Driving our Toyotas Through an Abandoned Mining Town | Odessa & Doran Canyon Loop | Barstow CA

[@allenp4058]

The fact that he addressed the advantages of a longer wheelbase on a tacoma is such a great point! Very patient in communicating when he is spotting. Thanks @tacomabeast for making this video! Proud tacoma owner!

[@tacomabeast]

Benny is a beast when it comes to trails bro 🙌

[@davidly5793]

This guy is a formidable spotter! Great job!

[@tacomabeast]

Incredible spotter!

[@RY-mw7br]

Seriously. That Bennie guy got the group out of alot of sketchy situations. Especially amazed at the spots that weren't intuitive as to how to maneuvre. Only experience and feel from someone who's gone through it could have gotten you out of those jams unscathed!

[@mls.design]

It’s so nice seeing this video without any Jeep owner complaining about broken parts. Toyota 4 life!

[@nsmerilli1]

Everyone of these Tacoma’s looks badass.

[@managerofkisses6103]

And none of them can beat the old school hilux/tacoma. Still cool rigs tho lol

[@arcanum3882]

Besides the red one, it was jank. That 4runner was sick tho

[@aarondibenedetto5908]

Benny is a fucking G he’s got a lot of off road knowledge and a great spotter

[@the2wheeldon157]

That fall was hell of funny, glad u shared it with us, glad you were ok brotha… and great video! One of the best off road videos I seen in a minute. 🤝

[@tacomabeast]

We laughed too hard to not share it with you guys 😂😂

[@SimplyCarReviews]

@@tacomabeast that fall netted you subs for sure 😆

[@Un1tas]

The dedication at 8:35 😂😂 you can definitely take a hit Mateo!

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@ddanj0331]

Lmao that fall 😂. We all fall once in awhile that has you thinking “hopefully nobody saw that”

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@SimplyCarReviews]

@@tacomabeast great driving! 👍

[@armandcouture4655]

I am also a proud driver of a 2020 TRD Off Road Taco! Super impressed with both Benni and Mateo’s skills overcoming those Gnarly obstacles! Great Job gentleman.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks sir 🤙

[@CristianVargasswag]

Few people realize how much work it takes to not only do good footage but cut it properly. Amazing trip and inspiring stuff to hopefully one day run on my taco.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro!

[@cadecamo9578]

10/10 on the production this would have been on tv if it was still the 90s and early 2000s

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks!

[@aayush6306]

everyone is rocking vans duude , bro the narration jst takes the video at another level it shows how dedicated u r towards ur viewers

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro! 💪

[@aayush6306]

@@tacomabeast btw i am still seeing the video and , bro the only thing i am jealous of is not having Tacomas in the indian market , jst praying that toyota launches it,,, love from india

[@Wontonnoodle301]

Yoo this spotter truely a life saver to everyone. he knows everything

[@mando8925]

As someone who 4wheels in a Ram 2500 there is one thing I know, having a good spotter makes all the difference. This man is a pretty good spotter and knows what he is doing and knows how to pick a good line. My truck has done some crazy stuff from having someone who knows what lines to send you up or down.

[@tacomabeast]

Having a great spotter makes the world of difference

[@ndirangugichuki6260]

Mateo's fall was funny as hell 😂😂, but glad you okay, nice wheeling there, good spotting from Bennie too 👍.

[@tacomabeast]

😂🤟

[@justing757]

This video made me a subscriber and a taco fanatic! Now I want to get a taco and get my rig up.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks for the sub! We got a lot more videos coming!

[@justing757]

@@tacomabeast cant wait! I've watched so many of you're videos and I feel like the crew 🤣 I want to get a rig set up by the time you travel to Ecuador. I'd be stoked to join! Pony Express was amazing! Calico was sick! Fiero con ganas!

[@jasonmorgan27]

I love this guy Bennie, he is the real deal.MORE!

[@MyNameisStorm]

When he said "Let it slide" way before it slid on its own. I knew this guy was an amazing spotter.

[@tacomabeast]

🙌

[@ksavv196]

The man has spoken he said a proud Tacoma owner 4 Life. Now with that being said Toyota 4 LIFE

[@tacomabeast]

💯

[@kahlil-khaos9996]

8:44 NYYEEEEEEEWWWWWW!!! Morgan Freeman: and the world paused for Matteo... all jokes aside, this place is GNARLY!

[@tacomabeast]

“And at that moment he knew, he fucked up” 😂😂

[@trailrunnah8886]

Wow, this was legit! This prob some of the gnarliest wheeling I've seen Tacos do. I have to admit, I wouldn't have thought they were capable of this, and I'm a Toyota owner myself. I still wish my 4Runner had a solid front axle though, haha.

