That really what I think it is from the wheelsman and the small bit of traction it popped, but man it wasn't much force going through the axel.@@TRDJon
@TRDJon true BUT they were on stock pizza slicers on slippery rocks and it broke like a dry twig. Sketchy first impression being more than fair about it.
You would think the trd “off road” would have a bit beefier skid plates. Those are a little disappointing. Great to see your truck in action though! Looks good and the crawl control seems to work well
From what i've read, the recall on the 3rd gen is a voluntary inspection. It doesn't mean 400,000 Tacomas are faulty. They will inspect if, if it needs replacing, they will replace it. But the 4th Gen Tacoma is already off to a bad start compared to the 3rd gen.
An intake would do that, so would a larger or unbaffled turbo inlet. Most manufacturers find ways to quiet turbochargers down. My buddy has a Golf GTI, with a freer-flowing intake an larger diameter inlet without any muffling, you'd think it has a massive turbo on it! The TRD Pros will come with a TRD intake, which is going to be available as an accessory for the Tacoma in the coming months I presume. That should give you a bit more noise.
Im in the talks now to get a TRD-OFF ROAD Premium package, I think the hybrids will cost to much and sure the extra power is nice. Just want to have a every day truck and make sure I feel secure in my ride
For an off road truck you would think they would include the same size spare tire. I’ve owned all generations (minus 4th). They used to offer same tire and wheel as a spare. They they changed to only same tire. Now even the tire is not the same. I won’t even go into the plastic skid plate. Cost cutting at its finest.
16 gallons after emergency 2 gallons times avg 22 miles per gallon in decent weight and speed conditions is 352. so if you aren't dogging it everywhere or have a bunch of shit in the back and 4 people inside, then it should get 350. it drives a lot nicer than the older ones and that's why i think it will work out better. it might not sound as good, but the technology makes up for it.
Good to see you actually getting out there and gettin’ her dirty Jon. She’s def meant for more than just the road. 👍🏼 Also, good to have the kinda friends you do.
I think the OEM wheels would look good if they were stripped refinished machined & sent off to OMF performance to get beadlocked. That would be one unique OEM+ build
It was already a good idea to get five wheels and tires when you upgrade. Now, especially if you offroad (as you just proved you're gonna), it is a requirement to get a real spare.
Yea brother that is one thing I don’t like on my 23 is when you open the door after remote start the motor stops ughhhh ! Bugs me man lol even though it should not be a big deal.
That's an FJ Cruiser which is basically a 4runner TRD off-road what are the different body on it but not a 4runner I believe it has a shorter wheelbase
I have to agree with the annoying cut out remote start, they went over board for safety (like their Tundra Tow Hook Decision - FAIL!) lol Too bad Toyota does not have 1990s Chrysler Executives working there, they would have certainly put the Tundra Motor in this new bad boy!!! Love this video, let's see more like it!!!
I want that truck! But I need finance rates to become more reasonable before I take the plunge. If you’ve got time here’s 2 things I’d like to see. Set your seat to an “ok-ish” driving position and then sit in the back seat. I need to carpool now n then. Show how the back seats can fold up or down or whatever so I can see if my muddy dog can get in the back and it’s still ok to use for a carpool the next day. If you have time? Thanks
The first the TFL truck breaks your truck gets stuck. Maybe the new Tacoma isn't as good as everybody thinks it is. I think they cheapened it so you'd have to get the TRD pro or the trail. Hunter.
🤦🏻♂️ bro I show how we got stuck. Totally our error and also trying not to to scratch the truck on the trees around it so we attacked the trail at a weird angle. Not the trucks fault lol
@@TRDJon I totally understand that it was your guys's fault. I seen older Tacoma's get out of stuff like that. I'm just saying I think this new Tacoma isn't as good as everything thinks it is. They're going to want you to spend more money and get the TRD or the trail hunter. That's all I'm saying.
