Really appreciate the stock wheeling content. It’s really hard to film and wheel like that. What a cool trip.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The truck is getting tired of this lol. It needs mods but I've enjoyed pushing it offroad to see it's limits
@Scoobienorth3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtLifestyle definitely time to step up to 35’s, on the taco..
@evictor993 жыл бұрын
The tacoma community appreciates an off-road channel that is willing to scratch thier paint.
@jesuspicazo4023 жыл бұрын
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@RyanRKJ3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy this (mostly) stock content. It’s relatable. When I got my first 4x4, I put some skid plates on, and tried to follow some lifted Jeeps, while only having 31s on my truck.
@cristianortega58503 жыл бұрын
How’d it go?
@RyanRKJ2 жыл бұрын
@@cristianortega5850 it was a bit stressful, because I'd bottom out on a lot of things. No damage though, other than a side step that I should have just taken off before the trip. I did have to turn back on one trail, because my truck just could not do it, but other than that, I hung with them for the weekend, and had a good time.
@jameshall43853 жыл бұрын
That looks like a great adventure. It takes some balls to wheel a brand new vehicle 1200 miles from home in a foreign country. You got the first scratch out of the way. No you don’t have to worry about scratching it anymore
@jtto63643 жыл бұрын
Honeymoon period is over for the Taco. All my new trucks only got 3 days. Before some dents or scratches from wheeling them. Thanks again, looked like an awesome trip.
@spencertsmith68723 жыл бұрын
Even though ima yota guy, Would love to see the new bronco go through this same adventure.
@tomlucasrccrawlers91083 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing...like the base model 2-door with the selectable lockers at both ends, tube doors, 37's instead of the optional 35's and the Turbo-4.
@AustinH73 жыл бұрын
Unless it had solid axles, it probably would have struggled a bit. I have no doubt it can easily do this but it’s just the limitations of its suspension
@spencertsmith68723 жыл бұрын
@@tomlucasrccrawlers9108 Agreed
@jasonguinn1323 жыл бұрын
Saw the Bronco Sport on the road what a bitch car. Lets see the apparently good Bronco when its available.
@raybates31193 жыл бұрын
@@jasonguinn132 I know. Some folks down the road have one. I don't know why Ford badges some vehicles the way they do. They have an electric Mustang that looks nothing like a Mustang and a Bronco Sport that looks nothing like a Bronco except for the big BRONCO across the front grille.
@kodybuchenroth5323 жыл бұрын
You hands down make the best videos! It’s amazing watching you build things in the shop then use them out on the trail!
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙏 soooo much work lol
@CACressida3 жыл бұрын
That sidekick is kick ass. I learned my lesson years ago. Never wheel with parts store $50 CVs. Rebuilt OEM or upgraded CVs. I haven't broke one in about a decade. I cant wait to see what crazy fabrication you'll be doing to the taco!
@kookiethebear3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing and telling people about aspects of Mexico that they may not encounter or consider in their western lifestyle. The "gas station" was the perfect illustration.
@hokuhiga3 жыл бұрын
One of the first things we learned from desert wheeling is make sure you can see the vehicle behind you, if you lose sight of it radio ahead and wait for them to join back up . Safety first people can die out there. Love the video 🤙🏼
@livonia18072 жыл бұрын
i think you are absolutely insane for taking it on that trail
@henrikm46573 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I drove 3,000 miles from the SF Bay Area to Baja and back in November with my girlfriend. Spent three weeks down there sleeping in the roof top tent of my home made camper trailer. Hit some pretty remote areas. Total awesomeness.
@epicone24493 жыл бұрын
You will remember that for the rest of your life
@overlandme3 жыл бұрын
I know how hard being standby all the time during a trip capturing best of it and putting together. Thanks for bringing this adventure to us from the heart of off-road community event. Huge respect for your work.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you vary much 🙏
@georgiaguardian46963 жыл бұрын
I won’t be able to do that or buy a truck to adventure like you but it feels real to watch your journey and to experience it virtually.
