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love you, but you missed the mark on this one. Not all of it is bad. Surely there are plenty of people who buy the bling to flex on Instagram. Maxtrax saved my butt a few times out in the mountains when it was slushy with snow and mud and I got stuck. Would have been SOL without them

So I’m guessing Korean camping is not your thing? ruclips.net/video/l4jGelDnbLU/видео.htmlsi=jbNg1NF6v642FfN5 When he sets up the tactical bunk bed, but he’s solo camping, it absolutely got me. But Korean camping is truly next level.

imagine spending 80k on a tacoma and then immediately blowing out your shocks.

Overlanding barbie playset I'm fucking dying here. lol

It is all true if you are not a vivid overlander and not driving out to the wilderness for several days. If your truck is the main driving vehicle and you are going out to the national forest or desert once in a while, you don't need none of that mentioned gear. Truth to tell I got this hype and was thinking about equipping my rig with all the stuff but lately I realized that I really don't need it )) I was thinking about getting a RTT because of convenience to setup a tent in a minute or two under the harsh conditions but... how often would I be traveling in such a condition that I'd have to sleep in a tent while it is miserable outside?)) If such a conditions would arise, I'd be sleeping inside of a GX. For a day or two trips , even if it will be a weakly trips, I don't want to carry around 150lbs on my roof for 5 days every day, just because I don't and will not bother myself taking it down every time after the trip. Till recently, I was thinking of getting an awning, but instead, I just bought a 10x10 pop-up gazebo, which is more practical and much much cheaper. I'm not planning to install a hitch, but use the portable version as you showed in your last video. Same with the air compressor, I will be using my regular air pump, which does the job just fine, not as fast but doable if suck a need happen. The only thing I need right now and I'm getting it this weekend, is a new set of tires, my GX came with 19" 55 and I'm going with 18" 65 original lexus rims. Was thinking of getting 17" 70 aftermarket, but as I'm not going outside as often, 18" 65 will work just fine for my trails. The only flow this GX has is its clearance. Definitely not enough for a decent off-roading, got my first scratch on the chin at category 4 trail recently, but it wasn't really bad, considering I did it on 19" 55 wheels)) I might do a 1" lift on front but not sure yet. I wish someone would come up with a detachable front bumper for temporary protection while exploring new trails around. I will install skid plates for sure and, possibly, the rock sliders sometime in the future. I will keep this GX as a street queen for as long as possible, no need to get any extra attention with the extra things done to it.

"Overlanding Barbie playset." 💀 Keep up the good work, amigo!

But if you have your tent on the ground you could run into a spider or snake or something! lol! I sure do miss the 80's and 90's. 53 year old here and agree 100.

I do not have all of that "stuff" on my truck, but I would, if money were no object. What's wrong with being a, "poseur"? Hyprocritical AF for majority of Americans to talk about ANYBODY being, "poseurs". Americans are world famous for buying ish that they either do not need and/or cannot at all 'afford'. Having a $700+/monthly car payment is being a "poseur". Having a 6, 7, 8 year auto loan is being a, "poseur". If someone wants to buy a brand new Cadillac Escalade, have it painted neon pink.......with glitter, fill it with pennies, and bury it in their front yard...........what the hell difference does it make to me, you, or anybody else? I always thought the rear tire carrier was to increase the rear breakover angle AND because it's a helluva' lot less unpleasant to change a tire if your spare is hanging on the rear of the vehicle..........versus having to crawl under a vehicle.........especially in mud or if the ground is wet or on the side of a busy highway. Not to mention having to crawl BACK under the vehicle to mount your flat tire, if you're taking the flat with you. I have zero desire to sleep outdoors........but common-sense to me would be, I'd much rather sleep ON TOP of a vehicle, in order to give a predator (a bear, coyote, snake, etc.) a challenge, rather than sleep on the ground and make it super easy to be attacked. If someone is carrying a shovel, ax, etc., again, common sense would dictate that it's better to have it "mounted" than sliding all over the rear of the vehicle........and/or becoming a flying projectile INSIDE your own vehicle in an accident.