@@TRDJon I'm not trying to convince anybody to buy the more expensive ones. All I'm saying is I think the TRD off-road is cheaply built compared to the TRD pro and the trail hunter
It has some purple in it. I noticed it under the shop lights at the dealership when I got my TRD Pro Runner. This color is just beautiful on these trucks!
A lot to like about the new Tacoma but I'm a little disappointed that they are coming with a convenience spare and not a real full size. Also, they should do better than those flimsy skid plates on the TRD Off Road.
Kinda cool how they've come full circle with the small displacement 4 cylinder like the first trucks, before they were even called Tacoma's. I'm actually dropping a spanking new 22re into a 1990 single cab 4x4 right now. Hopefully these new ones have the same reliability now that they seem to have solved the power problems.
@@TRDJonagreed. Never left me stranded. Even when the head gasket popped it still limped home. Once I get it broken in I'll be slapping an LC Engineering supercharger on it. Gotta do something. I'm spoiled by my 5th Gen 4runner now.😂
After seeing this video and expedition overland makes me wonder how the heck did TFL broke their tacoma. The obstacle that they were on didnt even look that bad.
Exactly. I think it was trying to find traction longer than we saw in the video (edit it down so it’s not repetitive) but that could have been it due to constant search for traction with abs going
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Absolutely love it man! If you’re gonna use it as steps I would suggest their 0° sliders for sure! They will give you more of a surface to stand on. Absolutely love the support!
@@TRDJonNot the 3rd gen........the 2024 named Blueberry is the one that snapped the front wheel drive when driven off road on snow and ice on a hill climb.
They look decent and honestly aren’t loud on the highway. Tbh the way we attacked the trail and not trying to scratch the truck made us get stuck ultimately
@TRDJon ...I'm really enjoying all of your reporting on the Toyota products! I'm most interested in the all new Tacoma and the brand new Land Cruiser too. I'm really looking forward to see what you do with your new Taco! Good Luck with it!
"For a 4cylinder engine [...] does not sound the best" ... of course it doesn't that is the sound of engine eating its life away and yes, like you said "it is all about trades offs" but Quality was traded over "Comfort". Best wishes.
@@TRDJon you do stop playing dumb, TFL video review which is they couldn't even complete because dam gen 4 broke as they were climbing a simple rock hill that my nephews fisker price battery car could probably climb
Exactly. And it broke with a sketchy level of ease. Stock tires, slippery rocks and it STILL broke. Imagine 35s and dry rock. No chance it'll survive that.
In all fairness we didn’t see how long they were revving it for trying to get traction. Which everyone who offroads knows that’s horrible for CVs and diffs in modern vehicles since it’s constantly trying to grab for traction
They are really nice but man I keep hearing the few people with these have problems already. The 3rd gen is probably still the best way to go unfortunately
@@TRDJon 3rd gen recalls, TFL video, even the title of this video…perception goes a long way. But it is a first year of a new gen, so they’ll iron it out.
Ever since I watched the TFL Tacoma 4WD backfired this morning I cringe seeing it off road. Hopefully those guys discover the issue fast
Things happen. CV axles popping is nothing new unfortunately (if it is that)
Its called being cheap..
Lol@@peterdaniel66
That really what I think it is from the wheelsman and the small bit of traction it popped, but man it wasn't much force going through the axel.@@TRDJon
@TRDJon true BUT they were on stock pizza slicers on slippery rocks and it broke like a dry twig. Sketchy first impression being more than fair about it.
Buddy was driving your truck a little too recklessly for my taste lol
lol 😅
Best test drive you can do bro lol 😂
I agree, don't think I'll be letting him drive my 4runner trail that way 😊.
Gotta at least breathe it in first lol
This truck is to be tested like that, i don't think job will do like this
I was having a TFL flashback there for a second. 😳
You would think the trd “off road” would have a bit beefier skid plates. Those are a little disappointing. Great to see your truck in action though! Looks good and the crawl control seems to work well
It was working for a bit but she kept slipping man. To much of a hole.
