Snow wheeling gets a little western with Dirt Lifestyle Nate

The mountains are calling and the conditions are perfect. Time to dig out MazGrande and meet up with some buddies for some snow wheeling. Dirt Lifestyle Nate brings out his late model Toyota Tacoma. Garret is showing us how it’s done in his v8 Jeep Grand Cherokee on 39’s. Make sure to watch as carnage is inevitable.
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Snow wheelin

[@willp6713]

As a local Washington wheeler, it worms my heart to see Nate & Dave working together!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. He’s a good dude. I’m sure we will do more together

[@nathanrotar5012]

Dude if you have heart worm, you might want to get that checked!🤣

[@mjotrainbrain]

🪱

[@yeahman1975]

I just watched Nate and he Is friends do that Washington trail with Power stop and I said to myself….wonder if he knows Dave… well there you go what an epic video

[@chrislewis5069]

Where in Washington are you from? I live in Vancouver, WA

[@TheStoryTillNow]

Looks like a wicked snow wheeling day! 🤘🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was a good one

[@jefflemon5497]

Hope to see more WA wheelers getting together, this is totally awesome!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I need to get to the west side and do some wheeling

[@jeffcourtney8101]

Yes, love wheeling in the snow! No mud to clean off.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Cleaner than when you left!

[@thetake864]

Love this show man!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much

[@tomandhistruck]

That little Mazda on 40s is an inspiration to B2600 owners everywhere! Love the video!

[@thedirtheadshed]

All 6 of us!

[@tomandhistruck]

@@thedirtheadshed 6 of the luckiest people on earth, in my opinion 😎

[@ktrudeau340]

Thanks for sharing. This is a day in the life of a true wheeler. I love it.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Just getting out and having fun

[@Blusmbl]

I had a B2000 and a B2200, loved those little trucks. Your build is awesome and that scenery is just mind-blowing, especially with the snow. Super cool!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. I was in awe that day

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Nothing better than making tracks in fresh snow gold yall had a fun some more fun than others but everyone and every rig came home.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. All part of the game. The fresh tracks were an added bonus

[@TheTreadLife_]

Nice little Pinehurst run!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Always a good time

[@TheTreadLife_]

@@thedirtheadshed was up there with coop last time. Always good snow

[@OneTwo-wt8qv]

Thanks for the Ride .. The Red Mazda works mint ... its my fav too .

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. Thanks for watching

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for the great time, my friend 🙌. I can't wait for the next one

[@thedirtheadshed]

That was a great day. Next time I’ll head towards your side if the state

[@atoyotpromod]

Looks like a good time....

[@thedirtheadshed]

Always

[@b.s.adventures9421]

Great video. So beautiful out.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It was awesome out

[@tylert5872]

Mazda gives me motivation for my 720 4x4.

[@thedirtheadshed]

There are some cool tricks you can do with a 720

[@Thexkidd]

Finally someone doing trails instead of snowy roads.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Both are fun, but this is funnerer

[@mattthewr1983]

More Dave and Nate videos please! You two should do a build together!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll meet up with him again

[@JSmithLM7]

Agreed!

[@TrashPandaGarage]

Things that are ultra rad about this video, in no particular order: 1) Maz Grande 2) Maz Grande being driven not trailered 3) Breakfast burrito 4) No big fancy cameras 5) Jiggle test 6) Dog 7) One not so fancy camera - not multiple cameras intercut with drone footage 8) Maz Grande - may have said that already 9) The view at the 20:24 mark - Thanks, Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Gotta just have fun and not sweat the details

[@creepycrawler43]

Love a good wheeling trip, thanks for taking us with ya

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for coming along

[@rustybottoms8859]

I like that V8 ZJ. I had one for a short time mildy built on 32's. It had over 200K miles on it. I drove it to work and all over the state of Arkansas for alittle over a year and wheeled it a couple times. I started to get a plan together to build it alittle more better for like a UA rig but finally decided against it and sold it. I bought a 2.5L TJ, blew the motor up in it eventually. I liked the ZJ V8 so much I bought another ZJ and pulled the engine and trans out of it and put it in the TJ. Again the ZJ V8 had over 200K miles on it. Fresh gaskets and timing set and its done great!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They are good rigs

[@seanhenderson2079]

You’re the reason I’m building my own version of moms spaghetti. Love everything you do

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Hope to see it one day

[@JeremyHoutgoogleplus]

Love the snow wheeling. living the dream!

