Can you take a 2WD down on Diablo Drop Off? - Anza Borrego Adventure | Off-Roading | Overlanding

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • #diablodropoff #2wdoffroad #anzaborrego
    Diablo drop off has been on my bucket list of obstacle to do for awhile now. We've tried 2 times to do this obstacle and every time something has prevented us from reaching it. Im glad that today we were able to cross it off our list.
    Honestly....it's not that hard of an obstacle going down. I really think either...the obstacle was really a challenge before or the name just gave it some menacing sounding title but it's not hard going down in 2wd.
    Going up however might be a challenge...however from my research technically it's a one way obstacle but that hasn't stop people from going up. Any 4x4 would have no issue accomplishing this obstacle going up.
    If you have any question...let me know in the comment below.
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Комментарии • 90

  • @otway00
    @otway00 Год назад +7

    The difference between 2WD and 4WD is that 2WD allows you to get stuck closed to help

  • @SDwriter.and.surfer
    @SDwriter.and.surfer Год назад +2

    Years ago I met a couple, man and woman, who's taken their old Volvo station wagon down the drop-off. My friend and I had driven our Scouts down it and at the bottom there was this car... I don't recall if they said they were lost or what. I assume they had to keep going on out to FCW somehow. But the drop-off wasn't as rutted back in those days.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад

      That's what I've heard...I think it has gotten popular over the years and has gotten rutted from a lot of people going up it

  • @roncruise4
    @roncruise4 Год назад +1

    Yes. You can. The vehicle doesn't have to be built up either. Just capable and stock.

  • @adamcraighead3085
    @adamcraighead3085 Год назад +2

    Thank you for posting videos on a 2 Wheel Drive doing these trails. It’s definitely giving me lots of ideas of trails that I can do in my 2 Wheel Drive😅😅

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад

      For sure...glad you found it helpful

  • @VietLe-gy3et
    @VietLe-gy3et 2 года назад +3

    Nice that you made it down diablo drop in 2wd. I did it for the first time myself Thanksgiving last year. Diablo drop off wasn't too bad as it sounds. I was nervous doing it as well.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Yea, I honestly don't know why so many people were hesitating wait up there haha

  • @HeliJim400
    @HeliJim400 Год назад +2

    Cool video. Careful with that drone, illegal to fly in Anza Borrego.

  • @danielwilliams3332
    @danielwilliams3332 Год назад

    I took my 73 Datsun 2wd down that hill around 1981. No problem. It was all smooth deep sand back then. Also down the big sand drop off coming north out of Painted Gorge with 3 friends standing on the rear end to keep it down. At the Pinyon Mountain Drop off I turned around and went back. :) I don't live in San Diego anymore and I'm guessing that the quiet deserted trails we used to drive 40 years ago have now become a highway of every body who writes a check for a 4WD. Just like surfing at Windansea etc.

  • @Wolf4wdadventures.576
    @Wolf4wdadventures.576 2 года назад +3

    What a great place, looks super popular !! I can see why. I really enjoyed this vid👍

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      It's definitely one of the more popular area to have fun in.

  • @randyreynosoll3444
    @randyreynosoll3444 2 года назад +7

    Waiting to see the 4x4. When are you taking it out?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      I gotta be honest...it's getting hard to not take the 2wd out for some last adventure. But im getting the 4x4 dial in a bit with different mods coming in.

    • @Hondo21435
      @Hondo21435 2 года назад +1

      @@Michael_Tran are you keeping the 2WD?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +2

      @@Hondo21435 For now yes...until I have a few mods done to the 4x4

  • @JonDZ_Adventuring
    @JonDZ_Adventuring 2 года назад +3

    Sweet video Mike! 2WD tacos 🌮 still have all that flex 💪

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for doing a video on it...gave me some perspective on the trail and that obstacle.

  • @Firefighter_Lee
    @Firefighter_Lee 2 года назад +6

    Glad to see you're still making 2wd content

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man...still have it for now until the 4x4 is build up a bit

    • @stacky512a
      @stacky512a Год назад +1

      @@Michael_Tran did you get DCLB in your new 4wd truck again, or go with the short bed?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад

      @@stacky512a It's the Long Bed...need one for work. I think the short bed is good for off roading though

  • @darrenmackenzie1645
    @darrenmackenzie1645 2 года назад +3

    I did it with my 2wd Taco a couple of weeks ago. No problem.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      After looking at it...I had no doubt that most 2wd with some clearance can go down this obstacle.