The skid plates are more than a little disappointing. More like rain and gravel shields.
They will be replaced
@TRDJon BUT they shouldn't have to... we got rear disc brakes but bullshit skid plates 😂
Bout as solid as a coke can
3rd gen..... OTT Tune.. 285s.. OME BP51 setup... No issue gaining speed.... No issues with trans "searching" for gears..
OME BP51 are amazing.
I got OTT in my 23’ manual and I can’t really even believe the difference.
From what i've read, the recall on the 3rd gen is a voluntary inspection. It doesn't mean 400,000 Tacomas are faulty. They will inspect if, if it needs replacing, they will replace it. But the 4th Gen Tacoma is already off to a bad start compared to the 3rd gen.
Correct
They want people to come in to have it looked at while the salesman tries to upsale you a new Tacoma lol
@@JeremyHoutgoogleplus It's definitely growing on me but definitely not the price tag lol.
Make sure he inspects the transfer case and front differential out so it doesn’t explode while off roading.
And with the 400,000 recall on the 22s & 23s, Toyota is not having a good month.
hearing that turbo from the outside when ur buddy was whippin off road was music to my ears! i’d wanna find ways to make that even louder
For sure man! I needed a better mic. It was too windy
An intake would do that, so would a larger or unbaffled turbo inlet. Most manufacturers find ways to quiet turbochargers down. My buddy has a Golf GTI, with a freer-flowing intake an larger diameter inlet without any muffling, you'd think it has a massive turbo on it! The TRD Pros will come with a TRD intake, which is going to be available as an accessory for the Tacoma in the coming months I presume. That should give you a bit more noise.
the roost off that drift was sick!
Thank you man! Glad you envoyed!
Im in the talks now to get a TRD-OFF ROAD Premium package, I think the hybrids will cost to much and sure the extra power is nice. Just want to have a every day truck and make sure I feel secure in my ride
Yea they will be maybe 3K more
4th gen 4Runner to the rescue. Love my 06 runner
Doesn’t get enough love
For an off road truck you would think they would include the same size spare tire. I’ve owned all generations (minus 4th).
They used to offer same tire and wheel as a spare. They they changed to only same tire. Now even the tire is not the same. I won’t even go into the plastic skid plate.
Cost cutting at its finest.
Have fun with that tiny 18 gallon fuel tank.
Will do! But idk why I would play with a tank and not the truck. That’s weird
16 gallons after emergency 2 gallons times avg 22 miles per gallon in decent weight and speed conditions is 352. so if you aren't dogging it everywhere or have a bunch of shit in the back and 4 people inside, then it should get 350. it drives a lot nicer than the older ones and that's why i think it will work out better. it might not sound as good, but the technology makes up for it.
At least you didn’t pop your transfer case like TFL did!
Good to see you actually getting out there and gettin’ her dirty Jon. She’s def meant for more than just the road. 👍🏼 Also, good to have the kinda friends you do.
Dude it was nice to do this. It’s been tooooo long. Great laughs and great times.
Glad to see it off road
It’s coming back to the channel. Been way too long.
Keep the taco 🌮 content coming nobody is complaining love it 🥰
Will do brotha!!
Those front recovery hooks are def harder to get to than a Frontiers.
I think the OEM wheels would look good if they were stripped refinished machined & sent off to OMF performance to get beadlocked. That would be one unique OEM+ build
And so it begins 🔥
Oh yes!!!!! Nothing like the teaser you dropped on IG though! 🔥
I do love that color 👍🏻
It was already a good idea to get five wheels and tires when you upgrade. Now, especially if you offroad (as you just proved you're gonna), it is a requirement to get a real spare.
Since diameter is the limiting dimension for the spare, Toyota could have put a real full size spare under there. Just penny pinching.
Yea keeping cost down/maximizing profit.
Thanks Ryan
lol 😂
Yea brother that is one thing I don’t like on my 23 is when you open the door after remote start the motor stops ughhhh ! Bugs me man lol even though it should not be a big deal.
