I Tried Mickey's Hot Tub with my Toyota Tacoma, now I want upgrades..

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I Tried Mickey's Hot Tub with my Toyota Tacoma, now I want upgrades..

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Күн бұрын

On our final day in Moab Utah ‪@DirtLifestyle‬ and I decided to run hells revenge with some friends. Hells revenge is one of my favorite trails in Moab because you really get to chose your own adventure. It can be as chill or as challenging as you'd like. My Tacoma had been a bit finicky the days before as it struggled to engage the rear locker but the wheeling gods favored me that day and the locker slipped into place. The truck was actually super capable and we had an awesome time rock crawling the toyota tacoma and Jeep Gladiator. When we came across the famous Mickeys hot tub I decided it was worth the risk so I dropped the Tacoma into the tub. With Nate as my spotter I worked my way out of the tub but needed to pull a winch line. Later I flew my paramotor over moabs beautiful landscape. #toyotatacoma #rockcrawling #4x4

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@protacodan3800 Жыл бұрын

Keep your Tacoma, ARB front locker Marlin Taco Box, nothing money can’t fix. Happy Trails

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a solid plan to me haha

@Yotapuga Жыл бұрын

For reals I'm a broke boy so when my Tacoma breaks I'm sad about the $ I have to drop.

@nsbtacoma6650 Жыл бұрын

Don’t let Nate talk you into a jeep!!!

@toddjohn7942 Жыл бұрын

He'll be happier when he switches 🙅🏻‍♂️

@toddjohn7942 Жыл бұрын

@nsbtacoma6650 he's been working on his yota for years lmao. It's always funny when the yota fan boys try to hate on jeeps when girls with new rubicons on 37s can out wheel them lol.

@toddjohn7942 Жыл бұрын

@nsbtacoma6650 because you don't go anywhere worth a jeeps time lol. And even Maxx is saying how much more capable they are than his tacoma lol. Shit I know women with 20 yr old jeeps they built themselves that do better than any toyota I've ever seen lmao.

@kylejames538 Жыл бұрын

These last couple videos are epic! So very invested in seeing your next Tacoma mods and how they perform versus now

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the feedback man. Really glad you’re enjoying the video. The bumpers on the Tacoma are sold and new parts are starting to compile.

@Cosmicsurfpro Жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree 💯🤙🏻🌮

@Tombomb1816 Жыл бұрын

Maxx is looking like the emo offroader. Good video, been watching since the early days.

@joecerda630 Жыл бұрын

It's already performing like Jeep...keeps braking down 😂

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Lol. I guess I’m getting the Jeep experience after all

@sledge7583 Жыл бұрын

I've followed you for a very long time, good times, bad times, funny times and of course some really dumb 😄 things. Look you jumped that Toyota nose down heavy. All you need is a front locker and a crawl box. Thanks for all the great times. I wheeled with Mike's father 1996-1998, I had a 1971 cj 5 at the time. " I was hoping to get my tires in the Crack here, but they warnt big enough " that's what she said. Keep us smiling 😃 😊 🙂

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Haha. Hey I appreciate you watching man. I’ve learned a lot but still have my moments 🤪

@hjstrater Жыл бұрын

Nates the best kind of bad influence.... "you can totally make it"

@draculaS2k Жыл бұрын

You have to bypass all that computer stuff brother. That's why i did the full GM swap when i went v8. If you want keep the stock engine. You would need to have the ADD welded.. Stand alone front locker & rear locker. Also would a manual transfer case out of a FJ. Hope that help you out.

@tclay2663 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing that trip. Cool stuff! Love the Tacoma!

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s good to hear. Thanks for watching!

@that68lifestyle Жыл бұрын

The Tacoma looks great and is plenty capable. But it never fails to fail. Random 4wd issues and always losing alignment would make me think twice.

@reximusmaximus3255 Жыл бұрын

My 97 Taco smashed through Moab over the week after father's day this year. Hells Revenge Fins-N-Things Poison Spider Golden Spike GBR nothing broke. Nothing damaged. Took 3 days to do all the trails. Tacobox double T-case, 5spd R150F tranny, 3.4L supercharged, Radflo 2.5 coilovers with remote reservoirs on 285/75/16 Goodyear Duratrac tires with beadgrip method wheels. ARB rear locker, Truetrac LSD up front, and much more. This old dog just keeps killing it.

