Breaking Jeeps On The Rubicon With

Let's run our new Toyota Tacoma through the Rubicon! This video almost didn't happen believe it or not. Shaun from Story till now talked me into doing a video on the way to the trail! So big thank you to Shaun for not only coming down from Canada for this trip but for convincing me to make a video as well.
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[@DirtLifestyle]

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[@lukedavis3554]

If you have the locker on it turns off abs, tacomas have a anti roll back feature that uses the abs, many times if I’m using the locker and I roll back just a inch it will shut the truck off and say trans temp high and oil pressure low

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

BTW I love how you ended the video! Well said and very inspirational

[@harrywalker5836]

im in a 4x4 club in aus.. but its like the 70,s range rover club,yupi,s. go to the river, get the kids throw mud on the truck, great day out 4 weelin..i build my trucks to function, not look nice. same as you, but not as extreme seeing are laws are nannyfied.. i have a swb highboy, i cut it, h/p 44 locker, 5sp, 4w disc. 82 bronc,8'' raise, sas d44 locker. s/duty, 35,s. 3'' lift.tray back. i learnt early on, style sides n f g . my bronco is perfect, size,width,weight. no o/h. its harder to get in than the highboy.. funny that...great vids, keep it up. especially the fab vids. we need to become an american state. get some sensible laws here..

[@phillims1]

Having just come through cancer treatment, I have to totally agree with you Nate. We only get one ride, and we never know when it might end. Waste nothing…

[@thelonewrangler1008]

I hope you're doing better. My first car was a VW thing that I paid $1200 for and wish I never sold it😎

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for your perspective 🙏. I hope you are doing better brother!

[@stacyreid5077]

Hope you are doing better Michael Phillips, I broke my back in 2000 and my ankle was broken and twisted around backwards back in 1992 but until my testosterone level bottomed out at 37 in 2018, I was still living my life pretty much and even went to West Virginia riding the Hatfield and McCoy trails with my brother on our SXSs in 2012

[@littlesteve855]

Yet so many people are... I will do it tomorrow..

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Wow, I’m not looking forward to editing my video from this trip, because yours was too good! This was such a great trip. I had an absolute blast.

[@senditkevin]

You got this Shaun! Your videos are always great.

[@offroadwizard1928]

Can’t wait to see it Shaun! I always like to see your style of videos. You’re a good film maker.

[@jasonjohnson4214]

I seriously CANT WAIT to see your video Shawn! You tell stories so well and we will get a different view from what Nate had. Plus….rope swing!!! Lol. So good getting to know you! Hope to hang out again soon!

[@DirtLifestyle]

I love that you will have such a different perspective lol. Us splitting up will make for two completely different videos! Hit me up if you need any footage that you saw in the video buddy. I got you 👊

[@PNW_Rodeo]

I did an upgrade on a buddies Tacoma by installing a cotter pin in the transmission line "bypass" block to keep the lines open at all times. In addition to that an added trans cooler up front and he hasn't had further issues. Hope that helps.

[@DirtLifestyle]

It definitely does! I always consider a cooler for towing but this would be a good idea for crawling aswell. 👍

[@PNW_Rodeo]

@@DirtLifestyle Nate, pinning that plunger in on the bypass block is very helpful in keeping the temps down before they get hot. You can find it inline with the trans lines under the passenger side. There's a plunger on the side with a tiny hole on either side of it, like a hydraulic timing belt tensioner. Push that plunger in and hold it while threading the cotter pin through to retain it. Love the videos and I'm glad I could provide some helpful info. 👍

[@rickwhitmire7933]

Is this only for an Automatic Trans? The cotter pin deal. I’ve seen my low oil pressure like come on, once in 70,000 miles. But I was at an extreme angle.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

Yeah it's for the transmission cooler bypass valve. It's s small block between both lines that is closed when the fluid temp is below a set temp (re-routes fluid back to transmission instead of cooler). When the fluid reaches temp the valve opens and allows the fluid to go to the cooler up front. Pinning it locks it open 100%.

