Can a 2WD TACOMA Take on a 4WD TRAIL?!

I wondered if a 2wd Toyota Tacoma could take on a trail that strongly suggests a 4wd vehicle. So naturally, my buddy and I decided to test our truck's limits on the Lytle Creek trail! I do not have 4wd, I do not have lockers, my tires are pretty old, suspension needs to be rebuilt, etc. Is a two-wheel-drive vehicle capable enough to handle this challenge?

[@villagebilanga]

Hi and thank you so much for your video. I live in D.R.Congo. I have a 2008 double cab Tacoma RWD. What I do for more traction on my rear wheels is I make sure I have at least 150kg of anything in my bed. Usually I have a big bag of sand or 3 or more 50kg cement bags. I also added a modified truck hanger blade that allows me to carry over a tone on my rear axle, and I also had to add stronger shocks to handle the bouncing better. With this trick, I never had any traction problems or rear wheels digging in deep sand, always came through with no problems. Hope this helps those who like me only have RWD. Have fun. Merci!

[@titoskeleton9571]

I've been looking for something like this, I got a 2wd tacoma that I want to do light trails with and everyone keeps saying to just get a 4wd, this video actually pumped me to just go for it. The reason I prefer light trails is because I like the scenery not the big climbing challenge, although would be cool to go for it.

[@desertdime]

There’s definitely trails out there that I would consider much lighter than this one with views/scenery just as good if not better. It’s totally doable with 2wd, it’s just easier with 4wd

[@leadnsteel1428]

Having 4wd just gets you stuck further than 2wd

[@bryanrebollo5857]

I’ve been looking for a video like this too I have a 2WD Tacoma I think for the types of trails that I want to do I just need a good set of off road tires and I will be good to go 🤘🤘🤘

[@moisesruiztorres6192]

I have a 2wd Silverado I’ve been on some trails that people were shocked it made it through the key is honestly good tires and keep momentum obviously know our limits

[@Rdallday]

Please keep doing videos of your 2wd. It’s rare for me to come across 2wd builds. And it’s so much more awesome to see them in my opinion. It’s great to see and satisfying 😎 ain’t nothing wrong with 2wd! It’s the people who make it a problem or so you’re not “cool” if you don’t have 4wd haha. I have a 4wd 5th gen 4runner and a 2wd 3rd gen 4runner. And I love seeing 2wd builds!

[@desertdime]

The whole channel is dedicated to the 2wd build 🤙🏼🤙🏼 a lot of off road content has been posted in the past few months and a lot more to come. Thank you for the supportive words

[@Rdallday]

@@desertdime of course brotha! And radd, right on! Stoked to see them🤙🏽

[@mattg1847]

i just bought a 2020 TRD off road im building out. has the rear locker. i had a 4wd before, but never even needed to use it, so i want to see what i can do in this bad boy

[@freeriiiiide]

Nice to see a real 2wd test using actual momentum like youre supposed to! Every other comparison ive seen they crawl up to things and are like well im stuck see you need 4wd. Awesome video!

[@desertdime]

Haha honestly there were a few points where I felt like that, but my other 2wd buddy wash the pushing force I needed to keep going haha

[@efrencontreras2273]

I love this video because not enough people hammer 2wd trucks anymore . There is so much you can handle in 2wd with a little more momentum in the prerunner world 2wd works great but you can still do so much with a little air out and the skinny pedal on the right . The shots in this video are awesome too imagine what you can do with a little more suspension in the rear and some type of rear locker . Great video i will be subscribing 👍🏼

[@desertdime]

A lot of hate in the world, so I appreciate to love 🙌🏼 It was definitely a fun time and yeah I do have a bit more suspension coming soon for the rear! Hopefully I can start installing it in the next week or two.

[@michaelneilson977]

Exactly. Tires are the most important thing too. It's funny to me how many people have 4 wheel drive with street tires. It's fine if you just have 4 wheel drive for snow areas, but off road the driver and tires are more important than drive systems.

[@CAborn1112]

I have a 21 Tacoma sr5 2wd stock and you’ve inspired me to take it off-road! Thanks and keep these vids coming

[@kevinblair191]

Good video bud! Have a prerunner 2wd and wanted to start doing some light overlanding. This has given me inspiration!