@reximusmaximus3255 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to meet up with some Taco lovers to wheel with. I'm local to the Reno, NV area and willing to travel with proper heads up.

@jason.hartson Жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video Maxx and the paramotor flight at the end was perfect. I honestly didn't realize how quickly that paramotor covered ground until I watched those drone shots.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it man! Yeah the paramotor can transport you places pretty quick. That was an incredible flight

@AscendingBliss Жыл бұрын

Dude, your Tacoma is an absolute BEAST when everything is working properly! Imagine what it could do with 37s, dual air lockers, a manual transfer case, and maybe a doubler! You might also think about welding up a truss on that rear axle if you're going to rock crawl it a bunch. Oh and if you want to never worry about alignment ever again, get the Poly Performance "Taco Tabs" Alignment Cam Delete Kit. I did it for my Tacoma and haven't had to do an alignment since!

@BDevi0us Жыл бұрын

Psychology Wheeling 🍄 🤣

@VonBluesman Жыл бұрын

Looked like the young Wright Brothers making that landing. LOL 😂. Elon Musk needs to make an electric motor with a super cell pack for flying.

@miked9261 Жыл бұрын

Idk max…with your truck issues coming back again I’d just scrap the ISF and just go with a SAS setup already and build it up from there.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

It’s soooo tempting

@Clayjones80 Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell With seeing Big Mike's truck in action I don't know the SAS is the answer any longer. The system is stout as hell and proving itself in the rocks and at KoH! For me that kit is way more tempting than solid axle

@Badladd Жыл бұрын

Vsc recently just came on in my truck after doing upper control arms and getting a alignment.. i hate the new computer bs

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I get why they have all these safety features but I wish they could be easily disabled.

@allentisthammer4763 Жыл бұрын

Feel your pain with the locker issue, have a 21 LB offroad. Inclined hesitates to go into 4 low and or locker won't engage same with crawl. Other than that, it's a blast to drive. What a crew to wheel with! You and Nate got me going up into snow wheeling and last year made my yay out to Utah. I've got a 1st gen SR5 that I'm going to do a straight axle and cage it like your other Taco. Keep enjoying that Taco and am glad you're getting the Tundra where you want it.

@xTinBenderX Жыл бұрын

That the same Taco that you jumped? If so I'm surprised it's not giving you issues lol

@chopperskier 4 ай бұрын

Marlin Crawler is sick!

@riffle91ar Жыл бұрын

I go back and forth all the time with my 4th gen 4runner. It has the Christmas tree with a check engine light and so my atrac doesn't work right now. It is frustrating. Ive been looking to replace it and i help but want another Toyota or Lexus of some sort. I know ill regret getting anything else. Keep it work it out.

@Cosmicsurfpro Жыл бұрын

Tacos lose their crunch in hot tubs 🤙🏻👍

@nicholascooper1193 Жыл бұрын

The best upgrade for an off road 4 door taco is to sell it and get a Gladiator... and this is coming from a life long Toyota fan. But other than that, getting rid of the electric tcase and adding real selectable lockers will solve a lot of the issues.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Yeah if I could I would get one now but maybe someday

@Golden-69 Жыл бұрын

Max, power parachute.. man i did that once and i was hook. Friend of a Friend had one with two seater. I wanted one so bad but i didn't have place to put one. Half mile from me fly them all the time. Great video.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Right on! Powered paragliding is one of the most incredible sports ever. I love it!

@oddballcreations2491 Жыл бұрын

I love Toyota and have owned my fair share of them 8 of them but they are not what they use to be. From the mid 2000s on they all seem to be plagued with traction control issues, t case not wanting to shift , locker not wanting to engage and if you loose one sensor the whole system shuts down . It is super frustrating when you spend so much time prepping for a trip just to have dash lights constantly come on. Still great rigs and fun to drive but it can test your patience .