[@thedirtheadshed]

One weekend at a time!

[@motoboggin2619]

thanks for taking us along!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m so glad i decided to film it.

[@michaelleclair6098]

That Mazda. Could be named moms apple pie mom’s spaghetti, and moms apple pie lol

[@thedirtheadshed]

So many options

[@ericstrickland2961]

My two favorite builders and wheelers together is awesommeeeeeeee. And the Mazda is my favorite rig for sure. Awesome video guys

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Keep an eye on Nate’s channel, I am sure his footage will be better quality than mine

[@ericstrickland2961]

@@thedirtheadshed I think your doing a great job on the videos bud.

[@lylehebb7781]

I get the attraction of snow driving now, thanks.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s pretty fun.

[@donhappel9566]

Great vid - I really like this level of production with no fancy edits and music and all that...feels much more 'real' and just like an average guy out on the trail. Even Nate's stuff is getting more 'produced' these days. Seems to be the route most go if they last long enough, advancing from basic to more advanced/produced videos. Sadly the more highly produced the harder it is to relate to for average guys like me.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I hear ya. I have help with some of my videos. But I want to make sure I can always grab my phone and edit from the road if I need to.

[@elburroadventures]

That looks like the Compressor Trail. Fun trail and fun video to watch.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you liked it

[@timberlineoffroad]

So Rad!!!!❄️❄️❄️🍻💯

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you!

[@thomasshigoka5004]

I love that Mazda! Props to you for building something unique.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you! It’s a good lil rig

[@jackmehoff2961]

Nice little truck you have there. Looks like a ripper. Thank You for sharing your video and bringing us along .

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!

[@daledubose3032]

Love that Mazda. My first car was a lowered 1986 Mazda. I got it around 1991. That Taco looks expensive.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It sure does

[@RCJesus420]

Awesome you got to make first tracks! Mazgrande is so frekin' cool.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks, it really is a good rig

[@rediron44]

Perfect time to be snow wheeling. Great content. Thanks. And that Grand Cherokee is sweet. I wish I had kept our 2004, it had the straight front end and the H.O. v-8

[@thedirtheadshed]

His 5.9 grand always has me envious

[@petecrabtree6734]

🦅🇺🇸💪😁👍 snow run fun your little truck is awesome.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. It’s a good one

[@stevehaken]

Amazing traction! I can't believe snow on rocks and you got through!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It still amazes me what a truck can do

[@cp-jc2784]

That poor little squirrel must be tired after that highway drive....

[@thedirtheadshed]

It keeps kickin though

[@kevinwilliams7979]

Awesome. Plenty of snow by deer park . Big banks and deep snow ❄ come over and have some hot chocolate

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a winter wonderland

[@EvanMoon]

I like Christmas lights on the dash, green or red. It’s the orange ones that scare me

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s all part of having modified junk

[@talon0863]

Thanks Dave, that was pretty cool

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s such a cool spot

[@adrianw3985]

Have you ever done a video about this truck? All the particulars of what's in it, under it etc? Would be interested in a "build" video about, maybe you have done that already somewhere. Just wondering.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yes. There are two dirt everyday videos where we built most of it, and a video on my page here with a pretty good walk around

[@DMSparky]

I think you’re going to have a lot of success with your KZbin channel. I could see you having a large very large following, you’ve got the skill, work ethic, interesting personality plus camera presence and you do cool thing. Honestly I don’t know if motor trend is really that relevant anymore.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated. I think this is gonna be a great platform as well

[@ectolle54]

I like Nate’s truck but that IFS struggles with big tires. Old stuff with levers for the transfer case, lockouts and just a little electronics seem to do well.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I agree zz

[@gatoroffroadOR]

This is awesome! If you ever wanna wheel southern Oregon, there a 440 acres of private land being turned into an adventure park! Plus all the BLM land too!

[@thedirtheadshed]

That sounds rad. Keep reminding me as the park opens

[@gatoroffroadOR]

It's technically open by invite, when ever you wanna go I'm sure the owner would be down to have a small group do a private day!

