I love raw footage like this without awful music. It’s nice to hear the squeaky leaf springs and occasional scrapage. Killer video please keep them all this style.
Damn, that was intense. To think some people say modern trucks can't go wheeling. I applaud these guys for taking on a trail as tough as this, in trucks as nice as theirs.
@@mccartneystuart I'd take my 4runner over a Jeep anyday, and when you're Jeep breaks down (most unreliable brand btw) I'll be there to tow your ass out ;)
I like the idea of using the non-functional hood scoop for the light bar mount. Good use of resources, and less glare than if it were mounted on the roof.
That's some pretty gnarly roads. You guys are making it look easy and fun and a little stressful. This is a testament to all the brave souls that put their vehicles in peril. No vehicle incurred any scratches in the making of this video. Thanks for putting this up.
Ive watched a lot of videos with 3rd Gen Tacoma trucks ever since I bought mine.(2017 TRD Off Road). This video is the only one ive seen that truly shows the capability of these trucks as an IFS vehicle. Now I realize the driving skills are not possessed by all of us but its nice to see the Tacoma in this extreme environment. Im satisfied that my truck will do everything i will ask it to do. Love this video...Too bad I can only like it once , HA !!! Oh yeah , you guys can flat drive too ! super cool.
My friends and I used to take our Baja Bugs out to Calico all the time back in the '80s. Tons of fun and never had a break-down...not even a flat tire. Used to go out to a place called Rainbow Basin just East of Barstow as well. Really miss goin' out there! Thanks for the great post!!
Just subscribed to this great channel alex.busta. I love the raw, gut wrenching wheeling and great directions/instructions given. I firmly believe what sets your channel above all else is the authenticity of what you and your crew are doing. No lame music and hearing the true sounds a truck makes as its guided through these trails is amazing. Giving you and your crew 2 thumbs up, please keep up the great work!
All I can say, watching this video was insane as a membrane... I just got my 2017 Taco TRD Off Road, 3 days ago. I specifically bought it for hunting in Michigan. I was looking at some of the terrain you guys taking these trucks on, and this video... I just ran outside, and hugged my Truck... :-( I ain't gonna do that to you Maybelline... I thought the driver was going scrap his body, I was constantly on edge. This was a terrific, really awesome video... 20 plus Stars on this one...
Wow that was incredible. Super nice rigs, excellent driving skills, scary trails, great filming without unwanted noise. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't risk my own toy but it sure is cool watching ya'll do it. Seems like some of those spots we designed for the Toyotas as anything wider or longer would have got hung up or ripped. Okay maybe a jeep would get thru. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing! Using the trucks for what they were truly designed to do. I would do the same. Who cares if they cost $40+k. We all know you wanted a nice aftermarket front bumper anyway! Keep it up! Absolutely RAW!
Not really when you have to add a lift 35-37 inch tires remote reservoir shocks and thousands of more dollars on bumpers as to not scratch when you bottom out. Not really designed more of spending thousands to make it capable
Well I wouldn’t say “truly designed”. Considering Toyota can’t reprogram your speedo for bigger tires, and you have to chop frames & wheel well liners for bigger tires.
I was stationed out in Fort Irwin for 2 years, and I knew about the Calico trail but knew I could never take it. This reminds me of rocking out humvees on some trails like this... It's unbelievable what they can do. Nice video.
That's one damn well built truck! Looks like the green 4runner spends a lot of time bouncing on its bump stops. Could be shortened maybe? And yeah, THANK U! For not adding background music!
You guys did a fantastic job!!! I have a Tundra TRD Pro and would not have been able to make it in some of those tight areas. Love the video and you did a great edit job. Thanks for the awesome video.
Another awesome video!!!! Cannot wait to get out west for a couple of weeks. I do see your flares now. You used pan head self tappers. Dunno why I didn't think of that after I saw the screws in the other video in Cougar Buttes. Appreciate the video. The guy below mention raw video and I do like that too. Love the bumps and scrapes as long as its not anything body panels LOL.
Definitely some great footage of the challenges at Calico. I'll be soon running my Tundra through it and man o man, the section looks very tight squeeze and narrow at some points. But I'll attempt the majority of the obstacles.
Great footage! I love raw video without a bunch of editing. Funny that no one is using “crawl control”. I just got a 2017 TRD 4x4 off-road and can’t believe how ridiculous the crawl control is, sounds like the truck is going to come apart.
