Dirt Lifestyle Nate Takes the Wheel on DEADLY Trail Section 💀

[@Maxx.Powell]

Would you give Nate the wheel?

[@xTinBenderX]

I only trust spotters I'd trust w my keys. After all they are basically driving from outside.

[@eat.sleep.wheel21]

I usually preferred to hike and spot, and let someone else drive my rigs. But yeah, good on ya for knowing your limitations. Do you still have the Toyota crawler?

[@IamJakePark]

Your response to Nate’s question was top class.

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

I’d absolutely trust him with the keys

[@theninja001]

Nobody drives my rig, Ill use a good spotter though

[@Michael_Tran]

The Tacoma is back! Moab is the Mecca of off roading...gosh I miss that place!

[@Maxx.Powell]

She’s back in Moab!

[@greym6436]

Great content Max. Glad to see the Tacoma back out rocking… Really dig how you guys worked as a real team keeping everyone safe while at the same time learning different off-road techniques during the awesome journey 🤘🏽Toyota Strong

[@jason7231]

You and nate work really well together. Fun to watch.

[@Blue-P51]

Nate’s comment about the jeep.. “He’s on 40’s and lockers, doesn’t even squeak the tires”.. that’s so cool. Makes me want a big build. Great job Maxx, going up it without a rear locker, no simple task there.

[@Maxx.Powell]

He’s got a point though. The longer I do this the more I like jeeps. Thanks man. It felt wild In that little truck.

[@xTinBenderX]

@@Maxx.Powell Respect. Cut my teeth wheelin in shit I shouldn't of been. There is something about having the right tool for the job. LineTractionMomentumNoCoastin'

[@peterhoma6385]

Bro you can’t rock crawl like that with out a locker LOL, I love my Gen3 Tacoma wouldn’t trade it for anything out there . Can’t wait for the next episode! Good work …..

[@Maxx.Powell]

We probably shouldn’t have but it made it fun!

[@teamtaggedout]

Those Jeeps just conquered that like it was nothing 😂 I guess 40”+ tires and the longest of travel will make it look easy lol

[@trvjlwin93]

If diamondback come up with a tire rack for its cover, it'll be awesome.

[@evvis1109]

I love Max’s freak’s attitude. No EGO. It’s about learning from the best. However I love something he said regarding a hardly equipped taco, test it for its capability. Yes, Tacoma are Japanese generics, but dayum they hanging out there with the jeeps! I have both an XJ and a 3rd gen TRD OR. I love them both for their unique qualities. Thanks for your video and the positive and good spirits.

[@Maxx.Powell]

There’s just something fun about the Toyota. It’s in my blood.

[@scooter_0113]

Damn…. Yeah, I’ve had 4 tacomas and a couple Jeeps now. I am definitely staying with my rubicon. It’s just so easy to have a capable jeep and the fact you can throw 37s on with minimal work and just go anywhere is incredible. Between all the flex, 37s, front/rear locker… no brainer.

[@Maxx.Powell]

Dude I’m leaning that way. It’s just hard to deny

[@Buzzkill752]

Marlin crawler from Fresno, ca! Good to see him in your video!

[@Maxx.Powell]

He’s a great dude. Very smart guy.

[@timmorrow6747]

Hey there! We saw you were in Ferndale last Thursday. Almost came back into the restaurant to say hi but decided to let you eat in peace. Next time we will. Love your content. Thank you!

[@Maxx.Powell]

Ah man. It would have made my day. For real I love meeting people from the channel. Next time say hi!

[@timmorrow6747]

@@Maxx.Powell will do, for sure!

[@AscendingBliss]

Your Tacoma kicks ass when that rear locker works! You might think about investing in an Ox Locker in the rear and maybe an air locker or e-locker in the front. I know you had bad luck with that Eaton e-locker in the SASquatch, but it would probably work a lot better with the Tacoma's auto transmission that doesn't have rollback like the manual does.

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

Big Mike is a legend!

[@dundeeecroc]

Hey Marlin,, what low crawler transmission will I need for my 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 5 speed with the 22re and 5:29 gearing? it has the W56 transmission.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I’m a Toyota guy all the way, but Gladiators are pretty impressive. But anything outside of these insane kinds of trails, Toyota seems to fit the bill. I’ll never say never to owning a Jeep at some point though.