Ryan's 4Runner looks awesome 🤩
It’s dope. He has an FJ. That’s youtamafias 4R. It’s wild
That's an FJ Cruiser which is basically a 4runner TRD off-road what are the different body on it but not a 4runner I believe it has a shorter wheelbase
Expo Starke Florida starts at noon Friday. Should take the truck on the course there
Yep! That’s it!
My 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD OR is a pavement princess because it's my dream truck ... I want to last my truck for a long time ...
Between this and TFLs misadventure, I can practically hear the price of the 3rd gens taking off.
Between this? You mean us playing around and sand giving away making us high centered? lol how is that on the truck?
Have not been a big fan of the new taco but yours looks fantastic. Can’t wait to see its progress.
Can’t wait to share with you all!
High centered! What a show! You drove into the hole for our amusement.
Hope yuo enjoyed
Yes, do more!@@TRDJon
I have to agree with the annoying cut out remote start, they went over board for safety (like their Tundra Tow Hook Decision - FAIL!) lol Too bad Toyota does not have 1990s Chrysler Executives working there, they would have certainly put the Tundra Motor in this new bad boy!!! Love this video, let's see more like it!!!
Love that you like this style man
Frame corrosion prevention lmao keep em coming Jon!
Will do! hahaha
I want that truck! But I need finance rates to become more reasonable before I take the plunge. If you’ve got time here’s 2 things I’d like to see. Set your seat to an “ok-ish” driving position and then sit in the back seat. I need to carpool now n then. Show how the back seats can fold up or down or whatever so I can see if my muddy dog can get in the back and it’s still ok to use for a carpool the next day. If you have time? Thanks
Will do!
Sounds like a halo warthog.
Like a kid who just got their Christmas gifts 😅
Gotta love it!
The first the TFL truck breaks your truck gets stuck. Maybe the new Tacoma isn't as good as everybody thinks it is. I think they cheapened it so you'd have to get the TRD pro or the trail. Hunter.
🤦🏻♂️ bro I show how we got stuck. Totally our error and also trying not to to scratch the truck on the trees around it so we attacked the trail at a weird angle. Not the trucks fault lol
@@TRDJon I totally understand that it was your guys's fault. I seen older Tacoma's get out of stuff like that. I'm just saying I think this new Tacoma isn't as good as everything thinks it is. They're going to want you to spend more money and get the TRD or the trail hunter. That's all I'm saying.
Those will be way too expensive and definitely not everyone’s choice.
@@TRDJon I'm not trying to convince anybody to buy the more expensive ones. All I'm saying is I think the TRD off-road is cheaply built compared to the TRD pro and the trail hunter
Nice you let your friend drive your new Taco, but I’d stop. Great channel.
Thanks man!
Them yota mafia bois at it again
Oh hahaha
Those are tie down hooks for shipping and they will bend or break. Try to use both at the same time for tough pulls.
They can be used for recovery.
An Actual oil filter !!
worth it for that alone 😂😂😂
lol 😂
I know right? I can't stand the design of those filter type oil filters
The 4th Gen 4R is a bit ugly, but is underappreciated. Nice vid, Jon. Keep it up.
It is the least liked for sure, but has the V8!!!
Nice looking truck, but would be nice to see a V6 turbo version soon.
That would be rad
Of course now they get rid of those stupid paper oil filters and plastic oil filter housings after I buy a 3rd gen.
I didn't know the ditched the leaf springs
Jon you're making me want underground instead of blue crush metallic, does it have a lot of blue in it or mostly gray? Hard to tell in videos.
It really does. I'll post some shorts on it on how it has a blue to it in certain light
It has some purple in it. I noticed it under the shop lights at the dealership when I got my TRD Pro Runner. This color is just beautiful on these trucks!
A lot to like about the new Tacoma but I'm a little disappointed that they are coming with a convenience spare and not a real full size. Also, they should do better than those flimsy skid plates on the TRD Off Road.
Tight! Love it Jon.
