This is a terrific video. The narration is not annoying, the scenery is gorgeous, the trucks are awesome, yet still relateable to mortals. Reminds me of the wonderful Rick Russel videos back in the old days.
@@J87169 Mosaic is a conglomerate corporate entity of several forestry companies that operate on Vancouver Island. They have put up gates all over the southern island. In other words, they are a primary reason we cannot access the back country like we used to.
I’m building a 71 gmc suburban and I was pausing the vid a lot to see what’s underneath your rigs. Side steps etc. I’m blown away how capable your trucks are. Great driving as well. My suburban won’t be hard core but able to flex a little, cheers from Alberta. Go Flames
I had a stroke on 2/1/2024. My right side was affected. After months of rehab i finally can walk and use my right arm again and am looking to get back to the trails again in 2025. thisis a wonderful inspiration. You have such a calm narration voice. mine was also affected by the stroke . im finally speaking like i dont have a mouthful of shit.. thanks for sharing..
In my late teens and early 20s I spend hundreds of hours offroad with my buddy in our toyotas back up behind youbou and in the hills behind shawnigan....all lost now..its so sad. Not just the logging companies, but people wheeled back in there and set fires, dumped garbage etc etc and ruined it for everyone. I would love to get back into the hobby again, my wife doesn't like the risk ;) but she's never been on a solid offroad trip...heck if we hit gravel in her 4runner thats risky for her ;) Great videos, and they make me smile with amazing memories
Ah man, to have wheeled on this island before all of the mess humans have created. Too bad. Take her somewhere with less risk, like MOAB lol! We're happy you're enjoying the films!
Good evening from the south Okanagan, thanks for taking us along on the off road adventure. It's amazing what the stock axles can take - absolutely so in fact. All the best to you two as we head into winter - there's a foot or better of snow up top here already.
@ There’s essentially no public land on the island. Mosaic owns the majority of it and entrusted to “ethically”manage it (forestry). Residents are supposed to have access for recreation but it’s always a subject of controversy.
i loved this video. took me back to my island days in my 86 Yota with 35s and a welded rear diff. as much as I've always loved your touring the globe videos, these are my favorite because i get to see the best parts of home again.
I remember exploring the backroads on butler ml etc.. with my dad in the early 2000's, its a shame we cant get back there like we used to without a access card. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great vids, brings back great memories!
As a mainlander, the whole existence and operation of Mosaic blew my mind when trying to ride forest roads in the South Island. Closures here, closures there.
You are right, sometimes you have to clear you head to see things clearly I have just returned from the jungle of new Guinea With my Range Rover V8 1996 And I my self have also had to fight an obstacle every now and then toget through or over it Your concentration goes entirely to drive in a safe manner I wish you many beautiful riding hours with manny obstacles and hurdles Have FUN and be SAFE
There's cool led headlights with the turn signals built in to them these days. You have to get the led headlight wiring kit as well for toyotas because of the reverse ground. But they are awesome for running custom bumpers. I have them in 3 of my toyotas.
Epic 🤘🏻 Those trails past Sooke are some of the best. Need to build myself a wheeler again. It’s been way too long! Also yes Mosaic the no fun police 👿
Yes we are, blue truck was at 10psi, red truck was at 5. These are light trucks, takes a lot for the tires to flex, and especially on a hill climb where the weight isn't over the axle, they rarely looked aired down.
Moved to VI last year, lots to discover here. But my truck is far too new and expensive to tackle those trails, need a rock truck I guess. If you ever plan a tour on less technical/potentially damaging trails, I’m sure a good number of your local followers would jump on the event.
This was awesome. But I’m surprised on the tred of some of these trucks.. duratacs with 40% tred and 35 psi no wonder you’re slipping so much 😅 still made it through awesomely
@ToyotaWorldRunners I know it's not technically island spec, but I'm building a 94' ext. Cab with a 1uz-fe turbo and solid axle up in Skagway, Alaska! I definitely plan to do a trip to vancouver island when she's wheeling worthy.
The voice/cadence of the narrator sounds just like the host from Huckberry's Dirt. Feels like a perfect mashup of a show I like & some awesome wheeling! Great stuff!
Great video:) you are super relatable and easy to watch. That rock at the lake has been on my list for a while. I’ve got a Gladiator on 37s Think I’m gonna give it a go. Just got hit it at the right angle. Maybe my famous last words.😂
If you could put a rough $ value on your rig, what would it be? Been looking for a hobby to get into since being out of college. PS, it was a blast hanging out with the two of you in Cancun earlier this year. Let’s connect again sometime. We’re only a few hours away!
