2WD Tacoma Adventure - Phillips Loop at Calico - Kramer Arch

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Good stuff and mixture of vehicles

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, it was the perfect amount of vehicles and all different types to see what we can do haha

[@freedom_foz_6337]

@@Michael_Tran 💯 like the best mixture just missing a Land Rover

[@SilentCanary]

This makes me happy and proud to own a TRD Off-road 2wd

[@Michael_Tran]

Haha, im glad, love my 2WD!

[@soulsurfer8797]

I own a 4wD TRD O/R but firmly believe as long as you are exploring who cares “how capable” your truck is...from what I see you hit more trails than most with 4wD! Keep it up Bro!

[@Michael_Tran]

@@soulsurfer8797 Thanks for the encouragement man. I helps me to keep making these videos. I honestly believe that everyone should go outside and enjoy nature. Having a capable rig is not the most important thing.

[@xunitrock]

@@Michael_Tran you definitely motive me a 2021 2wd Tacoma owner to go out and explore

[@Michael_Tran]

@@xunitrock Yea man...it's all about getting out there and enjoy the outdoors. No need to worry if you don't 4x4, just take it slow and it's fine

[@FOURFTP]

You think a lifted 2.5 tacoma will make it threw ?

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea shouldn't have issue

[@FOURFTP]

@@Michael_Tran I just went today …. It was my first trail and it was a successful day 🤟🏽

[@909jdmlivin]

what is the trail head number thanks

[@markustolenitno]

What is your air pressure?

[@Michael_Tran]

Usually around 20

[@nzbrotrev9028]

One trick if you get stuck in the Toyota is , drop the tail gate and get your mates to sit on it , will give you heaps more traction.

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, I had to do this one time a while ago when I was stuck in sand haha

[@heathjobe6431]

Having a hard time finding a trail map that's not a hiking map for this loop. I don't want to end up on a dead end, and I'm not trying to go advanced trail yet. I'm very much rookie status at this point . not trying to kill my 2022 Silverado. any suggestions for better map? your vid shows map but I can't see it very clearly

[@Michael_Tran]

Try downloading Gaia gps...its a better map system than google and has a lot of details

[@heathjobe6431]

@@Michael_Tran is that subscription ? At what cost? And thank you very much

[@Michael_Tran]

@@heathjobe6431 The basic map is free but they do offer offline for a cost

[@heathjobe6431]

@@Michael_Tran I downloaded it, thank you. Much better maps now. Love the altitude meter and how app show level of difficulty for trails. Thank you sir

[@MrrNobodyy2]

are u running 265 or 33?

[@Michael_Tran]

Running 285...so like a 32.8

[@MintExplorer]

Looks like some fun trails!

[@Michael_Tran]

Love this trail, tons of difficult to easy area to have fun in. Definitely recommend seeing it for yourself.

[@MintExplorer]

@@Michael_Tran It's amazing to see what a stock tacoma can do. I've done it with mine haha.

[@Michael_Tran]

@@MintExplorer Sweet! That's what it's all about haha

[@mickjlv5836]

That was sick!!!! Crosstrek tho!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@Michael_Tran]

Made it look easy haha

[@davidleanos8978]

Great video! Keep it up

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man!

[@dflet03]

I love how your videos are about getting out on the trail and having fun and non of this 4x4 rigs modded to hell for no reason. keep it up man

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks for the encouragement man! Honestly that's why I started posting these videos. I like to think any average person can't really afford thousands of dollar of mods on their vehicle and it's nice to know how capable some trucks are in stock form. At the end of the day, it's all about going out and have fun and being outddoor.

[@JerryHenderson72]

Seeing a 80s Ranger in that good of shape is pretty rare .

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, my friend took really good care of that Ranger. It looks awesome

[@christophermartinez5314]

Awesome off-roading

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man, appreciate the feedback.

[@marwingarcia5162]

Awesome video! Is yours 4cyl or 6cyl?

[@Michael_Tran]

Its a 6 cylinder.