Thanks man!
Kinda cool how they've come full circle with the small displacement 4 cylinder like the first trucks, before they were even called Tacoma's. I'm actually dropping a spanking new 22re into a 1990 single cab 4x4 right now. Hopefully these new ones have the same reliability now that they seem to have solved the power problems.
One of Toyotas best engines
@@TRDJonagreed. Never left me stranded. Even when the head gasket popped it still limped home. Once I get it broken in I'll be slapping an LC Engineering supercharger on it. Gotta do something. I'm spoiled by my 5th Gen 4runner now.😂
After seeing this video and expedition overland makes me wonder how the heck did TFL broke their tacoma. The obstacle that they were on didnt even look that bad.
Not sure how strong the brake system is but if it grabbed the rotor hard then the change in momentum could have overloaded something.
Exactly. I think it was trying to find traction longer than we saw in the video (edit it down so it’s not repetitive) but that could have been it due to constant search for traction with abs going
@@SM-og9pt the only thing truly off road with the new tacoma is the decal on the bed. built cheap AF, and a four banger!!
I appreciate you not babying it. Put it through the ringer.
For sure. Was dumb to get stuck like that but we were trying out the crawl control but then the sand really took over
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Absolutely love it man! If you’re gonna use it as steps I would suggest their 0° sliders for sure! They will give you more of a surface to stand on. Absolutely love the support!
Might need Westcott to replace those cheap skid plates
Can you make a video on the package + add ons you got and how much you paid for the truck?
Saturdays video
All in a days work🤙
Gotta love it.
Enjoyed the video. I like the look of the new Taco, but I am a Tundra guy all the way.
Nice man! Thank you so much for the comment!
Jon, do you feel the new sitting position and head room (with moon roof) is very much like the 5th 4Runner now?
Get the mid-pipe dump the Trailhunter has
The TFL breakdown has me scarred and clenching in anticipation of the pop. 😬
Cuz one truck broke you’re scared?
Watched this and at end said private? Not this time though. Anyway, no big pops from the front. That’s a plus!
I forgot to add music in the b-roll parts 🤦🏻♂️
Hey Jon. Tfl guys broke the tacoma what you think. Should you get your electric lime back? 🤔
You mean the truck with a recall of the rear axle? Crap happens man. Isn’t the end of the world. Hope they figure it out.
@@TRDJonNot the 3rd gen........the 2024 named Blueberry is the one that snapped the front wheel drive when driven off road on snow and ice on a hill climb.
My god that 4Runner is something special 🤤😰💦
Besides getting stuck do you like those stock tires, the BFG trails or whatever?
They look decent and honestly aren’t loud on the highway. Tbh the way we attacked the trail and not trying to scratch the truck made us get stuck ultimately
Ouch should have bought a Colorado ZR2. It's a BEAST!!!
9:34 thanks Ryan
Love it. 😂
I love reading these comments 😂
Hey Jon, Andrey's Blue OR broke the 4wheel when they went on the trail. What do you think about that? You saw their video?
looks like a need for some more aggressive bigger tires and a lift. Beautiful truck. Maybe some rock sliders.
Already ahead of ya
Are you getting after market wheels and tires? The taco the best looking midsize truck with mods
That's the plan!
If you're going to build this new compact up i hope you add front locker. Im not a fan of Mall control lol
lol 😂
I am really hoping my brother decides to ditch his 2018 Limited for this new gen. He so hates the transmission in his.
3rd gen Tacoma trans were the worst!! Hated mine.
By any chance, do you think there might be an opportunity to replace the stock fuel tank with a larger, aftermarket fuel tank?
God I hope so
@TRDJon ...I'm really enjoying all of your reporting on the Toyota products! I'm most interested in the all new Tacoma and the brand new Land Cruiser too. I'm really looking forward to see what you do with your new Taco! Good Luck with it!
The lack of range on this truck is crazy!!
Did they make the tank small so they had enough room for the coming hybrid equipment?