@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson3 жыл бұрын
Man, I don't know how you stay so calm all the time. You're CLEARLY operating on a higher plane than most of the rest of us.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Lol lots of years of building and breaking helps to calm the nerves... or I'm great at compartmentalizeing 🤣
@DylanYouSonOfABidgeNelson3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtLifestyle I'd hate to see when Nate lets it all loose. You'd probably boil over, blow your top off and diesel swap a Primus or something.
@rickm4295 Жыл бұрын
So Ive been binge watching these videos and the soundtracks kick butt. Good to see the Tacoma halfway keep up
@1malikalik2 жыл бұрын
Bro, this video of BAJA in a stock TACOMA was Epic and arguably your best work thus far. The cohesiveness, comoladarie; teamwork, adventure and the breathtaking sceneries did it for me. Your video editing skills (particularly on this video) is undeniably the best in the 4x4 TOYOTA KZfaq that I have seen - its almost cinematic. I watch lots of your tutorials too but this one, to me was the best. You managed to capture and exude a side of Mexico that we Americans don't know of - we only hear about the Cartels and Poverty and Illegals but never thought it would be a place for adventurous excursions. Thanks for the Delivery brother 🙏
@fern14933 жыл бұрын
Well done! Tough trip for sure and much appreciated you filming the way you did! Also, mighty good statement about not separating a group like that, especially out in Mexico. Bad stuff can happen. Glad everyone was alright! Thank again for awesome video!
@JustMeMyselfNeye3 жыл бұрын
Once again, this is a great wheeling video break-off from your normal in shop, you do this really well, blending the two together, great stuff here y'all, just awesome.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@randomtvninja3 жыл бұрын
I've found two awesome channels that I'm surprised I've never seen before seeing as I've been watching so much toyota content for years now.. I'm glad to see how the 2021 holds up stock as I'm looking at grabbing this truck soon. Thanks for making awesome content! The first video I watched of yours was the video about all the issues you've been dealing with i like your level headed and concise complaints shows your knowledge base.
@MrGursk123 жыл бұрын
Another incredible production and the sounds thru the head phones you got the music on point.... Great job its much appreciated!!!
@django24673 жыл бұрын
That sidekick is my dream rig 😍😍
@the_maine_line3 жыл бұрын
Nate the production of these videos are simply amazing and I really appreciate the thought you put into your content!
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@yjmsrv3 жыл бұрын
21:15 Ah... that moment when you realize a Suzuki Sidekick just out-crawled you and the built Jeeps... ;-) That thing did really well!
@dougbourdo25893 жыл бұрын
Yeah; That was Impressive.
@TyGuyPS53 жыл бұрын
A front locker changes everything.
@orlandog6863 жыл бұрын
Strong work with the español 👌🏽 Laguna salada is right by my home town. That’s where my off-roading days started. Hope you enjoyed the desert, rocks and the food. Thanks for sharing
@peterhoma63853 жыл бұрын
I Just bought a 2021 Tacoma DCSB TRD off road 4x4 with the Tech & premium pkg and crawl control has saved me 3X already here in the Arizona desert , where rear locker was on truck would not make it up few steep deep rutted out hills but crawl control made it with ease . Just remember crawl control will not work if you have your locker on the whole purpose of crawl is each wheel is free to get torque when mostly needed for traction, I’m really impressed with this new Tacoma I will definitely keep it for many many years . I give it up to you man I couldn’t do that to my brand new truck , awesome video though , keep em coming 👍🏻
@POTHOLESURFERS3 жыл бұрын
I like the stock wheeling videos I learned when I had my fj cruiser with 285s and bilsteins to level it out there was very little a stock truck with careful planning can’t do
@ty_thejeepguy3 жыл бұрын
Haven't watched in a long time. I'm not a fan of rigs sitting on 37s and such. However, in my opinion, this was the BEST video you've but out in awhile. I had a blast watching!