[@desertdime]

Anything is possible with enough momentum 😂

[@josephcervantes6872]

Post some videos of it!

[@ryanread5727]

Awesome video! Thanks for Coming out!

[@desertdime]

Can’t wait for the next one 🤌🏼 and I’ll hopefully have my rear end re-built by then

[@tbok75]

I never thought I'd wanna do much off-roading in my prerunner till we started camping with it (bought a camper too). Only once with no experience did we get hung up in some loose deep gravel, but I WAS impressed with what she could do and made me want to do more. Do I now wish it were 4wd? Sure, but I have what I have and have made the best of it 8 years now.

[@ALLw3rk]

I wish to mod my prerunner. I was unsure of it bc it is RWD but I’ve got a locking rear diff, watching your videos motivates me to go for it!

[@desertdime]

Hell yeah! I feel like a bad influence now 😂

[@mattg1847]

i just bought a ‘20 TRD off road 2WD with the rear locker, i’m building it out and stoked to put it to the test. maybe i’ll make videos too, you’ve inspired me

[@woltermanproductions4399]

Preach it! I got a 2wd off road 3rd gen just because I’m not a crawler and go slow like a jeep I like speed in the open desert eventually hit some jumps. Bring a buddy or 2 with 4wd and it’s always a great trip. Rear locker is amazing 🤑

[@christianvasquez4913]

Video came out great bro👌🏾🔥

[@desertdime]

Thank you my good sir!

[@powertools2375]

Great job guys

[@fishingislife240]

I have 2000 tundra sr5 2wd with arb locker. Made it everywhere. Broken arrow Sedona, cleghorn, reward mine lone pine, bee canyon, burns canyon….rock on 2wd! Kept up with all the 4wd TRD off-road tacos!

[@desertdime]

Yeeew 🤙🏼🤙🏼 represent

[@fishingislife240]

Love the vid. Keep’em coming!

[@desertdime]

@@fishingislife240 currently finishing one up right now! Should be up tomorrow or the next day.

[@lou2408]

I love seeing two wheel drive tacomas getting some love and showing what they’re capable of but my two wheel drive ain’t going nowhere AAA can’t go lol.

[@desertdime]

Million dollar business idea right there! Off-road AAA

[@j_mars_cars]

@@desertdimeMatt’s off road recovery has entered the chat (basically off road AAA but with hefty costs I’m sure)

[@desertdime]

@@j_mars_cars I love their channel!

[@j_mars_cars]

@@desertdime thank God someone finally used “their” correctly in a sentence. Lost hope for a while there 🙃

[@desertdime]

@@j_mars_cars I take pride in the fact that I know how to use them properly

[@anthony4x2]

Good video brotha

[@lorenzootc]

Damn I’d be down to go do this! Want to test out my tacoma with new upgrades

[@desertdime]

Follow the Taco Tuesday Tacoma page I put in the video. They post all the meets and trail runs on their page. They actually have a meet this Tuesday in Tustin.

[@NitrousExpressCoyote]

I have a 07 PreRunner with a level and K02’s and have gone everywhere my 4x buddies have. All about how you drive it and your lines 😂

[@drewsky1008]

Good shit bro MD props 💯🤙

[@desertdime]

Thanks man 🤙🏼 appreciate the love

[@ulisesdiaz1844]

Nice. Standing up for 2WD

[@gregbrownstead4771]

Nice job bro proving them wrong I have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR5 ❤️👍

[@bobdole1570]

I have a ‘21 3.5 SR5 2WD and have been lookin for a vid like this

[@hunterstokely8438]

2 Wheel Drive with a locker is really fun! And has gotten me about everywhere

[@SunKyuneLee]

This is awesome! Couple questions…. Is yours the mechanical lsd? How much did that tire weigh in the back? And what size tires and wheels are you riding on? And clearance?

[@TRUMPSUCKSBIGTIME]

Gawd that looks fun 🤩

[@emmettgonzalez1565]

Guy on the mountain bike was mobbin 😂

[@desertdime]

He gave me a dirty look before he rode by. 😂

[@alexunlv]

@@desertdime We own the Mountains homie!