"For a 4cylinder engine [...] does not sound the best" ... of course it doesn't that is the sound of engine eating its life away and yes, like you said "it is all about trades offs" but Quality was traded over "Comfort". Best wishes.
How was quality traded?
@@TRDJon TFL
Idk what that means
@@TRDJon you do stop playing dumb, TFL video review which is they couldn't even complete because dam gen 4 broke as they were climbing a simple rock hill that my nephews fisker price battery car could probably climb
I dodn't know if you were gonna complete the sentence. Roman even said it could have been driver error. So we will see whats up.
it's a very nice truck jon.
Thanks 👍
Toyota is going to release the dump kit like the trailhunter
That would be sweet.
I see a trend 🤔 keep making these taco fail videos and maybe the prices will drop!!! Im w the movement 😂😂😂
I’m doing it for you
You don’t have to rub the remote start function in our face lol
lol 😂
Awesome 👌
Thanks!
TLF already broke theirs in the snow. The front drive went out.
Exactly. And it broke with a sketchy level of ease. Stock tires, slippery rocks and it STILL broke. Imagine 35s and dry rock. No chance it'll survive that.
If the 35s were properly aired down for that terrain I’m sure it will be fine.
@@TRDJon yeah I think they are kinda saying it’s a freak accident. It just popped and they weren’t even pushing it hard.
In all fairness we didn’t see how long they were revving it for trying to get traction. Which everyone who offroads knows that’s horrible for CVs and diffs in modern vehicles since it’s constantly trying to grab for traction
@@TRDJon true it’s all camera magic. We’ll have to wait for a follow up video see what actually happened.
Glad you didnt break it like TFL!
Thanks
I'm waiting to see the hybrid prices before I pull any triggers.
noooooo my mud guards!!!!!!!!! =( lol
Just making sure they work lol
Yes more 2024 Tacoma content!! Keep it coming
More to come! You got it!
Great video man. Can't wait for the next one and the mods 😊👏
More to come! Thanks so much!
Whats the matinace on the 4 cylinder turbo cost and what matinace do you need at 1000.00
They are really nice but man I keep hearing the few people with these have problems already. The 3rd gen is probably still the best way to go unfortunately
Unfortunately the problems always seem to out voice the good
A real Toyota coming to save the Camry 4x4 lol.
That engine sounds like a small diesel. Lol
Did you see what happened to TFL ‘s Taco TRD?!? Front wheel drive stopped working halfway up a mountain!
Didn't happen here. So we good!
As far as the remote start. Did they extend the timer. That’s was ridiculous. Please say that’s what you meant.
Between this and the broken transfer case at TFL and at SamkoWorkshop I am not sure the Land Cruiser is something I should buy later this spring.
This? You me us high centering it in sand? lol
8:16 well when you have the same ground clearance as a Subaru you should expect to get stuck in just about anything
my toyota dealer says you really shouldn't take the tacoma off road, off road....it is just a pavement princess.
Wow the new engine is not using the dumbass canister oil filters!? Hooray
Did you stand in front a fan when someone threw a turd in it?
My OCD is going crazy, please take the sticker off the window….lol
I’m leaving it just for you lol
Sweet ride !
O hey btw, did you see what happened to TFLoffroads Tacoma ?
I did yes
Yeah, I saw that video. Hoping it's just an isolated issue with their Tacoma. Never seen that before with a Taco.
I didn’t see if it was diff or CV. If it was CV then that’s nothing new for the Taco name
35 INCH TIRES
Bad day for Toyota. They’ll figure it out tho
How?
@@TRDJon 3rd gen recalls, TFL video, even the title of this video…perception goes a long way. But it is a first year of a new gen, so they’ll iron it out.
I guess it does if people just assume and don’t actually educate themselves on what’s going on.
What are your thoughts on the TFL channel tacoma failure?
Lots of potential factors I have in my head. But at the end of the day it was off road and crap unfortunately happens.
I’m in Florida where that trial at
This is just off a road near their shop.