[@edgarandreasyan521]

@@DirtLifestyle that light comes on because of the angle of the trucks front end up being vertical.

[@flyfisher530]

Nate this is one of your best videos ever. You have become so good at telling a story and the editing is outstanding. Your bush repairs for the tire, fuel filter etc. were awesome to watch. It was great to have a chance to sit down with you at Expo PNW. Hope to see you on the trails someday soon!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Hey thanks man 🙌. I appreciate the positive comment and I hope to see you on the trail 👊

[@LimitlessOverland]

Agreed this video was epic!

[@rogieboy3162]

Thank you for that message at the end. It really really hit home.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I'm glad to hear it man! It wasn't lip service, I ment every word 👊

[@Erik_S]

There are hundreds, maybe thousands of Rubicon trail videos. This is by far, the best one I have ever seen. Actually no. It's the best KZbin video I've ever watched. Thank you.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Damn! Thank you very much!

[@callmesomething1425]

Thanks for the end of the video. My Dad just passed away on his 60th birthday. He always wanted to do Moab and we made plans to but his health got in the way. For his memorial we went to Moab for him with all our jeeps and it was amazing. Life is short live it to the fullest you can.

[@SuburbanK2500]

Your ending really got me Nate. I'm lying in bed with a blood clot in my lung, I can't take the heat and humidity outside. So my 502 Suburban swap continues to sit and wait for me. I'm missing out on trail rides with my wife and daughter and the unknown of upcoming test dates and results is not leaving me in a great state of mind. 51 yrs old and I wish I had at times done more for myself and my family than always helping others. It felt right and good at the time, and even though I would never turn my back on someone in need if I was in a position to help, I'm lying here feeling like I short changed myself and my family. To anyone reading this, along theblines of Nate's closing remarks, if you're able now, get out with family and friends and run some trails and enjoy the time you have NOW, don't wait. Thanks for the video Nate.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Holy cow man. Hang in there and stay strong! I'm pulling for you!

[@FlawedOffroad]

Nate not only was the video top notch but you once again have shown everyone that you are a top notch person.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Wow man thank you for the positive comment 🙏

[@ultra4suzukisamurai679]

After 25 years of thinking about doing the rubicon I finally did it last month. It was awesome! You are so right, you just have to get up and go do things before it’s too late.

[@Agent.K.]

My uncle passed away in 2021, a few months after our last camping trip. I still can’t fully digest the idea. Who would’ve thought it would be our last. And he was in his 40’s. Now I go out as much as I can even alone when everyone is busy.

[@Casey250]

Nice seeing the TacoSupreme out on the Rubicon. Great drone work!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@the_co_yeti]

Amen brother, life is short and you get one shot! Love the taco 🤙

[@kennymalikowski4524]

By far one of the best youtube videos I have seen. Thanks!

[@mikejohle3717]

Your message at the end really hits home, life is way to short, I lost my brother in 2019 and I’ve always wished I could just go wheeling with him one time

[@DirtLifestyle]

Very sorry for your loss man 🙏 I love my brother and couldn't imagine what that must be like.

[@shaker_steve3350]

I'm middle age and just got invited to run the Rubicon next month. Can't wait to see it all in person . Jeep4life

[@DirtLifestyle]

Have fun out there buddy, it's a special place 🙏

[@kshepthedrummer]

Problems, troubles, and breakdowns are half the fun (as long as its not catastrophic and/or injuries involved.) When things go wrong, it makes things exciting. It gives reason to stop, have fun, joking around with each other, work together, and overall just enjoy the experience. When things go perfectly smoothly, it seems like things go by too quick and it can be "boring" (relatively at least. Its never boring going on an adventure haha)

[@protacodan4225]

Nice work everyone. Did the Rubicon last year with my 2017 Tacoma on 35’s had a blast. Happy trails

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

Super Nate...on a big trip right now broke down working through a series of trail fixes...could not be happier. 😌 Be well! 👍

