Slaughterhouse Gulch Trail / Colorado - Testing The Tacoma Offroad Finally

FINALLY got the Tacoma on the trail!
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Overall a super easy trail that is a lot better when you air down on.
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See you on the trail!
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[@haraldwalther5957]

Props for no music! Makes the video much more authentic.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thank you, I try and skip the music on almost all of our videos. I agree 100%, plus the wrong music can KILL an otherwise great video

[@robertyoung8289]

No music? IM IN!! Thank God. Subcribed.

[@FreedomCrawler]

It’s the only way we do Offroad videos. The music can ruin a great video lol

[@bender_gxor4092]

Awesome! Looks like a beautiful trail!

[@FreedomCrawler]

Just glad to get out! Ready for the next one

[@FrancoisTX1974]

Yehaaaa, finally ! Fun little trail. Tks man.

[@FreedomCrawler]

You’re telling me lol glad to get out there

[@kevinblock2307]

Looks like a fun trip

[@FreedomCrawler]

Really good time.

[@codyb6106]

Good to see you on the trails again. I was getting a bit nervous on the tree climb. Lol

[@FreedomCrawler]

It was slick and I needed to start at an angle vs hit it dead on.

[@codyb6106]

@@FreedomCrawler I noticed that. Lol

[@rexpepper2513]

thank god awesome off road without horrible music. thank you!

[@FreedomCrawler]

We never add music to our Offroad videos. I’ve learned it’s so much better without it. Thanks for watching!

[@cnc75adventures49]

Great looking 3rd gen👍👍

[@FreedomCrawler]

Agreed

[@jamesestrada82]

This one looks pretty fun! I’m going to have to try it next weekend 👍🏼

[@FreedomCrawler]

Fun little trail and very well known. I kept hearing about it and was happy to finally get to hit it.

[@jamesestrada82]

How long is it? Bout n hour or two?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Depends on how long you mess around but I’d say an hour or two would be a good idea

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Sick trail. Looks fun. Did a little run here visiting in Utah (Manti LaSalle mountains) and still a ton of snow but always fun!!

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you had a great time

[@greym6436]

Great Vid man! 🤘🏽

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thank you!

[@jakeadkins6109]

Great video! I bet it would awesome to live near there. Really appreciate the natural sounds in wheeling videos. Cool Taco also, ive got the spacer lift too atm and its just what it is lol Similar to a covered wagon im sure 😆 Will go with something better in the future though. Glad you got the details on that 4runner too! That thing looked pretty dang smooth and impressive how it got through all that but that just shows the difference between a spacer lift and quiet a bit more pricey one.

[@corycasarez77]

I’ve successfully built my taco pretty well but honest I love to see your video rocking the spacers because so many people believe you have to have to have loads of money out into a truck to go on trails. (Yes a descent suspension helps with clunking haha). I have been debating selling my newer Toytec rear shocks and putting the extended length Bilstein ones on for the rear. I believe they extend to 27 inches, just a little something to look into if you wanted to, I believe they are made for 3-4 inch lifts in the rear. Cheers buddy.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Food for thought, I appreciate you mentioning the shocks. That’s one of my favorite things that we try and accomplish and praise on this channel. It doesn’t matter what you have as long as you’re out there having fun. So whenever anyone talks down to what people are doing or their rigs just because it’s budget based we try and go out and prove them wrong. Of course there’s better options but that doesn’t make anyone better than anyone else.

[@briancharles8392]

How are the toytech shocks working out for you overall? Just picked up 2020 TRD Offroad with toy tech lift and shocks.

[@corycasarez77]

You won't be disappointed in them at all. depending on the actual setup you got with it but if its the quality stuff from Toytec you should be more than happy. I have USED MY TRUCK haha and they have not failed me at all. Within reason of course.

[@Colorado4x4]

Awesome video. That Landcruiser should have made it! I need to hit this trail again. It’s been years!

[@FreedomCrawler]

It looked like her first time. Agreed, a little more line selection and she would have had it

[@Colorado4x4]

Freedom Crawler well she did good if it’s her first time! That’s what it’s all about!

[@jeffreywoods2]

No music and maximum footage of the vehicles in action; this is exactly what I look for in an off-road video and surprisingly few people do it

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thank you. It’s exactly how I prefer to watch videos so that’s how I like to make them

[@jakeess7012]

Great vid. Not too often you see M/T wheeling vids

[@FreedomCrawler]

It was interesting to wheel one again for sure. A lot different than the wrangler

[@corycasarez77]

Perfect man! Love it. I’m going to take my gf to the trail and do a little camping out there too. Love to see more videos like this :)

[@FreedomCrawler]

This is generally our standard motif. Unfortunately due to everything going on it’s been a bit dispersed so I’m hoping to get back at it! Thanks for watching and have fun out there

[@hiddenx4968]

Great vid man, the truck will be a lot better once you get new suspension.