[@DJYUMMYNUTZ]

I live in Barstow. I'm about 10 minutes from there. I've been hiking, and camping that area all my life. My tacoma is ALMOST ready to take up the canyon. Awesome video!

[@tacomabeast]

Once you get to do it it’s gonna be sick!

[@DJYUMMYNUTZ]

@@tacomabeast can't wait!!

[@quentinh.5661]

Love you guys featuring some SoCal Tacomas! These guys eat rocks for breakfast. Keep up the great work tacomabeast!!

[@mt00a]

15:52 I admire the guy standing on the lower side of the trail. Mad position.

[@leroyjackson6984]

Benny and the crew are very knowledgeable in the tacoma craft of driving. Total badass!!

[@tacomabeast]

Incredibly talented 🙌

[@augustinekinamai8616]

Mad fucking respect for Bennie. Such a knowledged person. His spot is perfect.

[@brandonriley9705]

Thanks for sharing your experience, you guys are inspiring me to build my Tacoma for the trails . The fall was classic, glad you’re ok !!!

[@jasonmorgan27]

One of your BEST vids yet! keep them coming like this. Bennie is a beast!

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro! 🤙

[@HR60086]

How proud you all are of your Tacomas is how proud I am of my ZR2 Rado. I love watching all IFS rigs tackle heavier trails like this. Great Video keep up the good work.

[@tacomabeast]

🙌

[@KTMcaptain]

What size tires are you guys running? 100% on the wheelbase. A longer wheelbase can get a lot of weight over the obstacle before the rear tires try and climb. There is no perfect rig, just ones full of compromises for certain obstacles and even for different terrain and street use. Sometimes articulation can actually hurt you.

[@tacomabeast]

We run 35’ , and you make a great point, wheelbase isn’t everything and most of the time as long as you’re used to driving with your vehicle then you’ll be good 🙌

[@saberwork]

Benny has the same demeanor I found in the instructor pilots that trained me to fly helicopters in the Army. Very cool and methodical. Nicely done.

[@tacomabeast]

That’s badass! 🔥

[@drested1793]

Great rigs and drivers for sure. The spotter guy really has the knowledge. Good stuff.

[@samscorner6111]

Benny is dope! Every TACO owner needs a friend like him.

[@tacomabeast]

Yes!

[@keday8138]

That is a GREAT VID + Plenty Action Few Tips: * Install a camera on the Wing Mirror * When trailing alone ALWAYS check the hard spots of the trail on foot * If U assume its too risky, stay away seek an alternative route , if possible Cheers

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks for the tips bro!

[@astorytotell5019]

You was so happy all the truck made it threw safly...but i was happy you survived that fall 🤣

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂😂

[@desertmaverick7567]

Bennie, you are a most excellent spotter. The hard line crew are highly skilled drivers. It was fun watching you work and the Tacoma's wowed me and absolutely impressed me. Safe wheeling.....

[@tacomabeast]

Bennie is a freaking beast of a spotter bro, and we’re glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

[@JeepGladiatorestAprilJTR]

Even though I’m a Jeep guy, mad respect for Tacoma’s!! Great video!🤙🏽

[@jesusvillalpando4224]

One of the best videos ever Mateo. It was awesome to see and enjoy

[@cubanamerican22]

Me looking at my Taco after watching this video like: it's Ok bae you don't have to go through all that for me, I still love you 😽 🌮🤣

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@Jeffwaifei]

*Thanks for sharing that fall* . I had a good laugh which i didn't in a long time.

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@vwberti]

I’m from Germany and I love your videos so much. Can’t wait to see more. Great job 👍🏻

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro!

[@bonecc4061]

I got through that same trail in the rain in a 93 Honda Civic. Had no problems and no scratches. Easy.

[@tacomabeast]

DAMn bro that’s crazy!

[@bonecc4061]

@@tacomabeast with the power of delusion. Anything is possible

[@lnto]

I'm doing overlanding in South Korea. It's always nice to see great videos. I bought Tacoma this time after watching TacomaBeast channel ^^

[@tacomabeast]

How’s overlanding there?

[@lnto]

@@tacomabeast Although the area is smaller than that of the United States, Korean overlanding is also attractive. Please visit my KZbin channel too!

[@bmares41]

AWESOME RUN! WOW, you guys killed it. Keep up the great content.

[@BOMBPHONICS]

Love your channel so far I just picked up a 2017 Tacoma off-road 4x4 last week in New Braunfels TX. Gotta get back up to Austin sometime soon.

[@Cosmicsurfpro]

That 4 runner is sick!!!! And that guy could spot a low rider through a boulder field! 🪨💯

[@Aynalwartz]

Damn this gives me hope for one day to own a 3rd Gen Tacoma and build it out!