@TheShooter466 Жыл бұрын

80 series >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> any tacoma

@huyto6888 Жыл бұрын

love these videos

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@gwood69 Жыл бұрын

Max I don’t blame you man. I was stubborn as hell wanted to hold on to my Colorado simply because of all the money I dumped into it especially after 2 engines and 2 trannys but I eventually threw in the towel when I had to replace a thermostat and it cost 120 bucks! For a damn thermostat! I battled that stupid truck for 9 years and I couldn’t doit anymore I loved that truck but I finally realized it’s never be a Jeep I spent more time fixing it than driving it some years. I finally caved and gotta Jeep. Best decision I ever made super easy to work on parts are relatively cheap plenty of aftermarket and it’s king of the trail. Not too mention the soft top. Not matter what you do you’ll never avoid the body damage that a Jeep can avoid I’ve seen many guys in all sorts of different Toyotas just raisen up their shit where jeeps have no issues all because of their ego lol keep to taco make it a prerunner get a Jeep if you want to rock crawl less time and money and stress you keep your pride and joy so light trails and overlanding and desert use the Jeep to abuse it on the rocks. Also for the rims try the old duck tape trick on them if you can break the bead on them. Ask around they’ll tell you about it lol I’m wondering if the shoot hat put them on used too much bead lube yo get them on? Also maxxident is an auto correct in my phone 😂

@andyham6094 Жыл бұрын

I’m a Toyota guy and this is correct. Toyotas aren’t really meant for rock crawling. I mean you can pour a lot of money into them and make them capable but where a rubicon stock is at, you have to spend alot of money to get to a stock Jeep’s capability and a bunch of cutting and chopping. But where Toyotas shine would be a pre runner and where Toyotas really shine is overlanding. Taking alot of abuse and being very reliable and solid and having a lot of room for cargo and gear and most overlanders choose to have something like a 33 rather than giant tires like 37s and 40s since overlanding is a balance of everything. On road off road every type of weather so alot of guys also choose all terrain tires for snow and rain and just being versatile and not being too bad on mpg. 33 inch is a perfect size for a Toyota trucks or at least the tacoma 4runner fj cruiser Land Cruiser. Depends what you do but strictly rock crawling jeep is def the best. Overlanding and being versatile with all different types of terrain and roads and doubling as a daily driver and being comfortable, Toyota is the way to go. But we’ll what Toyota does for their newer stripped down Land Cruiser and the 6th gen 4runner. So far the tundra wasn’t too impressive and just a solid truck but nothing to write home about, but the tacoma seems to be a very big improvement all around as long as the power train is as bulletproof as previous N/A engines. I’m a toyota guy till I die but I respect all real off road vehicles that are body on frame and are actually used off road and pushes the competition and market to be better. Bronco forced jeep to come out with the 392, and the extreme recon package and make minor adjustments that are great and should’ve been there all along. The midsize market is insanely competitive and forced other brands to try to top the tacoma and they forced toyota to come with the heat for the 4th gen tacoma. The bronco and jeep will make the 6th gen 4runner to be better and the stripped down Land Cruiser will be better because of those reasons too. The consumers win at the end of the day. Now they just all need to lower the damn prices hahaha. These new truck prices are getting ridiculous after covid.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

You’re really selling the Jeep man, I am tempted. I’d like to add a Jeep to the fleet soon but idk if I could sell the Tacoma. That’s hilarious that Maxxident is on auto correct 😅

@gwood69 Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell I was thinking maybe you could buy an old FJ it’s basically a Jeep lol I’m tellin you man I paid 20 bucks for a Jeep thermostat and it took me 15 minutes instead of 2 hours 😂 don’t get me wrong I love seeing the Toyota on here but you have to dump so much money into them where if you dumped the same money in a Jeep it’d be insane at one point it just became a financial decision for me I hit my breaking point. If you can swing the money I’d keep the taco. It’d be really sweet to see you get an FJ 40 like half way built/restored and have a cool build series. They came out with 4 door models too that look sick

@JThandy4x4 Жыл бұрын

You'll be chasing electronic gremlins whichever vehicle you go with by the time you're comfortable (and it's got enough miles enough) to really wheel it. It's a sign it's time to go with cable or air lockers. Love your stuff Maxx! Make this the new crawler!