The timing of this video couldn't be better. Just a few hours ago, a dude got out of his 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Pro riding on KO2s, complete with bright orange traction boards and shovel mounted on a spiffy black bed rack. After he went inside the store, I checked out his truck's rocker panels and lower rear bumper. Not a scratch. Bottom of the front bumper? Mint (OK, may be a couple of small rock chips). TRD skid plate? I could almost see my reflection. Traction boards? Must have been delivered by Amazon this morning.

Preach brother you the man

This marketing of creating perceived needs of off roading has created a whole industry and a new revenue stream for automotive manufacturers. I used to drive my old 1971 Plymouth Satellite on dirt roads and slept in the back seat. Had water and a shovel in the truck and amazingly went to few out of the way places and had a great time. Then drove that same car to work...Had no money for specialized equipment . You have shown what a mostly stock vehicle can do with some careful driving.

It’s more fun being the “run what ya brung” guy anyways

Willys Overland was around 60 years ago! I do agree with most of what you said. I have a mild inch and a half Dobinsons lift on my 19 GX. Mainly for the increased payload when towing our Casita RV trailer. I also mounted 17 inch wheels from a 2008 GX so I could put 70 series tires on it. They are about an inch taller than stock and ride soooo much better than the low profile 60 series tires. With that combo I dont need to cut up the front bumper! The traction boards can be handy in sand. And of course a decent shovel. I added a rack as well to mainly mount a nice 270 degree awning. That piece of kit is awesome for desert shade and its super easy to set up and put away. I guess it depends on what you are doing with your rig whether you need any of this or not. I can also appreciate popping up a roof tent in 20 seconds vs messing around with a ground tent. I also have friends here in New Mexico that will go on 1 and 2 week long excursions living out of their trucks. Having a bed in the truck, fridge, water etc makes it more enjoyable. Do you NEED it, No, but if you have the money who am I to tell someone how to enjoy their money? By the way, I'm 57 and retired and can do anything I want.

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Posery. Poser.. That word is hardly used anymore. I love it. Reminds me of my youth in NYC.

You don't even need a vehicle. I just put some extra hay and water rotopax on my horse in case we need to go really far.

I LIVE In Florida (the flattest state in the country Zero mountains )They watch videos of guys in Australia and middle east with their landcruisers and nissan patrols and try to fake it.

100%. Added weight less fuel mileage. You probably see more dirt just on your driveway. 😂.

Facts 💯!!!!! Keep Grinding!!!! ✌🏾👍🏾

You mean the little ladder to the roof of your rig doesn’t add another inch of ground clearance

Schafer Trail in Canyonlands. Full tank. We were literally on last portion of loop, huge boulder nearly blocked our path. If we didn't make it, we would have to do entire loop in reverse which would have made fuel a definite issue. We had piece of mind with extra fuel. This was my ONLY trip so far where extra fuel was truly needed. Alaska will be our next trip where it will be a real thing.

I agree bro, it’s just showing how much money they can give away to those companies either going into more debt or whatever. Also, those “overlanders” are all over payload capacity which many people overlook. Everything you add to the vehicle takes away from payload including passengers, modifications, gear, etc.

This guy knows his coffee❤

"Sanity"............preach it! Thank you for calling out the BS.................

I generally agree. Disagree on maxtrax. I have used mine many times successfully, especially snow wheeling. I actually carry them in my Chevy Bolt in the winter and have used them twice to get myself out and also used them at the ski resort to get a Tesla Model S dual motor, 4Runner, and an AWD Sienna out after we got a massive dump one day and the parking lot was not plowed. If you are dealing with deep sand then they can certainly help. Its worth having them around. I did buy a hitch mounted carrier for my 33's on my GX and it sucked. I had it on for like 3 months before I resold it for what I bought it for. I got it because I ultimately planned on buying a LRA auxilary tank for towing long distances into the desert and needed the spare out from underneath.

I remember the good ol days when we'd jump in the shit box with a cooler full of beer and go play in the mud. Maybe take a spotlight and do a little hunting (only legal....probably not) as well. Can't stand these folks and their "rigs"....

Thank you.

Overlanding went from car camping as its main focus to gear collecting as its main focus.

Second !

