Snake Lake Off-Roading 4x4 Trip (Part 2) - Tahoe National Forest

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024

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  • @markn0024
    @markn0024 3 года назад +1

    I wasn't expecting a Part 2, but this was even better than Part 1. You've got a really good group there. You almost made me feel like I was part of it.
    The camera work was superb as you guys tackled the most challenging parts, even to the point of accepting some damage. Great stuff.
    I have a 2002 SR5 4WD that I bought new almost 20 years ago. It's my daily driver, but I've never done anything like you guys just showed, and I likely never will. So it was great to experience it vicariously. Many thanks for the thought that went into producing the video and the generosity of sharing your experience.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      We're stoked you enjoyed the videos. Most of the camera work was handled by Ali and I agree he did a great job.
      My approach to making these 4wheeling Adventure videos is I do want you to feel like you're there by allowing for longer shots and showing things other than the 4wheeling action. It seems like most people who make 4wheeling videos have this quick highlight reel feel where you get a new visual every 4 seconds. I never liked those kind of videos.
      Thanks for the nice compliment. We appreciate it!

  • @Patrick.Weightman
    @Patrick.Weightman 3 года назад +2

    Damn fine group of spotters! Wish my friends did their job that well, all I get is _"try going right I think you're clear.... oh shit maybe not"_

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Yeah, Anwar is the best spotter I've experienced so far. He's a young guy but has tons of off-roading experience. Some guys don't want to be spotted because they want the "Challenge" to do it all on their own. I never mind someone spotting me, especially because I know it can prevent me from getting stuck or doing damage.

  • @bradshutler9356
    @bradshutler9356 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along, glad you all had a good time and everyone got home safely without carnage. ROCK ON!

  • @2010gt1
    @2010gt1 2 года назад

    I drive these trails every year. Loved how you documented them. I can vouch that some of this sections are no joke and can be slightly scary. Super stoked to test out my 3rd gen 4Runner up there for the first time this year!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      Yeah, that drop into Snake Lake is WAY STEEP.

  • @LOYLSkipSh0t
    @LOYLSkipSh0t 3 года назад +1

    so awesome!! love these videos tim, you show us how to build our 4runners, and then inspire us to get out there and use em!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Sam! Glad you're enjoying our off-road adventure videos. Yes, we absolutely want to inspire people to get out there and explore in their rigs. It's definitely why I built up my 98. Mall Crawling is fun, but not as fun as doing the real thing.

    • @LOYLSkipSh0t
      @LOYLSkipSh0t 3 года назад +1

      @@TimmyTheToolman absolutely. What is so awesome about these rigs too is that they were totally designed to be capable, reliable, trail dogs. I am early in my build of my 97 limited 4x4, and its pretty awesome what stock suspension and all terrain tires can do already. Thank you for the videos!

    • @eljefeslash
      @eljefeslash 3 года назад +1

      @@LOYLSkipSh0t Agree. And I really like that they're smaller than some of those bigger 4x4's out there, allows us to get around some smaller spaces. I can't imagine some of those bigger 4WD vehicles trying to get through the trails in this video. Slowly building up my '98 as well (within reason - $$).

  • @Patrick.Weightman
    @Patrick.Weightman 3 года назад +1

    6:37 "You're real close!" **vrrrr SMACK** 🤣 Been there! Once I saw the 3rd gens gettin hairy I knew that 5th gen was in for some trouble 🤣 Love these videos, keep em comin!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      There was a rock that the left rear tire would hit and kick you over to the boulder on the right. We saw evidence of previous group carnage with pieces of tail light lens on the ground.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      @عبدالرحمن Thanks for the applause

  • @PanditaP
    @PanditaP 3 года назад

    I love how you guys say "East easy easy" then they don't go easy.

  • @anwaral-janabi1309
    @anwaral-janabi1309 3 года назад +1

    Love the video! The squeeze was a ton of fun

  • @williamtsol636
    @williamtsol636 3 года назад

    Damn !
    That was a great video !
    Total off-road !!
    Beautiful scenery ! That was awesome man !
    I never got a notification on this video !
    I'm gonna have to watch part 1 !
    👍

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Ring that bell so you don’t miss any of our extreme content!

  • @davidbleakley3681
    @davidbleakley3681 3 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along. Looks amazing!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      You're welcome David. It was an amazing trip.

  • @volkregjaku2295
    @volkregjaku2295 3 года назад +1

    I wish I was over there with you guys

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      It was a fun trip. You need to get out there and explore. It's a big reason for having a capable off-road rig. Mall Crawling is cool, but not as cool as the real thing.

  • @dc5723
    @dc5723 3 года назад

    Awesomeness Part 2, Mahalo!

  • @jeenyus5670
    @jeenyus5670 2 года назад

    great video!