[@BillySAw951]

Did you add anything else in on your suspension with the bilstein 5100 are you running a After market UCA

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, new one 2888 springs, camburg ucas, and Dakar leaf spring heavy duty in the back.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

so check out this Edmunds comparo of the Gladiator and Tacoma TRD Pro at Kramer Arch kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHFqWSZis-jia8......impressed your vehicles did so well.

[@Michael_Tran]

Nice!

[@PiterGuzzy7]

what roads did you take?....can you post coordinates

[@Michael_Tran]

Coordinates on the video

[@osamaabdelgader9426]

Awwww that's cute

[@evermeza5244]

Can you do without a elocker?

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea, I don't have a locker on mine.

[@highpowered3929]

Awesome video man! Planning on taking my Tacoma out there tomorrow with the wife!

[@Michael_Tran]

Nice! You'll love it there, lots of options to explore.

[@shaiklayman9872]

Is that Ford ranger 2WD?

[@Michael_Tran]

Yes it is.

[@tiquillin]

That was an awesome video!! Did you air down?

[@Michael_Tran]

No I didn't. I should have for better traction, but honestly it didn't need it.

[@sydcar44]

Love your videos! Question about this loop- can you camp out on the trial in one of the dead ends? or do you have any recommendations for off road trails that you can stop and camp along? we’ve done Anza Borrego , and Black Mountain in Ramona (this one is my fave!)

[@Michael_Tran]

Not 100% sure about along the trail, but there was a campground area right near the beginning of the trail. I just did a video on 5 more areas with disperse camping in SoCal.

[@mikeestevez5047]

I have a 2wd Tacoma 2020 my wife has a Subarau Forester 2021... Let's just say I am jealous of her car lol

[@Michael_Tran]

Haha, it's definitely a capable vehicle. AWD is better than 2WD for sure, but clearance is better on the Tacoma.

[@MrPinkDoors]

good videos man. I was just at rainbow basin this weekend didn't know this was really close by I would've gone. just posted the video check it out. is it always this empty? dont see too many cars out there? what day did you go?.

[@Michael_Tran]

Most of the time it is...we went on the weekend and just saw a few cars. I think it's definitely not too interesting for people?

[@MrPinkDoors]

@@Michael_Tran really??. Ok even better for me. Looks fun man. Ive seen other videos people go the opposite way up the arch. I like the way you guys went better. I’ll definitely go and check it out. I subscribed keep up the good work!.

[@Michael_Tran]

@@MrPinkDoors Thanks man...yea, I saw even a 2wd Tacoma went through the arch the other way...it's more technical though. He had a rear locker. Thanks for the support...ill try to upload more content like these. haha

[@michaladkins4862]

Love the videos. I've been debating on 2wd vs 4wd Do you have any info on the blue Ranger? I like the way the truck looks.

[@Michael_Tran]

If you're looking to do more off roading/overlanding. Just get the 4wd...I honestly would've gotten that if I knew how much fun it is. But if you're doing something similar to me...than 2wd and some experience is all you need. Not sure the year...but the ranger is my buddy's custom made turbo diesel 2wd ranger.

[@TheAnthonysfish]

Nice truck, I just bought a sport..what lift and tire set up do you have in yours...Thanks

[@Michael_Tran]

It's Bilstein 5100s on all four, 285,75,16 ko2, OME heavy duty leaf pack in the back.

[@yotalife4x479]

Where do you guys find these people to along? I always go off roading bymyself lol. I can’t find anyone to go with.

[@Michael_Tran]

We have a group of friends that like to go together. You can find a lot of people on FB groups that does trail together.

[@yotalife4x479]

@@Michael_Tran yeah i just joined one yesterday going in groups it makes it more fun. Nice videos! Keep up the good work!

[@Michael_Tran]

@@yotalife4x479 Nice! thank you, appreciate the kind comment.

[@pauljackson7020]

Did you use a locker at all? Tried today but there was some pretty gnarly hills I had to climb in my 2wd 4runner

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea it's pretty sketchy in some area for sure, but my Tacoma don't even have a locker haha. Just a limited slip differential. Helps a bit, but not like a locker.

