OFF-ROADING, From a Short Girl's Perspective | TOYOTA TACOMA TRD OFFROAD

[@mikefoehr235]

Toyota makes some incredible off road vehicles.

[@1ntegress]

Agree!

[@DTD110865]

I read that when Japan first imported the cars to the US, the ride was way too rigid, and they unknowingly provided what could've been considered a solid de-facto truck chassis. Either way, some of those trails look like they're only wide enough for quads.

[@cybersoftjc]

For not being able to see you did a pretty good job! Keep it up!

[@1ntegress]

Thank you thank you!

[@DTD110865]

So you need a specific off-road permit from the Texas DMV? Somehow it doesn't seem like the beach plates you'd need to go on Fire Island.

[@1ntegress]

Indeed, in TX you need an off-road permit. It's only like $15 and good for a year, so no biggie.

[@daddychill7776]

Nicely done. Lookin’ dreamy AF as always dear. Love your channel baby girl

[@1ntegress]

Thank you kindly ^_^

[@leonm8359]

Try the same with less rocks and just mud, during a nice rainy night (bring flashlights or use the cell flash, planks, and a tow rope haha). Guess one has to go far to find "off-road" roads in US ^^. Rural Russia is amazing for off-road adventures xD. Cars don't last long on dirt roads and deep muddy forest tracks on one's way to a nice lakeside barbecue with friends, etc. Also, since games were mentioned, I hear Spintires is fun to play around in.

[@Klperformance68]

She sure likes Toyota/Lexus vehicles.. And that’s not a bad thing👍🏻

[@acdchook]

Need some diff lockers in those things. Then just crawl up everything no problem. Got the ground clearance, so don't have to worry about going over anything there.

[@theranoneil6699]

My favorite I live in Dallas so Bridgeport is the place to be

[@1ntegress]

Pretty sweet place to go Off-roading for sure!

[@N9IBZED]

That looks like alot of fun

[@1ntegress]

So much fun! I can't wait til I get another 4Runner to go play with :)

[@N9IBZED]

Cool

[@therocklobman2820]

I wish Toyota would make a 2500-4500 HD Tundra pickup

[@therocklobman2820]

....you know why😜

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

I watch off roading videos all day. Mostly Rubicon and trailhawk

[@joshssauce]

I love my tacoma so much.

[@1ntegress]

Cool, what year Tacoma do you have?

[@joshssauce]

2014 trd off road

[@RyansChannel0203]

Great video, Jenn. :) How has everything been?

[@1ntegress]

Super, thanks for asking! All things I considered, I couldn't be better I must say!

[@RyansChannel0203]

+1ntegress That’s great to hear, Jenn.

[@gerry2893]

Since you are big wig at Toyota any insight on new Tundra (and or Tacoma FTM)...? Cough, small V8 or Small Diesel 25 MPG+, Cough....

[@1ntegress]

Haha I am a little wig at Toyota (is that a thing?). Unfortunately I am sworn to secrecy regardless *zip*

[@gmdelacruz9415]

Understood..! Hey, great videos. You remind me of my Wife (5' tall) and my Filipina Mom who was a walloping 4' 9" herself. One other thing. Toyota needs to produce a Cargo Van (ala' Mercedes Benz Metris spec). I have a cargo freight business and this field is booming. If Toyota were to make one I'd buy 3 ASAP. Bring that idea to the next collaborative meeting.

[@1ntegress]

@@gmdelacruz9415 haha I will say, it's a subject that has come up. That is all I can say :)

[@gmdelacruz9415]

OMG, just shut....! Seriously, if you want input on what to look for please reach out to me. I've been in the hot shot cargo freight delivery business for a long time and will know what feedback to provide you. Again, you and your videos are really great.

[@brumby4867]

Hello! My name is Rachel and I’m only 5 ft tall. I’m on a mission to find a truck that is perfect for my size. Will you please make more videos and find a truck that is good for short drivers?