@JustinKingOffroad3 жыл бұрын
i'm sure you know this, but for the guy with the broken front shaft... using your winch rope as a tow strap is extremely hard on the winch brake. good way to destroy your winch.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
I would never use a winch as a strap (super hard on the drum) but I don't intervene on this kind of stuff anymore. No one likes the guy marching around telling everyone how to wheel. 👍
@JustinKingOffroad3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtLifestyle yeah i hear ya there. pretty much keep it to ourselves and watch the fun lol!!
@Ridesaway243 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting the Tacoma through its paces before the build - looking forward to how you build the truck after your experience.
@ltmedic33 жыл бұрын
Wow what a trip. Short but looks like loads of fun. Cool to see a Michigan plate in the group
@HR600863 жыл бұрын
These are the videos that I love to see. I Drive a 2019 ZR2 and I love to push it to the limits seeing what it can and cant do.
@LukeEdward3 жыл бұрын
Ever been lighting fireworks and watched as a fuse burns into an M-80, but it hasn’t exploded yet? Well, this is the moment that you, Nate, and the Dirt Lifestyle social media conglomerate, appear to be at. This is good stuff, here.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks brother
@justinkostelecky62013 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Nate! This channel is gonna blow up, I just know it! 👍
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the positivity!
@SimplyCarReviews3 жыл бұрын
@@DirtLifestyle adding a 🌮 Tacoma to your fleet will definitely get you more subs. Glad you wheel your Tacoma hard stock and not just sit infront of a camera with your truck in the background talking about it like other channels.
@germangaribo49313 жыл бұрын
Finally off road hard great video and footage
@ethielurrea3 жыл бұрын
Man im a huge fan of this channel and to know that you guys came all the way down here gives me more interest on overlanding! is because people like you that im started fitting my 02 Explorer ( i know is not the best overlaning vehicle) but is been serving well for the family to take us places. Greetings from Rosarito, Baja!!
@life_ontheranch3 жыл бұрын
Nice to reminisce, Baja was a lot of fun. You had a lot of grit to put the stock Toyota trough those obstacles!
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
It was fun getting to wheel with you brother! Happy you and your boys came out 🤘
@GoatOffroad3 жыл бұрын
That looked like a blast!! Great video Nate!! Top filmography!! 💯❤️🐞
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was an amazing place
@afmoa3 жыл бұрын
That XL-7 is a beast!
@BoZmD3 жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure! Thanks for taking us along with you!
@cjjohnson39393 жыл бұрын
Love the Sidekick, that thing is sick! I hope my XL7 will look as good as that rig one day...
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
It is a great build
@OverlandPNW3 жыл бұрын
It is amazing to see what a good stock vehicle can do.
@2nickles6473 жыл бұрын
Awesome. What can I say. Taking your Yoda off trail. It's like the time when I bought my 03 silverado 4x4 and took it off road after about a month of ownership. I cut wood for my wife's niece house every year since. I put a few dents and scratches on it. My wife was pretty upset. I just said. We bought it for hauling and hunting and such. It's not going to be a mall- crawler with fancy wheels. Then we got spray liner in the bed. Best investment I ever made. Still has stock tires. But bent them. So I invested in aluminum rims. Still ticking at 348 ,000 miles on the same trans. I am hooked on your channel watching. This is cool. I love going off road. Im 66 yrs older. I have a 2000 disco also. Working on my 68 GMC this summer.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It sounds like you know the feeling lol. Scratching a brand new trucks sucks but this is why we buy these things. A perfect paint jobs might get more likes on Instagram but I came to party 🤘
@johnnybravo3803 жыл бұрын
This video was next level! Amazing job Nate, you've come a long way with this youtube stuff. This needs wayyyy more likes, come on people run this up.