[@jasonasbill8886]

@The Dirthead Shed hey I'm the owner of the 4FORTY and would love to have you swing by and do some wheeling. We have everything you could wish for to wheel on. Natural rock gardens, insane amount of trails, lots of man made obstacles, etc... check out Rowdy Rig Challenge

[@adamclinkenbeardclinkenbea7741]

That’s a fun trail. I’ve never done it in snow, looks like a good time.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s way better in the snow

[@yjsaabman]

Love your content, as always, Dave! And, yes, it would be awesome to see a collab with Nate! With that said, a mic upgrade would fantastic so we can hear you better! 😉 And anymore info on Garret's ZJ would be cool!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you. I need to hang up the phone and use real gear, but I’m lagging

[@s30blazer]

maybe garrets ZJ could get a 2JZ swap?? the only reason, is the Z's... need more Z's.. but, i see nothing wrong with his ZJ

[@jcd2403]

Great drive by you and the ZJ, that tacoma guy was just begging to break something.

[@trailrunnah8886]

As are most Toyota guys, lol. In all seriousness, he has a great channel himself where he fabricates a lot of cool stuff, including that truck and a Land Rover Discovery on one tons.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep. Gotta have some variety to show pros and cons of different builds

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@Tuxedorunner]

That’s an awesome set of rigs, makes me want to hack up the daily 5th Gen 4runner, I got and do big boy stuff.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Chop it up

[@trailrunnah8886]

Haha, I have one too and often think the same. The 4Runner is just begging for a solid axle swap and some real tires. On the other hand, then I see all Nate's issues with his Toyota and it makes me want to get rid of it for something more like the ZJ, haha.

[@timcaviezel69]

Dave Come on over to Enumclaw and we’ll hook it up on the trails …

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds good. I need to get over to that side

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

This looks like so much fun brother. Great video man alot of sweet rigs there 👏.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. Gotta have some variety in the group

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

@The Dirthead Shed oh ya man . So happy got some work done on the 62 impala doors. Love working and Makin videos on this classic ride. Hope you and yours had a incredible Christmas and new years brother.

[@Burke_Motorsports]

Maz Grande FTW!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good lil junker

[@yeahman1975]

Loved this video,love to see you out there having fun. Do you notice a difference in dryness of snow in Washington vs Idaho? it’s even drier in Utah.

[@thedirtheadshed]

The snow seems to change day by day

[@Yotakong]

That’s funny you guys went right past my house up Denver creek I’m still looking for a place to build my 1st gen 4Runner. I also know Garrett

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. I’ll have to come check it out next time

[@chriswebb7822]

Great video Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

The Max Grande is such a great little truck! I'd plagiarize the build if I wasn't six foot nine.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Get an extra cab!

[@Fparrish]

So good! As a fellow PNW guy up here on Vancouver island I love seeing these vids, rock on Dave 🤘🏼 And hopefully Nate’s toy wasn’t busted up too bad.

[@thedirtheadshed]

He needed a full front diff housing. It’s fixed now

[@elray2007]

The way that front end snapped is the reason I went with tons, I snapped an axle once just by going from reverse to drive, it is very frustrating to drive for hours to get to the trail and break so easily. All those lights on Nate's dashboard is not something anyone wants to see on a new vehicle, specially with so many hours to make it reliable and I KNOW that Nate have done it all to make that Tacoma happy and it just won't happen. I got rid of most of the electronic crap on my rig because of this, even the lockers are cable actuated to keep things simple.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Something to be said for keeping it simple

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yeah, I really enjoyed Nate's build of the Tacoma, but I really don't think it's the right tool for the job. Not sure building a late model truck, or at least a Toyota, to that level is really worth the cost and trouble. I think he recently said that he was going to get rid of it soon to focus on other projects. I have a late model 4Runner, but at least the transfer case is lever operated and I never have an issue getting it in and out of low range. Even then though, I wouldn't try to build it up for anything like this, it's mostly just a mall crawler.

[@jeblittle7999]

Late model is one thing. if the worst you gave todo is get a tuner to turn of an abs light or something but when u start with a rig that has stuff like crawl control hill descent assist ect I could imagine it getting frustrating

[@robertkeller2032]

Awesome ti see the Mazda on the highway. I hope to try my 7.17’s on the highway soon myself. Also 3rd double low is my wheel speed gear, about the same as you with a 4.7 case.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Your rig is looking good. Can’t wait to see it

[@edgerat]

YES!!!!! Nate and Dave!!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

And Garret!

[@edgerat]

@@thedirtheadshed well of course! And his pupper!

[@JohnAnderson-ut6bs]

The PNW combo everybody needed!