Hey Travis! I've spent more than necessary on this truck as I've bought and replaced things repeatedly. If I had started with the end in mind this truck is worth about 15k. You can get similarly built trucks on marketplace for 7-10 grand. Highly recommend as a hobby, which will likely become quite addictive! Would be great to connect again!
Вы просто молодец, такие машины строите всесте с супругой (девушкой), один автодом чего стоит, восхищаюсь Вами, продолжайте в том же духе. Привет из России.
Well as a west coast road builder myself I have pulled many bridges that aren’t safe anymore. The logging company is liable for it and by the looks of that old Sill log she looked pretty rotten
As with most things in life, it's all about compromise. The red truck is a beast at off-roading, but not so good for anything else. Yeti and the other truck are a bit less capable, but much easier to live with day-to-day. I tend to travel, and off-road, by myself requiring a vehicle closer to stock and terrain less likely to break the truck. To me, that is why the old "What is the best vehicle?" question impossible to answer. What do you want to do, how much money due you have and what is your risk tolerance. The best truck is the one that makes you happy and if you can have two or three, that will make you even happier.
Go to 6 yotas I run 6 in the front 8 in the rear on 37s. Maxxis at 811s never had a drama! Wheel hard tracks in Australia with it monkey gum and 6 stage were no drama
The red one... where the hell did it have the front springs? I didn't see leaf springs poking nor did I see coils on the dampers or a cross-axle single leaf setup, so where were they?
Once you choose 35's, your commitment to factory sheet metal loses credence. It's a slippery slope has no truer meaning. I wouldn't blame you. Those buggy guys often miss the reliability and computability of their favorite Toyotas, but you can have more than one. ... So portals, rear steer, mid engine are all great, just don't give up and get a SXS.❤
Exactly I won't feel to bad. Plus yeti is not a trailer Toyota in a sense that it seems you drove there and rock climbed and when weather turns out have a place to chill. Imo
My dad had a 1982 I think Toyota truck 4x4 with 6 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift had a V6 turbo gm motor out of a grand national was a regular cab long box 5 speed he had to get rid of it because it didn’t fit me my brother with car seats
The sounds of nature in concert with the hum of the rigs was all the music this video needed. Fantastic work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is a terrific video. The narration is not annoying, the scenery is gorgeous, the trucks are awesome, yet still relateable to mortals. Reminds me of the wonderful Rick Russel videos back in the old days.
Long live Rick Russel. We used to watch him a long time ago. The Island is an awesome place to be.
Man, what a compliment! We're stoked you enjoyed it.
Mosaic is a cussword on the island.
literally
What is mosaic? Never heard of em and I’m from bc
@@J87169 Mosaic is a conglomerate corporate entity of several forestry companies that operate on Vancouver Island. They have put up gates all over the southern island. In other words, they are a primary reason we cannot access the back country like we used to.
@@grndiesel Sounds like terrorism.
Sound like the Australian goverment.. atleast we don't have trudo 😂😂 sucked in cnts 😢😂🎉🎉
Epic rock-crawling on awesome TGVI trails.
Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Thursdays Are Rapidly Becoming My Favorite Day! - Another Night Drop By TWR - Much Love From New England ❤
Wow what beautiful scenery! Nice rigs too. Hi from England 👍
I’m building a 71 gmc suburban and I was pausing the vid a lot to see what’s underneath your rigs. Side steps etc. I’m blown away how capable your trucks are. Great driving as well. My suburban won’t be hard core but able to flex a little, cheers from Alberta. Go Flames
Tire pressure police are gonna light you up haha
Man, those smooth, wet rocks look so challenging. Awesome video! Super fun to see the different Toyota builds. 🤙
四輪軸上葉片彈簧！最頂級的大落差表現。我最終極的愛！🥰🥰😍😍🤩😗😘
I quite enjoyed watching this wheeling video, Well filmed and no annoying music 👌
Great job and awesome rigs!
We're happy you enjoyed it!
I had a stroke on 2/1/2024. My right side was affected. After months of rehab i finally can walk and use my right arm again and am looking to get back to the trails again in 2025. thisis a wonderful inspiration. You have such a calm narration voice. mine was also affected by the stroke . im finally speaking like i dont have a mouthful of shit.. thanks for sharing..
Laying in a hospital bed after getting 3 ft intestine removed.