[@DirtLifestyle]

Good luck getting off the trail man 🙌 I hope you have everything you need

[@gregernst4483]

I had ten minutes to watch something and bam 45 minutes later. Great adventure, thank you for sharing.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure 👊

[@evenflowoverland]

This trip was unreal! So glad I got to be a part of this, and also get to re-live it through this video. Great to meet you Nate, you're a rock star! ⭐

[@whiskeydick5121]

Moses Lake here! Same issues with my lifted 3rd gen taco. Imo, your cruise issues could be the front sensor in the grill, your ABS sensors (or the wires for them), or less common, a wheel bearing (most likely on the rear). The most common problem being the abs sensor failure or the wiring for them. The wires are very thin and brittle, they break internally very easily when stretched. Pull the harness off each sensor and test for voltage with your truck in acc mode.

[@whiskeydick5121]

My issue is the sensor in the grill. Lifted 7.5 inches in the front, 6 in the rear on 35's. My cruise sensor does not like the hight vs stock.

[@alexs825]

If it’s the sensor you can add washers in the top screw holes to point it down. You have to guess and check but I’ve heard 1 thin washer is enough for 3” of sensor lift. Most people aren’t as high tho they usually have the sensor 4” higher not 6-8”

[@mazevx2451]

So over here they realign or recalibrate the sensors if you lift or lower a vehicle and it's a necessity to get it registered to be highway legal again

[@DirtLifestyle]

It's definitely the sensor. I clear the code and after 300-400 miles it trips again. Then if I take a corner fast the traction control light flashes and trips if the crash avoidance light is on. If I solve the problem with the crash avoidance sensor it should solve the traction control system issues. The low oil pressure and high transmission temp problems can probably be solved with a doubler in front of the tcase. With lower tcase ratios I can keep the rpms up, locking the torque converter and keeping oil pressure up. Just a theory but this is how I plan on approaching these issues 👍. Maybe I can build the sensor into the bumper and re calibrate it or just move it lower in the grill 🤷‍♂️

[@whiskeydick5121]

@@DirtLifestyle how are you clearing the codes?

[@ricki7187]

Was great to see the rig at NW Overland Rally. Didn't look all that much worse for wear.

[@billjcanada]

I forsee a fuel filter relocation kit hitting the market. The Rubicon is a beautiful trail. I ran it in the 80s and have great memories.

[@DirtLifestyle]

In the 80s!? I'm sure it was alot different back then...

[@DanDuprea]

Great job on the Rubicon video. Quite possibly the best video you've ever done.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@leopnwdrt3508]

Great edit Nate. Grateful to have the opportunity to join you, sorry to crush the diesel filter, but it made for a better story!

[@RM_Garage]

I'm glad Shaun talked you into making the video. After watching this, I have to say it's a masterpiece. I think this will be your most well received video to date.

[@dirtbagoverland5904]

Loved the long-form. Excellent video; one of your best. The ending message is spot on!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@MrEelwentworth]

My 2017 Tacoma had the same oil pressure issue, once, mid climb on a ledge, on Charleau Gap trail. Wasn't an issue before or since on equally steep climbs or descents. Really like the truck but I hate the "nanny" tendencies of all the electronics.

[@DirtLifestyle]

That is a great way to describe it. "Nanny" electronics are currently the only thing failing and unfortunately they are taking out perfectly functional systems like cruise control and traction control. I can live with the low oil issue since it's only occasional but it is still kind of lame lol. In any case the only problems I'm having are related to these overbearing nanny systems.

[@davidbarnes3970]

one of, if not the best vid you've ever done ! thanks man.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@perrymahnke886]

Life is Short, Amen Last year I turned 60, forced to go on disability at 57.5, I have had several severe health conditions for years & continue to get more as I age (my sister & brother passed in their 30s). Do not wait to do the things you want later, later is now. I hope when I do die, it's in a beautiful place like I see in your videos. I will probably never make it to the extreme trails you experience but I will be leaving Wisconsin in the winters & going to remote places in the southwest camping. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful footage.