[@tacomabeast]

Hell yeah we love to inspire you 🔥

[@bencarter1106]

i was there yesterday with my taco… i had no idea this was hiding up there. sick trail

[@tacomabeast]

💯

[@hamoody1704]

I was lounging throughout the video 😂😂that fall bro

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@bradymac7516]

19:48 My thoughts exactly 💯

[@ortizgab]

Man, don't feel bad about that fall... the most important thing is that you got it on video ;). Love those Taco's!

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@maui808alldayy]

Love these adventure/story telling videos!

[@bv4449]

Benny is legit. He's a great spotter!

[@tacomabeast]

A1 spotter for sure !

[@xZyvox]

That spotter is crazy. Buddy knows his stuff

[@AlexRodri27]

The shots in these videos are straight 🔥

[@MikeyMinimo]

I have a new tacoma. I don’t mind living vicariously through these guys.

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@CrazyEye75]

Sweet vid! For the past few months I've been goin back and forth on a new truck to make a wheeler. I've always been a fullsize ford guy but its time for somethin smaller as I do more solo exploring these days. Been goin back and forth on either a jeep or toyota. Think this may of just sealed the faith on gettin a tacoma.

[@tacomabeast]

Tacoma’s are honestly great and Toyota is way more reliable 🤷‍♂️

[@nicholascooper1193]

I don't understand the "not using your lockers" on obstacles? Maybe because the selectables are like a spool when locked? My taco only has a drop in Spartan locker in the front, open rear diff. Never felt the want or need to turn off the front locker

[@tacomabeast]

Typically lockers make your truck run in a straight line, if you have them on while turning it can cause damage to the axles from undue stress

[@nicholascooper1193]

@@tacomabeast It would be cool if someone would make a selectable locker that didn't lock into a "spool" when actuated. Auto lockers like a Detroit/Grizzly/any of the lunchbox lockers will let a tire spin faster than the ring gear (albeit with some ratcheting that can be a bit disconcerting to the novice) but not slower.

[@studio440kd]

Spotter of the century award goes to that guy

[@tacomabeast]

100% best spotter in the league

[@manstang351]

Sick video and some awesome rigs! We have this kind of terrain all over Nevada.

[@enriqueroman62]

Is there an off road trail in Red Rock Canyon ?

[@manstang351]

@@enriqueroman62 There a few next to Red Rock canyon. Rocky Gap is a fun one. Lots of rocks to crawl over.

[@joshuazavalza3937]

Bad ass video clip and bad ass fall 👌 you make me laugh so bad cause you fall from nowhere and started running haha

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@joshuazavalza3937]

Mis respeto bro. Te la rifas siempre con tus videos..

[@timgarcia6271]

Mateo I’m looking to add a front locker to my 2021 Tacoma TRD off-road. Which one do you have and do you like it?

[@tacomabeast]

The Elocker is a great option: tacomabeast.com/products/toyota-tacoma-eaton-elocker4-electrically-actuated-locking-differential?_pos=11&_sid=4c3a764bd&_ss=r

[@daroshawqi269]

These guys are living life 🔥

[@xman870096]

I'd be a ball of nerves trying to drive my 'Asphalt Princess' 2019 TRD-OffRoad over those trails. I've upgraded to bigger tires and a better suspension that clears those tires (no rubbing) but my rig is still too stock to take on those trails. I'd need some top of the line sliders and better armor underneath and get some decent wrap-around 'steel' bumpers front and back like you guys have. Only then would I try those trails, oh lastly I'd have to have a fantastic spotter to talk me through it all.......

[@tacomabeast]

Armor definitely makes you feel more sure on trails like these 😂

[@maxb1047]

Wowww that's so awesome look so much fun, great job guys, Ben you're the best I'm die hard Taco fans. Thanks for SHARING

[@dreamonline1996]

Thank God ya’ll didn’t drive further in to Fort Irwin. Hell on Earth but damn that area was fantastic for off-roading.

[@tacomabeast]

😂

[@shawncarter5619]

that was an awesome crawl. That being said, I cant afford that kind of set-up on my Taco...yet😆

[@jaredramos3067]

I wish I my wing man was as good as this spotter in my 20s lol

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@alfredomadrid601]

😂😂 Mateo!! Que pues compita be careful don’t fall bro!! Btw, great content!

[@nh-play6018]

What an amazing video. The best part about this for you guys and the awesome people that were out there with you. Great Friends make for an awesome trip and a great feel safe trip as well. Damn you killed it on this video🔥🔥

[@nh-play6018]

Oh yeah and that fall needs to be three separate pics that hang together to make on pic for us your viewers, and boy that merch will sell out real quick. Looked like that fall left a mark on you.

