Diamondback Gulch in Sedona AZ

Tackling the Diamondback Gulch trail in Sedona, AZ. Funtreks rates this trail as difficult.
Our rig:
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
2" Dobinson's lift
285/70/17 BFG KO2 tires
C4 Fabrication full skids
2 dogs
Music from Uppbeat

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Really enjoying your videos. FYI to people thinking of running this trail -the vast majority of people and all of the jeep tours and ATV rentals run it the opposite direction from this video (but there is no official direction of travel..). I live in the area and used to work for Sedona ATV and have been on these trails a bunch in SxS vehicles. I'm looking at getting a Tacoma TRD off-road with a lift just like yours, so it's cool to see what you're capable of on these same trails - many thanks! And yea, cameras don't do the roughness and steepness justice.

[@kypercarjoe153]

Thanks for a great video. Thanks for the go through. Great information and walk through. God bless you on the adventures ahead for you.

[@donmodro]

Thank you!

[@Mjr1348]

I’m new to your channel. Love it !! Beautiful scenery and rig ! Thank you

[@donmodro]

Thanks!

[@TRDOffRoad2020]

Most people opt out of the factory TRD OR rims. I like the look of them. I have silver 2020 TRD ORP lifted with 285/70/17 Nitto Grappler tires with no wheel spacers. Its looks aggressive. Silver, grey, black and possibly white body color would look the best with these rims. Obviously the factory street tires don't look good on these rims at all. Seems everyone wants to get rid of these rims quick and get the TRD rims with off road tires like everyone has on all trim levels.

[@donmodro]

Agreed! The factory TRD OR wheels also have recesses that protect the valve stems, greatly reducing the possibility of accidentally shearing one off.

[@its-andrew-y]

great video and agreed video does not do it justice to how rocky and steep some sections are out there. we did outlaw ohv a couple weeks ago and probably glad we bypassed diamondback gulch this time (we were alone and it was late June weather - aka hot)

[@givemetheoutdoors1590]

LOVE it@@@@

[@4runner.Adventure]

Nice 4R Bro

[@user-lh6fg4fs6y]

Отличное видео - классные виды, классная тачка, классный обзор!

[@its-andrew-y]

the real breakfast of champions is jack in the box

[@thomassanio8745]

Nice vid. I ran this same trail a Couple years ago in my FJ40, back then the guy leading the run called it Greasy Spoon. Any dispersed camping available off this trail? Last time we camped off FR25. Thanks. I am in Prescott area.

[@chrisbayridge23]

Yes the camera flattens things out! I drove this trail in a built Rubicon and it was Steep AF !

[@Mike-zb7ts]

Yep. Not long after I moved to Sedona I decided to do a bit of wheeling. This ttail is no joke. Steep, ledgy in one or two places. Super fun in that "ooooh sh*t" sort of way we all know so well.

[@plorks445]

Great video! Looks like you and the 4 Runner handled it with no issues. What camera do you have mounted to the top of your truck?

[@donmodro]

I'm using a GoPro Hero 11.

[@eltioperez5517]

where is that road that starts from Sedona

[@scotty475]

Thanks for great vid and views. Are you running stock upper control arms? And did you do a diff drop? Thanks again.

[@donmodro]

Thanks! Stock UCAs and no diff drop. I kept the lift fairly modest (2") so no need.

[@ladukes1]

Nice looking ride! Do you think the same tires would fit on your rig if you only did a 2” leveling kit on the front and noting on the rear?

[@donmodro]

Fitment of bigger tires can be a little challenging. The rear lift likely wouldn't make a big difference, but wheel choice will. Aftermarket wheels with additional offset to poke them further out will likely rub. If you're using factory wheels, you'd probably be fine with a little bumper cover trimming like I did on mine.

[@estebanleon_mtb]

I kmow about the 2" lift kit, but did you perform any body modifications to fit the 285/70/17 tires? any rubbing?

[@donmodro]

The only body modification was some light trimming of the bumper cover, and pushing the fender liner forward a little bit. There is a great how-to here: trail4runner.com/2019/07/14/fender-liner-push-back-trimming-on-4runner/

[@n1sm0r]

Perfect example of less is more. Love the whole setup! Mind sharing what your average MPG is after the lift and 285s?

[@donmodro]

Thanks! I'm averaging right around 17mpg, and will hit 18-19 on road trips.

[@bgfcjoe]

i want to get this same tire set up with the same factory wheels. are you running any wheel spacers? thanks

[@donmodro]

I'm not running any wheel spacers, just the stock wheels and the BFG KO2's in 285/70/r17 size.

[@kwkouki]

Howdy. I’m only seeing 3/2 for Dobinson. You got a kit number?

[@donmodro]

The part numbers for the Dobinsons springs I used were C59-300 (front) and C59-599 (rear). Those get you a 2" front and a 1" rear lift.

[@KNRAdventures1]

May I ask what size tires you’re running? Thanks!

[@donmodro]

I'm running 285/70/r17 BFG KO2s with a C load rating. No rubbing even when flexed after moving the front of the front fender liner forward and lightly trimming the inside lip of the bumper cover.

[@LuisA-fc3ox]

Great video. I watch tons of these and you showed exactly what I wanted to see. I have the same off road. Thanks for showing it’s capabilities.

[@johnscarbrough9507]

Could you do this trail with factory Off Road. No lift ect? Thanks great video.

[@donmodro]

As long as you're careful, yes. Just expect to touch skids in a few spots. I wouldn't want to try it on the factory Dunlops though.

[@EduardoMartinez-nh7tl]

Are your skid plates aluminum or steel?

[@donmodro]

I went with steel skids from C4 on the 4Runner.

[@comodice905]

DAWG yes

[@oros9112]

Great scenery! What driving modes did you select to complete the trail?

[@donmodro]

Most of this trail was in 4 high, there were a few steeper spots where 4lo was appropriate. There was enough traction on the trail that Multi-Terrain Select, ATRAC, or the locker weren't needed.

[@oros9112]

@@donmodro thanks for the info!

[@royf.2471]

Hi, does the 285 tire fit into the spare tire well?

[@donmodro]

It does, just barely.

[@TRDOffRoad2020]

Yes, it does. I have the same size in mine