[@straightfiesty1662]

This video really hit home for me I'm 52 currently having a 88 YJ Bill one tons LS and just can't wait to get that done so I can get out on the trails and everything and get my 13-year-old out there my 33 year old and have a good time thank you for the videos keep up the great content

[@jk_wrangler13]

That's a good trail fix. At least he made it farther than he would have. Awesome video Nate. I hope you day I'll get to go down the Rubicon trail

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@scottbartlett4853]

I'm one of two Isuzu VehiCross' that have done the entire Rubicon trail. Not gonna lie, it was intense! I had doubts going through it but in the end (day 3) we were golden. No breakage just a heim joint repair got me through. What I remember most was the friendships that were made and forged along the way. Epic trip!

[@chkwgn460]

Im 52 almost 53 and i keep telling people to stop talking about stuff and go do it. My bucket list is way longer than the time i have to do it so now i will do as much as i can. Thanks for the great video and the inspiration at the end. I will do this trail when i have a rig capable of doing it.

[@grandmothjohn4315]

Wonderful video Nate. One of your best and very Attenborough with your VO work. It took me three attempts to finish today (life and family interruptions), and you even got the Mrs to get excited about the Rubicon. Thank you.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I'm honored

[@lateralus4567]

Nate. This is your best one yet. I'm so happy to go along this trip with you and the fellas. Thanks for having us!

[@justanotherjeep]

Awesome trip and great message at the end. These trips where you're challenged, and you have to pull together as a team are where lifetime friendships and memories are made. The rubicon is truly an amazing place, it's one of those things you don't understand until you experience it. Keep up the great work.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I completely agree 👍 this place is magic...

[@robertasbee7146]

By far the best video you have made keep up the good work and I love your message at the end

[@ericnunn8856]

Enjoyed watching this/ best rubicon video bar nunn!!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@4WDTrek]

That zip tie job works really well! I used the exact same trick when I was out in Wyoming. I blew the top of my plastic radiator on a previous rig. I melted a zip tie into it and drove it all the way back home that way in the heat of the summer. Good job making that thing work!

[@norcoredneck]

Awesome trip.

[@Just-the-Gameplay]

Drove this entire trail when I just turned 16. Most fun week ever. And the stars you can see out there. Best middle of the night piss ever.

[@pscruising5486]

For the peeps who didnt watch this vid to the end... and there are thousands of Ruby Trail vids, you missed the great words. "How many trips left?" Indeed sir. Thanks for reminding me. I am probably 20 years older than you and my wife and I live by that as best we can. Headed to Catalina Island on thursday. Too hot to Jeep here is AZ. Be well.

[@offroadwizard1928]

Was an awesome time hanging out with everyone! It’s always nice when you meet some good people. Thanks Nate and Shaun for doing things like this. Honestly, it’s the best way to do a trail like this. A bunch of people who have never done it with a couple that have. After doing it though, I would prefer to take three days. It gives you a chance to really soak in being there. Then you can really relax and enjoy everything that’s there. From the wheeling, to the scenery, to the springs themselves. Definitely returning to do it again! P.S. Leo, let me know when you get that skid plate. We’ll go playing again!

[@jasonjohnson4214]

Jason I’d like in on those adventures!! Leo and I can show you around the west side!!

[@offroadwizard1928]

@@jasonjohnson4214 I’m in. I’ll be making a top for that thing so I can enjoy some colder/wetter wheeling. I’m always down for having to top off but sometimes it just gets miserable. Hahaha Maybe something in September/October. My August is already full.

[@DirtLifestyle]

We are lucky to have you show up on this trip buddy 🙌 it was great getting to know you

[@flatblackandy]

You are 100% correct, the rubicon is a magical place! I was there about a month ago and camped at buck island, and even though the bugs were absolutely terrible, I still had an amazing time!