  • @justinkostelecky6201
    @justinkostelecky6201 2 года назад

    Awesome video Tim! As much as I like the mod videos, I love the wheeling one more! Love to see a walk around vid of your rig one day too!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I thought the wheeling videos would be more popular with people. Where's people's sense of adventure?
      I think my rig is relatively boring compared to a lot of people's rigs. It's nothing flashy but it's functional.

  • @richlien5598
    @richlien5598 3 года назад

    Great video Timmy. Awesome to see the 4runner mods put to the test on the trails.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Thanks Rich. Yeah, I definitely used most of my armor on this trip.

    • @richlien5598
      @richlien5598 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman BTW. What coil spring are you running with the rear bumper and swingout

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      @@richlien5598 I'm running OME 861s. It gives around 5.5 inches of lift in the rear. With the just the rear bumper weight, it probably brings it down to 5 inches. When I load down with tools and gear for a trip, I'm about level. I carry lots of stuff so I'm pretty heavy when I do these trips.

  • @ever2gut1
    @ever2gut1 3 года назад

    Gotta commit! Nothing wrong with a little trail rash ha!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Yep. I heard my rear end scrape along that boulder and I just gave it some more gas to get out. It's part of wheeling that you take some damage here and there.

  • @arinmirzayan3949
    @arinmirzayan3949 3 года назад

    Nice place guy's. My next trip is there Timmy👍👍

  • @xxkainwxx
    @xxkainwxx 2 года назад

    I'm glad I found your channel, we have camped at Gold Lake (one of our faves) but never ventured to the 4x4 campgrounds. I'm not a rock crawler like your team is. I was wondering if my 4Runner will make the drive from the paved campgrounds to the more secluded ones that you stayed at?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      Yeah Kain, it would make it. It's not that technical to get to the 4x4 campsites.

  • @vcboxer
    @vcboxer 3 года назад

    Aye part two already!? You spoil us Tim!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      We could have posted Part 2 yesterday but we decided to give the audience a little anticipation for the next part. Hope you enjoy it!

  • @wyattbarnes5536
    @wyattbarnes5536 2 года назад

    That is a very steep trail. Been wanting to do it myself.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад +1

      It's pretty fun. I only wish the fishing was better at those lakes. I know Gold Lake has fish in it but the other two seemed devoid of fish.

    • @wyattbarnes5536
      @wyattbarnes5536 2 года назад

      Sent you an IG message

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      @@wyattbarnes5536 Sean handles Instagram. I don't look at it. Sean wasn't involved in the trip.

  • @peterives8931
    @peterives8931 3 года назад

    Nice! Now I miss California and my Toyota!. If you are ever down South, check out Lockwood / Miller OHV trail. It's out of Hungry Valley OHV park. Did that trail with my stock 95'. Barely made it out from there, twice.

  • @francoisl7663
    @francoisl7663 3 года назад

    14:56 flexing like a sick giraffe!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Yeah, our suspension was definitely getting it's flexing in on this trip.

  • @Mike_44
    @Mike_44 3 года назад

    Wow those steep climbs and some of those passes! You guys have some cojones lol
    Really like how nicely you guys have modified your rigs..
    All the fun I can get down here is the muddy Everglades Nat. Park. I will try that with my 2WD :) Haha.. nope

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Yeah, the video doesn't show how steep they really were. We made it up no problem but sliding backward on a steep hill is scary and dangerous. Mudding is fun but I prefer the desert runs like we do in Death Valley and the higher Alpine runs we do in the Sierras.

    • @yoimron
      @yoimron 2 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman Hi Tim, Im a rock climber often in the Sierras annually. I recently acquired a 2001 4runner 4wd and would love to join the Sierra runs in the future.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      @@yoimron Yeah, we could add you to the group. What are you doing next Saturday, September 10th? We're having a RUclips party at my house in San Jose if you're not doing anything. The details are in this video: ruclips.net/video/8OdEk5REUZs/видео.html

  • @510kali
    @510kali 3 года назад

    looking at them ko2s and at3ws putting in work

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Yeah, they definitely got a workout on this trip.

  • @rarecj8jeep187
    @rarecj8jeep187 3 года назад

    THats site 14. We were there last weekend. Far far too crowded. It’s always full. You need spotters for snake lake loop? Sheesh…

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      We try to access popular areas like this on the weekdays to avoid the crowds. The experience changes drastically when there's too many people. There's always one group that's too loud with their music or drunk talking and laughter and I like getting out in these areas to have more peace and quiet. We are all surrounded by plenty of noise in our everyday lives. I don't hate people but it's sure nice to get away from the usual hordes when you visit the mountains.

  • @zachroether5636
    @zachroether5636 3 года назад

    Great work on the 2 part videos! Im curious: what percentage of the 3rd gens had rear lockers? Looks like you’d need em to be able to complete that loop. Cheers!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Glad you like the videos. Don't know what percentage came with rear lockers. It was an option people could choose when they bought them brand new from the dealership.