We got this brother. 👍
@makisupaPIGman No shit . Wishing you recovery my friend.
Thank you so much for commenting! We're stoked to hear you'll be on the trails again. Maybe we'll catch ya out there. Prayers for speedy recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery as well. Thank you for watching!
In my late teens and early 20s I spend hundreds of hours offroad with my buddy in our toyotas back up behind youbou and in the hills behind shawnigan....all lost now..its so sad. Not just the logging companies, but people wheeled back in there and set fires, dumped garbage etc etc and ruined it for everyone. I would love to get back into the hobby again, my wife doesn't like the risk ;) but she's never been on a solid offroad trip...heck if we hit gravel in her 4runner thats risky for her ;) Great videos, and they make me smile with amazing memories
Ah man, to have wheeled on this island before all of the mess humans have created. Too bad. Take her somewhere with less risk, like MOAB lol! We're happy you're enjoying the films!
Good evening from the south Okanagan, thanks for taking us along on the off road adventure. It's amazing what the stock axles can take - absolutely so in fact. All the best to you two as we head into winter - there's a foot or better of snow up top here already.
Cheers from Newfoundland! This is awesome!
Cheers back! We hope to make it to Newfoundland someday soon.
@@ToyotaWorldRunners id love to see these rigs haha
3:01 As an avid Vancouver Island mountain biker. “Thanks Mosaic” is too often apart of my vocabulary.
Can you fill us in on what Mosaic is for context? Thanks.
@ There’s essentially no public land on the island. Mosaic owns the majority of it and entrusted to “ethically”manage it (forestry). Residents are supposed to have access for recreation but it’s always a subject of controversy.
Wonder how the trout like you driving through their home? 😢
@@jamesmoline4411yea this is often overlooked when i drive in waterways aswell, fingers crossed no oil leaks
I have never wheeled on the island( I'm in the Shuswap) but that's super gross I don't like that they can just block access
You all were working those trucks! Awesome!!!!
This truck is the reason I started watching you In the first place, great video, and love the paint job
So rad! Thank you
i loved this video. took me back to my island days in my 86 Yota with 35s and a welded rear diff. as much as I've always loved your touring the globe videos, these are my favorite because i get to see the best parts of home again.
Stoked on the nostalgia!
Back to where it all began and the Island is happy to have you back! Scouting out some new spots for in Cadiz, and as always - much love ❤
Awesome rock crawling. Sometimes getting back to basics is all anyone needs. Fine group of Toyota's to.
Thank you!
Started following you years ago because of this type of content but anything you guys do is always freaken amazing!!! 💯
That's so awesome! Thanks for being here with us from the beginning!
This is the best video on TH-cam. Man I can't wait to get my pickup back and go wheelin
That was very captivating to watch! Great editing and presentation as always.
Thank you very much!
Cinematic wheeling!! Man I love that red truck
The thing goes everywhere!
Awesome, appreciated the natural sound track. The trucks and driving skills are impressive..Well Done
Thanks, we appreciate the feedback!
I remember exploring the backroads on butler ml etc.. with my dad in the early 2000's, its a shame we cant get back there like we used to without a access card. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great vids, brings back great memories!
The back roads seem to change their status weekly. Definitely a shame to think of what we used to have access to. Thanks for watching!
Glad you were able to hit some of my hometown trails , loved the raw sound no music 👌🏼🍻
Thanks, glad you enjoyed! It's fun to drive to new places and make new friends.
that blue pickup is literally my dream rig. Great video.
As a mainlander, the whole existence and operation of Mosaic blew my mind when trying to ride forest roads in the South Island. Closures here, closures there.
Corporate dirtbags cutting down old growth backed by BC govt no doubt there’s your corporatocracy. Not a democracy.
In the preview while scrolling, I'm like that's the mill bay Timmies.. I live in Langford! 😊 I used to wheel in the late 90's in a jeep yj.
Sweet vid. Good old fashion Toyota rock crawlin. Love the 22re sounds.
YESSS!!! This content is why I subscribed!!! I love seeing all of these Toyota's kill it in the Pacific North West. More More More!!! You guys rock!
Glad you enjoyed!
You need to take these things down to Moab and show all of those Jeep guys what's up. Amazing stuff.
That's the plan!