[@FreedomCrawler]

I 100% agree that it will

[@Bishboyscomics2]

I went with Eibach springs an bilstein 5100s front an back with the 3aal icon... cheaper set up an wouldn’t change a thing have amazing like stock ride with perfect off-road performance great video but damn those spacers will give yea whip lash lol. Great video man thanks for posting!

[@FreedomCrawler]

Oh yeah; it’s like being on a pogo stick but people asked and I wanted to give honest real world feedback. You have a good setup

[@bigdaddyhimself]

Thanks for sharing; love the no music 👌. Sorry to hear about the spacer lift. I’m running 3” TRD pro lift on my 2019 TRD Off-road. So smooth compared to stock; great off road worth the money if you got it

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thanks got watching. I hate music in videos so I do what I can. I expected that from the spacer lift but like I mention, I did it because people asked for real world feedback and I wanted to give that on this one. Definitely not my first choice or how I’ve ever done it but it worked for what it was

[@blacksky909]

Prefer these style videos for sure.

[@FreedomCrawler]

As do I. Glad to finally be able to get back out there

[@Turboactive]

Lol I think I actually saw that white 3rd gen today on the highway!

[@FreedomCrawler]

It’s an awesome rig

[@chrisbenoit5935]

BEAST vehicles

[@FreedomCrawler]

It does pretty well for sure

[@keeganspurlock740]

Pretty late comment 😂 but curiosity has its ways. What size rims / tires / lift do you run on the taco? Is it a good combo?

[@BillyOnroad]

Dope video. Looks like an awesome trail!Your rear tire hitch is giving me anxiety.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Lol I’m improving it

[@officialyasir]

Good to see you back on the trails! What do think about the crawl ratio on the Tacoma? When i looked up the numbers, i was surprised to learn that it was about half compared to a wrangler rubicon. Tacoma mt: 43:1 and wrangler rubicon mt: 84:1

[@FreedomCrawler]

It’s probably closer to that of the sport. The Rubicon is very distinct

[@krashnpa]

The Toys look good, liked that 4Runner! Is it common to get knocked out of alignment like that? Looked like you did smack that tree good tho I guess.

[@FreedomCrawler]

I usually drop our vehicles off after every wheeling trip when i have a lifetime alignment. It’s not super common to go off that much but I smacked that tree pretty good.

[@psteen67]

I'd love to get out on the trails with you sometime. Where do you post when you're heading out? 5th gen 4Runner, lifted, locked, in Denver.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Nice thanks for reaching out. I usually try and post in Instagram but will also mention it in these videos too. I need to get better at keeping my FB page up too

[@danielsonhobbies]

Was ATRAC on going over log? Awesome video! Need more videos of the 6mt taco in action!

[@FreedomCrawler]

No, I use four low and lockers and that’s it. All that other electronic stuff isn’t for me lol

[@danielsonhobbies]

@@FreedomCrawler 👍

[@gunneroffroad9850]

Nice

[@FreedomCrawler]

Finally got to get it out

[@MooseDitty17]

Have you run the STT pros in winter? How are they on snow / ice? From Wisconsin, and liking the Cooper's. Currently running Duratracs. Great tires, but I'm digging the STTs

[@FreedomCrawler]

Yes, I have a few videos out on them, I actually hand siped all of them as well. I won’t do that again though. Loved them in the snow and they did as well as they could have on the ice, only had a few issues but that’s when i was in 2wd. Otherwise I love them for year around

[@roaming9527]

No music! Thank you! 🤝

[@FreedomCrawler]

I just think it’s better that way

[@jamesnm21]

Did this trail in the same direction later that same fall in a stock 1st gen Dodge w250. You can pretty much cruise this trail in 2wd. The only place it gets a bit technical is going in and out of the gulch. There was a 4 runner that had some trouble climbing up out of the gulch but eventually made it. I took the easiest line with the fewest rocks but loose ground and went slow and made it without too much drama and some significant slippage.

[@cindysullivan4265]

Hi, Thanks for showing your face talking for over half the video! How about showing the truck working the trail and demonstrate Your trail ability! Thanks for half hearted effort.. oh in your other Rubicon trail video all we saw was you talking about it.. Don

[@FreedomCrawler]

You’re welcome! Have a great rest of your week!

[@davidr.1517]

I love the stance of your truck. It looks perfect. What type of lift are you going to switch to? What size tires are you running?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thank you, going to swap to a dobinsons lift next year, running 285’s

[@davidr.1517]

@@FreedomCrawler I won't ask what lift you have now. Lol. I've never heard of Dobinsons?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Lol everyone knows what lift I have now. I complain about it in almost every video. HOWEVER, it’s still rocking so I give it thats. Check them out, mainly identified by their blue coils but you can get them in red or black as well.