  • @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
    @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD 2 года назад +2

    zomg we just did this up and down.. you are right it was much softer sand than it looks like in the videos.. going up was insane!!! 😆

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Yea...I wouldn't be surprise if people get stuck in that section of the sand

    • @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD
      @LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD 2 года назад +2

      @@Michael_Tran yea, crazy sandy.. we weren't expecting that!! ✌️

  • @sk8forjews
    @sk8forjews 2 года назад +4

    I’ve been waiting to see this!! Just got a locker for my 2wd gonna try this soon

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +3

      Let me know how it goes...im curious of 2wd with a locker can make it up that hill...certainly open diff will have issue

    • @ALLDaY-ViKeS
      @ALLDaY-ViKeS 2 года назад

      What kind of locker did you get and what kind of rig you got ?? If you dnt mind me asking

  • @MrLucas53
    @MrLucas53 Год назад +1

    Hello, where did you get the map of the trails, or the map of Anza Borrego . Yesterday I went, but it was very confusing , I found some post indicating where that trail going . thanks and enjoy all this beautiful views of the canyons and the desert, right now with some flowers.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад

      I've always use Gaia gps on the trail it usually pretty good about letting you know where on the trail everything is.

  • @hectorgutierrez9012
    @hectorgutierrez9012 2 года назад +2

    It was awesome meeting you on the trail.we're the one's that were with the white trail boss and the 2 wheel drive 1500 Silverado

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Bro! I was pretty stoked to meet you guys too. Thanks for the love...im sure we will meet again on the trail. How was your guys trip?

    • @hectorgutierrez9012
      @hectorgutierrez9012 2 года назад +1

      It was awesome we all had a great time. I showed all my friends that were there the picture my wife took of us. They follow you as well that's the reason we went to Anza.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      @@hectorgutierrez9012 Nice! I was quite humble to see so many awesome people that enjoy the outdoor follow my videos haha. Im glad you guys had a good group of friends that does that. Nothing better than that in my opinion. Happy trailing bro!

  • @serendipityguy
    @serendipityguy 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the Map Coordinates, nice touch!

  • @davidleanos8978
    @davidleanos8978 2 года назад +2

    I still have to do Diablo drop off! Been wanting to do it for a while now. Great review video mike. 👌

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Definitely a cool little obstacle...but not hard bro

    • @Lobo1604
      @Lobo1604 2 года назад +1

      I went up it by mistake didnt realize it was an obstacle until i saw anza borrego videos of it. Its an alright little obstacle =)

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      @@Lobo1604 Definitely can see most 4x4 with some clearance having no issue on this obstacle.

  • @NativeRT
    @NativeRT 2 года назад +2

    There use to be a fence for that side hill “offshoot”. Hopefully they put it back up to preserve the land.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Really? didn't know that...people definitely was all over the place there trying different hills

    • @matt23727
      @matt23727 2 года назад +1

      Yea, gotta preserve all that fuckin sand....

    • @NativeRT
      @NativeRT 2 года назад

      @@matt23727 🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @julestrdprodjimavicpro2869
    @julestrdprodjimavicpro2869 2 года назад +2

    awesome drone footage once again!

  • @brianblandy726
    @brianblandy726 2 года назад +4

    Another classic and so cool to see you in Anza Borrego again! Now can you disconnect your sway bar and go down Diablo Drop-off one more time! ;)

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Haha...I was wondering what that guy was talking about. I had no idea there was a jeep getting ready to go up that. Anza is awesome man...I want to explore more of the north side next time.

    • @brianblandy726
      @brianblandy726 2 года назад

      @@Michael_Tran Coyote Canyon to Sheep Canyon on the north side is cool. It would be interesting to see someone do the steep rocky section after the 3rd crossing in 2WD. It should be doable w/ Auto LSD egaged.

  • @sophomonicoatmeal5296
    @sophomonicoatmeal5296 8 месяцев назад +1

    It's changed quite a bit (as do a lot of these roads over time)...watch older videos and it looks far more difficult

  • @Antinavlas
    @Antinavlas 7 месяцев назад +2

    Gonna do this soon with my 2wd taco!. Any other tips?! Did not look too bad. I heard there’s different options to go down (easier and harder) is that true?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  7 месяцев назад +1

      Just go down to lower gears and go slow and you should be fine. There's only one diablo drop off but people have made other off shoots so im not sure if that's legal or not

    • @Antinavlas
      @Antinavlas 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for tips!

  • @abrahammedina5058
    @abrahammedina5058 2 года назад +2

    Looks like so much fun 🤩

  • @anthsallwonky
    @anthsallwonky 2 года назад +1

    nice videos and cool locations. I like all your different camera angles

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Thanks man...this place is awesome!

