Our Little Toyota Tacoma Takes on a MASSIVE Dodge Cummins! Does It Stand A Chance? Baby Yota Ep.6

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Today our 2002 Toyota Tacoma goes head to head with a Dodge 2500 Cummins off-road at the Yak Ranch!
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[@CarnutMM]

Awesome video. You guys have so much fun.

[@taemac10]

That Toyota will probably still be running 15 years from now..

[@HoomerbirdG2]

Toyota is no joke👍 can beat the piss outta em and they’ll forgive you.

[@lordoftherims436]

@@HoomerbirdG2 yep i know of 3 with more than 500,000 miles

[@MrMechanic-mb4yh]

You can run the dog piss out of one of those old 12 valve Cummins and it'll run over a million miles

[@M.TTT.]

frame won't be though unless its taken care of religously

[@williamsanders468]

That Cummins will come from war and still run

[@chownzi2461]

"8 inches of snow" i think he's over exaggerating a tad

[@miken.4693]

That’s what the girls say

[@MrAppltec]

It’s a guys job to exaggerate inches...

[@JayElement13]

More like 2 inches of snow

[@justinrosebush2079]

Kinda like how he talks about "the massive Cummins" . 🙄😂

[@weldlife185]

Yeah I thought the same lol

[@LukeEdward]

This should have been titled, “Buncha TFL goofballs messing around with their 20 year old trucks”. Keep enjoying life (AND RECORDING IT), you guys.

[@jamesdean5206]

I love My '02 Tacoma.

[@rampagedingo]

I'd buy the little Tacoma with a manual transmission and locking rear diff

[@rampagedingo]

@@wildbill23c I'm a manual lover forever

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah with a manual, a 4 banger Taco is not bad at all.

[@rampagedingo]

@@ALMX5DP 4 cylinder manuals are cheap to maintain lately.

[@jaredfletcher1587]

@@wildbill23c i like my 2013 4 cylinder rwd. Its a manual 5 speed tho. Its not fast by any means but i love driving it

[@TheMeanmarine13]

Definitely a manual. And a locker like you said, that would be a good little truck.

[@jeepindave5464]

Tfl classic may be my favorite channel of tfl. Kase, Tommy, and David really enjoying themselves.

[@bradythegenius2123]

I feel like Tommy and kase secretly hate eachother inside

[@jeepindave5464]

@@bradythegenius2123 oh well. It worked for Mythbusters.

[@ChrisMan280]

Totally agree 👍

[@abou824]

@@bradythegenius2123 I'd like to know the dynamic between them

[@MrKEMills]

@@bradythegenius2123 I think it’s more Tommy hating Kase than Kase hating Tommy. TFL Classics was originally Tommy’s thing, but the relationship between Kase and David has Tommy on edge. Also, Kase is a great journalist while Tommy got the job because his father runs TFL.

[@tfkns_14]

Those little toyotas will go forever. My dad drove a '97 for 12 or 13 years and 300,000+ miles before a rotted frame and busted transmission did it in. He once pulled my mom's Accord up a steep hill in 6in snow all the way home. Bulletproof little thing.

[@gregc9220]

I love that cummins sound!

[@jpchannel171]

I can confirm. Cummins sounds better than V8 turbo diesels

[@AmericanMan961]

“MaSsIvE cUmMiNs” bruh thats like the smallest that truck comes in lmao

[@LilFish0]

It’s still garbage

[@heathwak3030]

Massive utes tend to be less practical anyway

[@mchuo7834]

Those two will still be running great in 20 years no issue, that’s for sure.

[@Kevin-kb8gj]

Case and David have made TFLclassics my favorite TFL channel to watch! These guys need their own truck restoration TV show!

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

I owned that exact same tacoma for 8 years. I LOVED IT

[@ange1229]

There something about little older trucks that make them look weak , but they show mighty results. Old trucks for life

[@stevepunnett3575]

I would love to own a Cummins like that!

[@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx]

It's a lot better than the garbage they have out now that's choked with emission crap.

[@gasolinediesel972]

@@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx They can't help it. It's called the government.

[@sebastianguzman3845]

@@RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx and they are owned by fiat which makes it worse

[@fishhunt3471]

I’m on team baby truck! Anyone else?