[@Tsizzle2]

Cool video. I'm not a Guru but I believe what you may need to do with the truck is find out if HPtuner is supporting the 2021 or 22 year and then I would pull your oil pan and modify the location of the oil pump pickup tube and maybe your pan if need be and you may want to add a slosh or baffle plate to help hold oil in the bottom of the pan. We do it with the LS/LT engine pans for custom fitting into classics. Depending on what HPT supports you can go in and turn off the codes and check eng lt and even remove the sensor if needed. With what you've done to the truck there's no dealer that'll touch it for warranty. There sticky that way (worked at some) ABS & traction is another issue. Toyota has programming in them for safety shifts vs rpm vs spd that mixes in the trans, abs and tcs programming......if you turn off your TC system it will still operate under certain conditions and engage abs under certain conditions. Toyota's way of thinking they accounted for your safety. I'm not aware of a way around it yet. Like your vid's. I'm just down the road from you in Redmond OR. I'm building a 66 Stout right now and we have a 4runner & Tundra that I've had the same problems with.

[@MH-ih7rh]

Good motor but not really made for off road. I believe the guy who made OVTUNE mentioned that oil pools in the valve covers and has trouble draining back, hence the smoking that people see. There was something in there also about a bad oil pan design as well with the oil pickup tube and it leading to starvation. I don't think that the Toyota engineers pictured the truck going "that off road".

[@samsanderson7159]

I completely agree Nate. Get out and live your life. So many of us, (myself included) get so wrapped up in day to day struggles and work, that life goes by and before you know it, it's gone. I'm going to be 51 this fall and it seems like just yesterday I was 25. It really is true that the older you get, the faster the years seem to go by. Thanks for the reminder to get out and live! I hope your message reaches many people. Great video and that zip tie fix was borderline genius! Keep living life Nate and bring us all the videos!

[@KrokemOutdoors]

Looks like a group of some great people with you there. You’re definitely right about life being short, and as a mid-lifer as well, appreciating every minute I can . Great video bud 🤙

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks brother 👊

[@DaddyJeepGarage]

The "nerding out" is the good stuff. It helps everyone learn things

[@iankovac1878]

22R/22RE is know to have oil pressure issues on angles for a longer period of time. Those you just get a higher pressure pump, but hopefully Toyota was not stupid about it with this one too.

[@KenLyns]

Make sure you don't have a vacuum leak. I had an intake coupler that would slip off climbing obstacles and cause the transmission overheat warning. New coupler and two new hose clamps later, no more nuisance warnings.

[@jonjalbert1922]

Great job on the video. And what you said makes you think of what you want in life, thanks for taking us along with you on the ride.🤙🤟✌

[@erikschutzman2402]

42 mins, that is a lot of content. Thank you Nate That stinks that the Tacoma is having issues like that. I want the Tacoma to be good to you. Thank you for sharing and being honest about the Tacoma's issues so far.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you buddy 👊 I'm still hopeful that I can find the root cause of these issues

[@chopperchuck]

that looked like a blast

[@DirtLifestyle]

It was smiles for all three days 🙌

[@peterdiebel7372]

Awesome trip, wonderful outlook on our short reality of life. Thanks .I hope that a few thousand people took all u had to say to heart. Cheers from B.C. coast

[@cbreced1]

Nice video and comments at the end. My wife and I were able to check the Rubicon off my bucket list last year. We're in our early 60's and along the lines of what you're saying at the end, we are now planning and making trips that we thought we'd do after retirement. But that's still a few years away and seems to be getting more distant with current situations. So we're doing them now. Cheers!

[@jackiejoe8930]

Love the ending, thanks for keeping it real.

[@johnfutch4770]

I was just talking about trailering my jeep from NC to California to do the Rubicon sometime within the next couple of years. After watching this video-- I want to go ASAP. Awesome Job!

[@p4th0s_]

As I get older, and as well as my dad getting older, I can relate so much to your closing statement about wanting to visit so many places before it's to late.

