Tacoma vs 4Runner Off Road | DIRTIEST My Truck Has Ever Been - 4Runner ATRAC doesn't get stuck!

Took my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and my friend's Toyota 4Runner out to do some off-roading and mudding. It was a good time out on the trail and neither of us got stuck.
We did, however, recover a lady in a 2WD Ram from the same mud hole that the lifted Xterra got stuck in.
This was definitely the dirtiest my truck has ever been. The mud was clay and super sticky so clean up was a nightmare, but it was worth it.
This was my first time off-roading with a 4Runner. I was really surprised with how well the 4Runner ATRAC system worked.. the 4Runner got up an obstacle first try that I didn't get up until I locked the diff. The Tacoma off road is obviously a beast since it has a locker, but the 4Runner off road ability really surprised me.
As far as the 4Runner vs Tacoma, I felt that the Tacoma performed better over faster bumpy terrain (Eibach kit in Tacoma, Rough Country in 4Runner) and generally got through most obstacles smoother. Only exception was the areas that favor a shorter wheel base (where I had to lock the diff)
Overall it was a blast getting out on the trail and getting muddy!
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[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for watching!! If you liked this video, check out my latest off road video and watch some Jeeps get stuck in the FL mud: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHPEemmEidCkedE

[@XCRiders]

4runners are manufactured and assembled in Japan That’s a win

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

For sure! Thanks for watching

[@JowaMoto]

Now i think some are built in texas

[@TrailTape]

@@JowaMoto No, there are rumors that the next 4runner (6th gen) MAY be built in Texas, but currently all 4runners still come from the legendary Tahara plant in Japan.

[@Kodazot]

Tacoma crew cab problem. Access cab or old regular cab lot better result. If you wanna buy truck just off road crew cab bad choice. I think only 4runner and Land cruiser Made in Japan

[@redjeans28]

I love this video

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

[@dadaking]

Your build is coming along great!

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks man! Always something new lol

[@kevinbates5760]

Cool vid!! Keep up the good work

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks man!

[@gorditaz8728]

Awesome!! I want to learn how to off road, but gotta buy me a 4x4 first. I’ve been watching lots of videos and it really looks like fun. This coming from a guy who like track cars. 😃👍

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Nice!! It is a lot of fun. You can always get an older, cheap 4x4 and get out on the trails. I'd suggest going with someone who's experienced though!

[@4RunnerSteve]

looks fun! great trucks

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼

[@njrx7t2]

Nice! Looks like a ton of fun. 👍

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelriverasoto5706]

Love the video. I just bought a 2022 4Runner XP with the predator package and I am amazed by how capable this trucks are. May have to take it to FL to try it out on the mud trails.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Nice!!

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Awesome video man!!! Keep them coming!!! All you need now is a Power Wagon tagging along!!! 👍🤘

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Appreciate it! Would love to see the Power Wagon on the trails 👀🔥

[@rolandgeorges960]

For me predator steps are a no no, when I purchased my 4runner I removed them and put rock-sliders. Nice video.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

For sure haha not good to have on for off roading. Only kept them for so long because my girlfriend liked the step 😂

[@rolandgeorges960]

@@KnightWheelsMedia Get a new girlfriend and buy rock-sliders. LoL 🤣

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

@@rolandgeorges960 haha well luckily I ended up throwing some sliders on & kept the girl 👍🏼 win win

[@rolandgeorges960]

@@KnightWheelsMedia Keep up the good work 👍

[@bassage13]

I could never get away with those predator step things out here in Arizona. The trails are full of large sharp rocks. Real rock sliders are a must.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

No doubt haha I've been wanting to upgrade to sliders forever but haven't been punished enough yet to feel the need Once I finally rip a step off I'll replace them lol

[@bassage13]

@@KnightWheelsMedia The problem is, the first time you damage the step it might destroy your car too. The sliders are insurance.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

@@bassage13 Yup I agree 100% Luckily in Florida there aren't as many rocks that can really damage them. My biggest risk is the ground but it's typically soft clay.

[@Jedi_Luke]

That's the advantage of living in Florida it's mostly soft clay and a few inch lift would help the predators clear better.

[@christopherpumarada1927]

Great video! Just subscribed, hoping to get either a Tacoma or a 4runner one day

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@drew7765]

love my tacoma TRD OR, but i missed my blue Xterra like the one that was stuck! Xterra was bullet proof.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Yes his rig is sick. @the_adventures_of_olblue on Instagram

[@michaelvega4751]

Man i might have to actually stop by withlacoochee state forest next time i always pass by there and i never knew these trails existed!

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Yeah man there's a good amount of trails out there. Citrus is probably the best but also Croom and Richloam. They're all kinda part of the Withlacoochee state forest.

[@jakeodonnell910]

🔥😎

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

🤙🏼

[@andyham6094]

4runners come with a locker as well. It has atrac and a rear locker. It has a trd badge and trd off road and trd pro both come with the atrac and locker unless it’s an sr5 and he switched the emblems to make it look like a trd.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Good observation yeah I believe it's an SR5 so just has ATRAC.

[@royf.2471]

checkout RCI slider`s, those step rails have got to go!!!

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

I know man I’ve been saying this forever haha Luckily in Florida there isn’t much rock that can damage the steps. I think that’s why I’ve been holding off for so long 😂

[@zv8732]

sweet vid man! Do you happen to know what lift the 4runner is using? At least i think it was lifted

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks! In this video he was on a Rough Country lift around 1.75"-2" I believe. He has since upgraded to a Dobinson's lift and I think is at 3" now. You can check his IG/YT out @Flo_Runna_

[@oliveirajao]

Great video. Where in FL was that? I would like to go.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

There are a few wildlife management areas about an hour north of Tampa

[@alangrant9558]

I recognized Citrus WMA by the red clay and those hills lol

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Haha yeah it's a fun place. Sadly a lot of these trails/obstacles are closed or gone now.