[@pkmachinegun]

I’m just here to listen to the Cummins sing. Keep up the good work.

[@Renduevenstar]

the sheer fun this video had was awesome!, this is what having fun is about, not the looks, not the money thrown at it, but the fun you can get from it (to each its own, just saying) this seemed like a lot of fun and it seems you guy's had a really good time!

[@jdfleetguy28]

Awesome video, best TFL video of the year so far for . Years just beginning , but off to a really great start . Loved this video. Love Kase’s Dodge , Sounds so good. What a beast of a truck. Had to watch this one a few times , that just looked like so much fun, it was fun to watch. These guys are the best.

[@velodjk2975]

One thing I think you proved with both is that in those conditions, 4 wheel drive doesn't make them two times better, it makes them more like ten times better.

[@mrtoyotatrd6126]

Good god that Dodge is beautiful. Can we take a second to acknowledge how clean that thing is?

[@jtugwell]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@stevenhugley4025]

Not that I haven’t always enjoyed TFL, but David’s Yak Ranch is the single greatest thing that has happened to the channels content.

[@gorillaninja78]

Love that little Taco!

[@ryanalbright1809]

David’s diesel swap brought me here over a year ago. Happy to see you guys continue with the quality content! Loving powder keg and the Cummins project so far!

[@erniearruda8861]

Love both trucks of this vintage ,but my heart still goes to the ram. My first truck was 98 ram sport ext.cab(no clam shell doors) two wheel drive ,white. Comfy truck for me . Still miss it to this day.

[@Mahoodfallslife]

Great fun! I have the same two project trucks, except extended cab versions, 97 6speed 12v and 02 5speed 3.4

[@willhutton1516]

A good tip for open diffs. Pulse the throttle in and out to get some torque to that other wheel.

[@justinfowler2857]

Just like a dodge....hey buddy can you give me a push? 😆🤣

[@tafloyd2]

Slowest drags (crawl ratio comps) should be done going down hill to see which one slows itself down the best

[@schmidtygt]

That’s what I was thinking

[@artiedelimitros9443]

Would’ve been the Dodge since it has granny gear.

[@GoreTorn16]

Love my 2003 Double cab- Toyota tacoma pre-runner 2WD! 229,000 miles and still going!

[@phyllisanddallaslemon5018]

I own an 06 Ram Cummins and it is completely worthless in RWD in the snow. And to wheel it on a trail is severe self abuse! But, put 10,000 pounds behind it and it's right at home. Off road? It's Taco time!

[@GraingerProductions]

Awesome video, and you all have made perfect choices on the trucks that you are using.

[@martincortez4956]

Case and David, “Ya that’s a little steep for us.” 😂😂😂

[@reedharper373]

It is scary that the 2500’s hood starts where the yodas roof stops

[@jmcdaniel2211]

Wow. Talk about a trip down memory lane. I had that same exact Tacoma in red. Bought it back in 2000, and had to get rid of it because I needed something bigger.

[@evang9708]

In Europe the Tacoma(Hilux) Is not a small vehicle, If we seen that gen RAM, it would be like a monster truck.

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

Love those Hilux! They diesel in some countries there right? Not in USA☹️

[@nicholassmith7048]

Yeah, Europeans don't know what a large pickup actually looks like. Just imagine seeing a Ram 3500 dualie!

[@swimmer8585]

Yes well Europe sucks so. But you guys have it right with the Hilux

[@evang9708]

@@swimmer8585 We do have the Ranger Raptor though, isn't the US not getting that,? And we have had Defenders, for many many years, so there is that. I do love US trucks though, that RAM is very manly.

[@evang9708]

@@nicholassmith7048 Ye it would be very difficult on tight Irish roads.

[@whalehands]

Tacoma all day, everyday

[@MM-qv5lf]

Such cool looking trucks, amazing shape for their age.

[@brycewalker579]

That’s two real pretty trucks, love the Tacoma especially

[@ianthompson9653]

Love my baby yota! Wish I had 4wd but I’m planning on doing a locker, luckily I don’t live anywhere with snow

[@madebydade305ify]

How does that work

[@bcyr-CO]

I've got a tiny Tacoma of that era too. RWD, open diff low clearance, and it does pretty well in the Colorado snow. Wont plow through banks like my old Outback, but with good tires and 300lbs of sand it the back it does fine.