[@Maxx.Powell]

I’d love to own a Gladiator someday. They are impressive

[@wunderbread_t4r]

lol I was so confused at 14:33 when that jeep tire came down

[@Maxx.Powell]

It tripped me up when I was editing lol

[@chkwgn460]

Moab is great, cool you made it out there. Were you guys there for Easter Safari? I think the wife and i need to get back out there next year. Its cool when you and Nate hang out. Id totally hand the keys over.

[@nsbtacoma6650]

You have some pretty cool friends

[@Maxx.Powell]

I am so fortunate to know these dudes. They are awesome!

[@joshuacabjuan4708]

What happened to oil cover on cbi skid plate

[@Maxx.Powell]

I think it fell off somewhere in the dunes

[@findingtruenorth8348]

I'm glad the taco is on again! Go bigger...lol

[@Maxx.Powell]

Yep. Need to go bigger..

[@kprause]

Maxx what size tires are you rocking on your tacoma. Thanks.

[@Maxx.Powell]

They are BFGoodrich 35s. Which measure out a bit smaller that 35. They are more like 34.5. I really with BFG would put out a true 35

[@theclaytons2010]

3:55, I shat my pants. Absolutely bonkers.......

[@Maxx.Powell]

Dude it was crazy. I can’t believe I just followed them up that lol

[@MountainHobbler]

*Laughing in ZR2

[@Maxx.Powell]

😂 perfect comment lol

[@Born_Dope]

What exhaust do you have on your tacoma?

[@Maxx.Powell]

It’s the MBRP 3inch Cat Back

[@Jan-pw4po]

Tacomas rock especially acexx cab

[@CACressida]

I'm surprised you haven't did the anytime e-locker mod. I'm more surprised you haven't locked the front after all these years.

[@Maxx.Powell]

I kinda lost interest in the truck at some point because it kept having issues like this. I thought I had it fixed. I think the truck just needs some proper attention.

[@Ww8.3]

Don’t give up on this Tacoma. Fix it man seems like it’s been broken forever

[@PPGExplorer]

The moment three bad ass Jeeps passed me like they were on a Sunday afternoon joy ride while I was stuck would make me a Jeep guy.............

[@Maxx.Powell]

Yup lol

[@rupertgumban9251]

“Nate is a Bad Ass off-road,rock crawling driver!”

[@evvis1109]

He’s the man

[@Maxx.Powell]

Lol dude he is though it’s incredible.

[@rupertgumban9251]

To be fair I’m subscribed to Max first then Nate. But I learned lots of stuff from both of you guys..

[@3GFinn]

It kills it when in 4LO and you roll back and flashes high trans temp, when really its all fine. I checked my temp immediately and was normal. It shuts truck off to prevent binding the drivetrain.

[@Maxx.Powell]

Dude that’s great to know. Thanks!

[@3GFinn]

@@Maxx.Powell anytime brotha! Happened several times scared the shit out of me!! Lol

[@1954chevy626]

I enjoy watching. But wouldn’t enjoy trying lol

[@thegiant573]

Nate recently spent more time that he likes on that trail.

[@Maxx.Powell]

Haha I saw that. Looks like fun!

[@SasukeUchiha-zu6dw]

Decisions to make 🤔

[@Trail2Touge69]

Everyone talked shit when I FJ case/Non ADD CV tube swapped my 3rd gen and asked why I got an SR5 and swapped in a junkyard 8.75 with an eaton e locker instead of just buying an off road/pro. The shit you've had to deal with over the years is exactly why lol. I feel for you, fuck those electronics. I get some warning lights, but now my 4x4 engagement/disengagement is fully manual, and my locker is available any time, no more electronic override shit. I ask for 4x4 or locker, I receive 4x4 and locker 🤣

[@Maxx.Powell]

I have an FJ case just sitting in my shed. I gata do it!

[@eat.sleep.wheel21]

this is the way (if you are going to actually wheel a Toyota).

[@ethancalkins4172]

What snapped at 16:13??

[@tarapaul8212]

When you get “extra calm” ,.. that’s when I know it’s a bit sketchy. Stay safe.

[@Maxx.Powell]

This one was sketchy. It would have been a lot easier if the locker had worked 😤

[@huyto6888]

maxx dirt!!!!!

[@kenanderson2216]

Nate is a true bad ass. He didn't even talk crap to ya'! We plumbers think alike.

[@Maxx.Powell]

He’s a good dude.

[@JW-cn6op]

If you don't buy a jeep the get the MarTec SAS kit. That won't fix all.the dash lights but it will go way better with tons locked and flex.