[@CraigGrunenfelder]

@@thedirtheadshed and Mark, lol that was nicely timed. Surprised Garret still has the ZJ, thought it was sold.

[@scottburrow8717]

This is what Ultimate Adventure needs to do one year. Do it in the snow for a week would be great.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It would be fun. It would be super icy if you were in the back of the pack

[@scottburrow8717]

@@thedirtheadshed yes it would be but man it would be cool

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

I just watched the DED episode of when you and Fred cut up a brand new Ford Bronco. If Motor Trend didn't buy it that means that you had to give it back to Ford. So what I'm thinking is with the Jeep Gladiator being so popular right now. Will the powers that be at Ford say Hey maybe what Dave and Fred did does not look to bad and we should build these things. I live in a Very small town in the mid west .And you can't leave the house without seeing either a Gladiator or a new Bronco.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I imagine that after a few years ford will have a bronco truck option

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@thedirtheadshed And when/if they do. You and Fred can take the credit for it.

[@Hickeyjones]

Oh man, I was going through Dirthead withdrawal until just now!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I got you!

[@michaelwilson4704]

Yo y’all are in Idaho digging the builds Denver creeks a good area to wheel in love those trails out that way.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I need to explore around more

[@ethanhand7570]

This is just a great opportunity to do a video on solid axle swapping a Toyota. That truck would be rad with tons and 37s or 40s

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yes it would

[@kyhillbillys10]

Great video

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thank you

[@hoosier4x474]

I'm really considering trying airbags with a 3 link on the front of my YJ and leaving leaf springs in the rear

[@thedirtheadshed]

It would work well. I had a samurai that way

[@brandonswitzer8484]

Dave where's clampy at? I've been missing that one

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s Fred’s rig. He needs to break it out

[@brandonswitzer8484]

@@thedirtheadshed miss the show man glad y'all got channels so I can keep watching

[@hillbillyhills7224]

Love the Mazda

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks. It’s proving to be a great rig

[@thejunkshop5022]

You ever thought of beefin up the little 4 cylinder or swapping in a stronger one ?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. All the time. But I won’t till I break it probably

[@wreckleskelly]

I am flabbergasted at how seasoned wheelers still don't run tire chains. if you are actually serious about going off road get a set, make sure they are fitted to your tires and learn how to drive with them on. you'll never go back to running bald when the conditions call for them trust me.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ll try it!

[@4xhoser]

Yes so stoked for this Dave! Maz Grande is an incredible build, inspired me to want to get a shop and learn fabrication in the future 🙂🤘🇨🇦

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s awesome. Get out there

[@trailrunnah8886]

​@@thedirtheadshed same! Watching you and Nate build stuff makes me want to learn how to do it myself.

[@stevencarter7999]

Dude I had an 86 Mazda B2000. MiniTruck . But mine wouldn't go over a speed bump without problems..

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s what they were meant to do

[@rocksandruts.]

Beautiful track. Wondering if your tires where siped? Did Nates MT's worked as he expected with grooving and siping?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Mine are not siped. His seemed ok too

[@antiquelude]

Dude that little Mazda is epic! I live just outside CDA if you ever need a camera runner I have a Canon 70d and I also have a chainsaw… lmk dude. Big fan of dirt everyday / Ultimate Adventure etc

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated. Thank you

[@rayfitzpatrick8702]

I like the speedo not working, my 85 Hilux Xtra-Cab speedo failed last year so all I have to go bye is the tach just like Mazgrande

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep. Old junk

[@walkerfablab]

Hey dude. Wanna wrap that thing in some more armor?😈👊🏻 shoot us a message we would love to get your rig Built stage 2 for you😈👊🏻

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate it the offer, but I’ll keep picking away at it

[@walkerfablab]

@@thedirtheadshed should still come by the shop. Would be cool to show you our area! We are not too far from you.😈👊🏻

[@asandberg6]

Would you consider building a little truck with the new 4 cylinder LS engine?

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m a fan of little engines that rev fast.

[@ssarkees]

Nate's high dollar Taco is nice, but Im pretty sure that there is not much that can out wheel the MazGrande' or Mom's Dirty Underwear,,,, uh I mean ,, Spaghetti. lol Wish we had snow like this in Virginia.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m pretty stoked on my fleet right now. All really good low buck stuff

[@Preston_482]

That Mazda is sweet would love to wheel with you guys but I’m from northern mi so it’s quite a hike

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh boy. Thats a teip

[@georgeborders9686]

Dave love your builds, they have style!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!

