My First BLACK DIAMOND Trail in Big Bear - Heartbreak Ridge Trail Review

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I've been wanting to do this trail for awhile and to test out the capability of the Tacoma. We decided to hit up the heartbreak ridge trail which is a small roughly 4 miles trail in between burns canyon and broom flat road. So far this is the hardest trail I've personally done in Big Bear. You can run it from broom flat road or from burns canyon road. Running from the broom flat road is a bit easier since you're going down but that doesn't mean that there isn't some challenges. There's a few rocky area and at the end a good rock garden you have to navigate through. Overall I recommend at least 33s, skid plates and rock sliders to have protect your vehicles. Let me know if you have any question regarding this trail.
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[@billow91]

Thanks! Can’t wait for the next video.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks for always supporting man!

[@IhateSIGNINGup4this]

Great video showing the different level of vehicles going through the trail. 👍

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks

[@4122inc]

You're now ready for Gold Mountain buddy!

[@brianportzel3535]

Awesome video Mike. Always a good time with good people!

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks Brian...it was fun seeing the Bronco tackling that rock garden at the end.

[@thisguy2659]

Cool video glad there was no overlay of music blasting…. Did you skip Pontiac Sluice though? That’s the best part of the trail and then taking a photo on the Pontiac.

[@Michael_Tran]

We had to meet up with another group therefore didn't do the sluice

[@thisguy2659]

@@Michael_Tran ah makes sense, does add another 45-1hr on the trail. Well worth it, keep the trail on your list to go back and do it. That’s where the trail really earns it’s black diamond rating. Plus the views are great from it.

[@stacky512a]

Inspiration/dream for this 4WD DCLB Sport Taco owner.

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

There's some bad spotters in this group. Not pointing anyone out. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Michael_Tran]

But did we die? haha

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

@@Michael_Tran I'm sure the pucker factor was at 11!

[@Michael_Tran]

@@Kung.Pao.Kitty. That off camber area was really but puckering for the heavier rigs..high chance of rolling over

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

@@Michael_Tran no joke.

[@jeffspangler6737]

all the stuff stacked up high on a bed rack doesn't help. @@Michael_Tran

[@savannamillen7276]

Hey, great video. I did that trail with a stock Outback Wilderness- tons of fun.

[@Michael_Tran]

Nice!

[@luispedroza3906]

FYI 33 will get you through a lot of places with the right lines. I've wheeled pilot rock on 33 with no lift on a trooper. If you ever see the booger 4 runner, he is everywhere on 33. Nice seeing a plethora of 4x4.

[@Michael_Tran]

I totally agree with you there...35s will looks awesome for a long bed but not for what I use the truck for. 33s is the perfect size for me and what I'm doing with it.

[@ImSick0]

You can do Pilot Rock on 31's and smaller.

[@Booger4runner]

Yep I've done heartbreak ridge multiple times with my 33s on booger4runner

[@stlswagger]

A stock Trooper can go anywhere. Throw some 33's on it and those mules make you a believer. I've had 6 of them!

[@PhilC_Adventures]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing. Hoping to hit this trail in the future, but I have a preunner. :)

[@Michael_Tran]

Hopefully it was helpful in some way...I think a stock 4x4 is fine but protection would be best imo...those rocks will do some damage. Going up might be a challenge if you don't have AT tires though

[@PhilC_Adventures]

@@Michael_Tran thanks for the heads up.

[@stacky512a]

As I said on FB, another great video! Adam

[@JCreole]

Jeep 392…was like…hold my beer 🍺

[@Michael_Tran]

Solid front axle are definitely more capable for this terrains

[@marvin_gonzaga]

Oh man you guys did a hard trail. It looks so fun.

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea we did bro...I think with a lift your truck is more than capable.

[@sg1trogdor]

Man im glad I have ground clearance. lol. Fun looking trail. might have to head up there soon. Also I have heard you mention being in 4 hi in other videos. You really dont want to use anything but 4 lo when you are doing trails like this.

[@Michael_Tran]

This trail is definitely a fun challenging one for those looking for a good day trail. 4lo on all the downhill and a few uphill obstacle but the easy part was we were in 4hi which I didn't record because its boring haha

[@O4lo]

Awesome video, bro! We should take your Taco to John Bull

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks Kevin...John Bull is next but probably need more protection now with that gatekeeper

[@KDMshorts19]

do the big bear big 3 one day holcomb creek , john bull, and dishpan

[@Michael_Tran]

Im slowly working my way up to do those haha...I think 35s, regear, full protection and front and rear metal bumper is needed. It is my working truck so if I jacked it up on a trail I can't work the next day

[@KDMshorts19]

definitley 35s and a regear for the bumpers just go with a HC one from outgear solutions clean style and great company. match that fro nt with a c4 hybrid and a winch@@Michael_Tran

[@HD-on2eg]

What app is that for navigation of the trails?