@raylopez31952 жыл бұрын
He'll yeah now that's what you call off-roading that stock Taco did pretty good
@cotaomar1662 Жыл бұрын
Feels really cool that you guys went to explore Baja and are bringing more eyes to Baja ! ❤️
@max71433 жыл бұрын
I bet that 4Runner wasn’t actually breaking CV’s, but most likely over drooping the suspension and popping them out. Toyotas have very tight tolerances for what they will allow and should be testing for binding with any new suspension upgrade. Great video 👍🏻
@narrowjay03 жыл бұрын
Great video! love your stuff man!
@chrisgardner14313 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Always amazing to see people helping others. 👍
@dsanderspnw49843 жыл бұрын
Gonna say this.. Ive been doling busy wed since the 80's. Your video was the most realistic ive ever seen. Thank you for your video. Ive subscribed and followed. Cheers
@KansasSlim643 жыл бұрын
Great video, Nate. Thanks for putting it together.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 🤘
@zephgage36943 жыл бұрын
Super great video, very impressed with the filming.
@tedwebster16063 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid Nate, that looks like an EPIC adventure!!!! Let us know what you found out on the Tacoma
@TacomaDad3 жыл бұрын
Helluva lot of fun. We take stock trucks out on the tracks and absolutely blow the owners minds how capable the trucks are. Good thing we get video of it to look back on. Looking forward to this truck build. 👍
@Thegarageiscalling733 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, that sidekick is a cool build. But Chris was going to show us the proper way to make a PB&J. 🤭 keep up the good work.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Lol perhaps I should have insisted on a "how to PB&J" instructional
@OGHATERSINC3 жыл бұрын
I have never seriously considered a guided off road adventure (for many reasons) but this looks awesome!! Love to see "sidechick" on the trails!
@ldooffroad18233 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You're an international overlander, haha. Great video! Sometimes I wonder if all the mods are necessary - The stock truck videos are educational!
@chrisw96293 жыл бұрын
As a fellow 2021 Tacoma owner, my heart sank when you showed that body damage 😭 😢 😭
@A1rs1ck3 жыл бұрын
I look at it as a battle scar, a few dings and scratches give it character lol
@kissane19803 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nate, that was a fantastic video. Thoroughly enjoyable!
@Zapo96683 жыл бұрын
I love that Suzuki. What a beast
@sandralutz-rodriguez28643 жыл бұрын
Nate your filming and editing skills are awesome. Your footage is always well done and so much fun to follow along!
@Mako2-13 жыл бұрын
Love the stock wheeling content and the channel. Do you remember using mts rock mode with the locker during that rocky bit in the beginning? That was alotta wheel slip
@jefferson94283 жыл бұрын
I’m rewatching this because I can’t wait to see the videos of you getting the parts in to start building it.
@leoarguelles41813 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Tijuana, have been following your videos for a while, great content, congrats. Just one observation: It’s not that bad as they say over here as every were if you mind your own business. Your welcome anytime, hope to see you back ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@Camp4lo3 жыл бұрын
Viva Baja!!!
@JeepLions3 жыл бұрын
Quiero las cordenadas
@trjnsd68743 жыл бұрын
I thought I saw a bunch of MileStar Tires on this trip; then I hear "Martin from Milestar Tires" with y'all and working hard! Getting ready for my 2nd set - naturally, bigger this time. Great video, great adventure. I haven't been in Mexico since 1972 for the same reasons you described. TJ is only 25 miles south! Thanks for taking us along.
@nwwoodsman25453 жыл бұрын
I agree with the front locker. You should definitely make that a priority before the tacoma gets crazy.
@tenthtonman3 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2018 TRD Off Road, keep it up.
@GrizzlyPath3 жыл бұрын
The SIDECHICK is an awesome build!
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites 🤘
@robertoblanco44103 жыл бұрын
Great video! Now we have our next trip picked out. Can’t wait to see what you do with that stock Toyota.
