Thank you!
Dude, always look forward to your vids. With all the crap floating around on youtube your contents top of my list. Nice job man.
Thank you!
Mike is the goat!
Amazing video you’ve got the perfect Tacoma
It’s getting there!
Best guy on youtube!! Respecting environment and showing what the yota can do! If your ever out in Tacoma Washington hit us up!
Woah thanks! Huge compliment 🙌🏻
Nice taco, I use 91 octane in mine as well I seen a big difference in gas mileage going from 21mpg to 24 mpg and feels more alive not sluggish as it once did when I was using 87octane , I guess that 3.5L with 11:1 compression ratio needs the higher octane to get the best performance out of it
Good work 👍🏻
The only reason I run it is because it’s supercharged, otherwise it would be getting the cheap stuff!
I know this takes a lot of time, and obviously a lot of money and fuel, but love this video
Thanks! It sure did, but was a great time
Dude around 12min mark your truck looks like a hot wheels! Beautiful aerial shots!
Thank you!
Sweet video, love the build.
That big plane was the StratoLaunch , designed to launch rockets and spaceplanes from high altitude to space under the center . I've been to the Mohave airport a few times , I worked on Spaceship 1 for Scaled Composites during the development phase . Sadly the founder of Stratolaunch Paul Allen died in 2018 and only recently have things started back up again , a lot of us in the aerospace field were worried the family would part it out but thankfully it looks like Paul's dream may yet come true .
That’s awesome! Super cool to see from a distance.
Great video😊love to see the camping with the taco. I love your channel
The 5.29 gear def kills the MPG 😢 great video log of your adventure! Some very beautiful views.
Absolutely!
Awesome video man and stoked the truck did so well. Also, that’s great you’re cleaning up other peoples trash. Helps keeps those places beautiful and open!
It also helps with trail karma! Makes me feel better as well.
You seem like a super cool dude and I love your content. I was watching your fabrication videos and as a fabricator myself I think you did an amazing job on your front bumper especially with the limited tools 🔧
If you ever make your way down to socal let's wheels sometime, I live by bunch of famous places to wheel!!
This was dope af. Good to see the rig being put through its passes
Getting my money out of it!
Absolutely. Did it give you and problems?
@@E_JIM3N3Z11b Besides the taillight and some tightening of suspension, absolutely no issues!
@@mikes4x4garage that's dope my man. Excited to see what's next!!
Dude I like it that you actually swim in these pristine waters. You got me to sub.
It’s my thing! I always jump in. So refreshing!
Thanks for the sub!
Great Video...
Nice to 'get away' from the Day to Day, from Time to Time....
Absolutely. Need to hit that reset button sometimes.
@@mikes4x4garage
Yea, I can only imagine what it must be like to Live in a Household full of 'Potential Covid Cases', Home would be a Warzone....
Now more than ever, to get time free from the Stress...
I miss Moab, my 14’ Tundra owned some trails on just a leveling kit, super impressed by those Toyotas
Loving the content bruh keep them beers 🍻 flowing
Always do 🤘🏻
Really fun video! Thanks for sharing!
my feeling exactly when i full up with gas
but its crazy half a year ago this tacoma couldn't even drive, great vidja!
I’m going on a road trip the opposite way your coming late spring, California to Colorado. I’ll have to look at theese spots you went on looks awesome!
Bro, what a great video and thanks for taking us on that journey...that taco tho! lol Please keep bringing more taco and Tacoma content to the channel.
I will! I have quite a few videos planned
Yes it is common for the tail lights to pop out due to hard impact of the rear suspension or the rear bumper . It has happened to my buddy because the tail lights are a lot of plastic lol
Right on dude. I’m a deputy in the area you started in California. Great path to take and great build.👍
Awesome place to work!
i just got back from moab from oregon last week, best place ever.
It’s pretty awesome!
I’ve got to upgrade my headlights! They look amazing on your truck!
They’re great
looks fun
Hell yeah man I hear that Three Days Grace bumpin🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 that’s the right vibe fosholy
Absolutely fantastic videos!!
Thank you!
Awesome job I like the gas station cuts those were funny!😂
Dude I’m broke now. I’m going to move in with you.
Awesome video Mike, your videos are getting better and better each video! looking forwards to more camping content!
Awesome video Mike,,glad you and the Taco had a blast!
Cool adventure!
This video kicked ass such a great watch
Thank you!
You put out some of the best and real videos man. Keep it up. It’s fun to watch.
You’re too kind. Thanks!
Such a sick video, cannot wait to do my road trip this summer
“I guess if you do fall, you don’t have to worry about it anymore so that’s good” 😂😂😂
Great video! So jealous of the trip
Awesome video again Mike! Just like you I'm a big DIY'er with no automotive or fabrication skills but I learned it along the way after purchasing a GX470. Would like to meet you one day and maybe wheel with you. Cheers!
We learn along the way!
Great video!! Looks fun
Hell yea! More of these. The running back to get the camera cracked me up
I got the idea from survivorman! Way back
Cool videos! All 80s are pretty much the same haha. We have minimal aftermarket support. Mine is a little different than most, but still looks the same from 10 feet away 🤣
They’re cool though!
You know, I was rewatching thinking, Mike recently dumped the clutch in first into his water heater, maybe parking at the edge of a cliff isn’t the best idea 🤣😉.
Absolutely. 😂
Up in Northern California there a ton of service road that are along power tower lines like that. “ not legal “ usually but that’s a choice lol
I saw your Truck in Cedar on the Freeway! Didnt know for certain so I didnt flag you down, But I saw you lol, P.s. If you get itchy its probably Swimmers itch from Sand Hollow lol
Thanks (again) for cleaning up!