[@Maxx.Powell]

I’ll check that out man!

[@ericw8464]

Delete factory locker and install a new switch, one that's not connected to the car's computer. I'm a jeep guy, sounds possible to me. ;)

[@Maxx.Powell]

That’s a great idea damn

[@Golden-69]

Well done. Time to SAS. You will love it once you do it. Get arb air lockers . Bleeping jeep guys, I see. MATT & Colt

[@Maxx.Powell]

Maybe SAS is the way

[@NEFMako]

Not going to mention bleepin jeep coming up behind you at the end??

[@Maxx.Powell]

Check the next episode 😾

[@NEFMako]

@@Maxx.Powell I saw it in my suggested about 30 seconds after I posted this 😂 that’s what I get

[@Maxx.Powell]

Ay no worries man! I had already mentioned Nate in this video and knew that Bleepin was in the next episode.

[@NEFMako]

@@Maxx.Powell looking forward to seeing the upgrades you make to the taco! I’m a jeep guy but mad respect for doing Moab rim open open on 35’s

[@teamtaggedout]

So let’s hear the debate of topper versus Diamondback for daily drivers not just off-road rigs?

[@Maxx.Powell]

I have had both a topper and the diamond back. Both have their merits. My stuff is safer in the diamondback which is important to me because I carry around a lot of camera gear, but the topper obviously had more room. So if my primary use for this truck was overlanding and I needed the space, a topper would be the way to go. But as a trail rig and a daily driver the diamondback is perfect

[@teamtaggedout]

@@Maxx.Powell exactly the response I thought I would get. I remember watching the vid where your window got busted and all your gear stolen and the Jackery getting stolen. Makes sense man. Thanks for the reply! Keep wheelin my man. Love the content for the past 7 years!

[@keith9388]

Jesus, the amount of mods makes my wallet cry.

[@billm4138]

So Big Mike is the owner since Marlin passed?? I thought marlins son was going to run the show..At least that was the plan a few years ago..

[@theninja001]

This is the problem , the new rig sits unable to move with silly computer codes, the old simple beater buggies crawl right by! Simple is better for serious trails! I bet you miss the black truck in these moments!

[@norkisserrano]

It’s painful watching the Taco crawling without the rear lockers, we know it’s capable but now it’s handicapped. BTW do you have a front lockers?

[@Maxx.Powell]

It was just working perfectly that morning. So frustrating.

[@norkisserrano]

@@Maxx.Powell -What a bummer

[@Mallrunner]

Freaking awesome man. Maybe air locker instead of elocker?

[@Maxx.Powell]

Yeah I think that’s the move

[@Ajme-kb4os]

@@Maxx.Powell the anytime e locker works great

[@scottyh72]

No, you just need to get the computer out of the equation. Tacos after '15 are a nightmare due to everything tied to the computer. Make a wiring harness for the elocker, done.

[@Skylyned]

How is there not something more efficient for Right and Left than "driver" and "passenger"? Is Right and Left from the driver's perspective just too hard to remember?

[@aurorastarfury]

I'm just guessing here, but maybe it's so that the spotter doesn't get confused and start calling out their own (the spotter's) left and right, which would be opposite of the driver's left and right? So using "driver" and "passenger" is to avoid that confusion. Clarity being prioritized over efficiency?

[@Skylyned]

@@aurorastarfury Yeah, sounds like a good idea for new drivers but you'd think "a little to the left" would clearly be the driver's left. But you're probably right - less things for them to remember.

[@Maxx.Powell]

Passenger and driver is always instantly understandable in any orientation to both the driver and the spotter. Any spotter could direct any driver without first establishing who’s right or left it it’s. We use the same terminology in the fire service on scene of car accidents for the same reason.

[@JeremyHoutgoogleplus]

Just get a Jeep. Just do it lol

[@BDevi0us]

I'm first 🙋‍♂️ but still last

[@AZ_JTR]

Lockers > Wraps….

[@Maxx.Powell]

Haha the wrap was free from a friend of mine

[@thrashmetal7588]

Just another reason not to get a selectable locker! Air, electric or cable.

[@active411vm]

Can you put an aftermarket locker ?

[@Maxx.Powell]

Oh yeah we should put air lockers in it

[@michaelarchangelthehammer]

N the jeeps take the off line on by no prob...lol

[@Maxx.Powell]

So crazy. But those were buggies. Barley even Jeep at that point lol