[@Carstuff111]

Both trucks look amazing as they are in this video.

[@danielmaybee68]

The Ranch could have a spin-off channel

[@danatkinson6698]

TFL Yak

[@brusher.production]

Yes, because they need one more channel for me to subscribe too.

[@brusher.production]

But in all seriousness, they make more revenue by having as few channels as possible.

[@austinreed347]

All they need is 3 or so lol 😂

[@brusher.production]

@@austinreed347 yeah I think if they did: Car, Truck, Bike, and maybe classics. The talk channel could easily be audio only or just be under the main TFL Car channel. I think offfroad could just be under truck, like it used to, and now could be just the regular car channel.

[@albertobreton6136]

Love the baby yota

[@johnpauljansen9206]

Best TFL channel, hands down!

[@KRT045]

This is so ridiculous but so fun! Very entertaining!

[@jaytroyer2626]

I love Cummins but it’s a fact that Toyota’s are the best off road vehicles

[@Cgtlfa]

Value on these Tacos is goin up!

[@DuaneCaldwell]

With Case ghost riding his whip, and David whipping the 4 banger in that Taco, this was a fun video!

[@juhasarimaa1679]

In the woods the Yota will outshine the Dodge bigtime. I cut my own trails and there is no way a full size truck will get through. 1995 short bed "pickup", last of the 22RE's.

[@lonetrader1]

Make the trails bigger......

[@shawncordeiro1150]

wide tires suck at everything but they look good and thats it

[@amatureskater15]

except for sand. big and wide, deflated =float

[@jamesbeaman6337]

@@amatureskater15 better for deep mud also.

[@amatureskater15]

@@jamesbeaman6337 Very true, good catch

[@donclinkenbeard3093]

They’re good on the sand

[@johnkraft5640]

lots of fun. Toyota is like a side by side or an ATV. Cute truck..

[@zrh2004]

Great video, and that is an amazing piece of land.

[@Leatherkid01]

Hire Case already, hes a natural at this 😏👍🏻

[@tannerramey9655]

Love my 2.7 5 speed 4wd Tacoma with manual locking hubs, indestructible

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

My brother and I recently took his linked dual case 1 ton Tacoma on 40 inch pro comps and arb lockers and two stock 3rd gen 4Runners to the snow. You'd be very surprised how much tires make a difference. One of the 4Runners followed nearly faultless all day on cheap 265 chunky mud terrains that were a no name brand from China. The other 4Runner had half tread Toyo at's and only got stuck twice.

[@cameronlesko7488]

Is there anything done to the suspension on the dodge and what size tires? Also do they rub at all?

[@dertytranch5982]

The last bit of where this is filmed looks suuuuper familiar. Like the foothills between Rist and Poudre canyon. I really miss that sandstone.

[@cwyoming7004]

Thanks for the smiles

[@Cgtlfa]

Weld the steering column for a tighter steering feel and change all the bushings... this taco drives like a dream 👌🏼

[@Alfonxo454ss]

These episode's are amazing 👏!!!!

[@DiscoMan]

I think those Michelins aren't as tame as they look... Getting some good grip for sure!

[@abou824]

Definitely my favorite tfl channel! The car reviews on tflcar are great don't get me wrong but the goofing around on here is great

[@tomthinks2089]

Hmm maybe a 12 valve stuffed into a yoda? Lol

[@justinr4201]

If she told you that was 8", you were lied to.

[@jameshall4385]

All this proves is torque and lockers are a necessity

[@martinsvensson6884]

Torque is pretty irrelevant on snow.

[@sonysoyboysaremadeoftears.7404]

Torque on a slick surface will just cause more spin and less traction. Try driving a 700hp dodge charger in the snow with a difflock and you will see what I mean.

[@torodaman]

Ok I'm convinced I'm buying a 4×4Taco double cab yota...

[@HowManyEggs93]

Get an access cab and take out the rear seats. Lighter, better payload, better mpg and you can use the back for extra storage space. That's the configuration I wish I got.