[@desertdime]

@@alexunlv he gave no Fs 😂 just living life 🤙🏼

[@dougm.635]

Haha over landing is camping.. with a new name and expensive accessories.. 2wd with some suspension with a locker or LS will go all over ..80 % of the prerunners that desert racers use are 2wd..so theres that My 2015 2nd gen is the same as yours btw Sadly the Sport should have come with the pretty capable e-locker the Offroad model comes with not just the lame brake actuated diff

[@prflyer68]

Turn off the traction control and you have a limited slip differential in the rear, not 4x4 but it helps

[@lachoman5]

Just turning off with a click in the track button, or need to push and hold for 15 seconds the track button?

[@stephencooper5040]

I would be interested to see what such a truck is capable of with just a selectable rear locker. And if you’re planning on getting another Taco when you switch to 4wd, you may be able to rip it out and stick the stock diff back in before you sell the truck.

[@jkroemer2685]

My taco is a 2wd with factory elocker and it helps tremendously!! Have gone through plenty of sketchy things

[@carlinkevin]

my 2005 2wd F150 made it at all places attempeted, may 4wd required. From Monache Meadows, Bee Canyon, Corral Canyon, Espinosa Trail (2WD not recommende) to Santa Rosa Mountains. Truck handled like a champ and looking to add a Detroit Tru Trac here soon!

[@spowehnmichael]

I air down to about 8 to 10psi and take off in second, haven't been stuck yet and I live in the mountains 5400ft elevation.

[@fuji4202]

I did my diligence before I bought 2021 Tacoma TRD sports 4x2 . Do I really need a 4x4 living in So Cal ? Daily commuter . I went camping Arrowhead one time 2022 . So I saved 5k. Better mileage and less maintenance. Pros having a Pre-Runner. Nice Video

[@kazas4286]

Depends on the camp spots. I have a jeep rubicon and a 2wd tacoma OR with 285s and a lift. I've taken it to the desert and mountain trails but I need a buddy just in case I get stuck.. better to be safe than sorry. I love my tacoma and it gets decent mileage with the 285s.

[@BrandonMiller8340]

I’ve done so many trails in 2wd I had 4x4 but didn’t use it all threw out the cajon pass and lytle creek

[@j_mars_cars]

I was looking for a Subaru to modify to off road, so I made a post. Guy has a Subaru but he also has a Toyota pickup. It’s a 07 trd prerunner 4 door short bed. He said make an offer. I said $4500(has dents from protesters). Hopefully it’s as decent as I thought, going to see it 2000 miles away in about 12 days!! So fun.

[@Gaunafabandcustom]

Watch Baja there is a section in some elevation a lot of the 2by teams just have to send it through

[@bryson106]

Thats a cute dog

[@_JEBUS]

I got my 07 in 2wd because of the condition and price. Same truck beat up with 4wd was significantly more expensive. Yeah it's nice to have 4wd but the price difference is a huge factor in a Tacoma. Besides that if you're gonna trail on a 2wd you have to be a better driver.

[@nickmagana7]

My awd wj is basically in 2wd the whole time till it slips.if your air down enought on this trail you can just roll over almost everything. But once you hit snow it's pointless it's hard sometimes for a 4x4.now imagen a 2wd in snow conditions. At the time you went looks perfect for 2wd 👍

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

Great vid of 2wd overlanding... You would have done it easier with some more air out of the tyres. Just experiment with different psi.

[@artmercado1735]

this was amazing you rock!! so I got a 2nd gen off road so what gear or trick could i use the diff lock or anti slip off ?

[@desertdime]

2wd? The did lock will definitely help if one of the rear tires is off the ground. I’m filming a whole new series because of this video where I go on trials and that was my biggest down fall was not having the diff lock. It’ll definitely help

[@j_mars_cars]

It’s not better more beautifuller than you! Love it

[@vinr6867]

Getting a locker would help. Thanks for sacrificing your 2wd Tacoma to show how far you can get in a two wheel peeler.

[@sirhcmi3]

Pre Runner or open diff?