[@JW-cn6op]

Did that trail in 2003 and 2004, it is awsome.We had a major break on the slabs soon as you leave Loon lake then the truck going back to the parking lot put a fan into the radiator on a hard drop.We spent the first day and night only about a mile in since the part for the first broke truck was in Sacramento. Rear carrier split in half in a dana 44 with a lock right and we replaced it with a Detroit out on the rock slabs.

[@DirtLifestyle]

That sounds like quite the adventure!

[@gwood69]

Glad to see some good wheeling videos again. Also that flat fender is beautiful! And a pretty nifty trail fix as well!

[@JessDeeganIIPhD]

I plan on taking a bit more time. Hopefully my Gladiator does well. Small group, less than eight. Multiday! Nice Video!

[@daviswood8436]

Awesome video and awesome message! Thank you for another great one, keep up the good work.

[@adamgonzalez3998]

This video was phenomenal, and your words of wisdom at the end definitely served as some great motivation. Excellent video and Keep up the great work.

[@jakeclarke7052]

Throughout the video you apologize about nerding out.... WHY?!?! that is why I watch! Because I love learning from you nerding out. You are a wealth of information and experience and you are my idol. Keep up the great work Nate!

[@basshunter428]

Picturing some fuel system engineer at Chrysler giggling. Who tf designs a heavy offroad vehicle with a tinny piece of sheetmetal protecting a plastic filter on the bottom of the vehicle? Oh, that's right, it's a late model Jeep! Great vid!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol

[@joemcgee2918]

That video was inspiring. Having recently turned 40, I have done alot of reflection similar to what you have. Seize the day.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Absolutely 🙌 We are about the same age... time to start do all the stuff we spent our 20s dreaming about.

[@JonnyBgooD007]

Nate, I appreciate all the work you do, in order to put this well-crafted video.

[@wyattbarnes5536]

Awesome video thank you for that one! A message we alll need to hear, lots of truth to that

[@armandcasanare2366]

Thank you for all your hard work and sharing your adventures.

[@Livin2relaxat55]

Best offroad video I've seen! The Rubicon is definitely on the bucket list!

[@hansoor8719]

Wow, Haven't run the 'Con in probably 25yrs! I've run it 3 times in my Early Bronco, once with a trailer in tow. Broke a rear alloy shaft on two separate occasions.....yeah it's a pretty tough trail and pulling the third member at Spider lake was not fun! Plan on running it next spring/summer with my step son and his 3 linked front FJ80 axled 1st gen Tacoma and me in my '85 SB pickup. Should be fun! Tip: Bring spares for stuff you think you might break and you won't break, but leave them home and.......

[@jackcoy361]

Fantastic video Nate! By far one of your best... Hope to see you on the trail some day. Keep up the great channel!

[@richmumm7288]

Awesome video Nate! Especially the comments at the end. Truly something to take to heart. Life is short, make the most of it while you can. Thank you!!!

[@darrenobrien7667]

Don't apologize for talking numbers. As another builder / suspension nerd, I love to here it. I've always been fascinated by how there is no apparent "perfect" wheelbase or tire size. One obstacle the 110" wheelbase rig will absolutely idle up without any drama and the next its all f'd off and banging limiter followed by a stock tj on 33's idling through with open diffs laughing. It might be one of my favorite parts of wheeling. It seems like every setup has its place.

[@jimmallery294]

Excellent video, thanks! What a great reminder at the end.

[@Nolgore]

This video was standout amongst your others, not to shame the others, this one was just THAT special.

[@reggiea2515]

The trail changes every year. The year you did Little Sluice in your TJ it had much more small rock in it (I did it the same day as you back then). This year Little Sluice is much rougher. All the smalls have been beat out, washed down, or ice broken and all thats left is big and sharp boulders. I love doing it year after year and seeing the differences.

[@kylegaidos7688]

It used to be even bigger. They did "maintenance" on it, that is probably around when you saw it. It is technically a county road. Wayalife has a video done right before the maintenance and the rocks are huge!