[@williampennington5307]

Good tires an rear locker on the Toyota be fun little truck off roading

[@bandog6391]

That is my dream diesel truck right there..

[@DruncleStiffy]

That Cummins sounds meannnnnn😍😍

[@johnossendorf9979]

No lift for the Toyota ! Just tires and auto locker !

[@Bpf1893]

I love the Cummins, and If the Toyota was a stick it would be perfect!

[@2500mike]

That's awesome

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

The irony is that I own both of these trucks.

[@reload.8056]

Nice!! You lucky

[@witelashd3o]

So do I I own a first gen cummins. And a hilux

[@tritchie6272]

Great, now Y'All got me wanting both an old Tacoma and and old Dodge with a Cummings.

[@D-RAIL_oOIIIIIIIOo]

It's "cummins". Or was that just your auto correct taking over?

[@lonetrader1]

Love for em both! 💯

[@supermarconikraftpro]

5:23 that's what she said

[@EngineersHomestead]

Have you considered making a TFLyak channel just for David content?

[@ck3561]

Give this Ranch his own channel!

[@amolinari9]

Stick shift offroad no matter what the truck or conditions is more fun and in an older truck for that matter makes it my winner. Oh and the fact that it’s a Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins helps too lol.

[@JonBecker81]

A TFL channel I wasn’t subscribed to? Well I know what I’m doing tonight!

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

I wanna know where David got that hat. That thing looks comfy and warm.

[@adriancontreras5285]

What size exhaust does the dodge have? And is it straight pipe or does it have a muffler?

[@hje7591]

One can pull 10K up a hill at interstate speeds, the other can't pull itself up a hill at interstate speeds.

[@mariolastra9709]

Awesome fun video

[@cpscps2679]

"Now we're in a pickle !" Welcome to 1957...

[@sepg5084]

Up to this day, people don't know the difference between HP and Torque. There is no horsepower without torque. power is work over time. Work is force X distance, and torque is the force in that equation.

[@austinreed347]

Wow

[@ericordemann5806]

Kase what size wheels are you running on the 12v?

[@dono2926]

I wish they still built trucks like this.

[@nevermind8694]

It's all in the driver

[@skyybluu3118]

Great video

[@leonotthelion]

That Tacoma is a Billy goat!

[@jaceinlow8980]

What kind of cab lights are on the Ram

[@raymondmm3185]

2 Best trucks in the world 💯

[@charlieb308]

I owned a brand new 2001 Dodge Ram diesel just like that, it rusted out in 4 years, the metal dodge uses even today can’t handle NY salt dump winters.

[@mikefoehr235]

What about the frame....as bad as a Toyota frame? Maybe a RAM frame and the Toyota body. Would last forever possibly.

[@charlieb308]

@@mikefoehr235 frame was fine when I sold it, the bumper had rust holes after one winter, replaced under warranty, I waxed the truck every week but when I sold it after 94,000 miles and 3 years it seemed to rust out very quick for new owner. Junk metal, I have ten year old Honda cars in NY with zero rust. I would buy a Toyota or new f-150(aluminum)

[@mikefoehr235]

@@charlieb308 I had a Tacoma...frame was coated when new and I had ZERO issues with rust but where body work was done. Now I own a Tundra. Toyota and Honda make arguably the best vehicles on the road.

[@LawF250]

Lower tire pressure in both trucks would help a LOT!

[@gittyupalice96]

lol its funny the trucks sitting next to each other look like father and son. ( also, very clean examples of both trucks.. Where I live trucks in that nice of condition for that age do not exist. )

[@dustinkuebler4801]

I just bought an entirely gold 01 Taco. It's a prerunner doublecab TRD. So it's rwd and really oddly optioned. No abs, no cruise but power windows, CD, and Tape!🤣

[@jedironin380]

Aw. You should have done a steep, rocky hill climb. (We already saw Kase try to take the big Dodge up one earlier, it's Yota's turn.) :) Both are great trucks, just different applications.

[@kevinblock2307]

You guys had a blast - it was fun to watch

[@moneyseeker8886]

I love that tacoma pick up!