As a newbie to wheeling I like watching your off-road videos. You're on the limits of what that truck can do it seems. Thanks for adding some voice over to explain the technical parts. Online teacher/ taco samurai. Also, obligatory 'what gear you running comment'
You da man! You all make extremely technical and grueling off-road driving look easy. I was glued to every inch, up and down trails you ventured through, I'd never dare to go. Maybe you can talk about the way you make it happen behind the wheel and how you determine your line and ground placement from a driver's view. The other thing would be all the special modifications that help make it happen, or is it all about skill and courage? Great footage.
The torque differential output on these rigs is insane. Straight putting raw ponies to those rocks. Articulation between the tires and wheel wells has to be at least 2 inches. Tires prolly' running 25 psi. I don't know what I'm saying...
Just purchased a 2020 TRD Sport 4x2 as my daily driver . I never knew these Tacos had the capability of doing what I just witnessed in this video. I applaud you guys. You guys got skillzzzz. Should of gotten a 4x4. Too late, I’m too old for this shit. Maybe in the afterlife.😜
This is much better than some other offroaders. They have abused nature and the landscape. Mainly a certain vehicle brand lover. Starts with a J and ends with a p.
Look like fun my Tacoma had not been lift all stock recent got new 245/75/r16 km3 really want go on trail but not like that I would be stuck like at begin of film lol
Love those tacos!!! I wanted one I got a tundra needed the extra room working on outfitting it for back country 4 wheeling I hope it gets the job done...
Sweet vid. Like it raw as well like @singletrackftw says. Original sound & no music makes you feel like you're there. I've done a lot of crawling myself here in AZ and when I saw what lines you took through some of those areas, I was cringing. But...I do understand that what I see in the vid is only a very limited view of the trail and that video & pics of a trail never show them true to being there.
Awesome video guys and thank you but I'm curious do you have by chance a video of just explaining your rigs upgraded mods. I checked your channel and didn't see any type of videos like that. Oh and of course you have a new subscriber.
Brave souls for driving those tacos through those tight spaces. I would thought a few times it was sketchy! Is the about the limit of off roadness the trucks are up to? Everyone has 35” tires on the truck with a 3” lift? I don’t think a stock taco could negotiate the technical sections without damage or a very experienced driver with luck?
Man, love your Mild Taco. Looks like so much fun miss it. Sorry about the mild but my boys and I have names for color. I have a Burgundy Taco, also anyone with red or such spicy. Blue Iced and so on stupid maybe. Real question you all ever have problems with overheating. Especially in the desert like that or do you have aftermarket trani and radiator accessories.
I dont think I would have the fortitude to take my taco through these trails! I would love a milder version but as a DD no way for me lol. Good video! I have to find some trails in my neck of the woods, not a gnarly as this though.
Great video, no lame music, pure soul. I’m glad you didn’t damage your rigs, but if you did, that’s what they are for right? Keep driving em hard guys!
Awesome! Just got my taco a couple of weeks ago 2018 TRD offroad 4x4. I hit up azusa canyon today. I have no mods yet, but will soon, any suggestions for cool spots I can go before I get any mods?
I love raw footage like this without awful music. It’s nice to hear the squeaky leaf springs and occasional scrapage. Killer video please keep them all this style.
Thank you for the feedback!
I will definitely keep the wheeling footage raw!
Appreciate the support brother!
I totally agree!
Amen....way too many vids completely RUINED by awful music. This is a refreshing change. Thank you. Well done.
100% agreed
100% agree.
Damn, that was intense. To think some people say modern trucks can't go wheeling. I applaud these guys for taking on a trail as tough as this, in trucks as nice as theirs.
Lol I agree. I also hate when people say tacomas are baby trucks
Took two hours to go 20 feet. Get a jeep.
@@mccartneystuart I'd take my 4runner over a Jeep anyday, and when you're Jeep breaks down (most unreliable brand btw) I'll be there to tow your ass out ;)
Some drivers need to learn how to do a smooth drop! Feel sorry for their bumpers😊
@@mccartneystuart Jeeps are great budget vehicles. I go through them like hot cakes.
thank you for not adding annoying music over the video LOL
I always cringe when I hear noises coming from under my truck... I guess its normal lol
True I click away when annoying music comes up.
Marco Garcia it happens thats what rock sliders and skid plates are for.