You are right, sometimes you have to clear you head to see things clearly
I have just returned from the jungle of new Guinea
With my Range Rover V8 1996
And I my self have also had to fight an obstacle every now and then toget through or over it
Your concentration goes entirely to drive in a safe manner
I wish you many beautiful riding hours with manny obstacles and hurdles
Have FUN and be SAFE
I knew exactly where you were going once I saw that Tims stop! As an islander.
Awesome scenery mate ❤ Keep the wheelin vibes coming. 🇦🇺
Recognized this was on the island in the first 10 seconds of the video. Cool to see some off roading around home.
Glad you enjoyed it!
No way ! I seen u guys on Sunday evening on the Butler main out of Sooke I was in the white Toyota pickup 🙌🙌
This is the same trail I first learned to wheel my stock 2nd gen 4runner through when I was 17! Solid trail to get back into the swing of things!
So envious! Can't wait to explore more of the area. Way better than anything in Nanaimo
@@ToyotaWorldRunners there is many more for you to checkout here!
Nice to see you guys out trailing and crawling again 😎👍
Oh man, it felt so good!
There's cool led headlights with the turn signals built in to them these days.
You have to get the led headlight wiring kit as well for toyotas because of the reverse ground.
But they are awesome for running custom bumpers.
I have them in 3 of my toyotas.
Epic 🤘🏻 Those trails past Sooke are some of the best. Need to build myself a wheeler again. It’s been way too long!
Also yes Mosaic the no fun police 👿
This was great 👍 content.
Very original. I like the forest you guys wheel in. Make more please 🙏!
More coming soon! Thank you for watching!
Good work Matt this was killer ! Can’t wait to see a walk around on the buddies 1st gen tundra ! Wink wink 😉 😉
Pure Cinema !! BRAVO
Just wondering, are you all air down? Nice trails.
Yes we are, blue truck was at 10psi, red truck was at 5. These are light trucks, takes a lot for the tires to flex, and especially on a hill climb where the weight isn't over the axle, they rarely looked aired down.
What’s your camera setup? Always such amazing shots!
Thank you! Sony A6700
U guys rock ! wish I would have stopped to say hi . Was rushing to get to camp to set up for my birthday camping trip 🤘
All good! Next time
Sweet video man I really missed seeing some “island spec” wheeling! I feel your recipe Toyota build guys can really relate to it !
hahah we're back!
Moved to VI last year, lots to discover here. But my truck is far too new and expensive to tackle those trails, need a rock truck I guess. If you ever plan a tour on less technical/potentially damaging trails, I’m sure a good number of your local followers would jump on the event.
Wow!!! What a mental video!! Keep killing it guys!! 😍😍
Thank you!!
Mosaic are ars holes... Watching this video I soo miss my BJ42 Landcruiser... Wicked truck's guys and wicked video
Next time you’re in Sooke, I would love to show you a few trails.
gonna have to try to find this trail once i get back to the island. awesome video as usual
Awesome content guys. Thank you so much!!
This was awesome. But I’m surprised on the tred of some of these trucks.. duratacs with 40% tred and 35 psi no wonder you’re slipping so much 😅 still made it through awesomely
I would love to see you guys bring back the island - spec series!
We would like that too!! Going to have to find some
@ToyotaWorldRunners I know it's not technically island spec, but I'm building a 94' ext. Cab with a 1uz-fe turbo and solid axle up in Skagway, Alaska! I definitely plan to do a trip to vancouver island when she's wheeling worthy.
I love this. It’s like watching a David Attenborough documentary!
Thank you!
Gotta love the island for off-roading. I got a 2 door XJ that I’m getting ready for a 1 ton swap
That was phenomenal. Just plain fun had by all.
The voice/cadence of the narrator sounds just like the host from Huckberry's Dirt. Feels like a perfect mashup of a show I like & some awesome wheeling! Great stuff!
Great video:) you are super relatable and easy to watch. That rock at the lake has been on my list for a while. I’ve got a Gladiator on 37s Think I’m gonna give it a go. Just got hit it at the right angle. Maybe my famous last words.😂
Get after it!
Bring on the wheeling vids the Chinook build is awesome can't wait to see the new camper.
heck yeah, we're stoked too!
Those are some beautiful rigs!
Heard your gopro died! What did you buy for a new cam
Sure did. We got the DJI Action 5
what width tires you running on yeti? i got an 82 in the garage in alberta. came with 36/13.5/15 . looks like you running 37/12/15???
yep! 37/12.5/R15
old DH...DJ..BMX guy here Totally agree with the Braking bones things.. like they Say With Age comes a Cage...lol enjoyed the video..
who ever stayed back and filmed need a raise
If you could put a rough $ value on your rig, what would it be? Been looking for a hobby to get into since being out of college.