[@alangrant9558]

@@KnightWheelsMedia When was the last time you went there? My buddy went a few months ago and said he still went to some of the obstacles we used to go on.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

@@alangrant9558 I usually go out once or twice a month but it's been a couple months now. I just know at this point Trail 19 is "closed"/doesn't exist according to the FWC lol they'll ticket you on that trail now They also flattened one of the fun washouts on Trail 14. They have the other one still but it's gotten really deep and hard to do without hitting a tail light or bedside

[@alangrant9558]

@@KnightWheelsMedia Interesting. We always liked to go to the big clay mudhole. Not sure where that is but always fun to full send into it lol

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

@@alangrant9558 yeah it's "illegal" to go in there too now lol

[@jesselangford296]

Hey where were y’all at in Florida? I noticed the blue markings on the trees, was this a off road park? I’m curious I would love to take my 4Runner there

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

This was in Citrus WMA about an hour or so north of Tampa. Still a great place to off road but some of the trails in this video are closed now.

[@jesselangford296]

I thought so I’ve been wanting to go ride out there. Thank you.

[@calidisc5005]

Looks like good times! You got a bolt missing on bedrack?

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Haha was waiting for someone to notice! Didn't take long. Yeah I guess I stripped the bolt putting it in (dumb) but didn't know because it was solid and all the high speed bumpy stuff we were doing must have worked it out. Didn't notice until I got home and found the bolt in the bed when I was cleaning. Think I'm gonna have to retap it and get a new bolt in.

[@alexgarcia3900]

It's so funny but my trd sport will go over everything without a struggle in 4lo. It basically just always has atrac on. On the other hand my trd OR has full tradicional open diffs and no assistance when you put it in 4lo. You gotta select the terrain otherwise it's just open diffs. And btw I have never really used the locker. Once you do terrain select in the OR it basically just mimics lockers and you don't really even need to engage the locker. I actually kinda prefer the simplicity of the trd sport. And the sport will pretty much go anywhere the OR can.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Yeah ATRAC is pretty great!!

[@emadventures6975]

man this trail looks dope! where was this!?

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Can't remember exactly but I think Citrus or Croom

[@motorradingaround1220]

Where was this trail at I live in central fl

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Withlacoochee State Forest

[@ethanrego4541]

Did you diff drop after adding the eibach lift?

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Nope! It's only a 2" lift so it didn't throw off the driveshaft angles too badly

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍💖🧡

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@J.Young808]

Around 2:26 it looks like the bed rack came off the left side

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Correct the bolt was stripped out. Retapped and added a new bolt the next day 🤘

[@mauriziolorenzetti3916]

Another great video dude! Keep em coming! Also, when you are driving your buddy that is a head of you, where do you have the camera placed?

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Appreciate it! I was just holding my phone while driving but sometimes I’ll throw a GoPro on the roof.

[@alexgarcia3900]

You didn't even need to turn on the locker. Next time just do terrain select.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Honestly I prefer the locker for it's simplicity lol just push the button and go I haven't really messed with the MTS system but I'll try it next time

[@alexgarcia3900]

@@KnightWheelsMedia we all do it differently. I personally don't use the locker. So basically if you turn on mts and set it to the highest it's almost like having front and rear locker but with the ability to turn. And if you are in sand or mud then it will allow way more slippage but still spin all 4 tires. If you only turn on the locker your front wheels are still open diff

[@ManuelMartinez-bf5wy]

Where did you guys go I want to go off-road too

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Check out the wildlife management areas in Florida

[@badhombre8383]

Did y’all not air down?

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Nope! Probably should but it's a hassle and I don't have a speedy compressor yet. Luckily these trails are relatively soft and don't have any sharp rocks so risk of puncture is slim to none. Airing down would help with traction a bit though.

[@badhombre8383]

knightacoma your trucks are badass btw! But ya if you own any of the ryobi power tools they make a handheld digital pump it’s only like 25 ish it’s cool as shit. Especially if you already have the batteries it’s so handy.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

thanks man! I'll check it out.

[@IPinoyBoy69]

What’s his build on his 4Runner ? :)

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

You can check him out @flo_runna_ on Instagram. He also just started a KZbin channel FloRunna

[@IPinoyBoy69]

knightacoma thanks !

[@apb0309]

What size tires are on that 4runner? Looks sweet!

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

I believe they're 33s. I wanna say 285/70/R17 or something like that

[@imzackson]

too much "music" for my liking

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Understandable. Thanks for the feedback!

[@robertyoung8289]

Could of been a great video if it wasn't for the MUSIC!

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Thanks for the feedback. Did you just not like the songs or are you saying I shouldn't have used music at all?

[@robertyoung8289]

@@KnightWheelsMedia First off forgive me for my rude comment. You will notice I cleaned it up. I tune in to these videos to hear what you have to say maybe even hear the vehicle. I feel the music is unnecessary if you have good content. If I want music I will utilize my playlist. I feel its getting out of hand on alot of these videos. Normally I'll just check out early. Because you cared enough to ask I'm going to subscribe. Thank you.

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

@@robertyoung8289 No worries man! I get the frustration. KZbin is a tough spot right now because a lot of people like the simpler, raw videos while a lot of times you need to do the flashy stuff to keep the views & keep viewers engaged. I've gotten a bit more selective with where I use music as I get better editing & filming, so hopefully I can find a good balance.

[@zacharysoun5612]

Turn those steps into sliders

[@KnightWheelsMedia]

Since they bolt into the body and not the frame they won't do much good as sliders. Will replace them with true bolt on frame sliders at some point lol