@espy427 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@cjg1482 Жыл бұрын

Getting the steering wheel straight should solve many of the traction control issues.

@CACressida Жыл бұрын

FJ Cruiser t case, e locker override, front locker and forget the rest

@KL00100 Жыл бұрын

Good times.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

The best

@stansbruv3169 Жыл бұрын

Nate’s got plenty of handsome too. Well, hell… you’re both so damn good looking! Fine looking men but I’m here for the trucks and scenery!

@marksearsjr Жыл бұрын

Just solid axle it.

@BigpoppaKC Жыл бұрын

your engine....I need oil....😂

@chadjeromenichols 8 ай бұрын

My 2nd gen mid travel did this but I had F&R lockers. 🤙

@chadjeromenichols 8 ай бұрын

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@R1MSD Жыл бұрын

33:00 when in the tub your spotter had you all messed up. you were never gonna make it that way, we all know about the world of difference between being in the vehicle and outside the vehicle. they had all you all canted to where your front wheels lost contact far too soon, you needed to be a little bit driver early on and coming significantly more driver on the way up and out. it never makes sense to choose a line that results in 2 tires off the ground.... i love my 2014 TRD but i realize that a good line makes alot of difference xD

@nickcrill7718 Жыл бұрын

You have problems with your Tacoma that I’ve never seen anyone else have.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Nate has a lot of these problems documented on his channel as well

@nickcrill7718 Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell that’s fair. I’ve seen that. Totally forgot. I know people who wheel them and have no issues but they also work at the locate Toyota dealer as a tech.

@CanadianOffroad4x4 Жыл бұрын

Hey maxx! Vsc and steering wheel ? Zero point calibration ? Steering angle sensors? I had my VSC off after MY steering rack was replaced 😆. Also I'm keeping my taco more n more. I just picked up an offroad trailer for it !

@bacon6813 Жыл бұрын

Maxx, take a look at the skid control ECU. I had VSC issues in an '18 and after trial and error that was the problem. Just an idea.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I’ll look into that!

@yermoffroad Жыл бұрын

That viral broncos video of this was the best

@CPMUNSEY Жыл бұрын

If you would’ve just kept pressure towards passenger it would’ve walked on up. You were coming up out of it until you let off steering passenger. Valiant effort tho. Loved the vid!👌🏽🔥🔥

@malonlabe8806 Жыл бұрын

Man, you’ve beat the shit out of that thing hard years ago. Probably have a hidden issue and eventually it comes back, no matter how many bandages you do. It’s like having pain in your leg, but it’s due to your L4 in your back. You can keep working the leg, or solve the real cause. I don’t think you’ve found the real cause. They are few and far these days, and getting less common, but look for a good diagnosis tech, who can find the real issue.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

That’s true. It has had a long life of adventures. My plan is to just replace everything with upgrades that won’t rely on the computer

@michaelj.kastner5165 Жыл бұрын

Oil pump is crying!!!

@dans6887 7 ай бұрын

Which rear bumber do you have on the tacoma?

@JeepsRtheDevil Жыл бұрын

It breaks like a jeep but it's unlikely to ever wheel like a jeep. Like most jeep owners I started with a yota and I'd take my 83 Yoda back in a instant...these new ones...nah.

@Fabianblanc0 Жыл бұрын

Nate seems like he’s a no it all “off-roader”. Mikes awesome 👌

@jakehauber Жыл бұрын

Nate does know it all tho…

@dumpsterfab7653 Жыл бұрын

The difference is Nate knows more than all of them, Mike is a one trick pony.

@taraszewskis Жыл бұрын

RCLT & 40's

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

@taraszewskis Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell pull some strings and make it happen! 🤘🏽 would be awesome content for the channel!

@PNWXOverland Жыл бұрын

Afternoon dude!

@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri Жыл бұрын

At this point I would just get rid of it. Who needs a constant disappointment. You deserve a reliable offroader. I wouldn't worry what the Toyota fan boys think. I had to say that, I'm a jeep owner lol

@DirtMcgirt2506 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody know what front skid plate is on the marlin crawler? The website says ARB, but it looks like something else..

@anthonygendron9737 Жыл бұрын

Does Nate still make videos?