[@brandonrakes6341]

I have the same lift kit on my truck I ordered and installed some rough country 2.5- 5.5 shock yes I know it’s only a two inch lift but it’s impossible for them to all the way compress and it made a drastic difference offroad and there like 60$ jsut a thought still a cheap way and not saying it’s good way but imma run mine cheap till it breaks then I’ll replace everything with the Ironman foamcell

[@FreedomCrawler]

I think that’s a great option. Not a Huge RC fan but it definitely does the job. It’s definitely the next think I’m adding to the truck

[@brandonrakes6341]

Freedom Crawler I’m not either but just tryna make do and have as much fun as possible till the funds allow for a better kit keep up the good content man 👍

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thank you. I understand that for sure , hey if it works it works

[@Caniboss1]

Good vid of that trail, but invest in a full skid plate ( you don't want to bust an oil pan, you'll be dead in the water quicker than you would expect), and move your spare tire into the bed. Every bit of weight off any end of a vehicle adds force and added weight to those sides. Bilstein shocks work great on the Tacos.

[@FreedomCrawler]

I appreciate that but after testing variations out for years I prefer the hitch mount or rear tire carrier. Easy to access when you lose a bead or blow a tire on the trail and keeps the bed accessible. Agreed on the upgraded skid plate but I’ll get rid of this truck before then most likely. After comparing and testing multiple rigs this one is closer to the bottom of the list. Also agreed on bilsteins but I prefer fox. Better ride than the bilsteins on the truck now.

[@erk-1]

I just bought a 2020 Taco 4x4 TRD crew cab. Is the suspension on your truck the same as mine with Bilisteins?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Should be, it’s the TRD Offroad so it has the basic bilsteins on it as well with the lift

[@mach1motorsports828]

Hate to tel you but a spacer lift does not make your suspension clunk. Wrong parts or incorrect install is what causes that.

[@FreedomCrawler]

It’s not the lift that was clunking

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Ya. I’m guessing it was the rear tire mount. Not sure how you could distinguish that loud AF POS creaking back there and rear shocks slightly extended. In fact, all the comments about the rear shock noise should probably be ignored until that PoS tire mount is taken off and then tested again. My OR has a 1.5” rear spacer and it doesn’t sound like that.

[@x_Heffe_X]

Nice vid. Question about the spacer lift. Do you think the same issue would arise on a TRD pro that has the better fox suspension from the factory?

[@FreedomCrawler]

It will be a lot better. I love fox shocks. Stick with 1 or 2” as well up front and that combo will be much better

[@x_Heffe_X]

Freedom Crawler awesome, thank you. Was planning on 1.5”-2” up front and 1” AAL rear keeping the pro fox suspension.

[@FreedomCrawler]

I think you’ll be happy with that

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Isn’t the PRO an inch higher than the OR? Or is in an inch higher than base model? Or is the OR an inch higher than base and Pro 2” higher than base and 1” higher than OR?

[@x_Heffe_X]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeam Pro is 1" higher in front than OR if I'm not mistaken.

[@CACressida]

All you need is Icon UCA with delta joints, extended toytec 2.5 coilovers and unbolt that sway bar or just throw them away like I did. Holy shit does my FJ ride pillowy soft with the 35s at 15psi. Your IFS will flex better and the front end will take bad terrain like about as close to a LT setup. Definitely need 35s. Makes a huge difference over 33s if you dont mind trimming plastic.

[@FreedomCrawler]

I know you’re not new to the channel right? Lol

[@CACressida]

@@FreedomCrawler hell no. Ive been watching your videos since 2 JKs ago lol

[@FreedomCrawler]

Hahaha I know. That’s why i said that

[@FreedomCrawler]

I saw what you did lol

[@CACressida]

@@FreedomCrawler Well I didn't want to list everything in between and after lol. I just watch quietly most of the time and enjoy the vids.

[@carlosmiranda628]

You should do a POV suspension video

[@FreedomCrawler]

I can make that happen, that’s a good idea

[@dad3562]

What lift or level if any and tire size in your Taco? What suspension do you recommend?

[@FreedomCrawler]

I guess I need to start adding that to the description it I try and do walkaround a often. It’s a 3/2” lift with 285 cooper stt pros

[@FreedomCrawler]

If you have Instagram please message me there and we can discuss lifts a lot easier

[@dad3562]

Freedom Crawler nooooooiiiiiice

[@LeftyMcgee808]

What is your lift? 3 inch all around? An size of rims an tires? Thanks

[@FreedomCrawler]

It’s a 3/2 lift with 285/70R17’s

[@nickcooper7867]

What size tires, lift, and gas mpg do you get?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thanks for reaching out, I try and do a walkaround video every month or so to keep people updated. 285 cooper stt pros, 3/2” lift, gas mileage is about 18-20 down the mountain, 14-16 up it

[@kensdgreat]

Can u post a link for ur spare tire mount?