Alway try to make it cleaner than I found it!
Epic video, Excellent footage, what an awesome trip. Wind wasn't too bad honestly (sound wise)
I've gotta get to Moab it's so beautiful. Keep the videos comin' they're awesome 👍🏻
Thank you Jacob!
Great video! Keep ‘em comin!
audio is surprisingly good for just an iphone...and the quality too btw lol. keep up the sweet vids man
I think of sarah everytime I see solar farms too🤣 thought I was the only one
Great video ....love it...
Proves you don’t need a dometic and 2k roof top to go out and have some fun this is some good motivation.
I was going to say that in this video. Don’t need any of the fancy stuff to get out there and have an awesome time
Put out more videos. You’re by far more entertaining than what I come across.
Thank you! Working on it!
Bro I really enjoy this video, and super glad you are enjoying your taco!
Thank you!
Hey man awesome video! I just got me a 22’ Tacoma off road, she’s still way stock I got the TRD lift and some Ditch lights and a CB radio that’s about it so far. I’m in Northern California up by Shasta lake area we got a lot of good OHV trails and some serious back country west of the town of Red Bluff.
Keep the shiny side up and the ole greasy down🤙
For sure! And thank you!
Really like how you include the coordinates definitely will need to check Moab sometime in my life for sure
Absolutely!
Ok so lets talk about that cooler. I have 2 of them and they are deadass the best cooler for the money by far. I've been out at a fish camp of my family's for about a full week one time and it held ice the entire time. Everything stayed at a consistent temperature the whole time. Even here in the scorching FL sun building fence all week long with it in the bed of my truck it was holding ice mon-fri. Love those damn coolers. The only gripe I have with them is they need a vent somewhere that you can open and close. Sometimes the suction they get is so damn strong you gotta pry the lid open. Love the vids tho mike. Started watching your vids when you got this taco and absolutely love this build series. Keep up the amazing work man! (powerline trails are where its at tbh)
The cooler is a 10/10 for me. I’ve had it a couple years and it still looks brand new. Can’t beat it for the price!!!
Miss your vids mike. Can understand the break tho. As well as gas prices to are real high for content. Hope to see something soon !
I know the tunnels (past Elko), salt flats by Wendover, Spanish fork canyon, the car wash across from McDonald's by Kanes creek. (Live in Utah)
When i mentioned the Uintahs, last vid, my bad, i wasn't sure where you where headed exactly, also my bad dumping on Moab. Its just for me, that area, has significantly changed, for my liking (the people). We even tried it just before you, on the 23rd and 24th. Anyway, I am 100% with your style,.. and dig the attitude. Great vid. Stay up my guy.
It was a great trip! I appreciate the suggestions you left me!
damn that beach in utah looked awesome
What an awesome spot. Really happy I stopped in that area!
Sons of Smokey would be proud for cleaning up after the litterbugs
Love what those guys do!
Great video! Stumbled on your channel awhile back.
Couple of questions, hope you can answer.
1. How do you keep the dust out of the back of the truck with a camper top. My gear usually gets very dusty and I have tried a few things but looking for something more effective. Don't like the idea of inhaling road dust when I am sleeping.
2. Anything you have done to cut down on the squeaks from a Tacoma suspension?
Try silicone lubricant, it is pretty good for keeping the squeaks down. Mine used to squeak really bad, I tried WD-40 and it only worked for a few days. I did some research and tried silicone lube, hasn’t squeaked in over 2 months maybe 3 since.
@@ethanspruill7539 I will try that. Did you do anything to ease up on the tension of the leaf springs so as to try and get better lubricant penetration?
1- haven’t done anything to keep the dust out. I just clean every day, pull everything out and brush it off.
2- I haven’t done anything about the squeaking, but I have heard great things about graphite spray for the leafs
@@alpulley4894 no sir I did not. I just made sure that I sprayed it into every possible gap and joint I could find. No need for anything extra 👍
Such an awesome video Mike! I want to do the same thing in my taco soon except I'll be coming from Texas hitting Utah, Arizona and Nevada on my way out to Cali. Keep up the videos!! 🤙🍻
That sounds like an awesome trip. Check out the rim rocker trail, it goes from Colorado to Moab 👍🏻
Bro im Mexican and I think Cerveza Modelo needs to sponsor you lol....Keep up the great content man!
Sheesh I wish!
exciting stuff bro!
Yo man you absolutely have to check out the 4x4 trails around Silverton CO, places like clear lake and red mountain pass have some beautiful views and gnarly trials.
Did that a couple years ago! Awesome place.
Awesome trip
great video and love your narration 😂
Another awesome video Mike!
Thank you as always 🤘🏻
I would definitely go
Awesome stuff man!
Should come up to norcal this summer for an overland trip across the Smith River. We are planning it now for summer with a few combat vets and overlander lovers
Sounds pretty cool!
Bro I was on the salt lake Marina point when that fire started and we got stuck out there for 30 minutes and the fire department had to evacuate all us tourists. Wild to see it in your video.
Crazy!
Yeeee yeeee!!! Cool trip dude!!!
Thank you!
I’ve always wondered how TH-camrs got those driving away shots, I always thought they had to go back and get the camera so I’m glad to see I was right 😂😂
Haha yes!
Only Mike mastered all fourxfour elements. Only he could stop the ruthless ricers. But, when the world needed him most, he vanished.
🥸
Great video man!
Ayyyyye chill there more to Nevada than that 😂 I live in the valley right below Tahoe
Sure 😂
This is my life, minus the drive from CA lol. You guys should look in to Western CO. You'd fit in well here
Should try the TAT (Trans American Trail) if your really looking for a drive, more dirt roads that hard ball.
I will look into that! I’ve heard about it