  • @eljefeslash
    @eljefeslash 3 года назад

    Tim, sorry if you mentioned it, but is that the Gaia GPS app you're using? Appreciate you giving us the lay of the land on there.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      I didn't mention it in the video. Yes, I used Gaia. It's a great app. I use it for all our off-road adventures. It's great to know exactly where you are on the map so you don't end up making a wrong turn and going off course.

  • @phillipluckiewicz2414
    @phillipluckiewicz2414 3 года назад

    How recent was this trip? Looks like its beautiful out there! Was this before the Dixie Fire started to rage?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      The trip was from August 8 - 10 this year (just a week ago!)

  • @KirbyLouis
    @KirbyLouis Месяц назад

    man the inconsistencies of trail technical level raating is so erratic... this loop is a 7 on onX, the rubicon is an 8.... this looks like a 6 (for these set ups, which is the type of truck set ups i think trails should be rated...medium level builds)

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  Месяц назад

      @KirbyLouis It might be like rock climbing where the rating comes from the hardest obstacle. The HUGE difference between Snake Lake and the Rubicon is Snake Lake has a handful of hard obstacles, and the Rubicon has dozens and dozens of hard obstacles. Big big disparity between those two trails.

  • @LazoLivin
    @LazoLivin 3 года назад

    Is there any way I can open my heater servo manually from cold to hot instead of buying a new servo motor ?

  • @trailbound4runner797
    @trailbound4runner797 3 года назад

    On the red 4runner there was a red canister underneath on the back, what is that?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      Pretty sure that is his air compressor tank.

  • @lamarnoel9056
    @lamarnoel9056 3 года назад

    What kind of side mirrors does that green 4Runner have? I’ve never seen those before 🤔

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      Hit up “formidable_4runner” on Instagram or email him at Fujiijohn@gmail.com for legit JDM side mirrors like these.

    • @lamarnoel9056
      @lamarnoel9056 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman Thank you so much!!

  • @montereycarcompany5347
    @montereycarcompany5347 3 года назад

    I need a 5VF-FE and a 5 speed Manual Transmission for my 2000 Tacoma. Let me know if you guys know a good place to buy one. 👍

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      Don't really know when it comes to used. People go the used JDM route for engines but that's a real crap shoot whether you get lucky and get a good one, or unlucky and do a bunch of labor just to put a piece a junk engine in your rig. If you're looking at rebuilt engines, I would suggest Yota1 Performance in Riverbank, California. For the transmission, Marlin Crawler sells rebuilt ones.

    • @montereycarcompany5347
      @montereycarcompany5347 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman
      I appreciate the inside information. I will reach out to them.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      @@montereycarcompany5347 You're welcome.

  • @jaymoar3561
    @jaymoar3561 3 года назад

    Hey Tim I had a question for you. Went to get my yearly inspection today for my 3rd gen so I decided to get an oil change also. So the shop told me they had to add a quart of coolant inside of the coolant jug. They added Shellzone yellow universal coolant. Now my truck has the Toyota red coolant. Would my 4Runner be ok with this? Thanks for your help!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      It's not ideal that they put in some universal coolant but it will probably be ok. They should have asked you before doing this though.

    • @jaymoar3561
      @jaymoar3561 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman Thanks for the reply Tim, yeah the universal stuff they put in contains silicate and I heard silicate is not good for our Toyota’s. So unfortunately I’m going to flush the whole thing. Sucks cause the coolant is only 10k miles old. 🤦‍♂️

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      @@jaymoar3561 Well, you said they topped off the reservoir with it. Maybe just pull the reservoir, drain it out and refill with with a 50/50 Toyota Red mix. Not very much ended up back in the radiator, but do what you think is best. If it makes you feel any better, my 2000 3rd Gen ran with Prestone Green for probably 100,000 miles with zero issues. I recently converted it to Toyota Red when I did the timing belt job on it.

    • @jaymoar3561
      @jaymoar3561 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman Yeah I heard it’s fine to use one or the other like you did but mixing the two could cause problems. I’ll have to see how much is still in the reservoir tank tom when I have some daylight. Thanks again

  • @timfontenot2911
    @timfontenot2911 3 года назад

    Everyone knows there’s no fish in Little Deer Lake!😆

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Everyone huh? Well, I guess we must have skipped class that day when the teacher was talking about the lack of fish in Little Deer Lake. You're a funny guy Tim.

    • @timfontenot2911
      @timfontenot2911 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman everyone, except for Francois.🤫

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      @@timfontenot2911 Yeah, Francois was smoking out with us when we cut class.