@moabwheeling3 жыл бұрын
Great video again Nate !! Looked like such a fun trip . I see a lot of suspension changes coming to your Toyota in the near future . Until next time be safe and take care sir .
@GrizzlyMatt943 жыл бұрын
As a 26 year old trying to get into the offroad world, this kind of stuff is what I love seeing. Goes to show that you can still have a ton of fun with a stock truck. I've got my 2000 silverado (big full size truck, I know) but I'm looking forward to someday being able to go out and do stuff like this. Texas needs to open up more offroad parks lol
@Kenbark423 жыл бұрын
It does have ~$3 grand in armor, bumper, winch, rails. Its not a stock truck...
@GrizzlyMatt943 жыл бұрын
@@Kenbark42 a bumper, winch and sliders are barely scratching the surface of being a built rig. Dont get me wrong it's not STOCK, but it's on stock wheels and tires, stock height, stock engine, trans and transfer case. The only thing it has is a bumper, winch and sliders. There's no additional armor, he even mentioned in his latest video that the stock skid plates are basically garbage. This still shows you dont have to a 80k dollar rig to go have fun. Anyone with a truck that has 4 wheel drive, can still have a blast, that's all I was saying
@Kenbark423 жыл бұрын
@@GrizzlyMatt94 he refers to his truck as “Bone Stock” repeatedly. It’s just not. The front bumper alone will do more for crawling than “just a bumper” the approach angle that expensive difficult to install bumper gave him a huge advantage with off-roading. It’s just not “bone stock” and it’s not a cheap or easy mod to do. In fact, most people get tires, suspension/lift, gearing etc before they go bumper because it is a difficult expensive advanced mod
@GrizzlyMatt943 жыл бұрын
@@Kenbark42 I would agree that most people do a lift, wheels and tires, gears etc. first. I'd have to disagree with a bumper being advanced. In his case, yes because he nodded the bumper but, if he had not it would've been a bolt on part. Yeah maybe a little bit of modification but nothing anyone with some time and will power couldn't handle. It isnt difficult, people tend to be apprehensive about it though
@Kenbark423 жыл бұрын
@@GrizzlyMatt94 It is a more difficult mod than suspension/lift, tires, and other useful offroady bits. Lifting a 150-200lb bumper into place alone is a real task. Its an 8 hour job for a well equipped shop with multiple guys who know what they are doing. Bumper is about as much work as tires, suspension/lift, and side rails combined.
@thetrailoutthere3 жыл бұрын
That LED grille light hanging on to dear life behind the grille @5:58 lol
@matthewgood88643 жыл бұрын
Well done sir, looked like fun. Nate you have made like one or two payments on the taco and already putting body damage on it.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was! And unfortunately this won't be the last time lol
@defender90keswick.nigelsla593 жыл бұрын
Love it!! I would like to try my Ranger Raptor on those rocks. Fantastic video!!!!
@82werk723 жыл бұрын
That sidekick is very cool!!!!! :D
@everythingsucks60863 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother! I'm really digging the way your putting these together! I'm very new to "real off-roading" but I got myself a 93' 4runner and I live in Central Washington, so maybe we can hit a trail together someday.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is a ton of work so I'm happy to see you are enjoying them 🤘
@lyndonhamby74323 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Taco needs some upgrades. Kool trip 👍
@Fix_It_Again_Tony3 жыл бұрын
What a trip! Are you going to do it again in a few years with a built Toyota? The gallon milk jugs were interesting. They are made of the same HDPE plastic that gas cans are made of, it's just not red. I wouldn't want to store a bunch of fuel in my garage in gallon milk jugs, however. I guess you use what you got.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
It was awesome! Not sure yet. I'm going to build the Toyota up use it for a year or so and decide if it is worth keeping first 👍
@oneshotpete6.5913 жыл бұрын
your vids are certainly cable T.V quality , keep up the great content sir 👍
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nemesis851_3 жыл бұрын
The SOUND of something BREAKING, can be more dramatic; then seeing something go wrong.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 👍
@raymiller25383 жыл бұрын
Nate, just finished watching the video on my 75” LG with surround sound. Awesome!!! Excellent video!! Keep it up!!👍🤓
@DiegoGonzalez-dn3pv3 жыл бұрын
Your reaction to gas in milk gallons was funny AF did you fill up on 2% or almond gas ⛽for the organic yota🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@iffykidmn81703 жыл бұрын
This stuff looked relatively clean probably was best to skip the filter clogging fuel whenever possible.