PS, it was a blast hanging out with the two of you in Cancun earlier this year. Let’s connect again sometime. We’re only a few hours away!
Hey Travis! I've spent more than necessary on this truck as I've bought and replaced things repeatedly. If I had started with the end in mind this truck is worth about 15k. You can get similarly built trucks on marketplace for 7-10 grand. Highly recommend as a hobby, which will likely become quite addictive!
Would be great to connect again!
Вы просто молодец, такие машины строите всесте с супругой (девушкой), один автодом чего стоит, восхищаюсь Вами, продолжайте в том же духе.
Привет из России.
Thank you for watching!
The blue truck is so beautiful
where on vancouver island is this?
Well as a west coast road builder myself I have pulled many bridges that aren’t safe anymore. The logging company is liable for it and by the looks of that old Sill log she looked pretty rotten
I do like that Chinook video but.YES ! YES ! YES !!! Keep on off-roading in the Canadian Free world.❤
Loved it man absolutely beautiful
As with most things in life, it's all about compromise. The red truck is a beast at off-roading, but not so good for anything else. Yeti and the other truck are a bit less capable, but much easier to live with day-to-day. I tend to travel, and off-road, by myself requiring a vehicle closer to stock and terrain less likely to break the truck. To me, that is why the old "What is the best vehicle?" question impossible to answer. What do you want to do, how much money due you have and what is your risk tolerance. The best truck is the one that makes you happy and if you can have two or three, that will make you even happier.
0:03 I know that Tim’s anywhere! 😂
That bridge collapsed on its own. Mosaic must have dug it up after. Surprised you didn't cross the river at the lower crossing.
Were ya'll even aired down....?
no they werent, thats why the blue one struggled soo much on some places.
Was waiting for this comment!
That's 10 psi my friend.
Go to 6 yotas I run 6 in the front 8 in the rear on 37s. Maxxis at 811s never had a drama! Wheel hard tracks in Australia with it monkey gum and 6 stage were no drama
Amazing video !!! I did missed the Golden hair locks 🙃
The red one... where the hell did it have the front springs? I didn't see leaf springs poking nor did I see coils on the dampers or a cross-axle single leaf setup, so where were they?
Probably ori or fox gas filled struts. Basically coilovers without the coil over
How do I come from Iowa to wheel with you guys? 😂 awesome terrain
Fun fun fun.... Loved it❤❤❤
It appears you could drop the psi quite a bit down to 8-10psi for damp rocks
Blue truck was at 10psi, red truck at 5psi.
@
Your trucks are light. my tires flex so much at 8 psi it seemed like 20psi on my rig 😅
You have some cool terrain up there I would love to wheel it unfortunately I can’t go there which sucks because I live in north Idaho
Only 1000km and a ferry ride away!
what camera do u use
Sony A6700
Je regarde votre video depuis la France, c'est ouf!
I'm a Jeep guy ... much respect to the Toyota crawlers !
What is Mosaic?
Great video
great Video, Thanks
Some cool rigs there
The number of times I’ve seen people get into screaming matches at that convoluted Tim Horton’s drive thru in the morning… 😂
We can only imagine lol
Once you choose 35's, your commitment to factory sheet metal loses credence. It's a slippery slope has no truer meaning. I wouldn't blame you. Those buggy guys often miss the reliability and computability of their favorite Toyotas, but you can have more than one. ... So portals, rear steer, mid engine are all great, just don't give up and get a SXS.❤
Amazing video that makes me want to spend money I don't have.
We feel ya, it's addictive!
I bet Colby has way higher gear ratios aswell probably the max you can have which is 5.79
Exactly I won't feel to bad. Plus yeti is not a trailer Toyota in a sense that it seems you drove there and rock climbed and when weather turns out have a place to chill. Imo
Trail rigs are cool but having a "street truck" and can go four wheeling and shooting and camping is the best.
My dad had a 1982 I think Toyota truck 4x4 with 6 inch suspension lift 3 inch body lift had a V6 turbo gm motor out of a grand national was a regular cab long box 5 speed he had to get rid of it because it didn’t fit me my brother with car seats
Sounds like a fun truck!
@ indeed I wish he didn’t have to get rid of it
You guys are way more experienced than I am…curious why no one is aired down?
Everyone was aired down.
Nice video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.