@garrettwagoner726 Жыл бұрын

havent had issues with my locker at angles if i engage it and then just give it a liiiiiiitle gas. the gears sometimes just need to rotate a little bit so that they can slip into place

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Yeah I tried boing back and forth and it was just stuck

@4lorodeo754 Жыл бұрын

JL time

@Imagehype Жыл бұрын

What you waiting for? Get a jeep! Get more problems 😂

@DeadOnTrail Жыл бұрын

I switched to a jeep 392 no regrets. Way more reliable than my yotas. Can wheel all weekend with no issues and drive home with a straight wheel. Also get 16mpg on 37s with 475hp. Jeep just makes a better offroader. The 80 series was the last good yota.

@beendip13 Жыл бұрын

Do an sas conversion on the taco.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

That would be amazing. But expensive

@pullingtaffyproductions8148 Жыл бұрын

Just buy a stretched out TJ on tons and 40's 😊

@Pnw-nick Жыл бұрын

Too many electronics in these newer trucks. All that crap should be turned off as soon as you hit 4x4.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

That would be so easy to do. I wish they would!

@mattlinderkamp9489 Жыл бұрын

The 1st gen would have made it.

@erod6468 Ай бұрын

No, you don't need more "upgrades"🤦🏾‍♂️, just better lines choices and spotters. Most importantly though, the driver skill. I've seen 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas make it out with little to no problem, there are videos out there. Some without much of a spotter and definitely not as hooked up as your truck, gear wise.

@cmartin0011 Жыл бұрын

Id wish toyota let people do what they want with their trucks. Let the computer crap go away for hardcore off roaders. And alow space for 35s on all of there trucks. A dream of mine they have portal axles stock from factory. A normal 3in lift right from factory.

@jeeperoni3324 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting to see you buy a Jeep on this page. The days of Toyota's ruling this channel are coming to a close ;-) To be completely fair, that Toyota really does well & is super capable! Super curious to see what other vehicles catch your eye.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

I really like the Jeep Gladiator right now. I’d love to add one to the line up but I’m not ready to part with my Tacoma.

@jamedaniel825 Жыл бұрын

Jeeps drive shaft would have broken years ago

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Probably true, all kidding aside I am surprised how well this truck has held together

@jamedaniel825 Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell you definitely put her to the test. Impressive driving skills. That long Taco hood blind spot is a pucker factor.

@anthonygendron9737 Жыл бұрын

So you have had 6 Toyota trucks and have had nothing but problems even after they have been built. You still haven’t given up LOL. Get a Jeep wrangler and build it for once.

@daveysquier Жыл бұрын

i’ve got a friends exactly like Nate. very talented, very nice, and knows his stuff but gets real bossy and condescending when the shit hits the fan.

@toddjohn7942 11 ай бұрын

So your friends are douchebags...

@marcJoel 7 ай бұрын

Going alone ain’t bad

@vegasrider05 Жыл бұрын

You need air lockers. That e locker is trash.

@Coolstorybro337 Жыл бұрын

Sas with tons and be done

@Idaho_Tacoma Жыл бұрын

Bro just talks crap about every Toyota he gets lol

@Pavel_Bez_offroad Жыл бұрын

Are you hiring ?

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

I will be soon

@Pavel_Bez_offroad Жыл бұрын

@@Maxx.Powell lol I’m jk I’m an electrician and do a lot of mechanical work so if you guys are looking for a handyman or anything let me know.

@nocogarden Жыл бұрын

Ditch the taco. Get a gladiator.

@JLUOffRoad Жыл бұрын

You need a better camera man, I like your videos but you are shaking like crazy watching your videos make me dizzy.

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that

@toddjohn7942 Жыл бұрын

I love how much this trip is leaning you towards selling the tacoma and getting a jeep 😅

@Maxx.Powell Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Jeeps just work better 😂

@toddjohn7942 11 ай бұрын

@Maxx.Powell I get it man I have 2 xjs and a 3rd gen runner. I've had more annoying issues with the runner than either of my jeeps. You may have seen my runner around we live in the same area. I'm running a +3.5 long travel and the same mcneil fenders. My runners yellow 🤣