[@RHAD-sy3oi]

Hi Rachel. I see this is an old post, but since no one responded to you, I thought I'd take a minute to throw in my $0.02. First off, I'm just an average ht & wt male - so, although I can sympathize with you, I haven't really lived in your fitment situation. Let me share a lesson I learned from motorcycles. When I decided that I wanted a motorcycle, my friend took me to the largest used motorcycle dealer in the area and told me to go and sit on every bike in the store. After about 8 bikes, I was starting to get a more clear idea of what I was looking for. After going through the whole store and taking notes, I had it just about nailed - I was able to delete entire manufacturers and types from my list of future considerations because nothing they made seemed to fit me. So, my first suggestion is for you to just go out and start "trying on" trucks - try and get as much variety in make, model, size, etc. as you can. Check out the posture of the seating, the visibility out the windows and around the pillars, the ease of reaching all the important controls from the normal driving position, and the ease of getting in and out of the driver's seat. There are products called "pedal extenders" and "pedal blocks" that you may want to look into to make reaching the pedals more comfortable. I have a Tacoma 4x4, and actually Tacoma's are often criticised as having cramped cabs if you are even slightly larger (height or width!) from what the range of "average" is. So that might be a good sign for you. If you think you like the Tacoma, and you want to use it for going off road, or better driving security in low-traction winter conditions, then you want the Tacoma TRD Off Road and not the Tacoma TRD Sport. Both can be 4wd, but the Off Road has some "magic buttons" that you definitely want to have as they make a world of difference when the traction situation becomes more challenging. First is the "RR Diff Lock" button. Understand that in normal operation, on an axel, if a tire on one side has no traction and is spinning, then there is now power going to the tire on the other side. The Rear Differential Lock button will lock the rear differential so that the tires on both sides of the rear axle will continue to receive power and turn no matter what and as long as one tire can get a grip it will keep pushing the truck. Understand this is for temporary use only and under low speeds to get you through a tough spot. If you leave it on, are on dry pavement, and try and make a sharp turn, you will probably break something. Next is "A-Track", or Automatic Traction Control. This is a trick that the truck has by using the equipment already in place for anti-skid brakes. If one tire loses traction and starts to spin, the brake for that wheel only will be applied, stop the wheel from spinning, and force the power to the wheel on the other side that still has traction. The trick is, you the driver, need to understand that if a wheel loses traction, it needs to spin for about 1/4 turn for the traction computer to see what is happening and apply the brake. The problem is, people freak out when they feel a wheel breaking traction and are jumping on and off the gas and brake pedals and not letting the A-Track finish in helping them out. The driving style needs to be a gentle, but steady application of power even if you hear tires all around you grunting, breaking loose, biting in again - let the A-Track computer do its work... its testing every wheel every second to try and give you the best traction available. Unless you are living in the flat-earth world of Kansas, you will want the V6's power. In 2016 the V6 motor changed from a 4.0 liter to a 3.5. The 4.0 is more of a "truck motor" being designed to have a lot of torque in the low rpm range. The 3.5 is a newer design for emissions reasons and was borrowed from the Lexus sedans. On paper, the 3.5 has more HP at higher (highway) rpm, but in practice when off roading, many people say they miss the low speed crawling power of the 4.0. So, you may want to consider 2015's and earlier. As mentioned earlier, avoid the "Sport" model of the Tacoma. The Sport is actually for pavement, is lacking the equipment required to be more confident and successful off road, and the fake hood scoop will just further restrict you over-the-hood visibility. I've never owned a vehicle that was not a manual transmission, and the 4x4 Tacoma I have now is a V6 with a 6 speed manual transmission. Having said that, an automatic transmission is actually a better choice for many 4wd operators. When crawling over difficult obstacles, you will learn use two-foot driving - one foot gently on the gas and one foot gently on the brake... you will maintain the engine rpm just within the needed power band with the throttle, and very carefully adjust your forward movement with the brake and any excess between engine power/rpm and forward movement will be absorbed by the fluid in the transmission's torque converter.

[@RHAD-sy3oi]

In the fifth paragraph the phrase: "...then there is now power going to the tire on the other side." Should read "...then there is NO power going to the tire on the other side."

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

Looks like you coulda aired those tires down some more.

[@1ntegress]

You air tires down for off-roading? (I'm not being sarcastic, I am seriously asking. I am a mere rookie in the world of off-roading)

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

1ntegress oh heck yeah, it makes an insane difference, with the tires aired down to around 20 PSI you will get WAY more traction/grip. I recently got stuck while off-roading in the snow and mud. I tried like hell to get out, the only thing that saved me is I got out and put my tires from the normal 40PSI that I run down to 18psi. After that I got right out!

[@redpilledpatriot8484]

1ntegress ps, it is common practice for most serious off readers to air down at the start of the trail, that was my mistake :)

[@chilevrises6743]

Who gave the kids walki talkies🤣🤣🤣🦖🦕🦖🦕🦖

[@1ntegress]

I know, right?

[@samueljordan5718]

It’s coming home

[@jimlmackjr1]

Maybe little market research

[@1ntegress]

Hmm?