@caseyknox50033 жыл бұрын
This looks like a killer trail system for the Land Rover
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Dude I wish it was complete! This trip would have been even better!
@offroadxplorer3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate for putting this video together!
@thecaptainkern79743 жыл бұрын
I saw you with Brad over at Trail Recon, I like your channel so I am a new follower to it.
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Happy you found us 👍
@thecaptainkern79743 жыл бұрын
I have had 7 Jeeps in my life 5 CJ-7's and 2 CJ-5's, none worth over $1,000;) now I am 56 and disabled with a bad back so I just dream of romping again:)
@coreygonzalez6890 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and really appreciate the work put into it. I have a 17’ Tacoma Off Road stock and wanted to know how capable it could be before doing a bunch of mods. Happy to see these kinds of stock Tacoma videos👍
@jeffmayo60023 жыл бұрын
This is better than ultimate adventures videos. thanks Nate
@hunter_pauley3 жыл бұрын
ahhh the video I was truly waiting for.
@santiagoahetsetcheberry71923 жыл бұрын
Super nice video!!! Awesome place and scenery
@FishermanATX3 жыл бұрын
What an adventure! This is awesome great video! Can't wait to see the build 😊
@justineverett79203 жыл бұрын
ifs is the number one problem but as most toyos have long travel setups its all upgradable. ofc lockers front and rear as option is a saving grace but in ur case clearance tends to b an issue aswell as travel
@trailrunnah88863 жыл бұрын
How much extra travel does one of those long travel setup to add on a typical Toyota?
@ryantheentrepreneur40403 жыл бұрын
That little tracker gets around 😁
@inferno17703 жыл бұрын
Great adventure and to show us what our tacomas are capable of
@gundocC23 жыл бұрын
Another great video Nate! Hate that you got the cab, but hey it happens. Serious question for you now. After you have the front locker, sway bar disconnect, suspension mods and 35’s on it will you do a return trip for a comparison run? It would be interesting to see just how much difference all of the mods made going back over the same terrain, you already know which rock to avoid so you have that going for you. Dan.
@FLT19703 жыл бұрын
I meant to just skim through and wound up watching and enjoying all of it, thank you!
@otroflores913 жыл бұрын
I love my 95 tacoma, but don't usually hit jeep rock trails. Want to build a crawler eventually. My truck just has a modest mid lift all the way around, rock kickers, etc. Most of my offroading is Ocotillo Wells, Gordon's Wells, Buttercup, superstition, and Glamis sometimes.
@Tony__Tone3 жыл бұрын
That little sidekick is bad ass
@kevingilson79173 жыл бұрын
NATE YOU ROCK MAN GRATE VIDEO BROTHER LOVE IT ALL !!!
@DirtLifestyle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ArsaloBaja6463 жыл бұрын
love it, Welcome to Baja, any time you want to come back. you did the most bad road for us when we race Baja on are class 11,thats it Cordillera Molina to Heroes ( you need to try to do Summit Noth to South on yout Jeep or your Disco) i hope on the furute you can join us on Baja racing ot chasing are class 11. we have a lot of 4x4 section, but we need to deal with are vw stock bug :) .
@trailrunnah88863 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I'm really enjoying watching you push the stock Taco. I have a Toyota, but watching an IFS Yota try to rock crawl is just painful, LOL.