[@darylmiller8911]

2wd with a locker and a winch will get you out of most trouble. Lot cheaper than a 4wd truck.

[@FrostbyteClips]

Hell yeah

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

My 4x2 Mitsubishi Triton does tracks like these. I just make sure I'm with someone so we can pull each other out.

[@jeepaz79]

Lol here in AZ we don't tell anyone. Everyone just knows when we are heading out. Only we wait is when we are waiting for someone to show up.

[@luis__jrtx]

Certainly got my 2wd stuck numerous times but I only had to be pulled out once in 4 years. Properly equipped 2wd can handle quite a bit more than they get credit for.

[@desertdime]

It’s all the overland guys who make it seem like 4wd is necessary on any truck/suv no matter what kinda off-roading they do 😂

[@gabrielzazueta2218]

It’s all driver

[@leadnsteel1428]

I have an older 4x4 Ford Ranger but I don't really use 4wd much. I have a cap and I can sleep in the bed of the truck lol.

[@toe2toe64]

Spindle gussets are highly recommend if you're just sending it into obstacles. Unfortunately this video is just going to encourage other people with open diffs that have no business being there to go there and spin their tires all over the trail; Making it harder for everyone else because of all the ruts they create.

[@desertdime]

Truck go brrrrr

[@garrettzkool63]

you literally have zero idea what youre talking about. 2wd trucks only spin one tire unless they have lockers. so either youre pretending like you know what youre talking about, or youre confused.

[@toe2toe64]

@@garrettzkool63 I never said they're spending more than one tire at a time you're assuming

[@toe2toe64]

@@garrettzkool63 you're missing the point which is people with open diffs ruin trails

[@ryanread5727]

🔥

[@staywoke2198]

The only time you need 4wd is in snow or mud and there is still no guarantee

[@ryansimonsen7088]

Hell yeah, I got a 2wd 2021 Ranger looking to upgrade and send some mountainous shit!

[@desertdime]

The new rangers can actually turn out pretty dope with the right build

[@samuelclark2434]

Put a couple hundred pounds of weight directly over the rear axle that would help a lot more than you would think

[@desertdime]

Since then I’ve relocated the spare tire to the back of the bed and plan on adding an off-road jack/mount to the set up as well. Should be about 150lbs

[@rcsnapon2132]

I have a 2wd also your truck sounds good what kind of exhaust are you running or muffler?

[@desertdime]

Black Widow Widowmaker muffler with a turndown pipe before the axel

[@rcsnapon2132]

Ok cool thank you for sharing was your truck faster after you did that ?

[@desertdime]

@@rcsnapon2132 no noticeable performance difference. Just sound

[@rcsnapon2132]

Ok thank you

[@Eliannanicolai]

On the 2WD how high is the lift on your truck and your friends truck?

[@desertdime]

I’m at about 2.75” suspension lift up front and he was at 4” lift up front with his spindle. Our tires are adding a couple uncles as well.

[@abs804]

5:05 - long wheelbase 4wd

[@asianstud97]

What exhaust do you have ?

[@desertdime]

Black Widow Widowmaker muffler

[@scotto827]

Turn the trac control nannies off. Press trac off once to turn on Auto LSD, then press and hold the button again for 3 seconds to disengage all the traction control. Makes a HUGE difference in 2wd offroad performance.

[@lgstylo3124]

do you got rear lockers??????? car lifted?? I. got 2wd tacoma also

[@desertdime]

No rear locker and yes it’s lifted. I have multiple videos covering my trucks mods

[@meateaterwhitetail7291]

Dude turn on the traction control at all times if you don't have a lsd or locker. That way you can get both sides of the wheels to run. It's only reasonable to turn off if traction control doesn't take you any further... deep snow, nasty mud. Turn it off. But Rocky hills. Traction control has to be on.

[@jasmindelasierrra3014]

Is your truck lifted?

[@desertdime]

Yes it is. ~2.5-3.5 inches

[@yostinpoveda2083]

Wao. Even a CRV 2wd with good wheels can make it there

[@ryannance9673]

Here's the issue with all this 2wd stuff, you might make it up some stuff but you also fuck up the trails with ruts when you're spinning the entire time all the way up

[@desertdime]

Someone beat you to that comment

[@JinKazama92]

that's total BS. fucking up the trails due to tire spins? what!???????