[@josephking8886]

Great video does anyone know what brand of rock sliders are on the 4runner

[@Michael_Tran]

Its by @caliraisedled

[@josephking8886]

Thx

[@camaroboi13]

I have to admit, it's cool to see the trails and the footage is great... but as an owner of a JL on 35s and a JT Diesel on 37s, it's hard to watch the little guys do these obstacles. The things you guys have to go around and spot for I would be doing in reverse. It's crazy how far technology has come.

[@Michael_Tran]

I think knowing the limit of your rig is key sometime...we like to push it but don't want to break our rigs either. With that being said...at least my rig is not build for rock crawling territories. A solid front axle with 35s will make this trail looks easy but IFS has it's limit unless you heavily modify it.

[@camaroboi13]

@@Michael_Tran I agree. I went from a lifted 2017 grand Cherokee on 33s to this. While it was fun doing small stuff in the GC, there was no way it was designed for a trail this hard. I’ll be doing heartbreak on the 30th with about a dozen wranglers, and I’ll be in my JT. I can’t wait to test the new skid plates, plus I have the ecodiesel which makes almost as much torque as that 392 you guys were with. Should be fun!

[@Michael_Tran]

I feel like any solid front axle rig with at least 33s with some protection will do fine with this trail. That last section is fun for those looking to really test their rigs...those rock do not look big on camera. If you guys do it, try the Pontiac sluge off shoot...should be a bit rockier than the main trail. @@camaroboi13

[@NobodyImportantx00]

We were just looking up this trail. 19 JL rubicon 35 you guys make it look easy. What’s the wires on the broncs front end.

[@Michael_Tran]

It's an awesome trail to test out your rig without tackling trail like Holcomb creek. Honestly I don't know too much about my buddy's Bronco. He has an ig for it.

[@Paiadakine]

Thanks for the video. Looks like a fun trail. What App are you running . You need to do Bronco Peak down east of San Diego.

[@Michael_Tran]

I haven't heard that trail before...thanks for the suggestions. Ill have to look it up and pinned it...any suggestion?

[@Paiadakine]

@@Michael_Tran www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5277275.jpg Another fun trail there is Sidewinder. I have not been there since Pre-Covid so thinks might have changed.

[@IhateSIGNINGup4this]

I don't think most of these rigs are doing Bronco's peak. Seems like a 37" tire trail to me.

[@mattandrickadventures8416]

Is the 4 runner on 31s? because i know for a fact that the zr2 is on the stock tires.

[@Michael_Tran]

I think he's on 32

[@mattandrickadventures8416]

​@@Michael_Trangreat video by the way.

[@Michael_Tran]

Thank you @@mattandrickadventures8416

[@jinoh7418]

This looks like a fun trail, I've taken burns canyon many times but never been on heartbreak. How long did it take to complete? I'll probably visit when it starts snowing, before it ices over.

[@Michael_Tran]

Yea it's definitely a fun trail if you have some protection. We've done Burns canyon with snow and it's beautiful.

[@jinoh7418]

@Michael_Tran same, I love snow runs. Damn I don't have any aftermarket skids, hopefully my lift and 37s is enough.

[@jimotten6206]

Don’t put 35s on your Tacoma, 373 gears and 35s will bog that little V6 3.5 L down too much, unless you plan on changing your gearing. The extra weight of the tires. an increased rolling resistance is not worth it,,, Arizona, boy

[@josephc6648]

How many miles are on your truck now man?

[@Michael_Tran]

The new truck is almost 70k miles

[@khoavu452]

Do it! Upgrade to 35. I just put on 35x10.5 Kenda Kleaver RT.

[@Michael_Tran]

Man...im seriously looking into it...did you regear? I feel like I would have to if im going to 35s

[@khoavu452]

@@Michael_Tran in all seriousness, jumping to 35 is a commitment. Besides the obvious positives, the negatives are quite severe if you're not prepared. Gas mileage is a big hit. All the other components have to be adjusted i.e cv boot, spindle, possible diff drop or carrier drop, possible angle shims on the leaf springs, and so many others. Your vehicle is very capable as it is a tacoma. Think about the financial adjustments with the 35s. Its not an easy leap from 33 to 35 as it was from stock 31 to 33. And yes, I did a 529 regear and ott tune.

[@Michael_Tran]

@@khoavu452 That's what I thought too with all my research...I feel like my long bed on 35s is awesome for the photos and obviously capability but man like you said it's a lot of negatives too. 90% of the time I use it for work and it's not practical having all that weight on my truck. Maybe one day when I can get something else for work and this is only only rig for off roading and overlanding that might be the day. Gas sucks right now on 33s I can't imagine with 35s haha...thanks for the insight though. I appreciate the infos.

[@khoavu452]

@@Michael_Tran if thats the case, I wouldn't do it. 33 is plenty for 99% of trails.

[@jamn2148]

Your tacoma looks sick bro! Do u have 4wd or 2wd?

[@Michael_Tran]

Thanks man...its a 4wd...but had my 2017 was a 2wd

[@ryansmith7827]

You running a short or long bed?

[@Michael_Tran]

Long Bed

[@stacky512a]

13:12 you seemed a little stressed

[@Todo_Terreno_4x4]

Drop the pin or when is the next meet

[@Arjun-lt3nx]

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