Yeah I hate offroading vids when theres music, like what tfs the point
I like the idea of using the non-functional hood scoop for the light bar mount. Good use of resources, and less glare than if it were mounted on the roof.
I was thinking that too! Great idea
Exact first thought I had too...
What glare? Do you see the glare? Or somebody else see the glare?
When I saw a newer Tacoma and the word “Calico” as the title, I knew it’d be good. Some brave souls taking newer vehicles out there. Awesome vid!
That's some pretty gnarly roads. You guys are making it look easy and fun and a little stressful. This is a testament to all the brave souls that put their vehicles in peril. No vehicle incurred any scratches in the making of this video. Thanks for putting this up.
Ive watched a lot of videos with 3rd Gen Tacoma trucks ever since I bought mine.(2017 TRD Off Road). This video is the only one ive seen that truly shows the capability of these trucks as an IFS vehicle. Now I realize the driving skills are not possessed by all of us but its nice to see the Tacoma in this extreme environment. Im satisfied that my truck will do everything i will ask it to do. Love this video...Too bad I can only like it once , HA !!! Oh yeah , you guys can flat drive too ! super cool.
My friends and I used to take our Baja Bugs out to Calico all the time back in the '80s. Tons of fun and never had a break-down...not even a flat tire. Used to go out to a place called Rainbow Basin just East of Barstow as well. Really miss goin' out there! Thanks for the great post!!
Finally, a functional hood scoop. ;)
Nice!! Thank you for the effort to edit this video. Love the scrapes and squeaks!!!!
Absolutely love these generations of Tacoma and 4runners. 2 of the best looking vehicles out there imo. I have a 4runner and absolutely love it.
Crickets,metal screetching, and engine revving exhaust, fuckin' awsome
PS: thank you for no music also. All the creaking and rock grinding is how it should sound. Gets you used to what to expect. Nicely done.
As I’m watching the video I can’t help but to appreciate the throttle control on that first Tacoma. Usually people want to power through.
Such massive balls. Isn’t afraid to wheel it HAAARD. Dude would love a full walk around of your rig.
Just subscribed to this great channel alex.busta. I love the raw, gut wrenching wheeling and great directions/instructions given. I firmly believe what sets your channel above all else is the authenticity of what you and your crew are doing. No lame music and hearing the true sounds a truck makes as its guided through these trails is amazing. Giving you and your crew 2 thumbs up, please keep up the great work!
All I can say, watching this video was insane as a membrane... I just got my 2017 Taco TRD Off Road, 3 days ago. I specifically bought it for hunting in Michigan. I was looking at some of the terrain you guys taking these trucks on, and this video... I just ran outside, and hugged my Truck... :-( I ain't gonna do that to you Maybelline... I thought the driver was going scrap his body, I was constantly on edge. This was a terrific, really awesome video... 20 plus Stars on this one...
That grey Tacoma from the beginning was an absolute unit, I love rock climbing!
Just stumbled upon this, what an awesome video. Love how these trucks perform off-road!
Wow that was incredible. Super nice rigs, excellent driving skills, scary trails, great filming without unwanted noise. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't risk my own toy but it sure is cool watching ya'll do it. Seems like some of those spots we designed for the Toyotas as anything wider or longer would have got hung up or ripped. Okay maybe a jeep would get thru. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing! Using the trucks for what they were truly designed to do. I would do the same. Who cares if they cost $40+k. We all know you wanted a nice aftermarket front bumper anyway! Keep it up! Absolutely RAW!
Yawn. My Subaru can do this in its sleep.
Not really when you have to add a lift 35-37 inch tires remote reservoir shocks and thousands of more dollars on bumpers as to not scratch when you bottom out. Not really designed more of spending thousands to make it capable
Well I wouldn’t say “truly designed”. Considering Toyota can’t reprogram your speedo for bigger tires, and you have to chop frames & wheel well liners for bigger tires.
Sick video! Thanks for posting without any bs music. I love hearing these animals in the wild!
#TacosFoLife
Watching these longer videos are way more enjoyable without the obnoxious music. Great editing too, thank you for sharing
I was stationed out in Fort Irwin for 2 years, and I knew about the Calico trail but knew I could never take it.
This reminds me of rocking out humvees on some trails like this... It's unbelievable what they can do. Nice video.
That's one damn well built truck! Looks like the green 4runner spends a lot of time bouncing on its bump stops. Could be shortened maybe?
And yeah, THANK U! For not adding background music!