  • @JoHNSmith-fh3vf
    @JoHNSmith-fh3vf 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the Vid gives us 2WD guys hope.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      thanks for watching

    • @JoHNSmith-fh3vf
      @JoHNSmith-fh3vf 2 года назад

      @@Michael_Tran you keep putting out the videos and we will keep watching. I'll be sharing it also to get you some more subs. Who knows maybe one day might not need to work just make content. Doing what you.love to do.

  • @CarMor.A316
    @CarMor.A316 10 месяцев назад +1

    What air presure you recommend for a 265/70R16 duratrac tire for dry and dusty terrain?

  • @MegaSpooke
    @MegaSpooke 2 года назад +1

    Overland4lo has an event going on and this is an optional trail and i serach it here and look where I found you 😂😂

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Haha..they're good group of guys to go with. Honestly its not hard if you have a bit of clearance.

  • @Offroad_ASMR
    @Offroad_ASMR Год назад

    Love this vid❤ was nervous just watching lol

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад

      It's not hard...however I saw a video of it being washed out now due to rain

  • @NitrousExpressCoyote
    @NitrousExpressCoyote 8 месяцев назад

    What kind of air filter do you run? Factory?

  • @troychristman9258
    @troychristman9258 2 года назад +2

    You’re gonna have to take the ‘21 UP Diablo next time! Also, for smaller more secluded campsites out there, try Sandstone Canyon, northwest of the drop off. Good times!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Definitely gonna see if the 4x4 can go up that...ill try to go when not a lot of people around...since technically its a one way trail.

    • @Lobo1604
      @Lobo1604 2 года назад +1

      @@Michael_Tran youll be fine. My tacoma went up it in 4x4. I didnt even realize it was a named obstacle. Felt like a regular hill. Your 4x4 will make it up no problem michael!🙂

  • @smokenrowboy
    @smokenrowboy 2 года назад +1

    Is it possible for a stock height 2WD 2010 Nissan Murano to make it through Arroyo Seco Del Diablo and Diablo Drop-Off to get to Fish Creek, especially if it takes the smoothest and careful-est path around obstacles? I will be following the Murano in my lifted 4x4 truck as a recovery vehicle, but I want to know if the Murano can make it without my help.
    Thank you for your advice! Great video!

    • @smokenrowboy
      @smokenrowboy 2 года назад +1

      To add further, we don't want to take the 78 to get to Fish Creek (I know it's safe for 2WD cars). We want to start out at the Mud Caves and make our way to Fish Creek. Thanks!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      I personally feel going down can be done on these trail.

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      @@smokenrowboy I think you should be fine...tons of people on that trail if you need extra help

  • @MPTrailGroup
    @MPTrailGroup 2 года назад +1

    Easy day🤘🏽🤘🏽

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      Definitely...fun overall trail and awesome area.

  • @jurelle
    @jurelle 2 года назад +1

    Lets take the 4x4 back and go up it!

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      Let's do it...still tons of trail I still haven't seen.

  • @raulramosramirez
    @raulramosramirez 2 года назад +1

    Is fish creek part of sandstone canyon or was that a different trail?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      I think it does lead to sandstone canyon...I haven't done the whole trail yet

  • @curtisreynolds7375
    @curtisreynolds7375 Год назад +1

    Damn i need to stop watching your videos. I have a new 2023 F-150 XL single cab.... I just put on all terrain tires and raised the front end with new Fox performance coil overs to level it.... your videos make me want to take it out on trails. But.... Damn it scares me. Hahaha

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  Год назад +1

      I remember wanting to off road for the first time and being super sketch at every obstacle. It just like anything...takes time and experience to build up your confident. So you just need to start small and slowly build up your confident and know your rig and it's capability as well

  • @coffeedollsvp
    @coffeedollsvp 2 года назад +2

    Cant u just camp at the wash after the drop off ?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад +1

      I think as long as your away from the trail it's fine

    • @coffeedollsvp
      @coffeedollsvp 2 года назад +1

      @@Michael_Tran thanks

  • @adamrodgers6811
    @adamrodgers6811 6 месяцев назад

    What about up?

  • @paulwhitaker6844
    @paulwhitaker6844 2 года назад +1

    Are you straight 2wd drive only?

    • @Michael_Tran
      @Michael_Tran  2 года назад

      no locker...but I just got a 4x4

    • @paulwhitaker6844
      @paulwhitaker6844 2 года назад

      Wow that was impressive. I have a tundra 2wd and didn’t want to chance. Went out and got a LandCruiser. Took the LandCruiser out to borrego and felt a little confident.