[@tacoswelding8411]

Nah

[@John-ty8pq]

2WD saves me $$$. I don't need going on off roads. Tacomas are great.

[@TheStokedLife]

Well done! Just to show you how much a locker helps, check out this video from the same trail! No momentum required! 🤙kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJXOfIWPadp5fJI

[@gabrielzazueta2218]

Put it in “1” or “L” next time lol

[@thelastsamari7923]

Does your buddy in darker 2nd gen have 4x4

[@desertdime]

No sir. 2wd just like me

[@thelastsamari7923]

@@desertdime sick thanks

[@metldragon76_72]

Could of made it if you had a locker and driving experience.

[@Freskoeh]

4wd only cuz I got stuck around 4 times on some stupid work sites and I don’t even offeoad

[@Quickdrawoutlaw0544]

I have a 2wd and the answer is no it can’t do what a 4x4 can not even with a lift kit of bigger tires it can help in certain places but don’t go in deep soft sand with 2wd since u are in the dessert

[@natesv04]

California looks like a beautiful state, but 6 bucks a gallon screw that

[@desertdime]

Tell me about it 🙄

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

see thats a perfect example why you need 4x4

[@desertdime]

Need? I did it without tho 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marvin2326]

That spot is easy for a 2wd😂

[@desertdime]

Ohhh sick you’ve been on it during winter?! It’s a fun trail huh. Lmk when you post up the videos 🤙🏼

[@the_real_patrick17]

buy some cheap tire air releases on AMZN worth it

[@tydickson4021]

I’m sorry but I can’t believe a slightly rough gravel road is being called over landing 😂😂😂

[@desertdime]

It’s okay ❤️ apology accepted

[@gailmaplesden7380]

A 2 wheel drive is doing it but you are really abusing the vehicle to do it . Dirt roads and mild overlanding is ok but where you are in mountainous terrain you need 4 wheel gearing and traction to safely climb those trails . With momentum comes the lack of ability to stop if you come to a situation that could take you off the road or damage the truck leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere .

[@garrettzkool63]

offroading is always at your own risk. stop pretending that 4wd trucks are inherently stronger built than 2wd. my truck is super capable, very little momentum needed, and what do you know, the brake still works.

[@gailmaplesden7380]

@@garrettzkool63 perhaps not inherently stronger but definitely more capable. Not only do you have all four wheels pulling with a differential lock option on most vehicles but you have lower gear ratios through the transfer case increasing your torque to the four wheels. I do agree that there are situations that no matter what you have you should not attempt to traverse . Yes a two wheel vehicle can handle most mild trails and gravel roads but there will be situations where you get to the point where you are abusing the vehicle and that could potentially leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.

[@jesusvaldez4352]

Does your truck have LSD??

[@freeriiiiide]

Electronic lsd unless his traction control was all the way off. 2005 to 2008 trd sports had mechanical lsds

[@gregbrownstead4771]

Since you have a 2wd turn off your traction control

[@desertdime]

I always do when I’m off-roading

[@tr4753]

Get a 4x4 guys….

[@desertdime]

Use to have one before this truck. Couldn’t justify the 4x4 when purchasing this one. It truly is nice to have, but couldn’t justify it

[@Rangerprerunner702]

I’m not into over land I love my pre runners

[@dominicanderson3282]

😂😂😂😂😂 homie put 10 k into a 2wd lmfao legit unsub hahahah jk but damn yo gay fr fr

[@desertdime]

I do desert primarily, not trails. Dont use 4wd for that 🤷🏻‍♂️ come out to a desert event sometime if you wanna experience something other than crawling and slow trails

[@9363234]

music sucks!

[@curtishouser7173]

I commend you for going off road in 2wd but driving the piss out of your truck to hang with 4wd’s enjoying their adventure is a terrible comparison. Sorry but go back to the desert.

[@dustinfogg7917]

News flash!!! unless you have a locker in a 4wd it’s really just 2wd . Sorry but back to school for you rooster head.