That "walls" route is nuts! I don't think I could ever put my new Tacoma through that! Nice driving!
Gorgeous Toyotas all three! That green on the 4runner is so epic.
Awsome vid,no music no talking,just wheelin' and how it is
That "trail" was fucking nuts!! I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't watched it. That's some serious shit right there. Hat's off to you guys.
One of the better raw wheeling videos out there. Subscribed!
You guys did a fantastic job!!! I have a Tundra TRD Pro and would not have been able to make it in some of those tight areas. Love the video and you did a great edit job. Thanks for the awesome video.
Definitely one of the better of road videos. Sick trucks! All of them.
Another awesome video!!!! Cannot wait to get out west for a couple of weeks. I do see your flares now. You used pan head self tappers. Dunno why I didn't think of that after I saw the screws in the other video in Cougar Buttes. Appreciate the video. The guy below mention raw video and I do like that too. Love the bumps and scrapes as long as its not anything body panels LOL.
They aren’t self tappers. I pre drilled the holes and used aluminum screws with washers and nylock nuts.
And thank you!
@@alexbusta thank you for schooling me!!! That’s perfect!!!!
Can’t believe some idiots try to hate on this vid!!! Strong work all around! Thanks for posting 💪
Definitely some great footage of the challenges at Calico. I'll be soon running my Tundra through it and man o man, the section looks very tight squeeze and narrow at some points. But I'll attempt the majority of the obstacles.
Good job! I would have liked to see how the wrangler behind you guys did on the same obstacles @22:20 for comparison
Nice video man. I'm in your video at 1:15, I was the one in the silver JK on 40's that was behind you guys.
Thanks!
That's right, you guys ended up turning around and coming back by us, right?
You're jeep is built!!
Bullshit that was me i was just gonna tell him that. Why you lying thats my jeep.
Great footage! I love raw video without a bunch of editing. Funny that no one is using “crawl control”. I just got a 2017 TRD 4x4 off-road and can’t believe how ridiculous the crawl control is, sounds like the truck is going to come apart.
You had me sitting on the edge of my seat, great video dude..
As a newbie to wheeling I like watching your off-road videos. You're on the limits of what that truck can do it seems. Thanks for adding some voice over to explain the technical parts. Online teacher/ taco samurai.
Also, obligatory 'what gear you running comment'
Thank you for the feedback! I greatly appreciate it!
I will do a walk around video of the rig very soon! Apologies for not getting around to it yet.
alex.busta no worries on walk around I was joking. Such a common comment
That 4Runner is such a Dinosaur! Amazing rig! Never seen one in green before and i like it allot
Yeah I'm a big fan of that green wrap!
One badass Taco, very impressed
Thanks brother!
You da man!
You all make extremely technical and grueling off-road driving look easy.
I was glued to every inch, up and down trails you ventured through, I'd never dare to go.
Maybe you can talk about the way you make it happen behind the wheel and how you determine your line and ground placement from a driver's view.
The other thing would be all the special modifications that help make it happen, or is it all about skill and courage?
Great footage.
The torque differential output on these rigs is insane. Straight putting raw ponies to those rocks. Articulation between the tires and wheel wells has to be at least 2 inches. Tires prolly' running 25 psi.
I don't know what I'm saying...
Just purchased a 2020 TRD Sport 4x2 as my daily driver . I never knew these Tacos had the capability of doing what I just witnessed in this video. I applaud you guys. You guys got skillzzzz. Should of gotten a 4x4. Too late, I’m too old for this shit. Maybe in the afterlife.😜
Outstanding video with excellent trail footage. Your Taco is sick! Absolutely awesome build.
Scott
Beautiful trucks. looks like a fun place . i have some boys there , hopefully one day i can hit them trails up.
IFS for the WIN!!!...bravo gents,,bravo👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏻
Very nice, love the stock splash guard on mad stz rig lol... 6:09 must have been a fun time :D
Thanks!
Making it last as long as I can! haha
Loved the footage ! Keep em coming
Good lord your Tacoma is killer. You’ve got a new sub. Love the content as well.
This has to be the best trail ride video on TH-cam..👍
Super responsible 4X4ing, loved the video!
Thank you! That's definitely the mindset we go into this with.
This is much better than some other offroaders. They have abused nature and the landscape. Mainly a certain vehicle brand lover. Starts with a J and ends with a p.
Awesome rigs and great trails. Thanks for the video.