[@kylegaidos7688]

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[@Photojeeper]

I did it in 2007 in my YJ with SOA Dana 44 & 33” tires. The best mod was the NV4500 with the Atlas TC. That’s why I am retiring in 8 months, want explore more. The only issue we had was a CJ and a radiator.

[@jasonjohnson4214]

Nate I had to watch this video again! Its just SO good!! Im so glad I got to experience the Rubicon with this group of amazing people!!

[@antoniomartin2229]

An AMAZING video of a BEAUTIFUL trail. What it revealed to me is that this is a young man’s activity with a budget BIG enough for an awesome build to tame an off-road adventure such as this. Your message at the end was GREAT but my truck is more for camping excursions than rock crawling and the fact that I’m 62 yrs. Old and I drive a Hummer H2 that’s 20 years old, which are both excuses but an awe-inspiring video just the same!!!

[@NB-yn7dv]

Awesome, awesome video! Thanks for all the work you do putting these videos together as I am sure it takes a lot of time. I just did the Rubicon for the first time in my tj last month and it was amazing. It was fun seeing you guys in all the same spots.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! A TJ is perfect for trails like this

[@josephscricco7151]

This video was nothing short of a movie. Definitely inspiring a trip to the Rubicon for me. Keep up the great work!

[@kennethwomack8678]

One of the best videos I have seen! Great attitudes, philosophy and camaraderie! Keep up the great work!!

[@mejkkg]

WOW!!! You deserve an award or something for this video. What an inspiration this is. An amazing mechanic, an amazing human. Thanks for this.

[@jurelle]

I've had this trail on my list for so long but this video makes me realize just the level of preparation mechanically, mentally and financially you need to have before tackling this trail with confidence. A regear, some slightly larger tires and maybe a little extra armor and my Tacoma should be ready within the next year and I'm going no matter what. Thanks for the amazing storytelling Nate!

[@davecamilleri9411]

Great video Nate, it brings back memories of when I ran the Rubicon in a full sized 1970 Blazer with a swapped in 6.2 diesel, some where around 35-40 years ago.

[@josephridley7832]

Arron is the man! And a modest team player built in to his nature. Nice rigs all around. Very tricky and technical. Good job to all the crawlers navigating that!! Send more to watch please!! Thanks Nate!

[@terrytiemeyer9062]

Great job. Very true. None of us know how long we’ve got here. I started wheeling 4 years ago and have ran the Rubicon in a friends lj. Quite a ride. Thanks for all the work you do.

[@mikepierson3097]

Awesome video, Nate. Thanks for all your hard work putting it together!

[@JohnSmith-ih9rh]

Loved this video! Was doing this in the 90s became a single dad of two awesome boys and gave up alot! It was all worth it and would not change a thing but miss what we called OFF ROADIN!!

[@griffinnoyer3297]

I really loved the closing message, it’s such a good reminder to appreciate what we have, including the time we have left. Thanks for the awesome video, Nate. You’re the man.

[@DShaw-dz3wc]

Absolutely love this video! The message at the end is spot on. 👌 Thank you!

[@alicanturker7]

The most impressed video that I watched ever. Thank you to sharing this kind of videos to us. Enjoy the life at wild with good friends..

[@mazevx2451]

Oh I need to thank you for your attitude and your message, it's true! There's another great KZbinr from another interest range who said "20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did! And that's just the way it is.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you 🙏

[@DirtLifestyle]

And well said!

[@rgandmjroberts8344]

The best video you've produced to date ! One of the classic trails, a few expected break downs, gnarly rock climbing, creative trail repairs, different rigs, beautiful scenery and great camera work ! This one had it all.

[@billwalker5883]

That was an awesome video. Thank you for making them for those of us who can't. Continue to drive the trails and don't let them end

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! Will do my friend 👊

[@jefforyhurst4813]

Thanks Nate as always a great video and your so right about getting out and doing it.

[@jefforyhurst4813]

Sorry Nate not sure I put Matt in there.