[@pauljackson7020]

@@Michael_Tran Yea I have an open dif so I think I might need a locker. forsure let me know if you ever decide to do a 2wd meetup.Would like to learn more

[@Michael_Tran]

@@pauljackson7020 Yea, it's definitely not as good as a locker. I know a fellow 2wd Tacoma with an ARB locker that had no issue climbing that arch on both sides. On Facebook, theres a ton of Socal off roading group that does trail if you like to be part of it. There's even a 2wd off road group. Tell them I sent you. Some good knowledge people on it. Tell them I send you haha.

[@pauljackson7020]

@@Michael_Tran Yea the ARB locker is on my wishlist. I joined the off road rookie page. There was a old astro that went on the run as well. He opened big can of whoop ass when on this trail lol. Also comes down to experience too I guess

[@Michael_Tran]

@@pauljackson7020 I agree, a lot of to do with knowing your truck first. I've seen guys with 4x4 not knowing anything about their rig and theirs 2WD guys that can conquer some difficult trail. I think the off road rookie guys did this area last weekend.

[@SeriouslySinigang]

Love how you do these videos with a 2WD Tacoma! I have a 2WD Tacoma and because of you know its capabilities if I ever have to go off-road. Ever consider making videos including mud? ice/snow?

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks for the support bro! Its very capable for a lot of things I've done with it. I've gone off road in mud before, but not sure as in mudding, more like trails that've been in heavy rain. Not too much snow action, but have been in snow condition. Would love to go to some snowy area this coming winter to see how it performs.

[@mallkrawlerz620]

Is Kramer’s arch on the 32mile loop?

[@Michael_Tran]

Not sure what that is but it's part of the calico area, theres actually 3 or 4 trails with Kramer arch loop being the smallest one.

[@walterwhite1133]

How’s it going! What app do you use to map out your trips, and the one you used on here! Awesome video! Thank uou!

[@Michael_Tran]

I've just use google map most of the time. Alltrail app for looking at different trails, and a few other ones. But google and alltrail are my go to app and KZbin haha

[@laborcreatescapital9483]

The GAIA maps. I understand you can download to device to use when no connection. Also, told its worth the subscription. I haven’t tried yet, but moving in that direction

[@olliechristopher467]

That trail is beat to hell the last 10 years. Shoveling off obstacles and filling holes with rocks at Kramer's arch to get through is horrible. What a bummer what the motoring public that does not know how to drive has done to our trails.

[@olliechristopher467]

I want to add I'm not blaming you or your friends at all Michael. This has been happening long before you had your Truck. I'm enjoying and learning a lot from your videos. Being out of the saddle on my motorcycle has opened up opportunity for me to drive my 2wd truck on some of these dirt roads. Thank you Sir!! Subscribed!!

[@drakocorrals3429]

I’m confused do you like having a 2wd or not?

[@Michael_Tran]

I do for what I'm using it for the moment, but would like to get a 4x4 for future adventure.

[@drakocorrals3429]

@@Michael_Tran I love your channel. I got into camping and seeing more of SoCal recently. I’m looking to get a lift this Saturday, I’ve gotten stuck once in sand so far only one time but I know there would be more to come. How much do you air down usually?

[@Michael_Tran]

@@drakocorrals3429 I first time I got stuck was in the sand as well. I usually air down to around 15-20 psi, but with sand they recommend airing down 10-15 psi.

[@davidzen7971]

I like the video but chill on that 80s wait music I had to watch it muted

[@adrianlopez9451]

We need to go off-roading brothers I also just bought a 2 wheel drive sport

[@Michael_Tran]

This trail is perfect for it man. Some easy main trail and some complicated offshoots to practice on. Nice purchase! Congrats

[@christophermartinez5314]

👍👍👍👍

[@gasless7]

Diggin the content.You got my sub.I'm local to the area.Maybe bump into each other on the trails some day

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man...yea, maybe ill see you on a trail one day.

[@pingpongballz5998]

That ➕trek is badass!