I love Tacos!! Carne Asada are my favorite. Oh and I also love the other Tacos. It will be my next vehicle.
Awesome videos, commentary and beautiful trucks
Oh My God ... I thought Wranglers were insane but these Taco's can seriously hold their ground and then some... this is very impressive!
This was so rad. Keep em comin
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!
Look like fun my Tacoma had not been lift all stock recent got new 245/75/r16 km3 really want go on trail but not like that I would be stuck like at begin of film lol
Very sick, mean looking TACO!
Thanks brother!
Freakin sweet video brother! You guys have 🏀 of steel! Those trails are brutal.
Ha! Thank you!
Appreciate the support brother!
Ground clearance.wheelbase and weight is everything when it comes to off roading
Love this video!! Awesome scenery!👍
Love those tacos!!! I wanted one I got a tundra needed the extra room working on outfitting it for back country 4 wheeling I hope it gets the job done...
Tacoma’s are badass rigs! Cool vid!
Awesome vid. Real ballsy, had my butt clinched on some of the obstacles though. This makes me miss my 5th 2012 4Runner. I want another one now.
I really like your setup. When I get my ‘19 TRD pro I want a similar rack set like yours. Great video.
Did you end up getting one?
Damn some intense spots in this video, so close to trail damage and you avoided it all!
Why did I only see some good shit until today. Finally some fucking off-road video. Thanks!
Sweet vid. Like it raw as well like @singletrackftw says. Original sound & no music makes you feel like you're there. I've done a lot of crawling myself here in AZ and when I saw what lines you took through some of those areas, I was cringing. But...I do understand that what I see in the vid is only a very limited view of the trail and that video & pics of a trail never show them true to being there.
Crazy! Stressed me out with those nice trucks! Sick tho!
Great job on these videos man, awesome footage too
very impressive ! Great trail to ride and a great video!!!
Awesome video guys and thank you but I'm curious do you have by chance a video of just explaining your rigs upgraded mods. I checked your channel and didn't see any type of videos like that. Oh and of course you have a new subscriber.
Brave souls for driving those tacos through those tight spaces. I would thought a few times it was sketchy! Is the about the limit of off roadness the trucks are up to? Everyone has 35” tires on the truck with a 3” lift? I don’t think a stock taco could negotiate the technical sections without damage or a very experienced driver with luck?
This makes me want to get my 4runner wrapped. That's the green toyota should have used on the 19 pros
That 4Runner is awesome.
Man, love your Mild Taco. Looks like so much fun miss it. Sorry about the mild but my boys and I have names for color. I have a Burgundy Taco, also anyone with red or such spicy. Blue Iced and so on stupid maybe. Real question you all ever have problems with overheating. Especially in the desert like that or do you have aftermarket trani and radiator accessories.
Whats the name of the rear bumper you got there on that gun metal grey tacoma🤔
I dont think I would have the fortitude to take my taco through these trails! I would love a milder version but as a DD no way for me lol. Good video! I have to find some trails in my neck of the woods, not a gnarly as this though.
That trail is gnarly AF, nice driving by the whole group
Loved every minute of it
For such toyota driven in such terrains, is it better driven with manual or auto gears?
Love it bro! Just picked up a 2011 4Runner
Great video, no lame music, pure soul. I’m glad you didn’t damage your rigs, but if you did, that’s what they are for right? Keep driving em hard guys!
Nice looking trucks, great run!
Your Tacoma is an absolute beauty
Good looking Taco's. Glad I found your channel
My buttcheeks were puckered throughout the whole video. Brave people bringing new tacos out there lol.
what two brands of sliders are on the tacomas ..list with by color
What mods have been done to these magnificent trucks?
Now that’s TRAIL running!
Badass trucks!!! I wanna go through that trail also. Maybe one day
Amazing truck. Do you have any video, ig post or something listing your mods? (lift, exhaust, tires etc)
0:36 reminds of the puppy struggling to climb up a ledge or a couch. Little legs going but just can’t quite make it
I wanna try my Tundra on this trail....but pucker pass will be the hardest part!
Awesome! Just got my taco a couple of weeks ago 2018 TRD offroad 4x4. I hit up azusa canyon today. I have no mods yet, but will soon, any suggestions for cool spots I can go before I get any mods?
Love it! Props for no music. Beautiful Tacomas
Just wondered if that magnetic grey Tacoma is a sport or a TRD pro
They're really being put to the test here .