[@bullittdog4352]

I know everybody saw that Toyota and thought ..”welp that IFS will bust”

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s really good up to a point

[@braydenwood7418]

Good old Denver creek. Trail is a damn hyway since the north Idaho jeep club went up there and moved obstacles for there stock wranglers to be able to make it

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good trail

[@SONOCOY]

nate look up the grey wire mod it allows your truck to have a 2 lo so no more hifting to hi to get outta 4. the mod you basically ground the grey wire on the 4wdcomputer its on passenger side kick panel. google it. ihad one and loved themod.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good info

[@itsm00t17]

Two of my favorite YT fabricators. Love it 🤘😖🤘

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching

[@landonjones1245]

What happened to alabama army truck? can't find the build episode

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s still out getting wheeled by its new owner. Has been on fullsize invasion a few times

[@nathanialcoleman1917]

That's a hard little climb in the summer

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah: I’ve been denied in most seasons

[@nathanialcoleman1917]

@@thedirtheadshed have you made it to the top and checked out the mines. There is also another trail really close to their that is awesome

[@mirage6evo]

This looks like Pinehurst. I'd love to tag along one day and go wheeling with you if possible.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It is. Cool little town

[@tree18is]

bitchen at my neighbors and its just mazgrande coming out the woofer!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Big power!

[@s30blazer]

Big kahunas. driving your rig quite a distance on the interstate.. Good for you!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I really don’t like trailering if I don’t have to

[@chrislewis5069]

7.17 gears?! Is that cause it’s the stock 4cylinder?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Fred said they were awesome and i had to try it. So I did

[@OregonTrailR]

Didn’t think you were gonna make that hill at the end, nice climbing chief!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! Had to get after it

[@googleuser2170]

Really enjoying your channel and really love to see snow wheeling and road trip footage.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Winter is closing in. So I’m sure you’ll see more

[@frankfilippone9679]

Can't expect to run 40s on a IFS and not have any problems, even with the RCLT, just put a 60HP in it and sell the IFS, I do like that setup but I like a solid axle way more! My Tacoma IFS went in the garbage 🗑 where it belongs! Nothing against M.C. they did their best, but solid over IFS any day!

[@thedirtheadshed]

The Marlin stuff is top shelf. Just need someone to come out with a big center section

[@frankfilippone9679]

@The Dirthead Shed Definitely agree but now you're in a 5 figure build, 💯 % Top quality products from Marlin Crawler, but not cheap, a S.A.Swap with parts and labor and done correctly isn't cheap either but at the end, it's done! When I did my 03 Tacoma S.A.Swap 4 cylinder auto ( Yep , I did that 😆 ) with my Dana 3044HP hybrid axle Jeep/Chevy built to hell 6 lug , fully sleeved with Chromo Dutchman Axle shafts, I ended up spending around 15k using a TG Leaf Spring kit and with labor, I drive my Tacoma S.A.Swap every single day, I have no other vehicle, I can't afford it, I offroad her all day at Rausch Creek in blacks and then drive her home! 200 miles each way! She ain't perfect, but I think she is, and I know you're not a fan of Leaf Springs but "They Work" actually really good! If you get a chance please check it out on my KZbin channel and @frankrubicon_ I have tagged you in the past, I figured you would like the little Red Minitruck , I'm very proud of her! 🛻

[@kennethhughes1600]

Wish there was snow see what shit box Mazda will do cool build Toyota normal mall crawling

[@thedirtheadshed]

Never enough snow

[@ronnychavez8521]

I fricken found ya! Sub and like because I know this content going to be sweet!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Much appreciated homie

[@jonathonhart9145]

Dave You met up with your buddies in my home town. If you ever need to do any welding or repairs to make it home hit me up.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice. I appreciate the offer

[@Thehelpfulcontractor]

11:27 must be why Nate is moving on from the yota

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. Too much hassle

[@becomingabetterhuman.2994]

Hi Dave from AZ love the content, thanks 😊

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikemanson8375]

Awesome Dave ,watched the ded with the tow truck earlier today cool to see it in the snow. Keep them coming

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on! That was fun

[@ricksshop]

It's amazing how a bit of snow turns a fire road into a challenge...

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s pretty fun how that works