  • @Achisachis73
    @Achisachis73 2 года назад

    what is more difficult? do go clockwise on the loop around these two lakes or counter clockwise? thanks

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад

      The way we did it is easier. Going up that steep drop we did into Snake Lake would be hard and would probably require lots of winching.

    • @Achisachis73
      @Achisachis73 2 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman so which way is that? Clockwise? Snake lake first? Or little deer lake first?

    • @Achisachis73
      @Achisachis73 2 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman thank you Timmy. I see another steep climb on the other side of the lake. I mean either wait you do it, you’d have to climb a steep section. I am looking at the Gaia gps terrain map and it shows a similar ascent on each side, one on snake lake side and the other one on little deer lake side. The steepness looks the same on the map but you are saying it is more difficult if we try to go up from snake lake? Thank you. I am taking some people that may not be proficient to do the most difficult terrain.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  2 года назад +1

      @@Achisachis73 Both ways are steep but I'd much rather do it in the direction we did. That drop into Snake Lake we came down was rocky and loose. No way I'd want to climb that unless I was in a dual locked rig with a winch. I think it would be a fiasco of witching to get up it.

  • @LOYLSkipSh0t
    @LOYLSkipSh0t 3 года назад +1

    hey tim, what size tires do you have on your rig?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      I run 285/75/R16 which is equivalent to 33" tires.

    • @LOYLSkipSh0t
      @LOYLSkipSh0t 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman nice thank you!!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      @@LOYLSkipSh0t You're welcome.

  • @whoabuddy9717
    @whoabuddy9717 3 года назад

    Trail time with Tim?
    Edit: please make this a second channel!

  • @pitbullpowers
    @pitbullpowers 3 года назад

    red truck best truck yea, i said it.

  • @PanditaP
    @PanditaP 3 года назад

    Do you think a larger vehicle like a Sequoia could make it though this?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      That tight boulder constriction is the only one that would be problematic.

    • @DanTuckerSails
      @DanTuckerSails 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman As an ex-3rd-genner, now driving a 4th gen, I was wishing there was a 4th gen on the trip. Until you got to that tight squeeze! It looked like a 3" wider 4th gen might not have fit through. Was there a bypass?? Or just, punch it though no matter what?!

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      @@DanTuckerSails Hey Dan, there's actually another trail that cuts off of our route near Snake Lake that would go around that boulder constriction obstacle. I haven't driven it though and don't know what you would encounter on it. You would miss the rest of the loop doing that though but I guess you could come back around, go to Little Deer Lake and then turn around and finish the loop.

  • @rarecj8jeep187
    @rarecj8jeep187 3 года назад

    PS! Little gold lake is now day use only. Sad news.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      It was that way when we were there too but there were clear signs that people had set up camp there. The way we knew is there was quite a bit of trash up there. People can be disrespectful A-holes. The outdoor experience is being rationed out more and more and more. There's more people with the same available areas to recreate in. At some level I support it because the experience is ruined when there's too many people but it sucks that you have to put your name in a hat for a lottery to access some areas.

  • @mtnshooter2487
    @mtnshooter2487 3 года назад

    What comms were you using? FRS ? CB ?

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      We were using handheld Ham radios made by Baofeng.

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 3 года назад

    I would be tempted to bring a big chisel gun and also move some of those damaging boulders to save my truck.
    Thanks for sharing

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад

      Its a tricky obstacle because you think you're clear and then your left rear tire hits a rock and pushes you into the boulder on the right. 3 of us took damage there.

    • @brucewayne2773
      @brucewayne2773 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman At the 9 minute mark. That was painful to watch you guys taking damage to the right rear quarter panels. The rear differential scrapes too.
      There was some steep ascents and decent on this trip

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +2

      @@brucewayne2773 Yeah, it was painful to hear as I was scraping by that bolder but I decided a long time ago this 98 4runner that I built was for off-roading and I'm not going to lose sleep over some scrapes and dents. This is going to be my vehicle for a very very long time and I'm not worried about resale value. When I get rid of it, I'll be too old and too tired to give a shit what it sells for. My armor and bumpers did what they were intended to do and not something that's just cool to look at while cruising the mall. My front skid took a hit. Both bumpers took hits. My rock sliders took hits and my rear diff skid took several hits. I'm actually stoked they took hits because they did their job to protect me from more extensive damage. This trip validated why I spent so much money and time on all that stuff.

    • @brucewayne2773
      @brucewayne2773 3 года назад

      @@TimmyTheToolman Wise investment indeed. I would be interested to buy one that is all done like yours to take the punishments and not worry about the cosmetic damages and just to enjoy on it the trails.

    • @TimmyTheToolman
      @TimmyTheToolman  3 года назад +1

      @@brucewayne2773 Yeah, that's exactly why I bought this one. I have a 2000 that's mostly stock that I use as a daily driver. I take it off-road but just on mellow fire roads to go camping and mountain biking.