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂😂

[@oscarjesusresendiz100]

You can see the fall in the video mini preview, so I clicked it and seeked for that moment :P nice Tacomas folks.

[@oscarjesusresendiz100]

I watched the entire video and you guys are amazing, I'm also a tacoma 2016 owner and I can't imagine myself doing all these insane maneuvers.

[@davidcarter9144]

Dude. Awesome video. Loved watching the ya'll show up those jeeps.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro🤙

[@MountainMace]

Awesome video guys, Bennie is one hell of a spotter

[@tacomabeast]

Bennie is one hell of a guy for sure

[@caceresbob21]

19:50 I love it, and i feel you

[@socaloutdoors7355]

Great vid! The action and editing was superb! New Sub

[@mannycali334]

Wonder if a long bed tacoma could make it?

[@tacomabeast]

That’s interesting! I don’t see why?

[@mannycali334]

@@tacomabeast I'm thinking it would need a higher lift kit in order to clear the bed. I'm thinking of getting 4x4 off road long bed just cause I use my bed alot but also want to be able to hit those trails.

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

i use to dirt bike out there when i was stationed at ft. irwin back in 2006

[@tacomabeast]

That’s sick! Thank you for your service 💪

[@stevethach3340]

I wonder how my Honda Civic hatchback would do out here I could probably put it in there back of some of these tacos lol

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂😂

[@122quad]

This is crazy it’s in my back yard welcome to SoCal glad to have you.

[@michaelm4514]

that is some flex in those tacos. my taco would break in half if I tried that trail. love my tacoma bought for reliability.

[@XplorewithAkp]

Awesome video Mateo.. can't wait for the next one🤩

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro!

[@XplorewithAkp]

@@tacomabeastBig fan of #TacomaBeast frm India 🙌😍

[@richflynn1550]

How much do you need to throw into one to make it as capable as yours. I have a 23 Offroad

[@tacomabeast]

It really depends if you’re trying to go minimal or all out, if you’d like help with your build we’ve got a team of experts dedicated to helping you out! Feel free to email them at [e-mail] and they’ll be happy to help you 🤙

[@richflynn1550]

@@tacomabeast my budget would probably be in the $20,000-$25,000. It will be my daily driver as well but, I want to be able to hit the dunes, trails at any given notice.I think I want to go the pre runner route.

[@4x2WagonFamily]

I didn’t realize tacos had front lockers. Fun times, I wanna go there.

[@jimk558]

They don’t. Aftermarket only for front lockers. Rear locker only on the TRD off road trim 👍

[@ChrisMcCarroll]

That fall is why i keep a full med kit on the truck. never know when something will happen

[@MrDariodil]

pucker pass my hands were wet watching, great spotting! guy knows what hes doing!

[@tacomabeast]

He’s a legend!

[@DBD510]

HLC go hard af

[@Nessal83]

Every body needs a Mateo in their group.

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@umanaal]

I wish i could find a crew like this and go hit up trails. It looks awesome

[@jcberb]

That dude knew exactly what the vehicles were going to do...that was cool.

[@tacomabeast]

He has a talent for that for sure

[@camronbay1]

I have a new 2022 Tacoma Off Road 6 foot bed what is a good cold air intake and a good front skid plate.

[@tacomabeast]

If you need help finding mods please shoot us an email at [e-mail] 🤙

[@camronbay1]

@@tacomabeast I want to get a cold air intake and change my front grill to black but the Toyota emblem is part of the radar system.

[@Metal_slug95]

Gotta love that “ah fuck” moment when the window gets smashed in lol Great knowledge of knowing the trail and knowing how to maneuver through the shit shows, gotta love it!

[@tacomabeast]

Bennys face was priceless 😂

[@erdalpinar5430]

I enjoy watching this video. Thank you guys.

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks for watching it!

[@clintmayes4782]

soooo sick was waiting for this since you did the build walkaround

[@tacomabeast]

We had to make it perfect for y’all 🙌

[@PNWX_Ro]

Bennie is talagang pogi LOL! Awesome vid guys! Calico is definitely a bucket list for me someday.

[@kissbydasun07]

I need this guy as my spotter! I'd feel so much more confident on the trails

[@tacomabeast]

It’s a night and day! 😂

[@ssniadach012]

That is sickkkkk , super heavy .nice job ..Tacomas rule

[@tacomabeast]

🔥🔥

[@tacodrewww]

Definitely one of my favourite trail videos that you guys have put out👌

[@tacomabeast]

Thanks bro!

[@yotagang3705]

I could never, I’m sweating just looking at it from here.

[@dantong5623]

Such challenging terrain! I was just thinking if it’d be faster to just hike the whole way through but that’s not the point lol

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂

[@pd101]

The fall made this video even better 😂🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@tacomabeast]

😂😂