[@FreedomCrawler]

If you search my videos I show how I built it. Originally had it on our 4runner and then transferred it over

[@RoverRacer913]

Hey man are you part of Colorado 4x4 club? We are gonna do a snow run here on the 14th, meeting at the jug n loaf around 830🤘

[@FreedomCrawler]

Nice, what trail?

[@RoverRacer913]

@@FreedomCrawler Sluaghterhouse Gulch, we will be meeting at that gas station called jug and loaf in Bailey around 830.. about 10 of us going now

[@FreedomCrawler]

I do enjoy slaughterhouse. Not to difficult and actually pretty close. I searched for Colorado 4x4 club and couldn’t find one with that name

[@RoverRacer913]

@@FreedomCrawler Should be "colroado 4x4 club" on Facebook... if you still can't find it friend me and ill send you an invite, we do runs all the time and have about 1500 people in the group

[@RoverRacer913]

Just DM you on your FB page with info, you could get a few awesome rig walk-arounds, we've got about 15 people heading there as of now

[@ddoghunt3471]

Wow that rear hitch spare would drive me nuts 😝 You are getting so much noise from that how can anything else bother you? Empty bed , I don't get it I guess.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Don’t get the rear hitch spare? I relocated it because I’ve been in the situation too many times where I lost a tire on the trail and getting to the spare is a pain in the ass. Shifting it to an accessible point makes it so much easier. That’s why a lot of Offroad vehicles put it on the back. The fold down capability helps me keep my bed empty and accessible. Was that what you meant by empty bed? Agreed though. Just needs a few welds or even quicker I’m just going to add a strap that runs through it and the bed mounting points and it will solve it all super quick.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Ya. Kinda wonder how much of the noise was that and not the rear suspension?

[@prestonarnold5392]

That 100 series driver chickened out. Atrac would’ve gotem up if he just kept the throttle in and didn’t stop every time he lost traction.

[@FreedomCrawler]

She was a newer driver it looked like and was learning the rig. Just a quick observation. I think her line could have been adjusted slightly too but agreed, a bit more throttle

[@dvgayle1]

No music...thank you!

[@FreedomCrawler]

You’re welcome. I hate music in these videos

[@fabianpena2272]

No rock sliders 😕

[@FreedomCrawler]

Not at that time. Had them installed later

[@Drewdownkali]

That's the offroad? You put the pro grille on?

[@FreedomCrawler]

Yes, I disliked the factory grill

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Yes. You can tell since it doesn’t have the hood scoop

[@TheRebelyellers]

Imagine if your truck had an area to put a spare tire that didn’t rattle around like hell, block your rear view and decrease departure angle.

[@FreedomCrawler]

Imagine if you’d lost a tire on the trail in a position where you couldn’t get to it under the bed. Then you’d understand why people reload are the spare

[@seleldjdfmn221]

Very awesome. It's early morning For me! Sending my Support Xd

[@FreedomCrawler]

Thanks, I’m up and decided to post

[@puki_xdd2549]

I have seen your videos for a long time..sometimes you was talking too much and i have to skip the video and i dont like the fact that you change your vehicle so constantly..to me, every time you swap your rigs its like making a new channel...i hope this will works as a constructive criticism...i will like to see that tacoma wheeling here and there and growing with the channel..good luck

[@FreedomCrawler]

I understand completely. I do ramble a bit, lol, I try and create a story line and end up editing out a lot. In regards to swapping vehicles that’s just what we do. Test, build and review different vehicles. I’d like to get an FJ 80 again and keep that but that will be down the line. For now the Tacoma will be around for a bit but we are also hoping to add another vehicle to our stable next year

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Another TACOTUBER fail lmao has a big as spare tire hanging off the back clunking and has a Overlander build taking it Rock crawling expecting the suspension to perform lmao 🤣

[@FreedomCrawler]

Lol tacotuber. That’s awesome, hadn’t heard that one before. I’m so glad I’m anything but that. That Tacoma could suck it. And of course I’m going to take my things rock crawling. That’s my favorite thing to do. Lol

[@keeganspurlock740]

Pretty late comment 😂 but curiosity has its ways. What size rims / tires / lift do you run on the taco? Is it a good combo?

[@FreedomCrawler]

No worries at all. It’s a 3/2 spacer lift with 5th Gen 4runner wheels wrapped in copper stt pro 285’s with 1.5 wheel spacers. Worked like a charm for the price. Wanted to test out spacers for people who kept requesting