First! My guy speaking FACTS. 💯

My buddy was ticketed decades ago out there. Cop drove off. Buddy passed out getting back in his car. Lucky he didn’t die. Wonder if protocol has changed. Cop should’ve waited till my buddy was rolling.

Since only the first gear (launch gear) has a direct drive, why do you keep talking about the 3rd. and 4th. gears?

I see you had the same issue with the KO2s also with 5 nail punctures. Do you feel the same way about the KO2s? Do you consider these to also be mall only tires? Are you still running KO2s? Personally, I never expect a tire to be puncture proof, especially if using them daily in those conditions. I would consider them a maintenance item that will need some work occasionally in those conditions. Consider getting the 10 ply tires. ruclips.net/user/shortsmYCfvNxOjbk

The tire looks to be down to about 4/32nd or less. I assume you are saying they were plugged before it got this worn, correct?

You can do internal bumps stops *IF* you design the strut mount properly. Raptors and TRXs run internal bump stops on the strut, as well as many $3k - $5k King and Fox 2.5 coilovers. Just look at a King coilover mount and you'll see why they get away with it.

Yo, whats the name of the song at the end of your KDSS vs. XREAS video?? I want to hear that through a Mark Levingson. Thx!

Tacomas were never Engineered nor built in Japan , it’s all USA engineering,only assembled in Mexico , only people to blame is the bad engineering in USA ..

Both links have it listed at $180

Wow. A quality Chinese company. I will write this day down on my calendar. 😂😂

Who woulda thunk it, buying "70mai" over "thinkware" is a NOBRAINER!

I just watched a video of a guy going through the Lexus GX 550 overtrail and he showed there was a "particulate filter" in the screen somewhere? I have not heard this from any other reviews. Is this a special in cabin air filter to keep the air cleaner?

I have Toyota rav4 G edition 2005. The vehicle is full time 4wd but last 4 months the car losses motion when driving uphill and evantually I have to skip driving uphill. Now kindly tell us which points to take care of when checking full time 4wd system. If you make complete video on diagnosis of the problem it will help me alot.

1:32 no wonder when I go visit Ecuador I see that the Land Cruiser Prado looks just like the GX 460 from the back

Not having that launching first gear is what makes Subaru CVT suck for off-roading. It just cut torque at the most important moment and it is painful to watch and to listen.

My gx470 has kdss love how it rides around corners

Let me chase dragons! Lol - appreciate the real perspective here.

The CVT used by Toyota or Lexus doesn't have a belt that can stretch, it uses a metal belt made of over 400 stamped metal plates that are pushed around the pullies, not pulled. The plates are held together by bands of flexible steel that constantly bend. If a steel band ever breaks, then the plates will all fall apart. The steel bands may suffer from old age, not from high torque. However, high torque may cause the surfaces of the coned shaped pullies to wear more rapidly leading to belt slippage. The wear and tear of the surface of the pullies may ultimately be reduced by having the launch gear. My C-HR did not come with a launch gear, so I "baby" my transmission by accelerating gently from a stop. My CVT will last longer and I get better fuel economy that way.

I've got a 2003 Volvo s60; 353K miles; I do oil changes whenever 'I feel like it' which is between 9K - 14K. The key is DRIVING YOUR CAR. If a car sits or you just take short trips- then you are inviting sludge. In this case- you gotta get that oil out of there earlier.. 5 or 6K. If you actually drive your car and maintain proper oil level- then you can go the full 10K. Just keep an eye on the dip stick with respect to how dirty the oil is. If you can't see the actual dip stick through the oil- get that oil out of there. I've got another Volvo; 181K miles- I change that oil more frequently because I don't drive it as much. That car oil is change at 5 - 7K intervals. Again; it sits a lot as it's my 'backup' vehicle so I have to adjust accordingly. Drive safe everybody.

I suspect American semi-slobs who couldn't wait for Miller Time, or variations of that theme. Japan ought to be making all Toyotas, still.

Lifelong Toyota buyer here and I wouldn't touch a '24 tundra or Tacoma. They could have mated the 10 speed to the 5.7L V8 and got crazy good fuel mileage but instead they decided to put yet another self destructing turbo motor in a truck.