by "rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
Published 09/14/2017 at 23:05
by "rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
Published 09/14/2017 at 23:05
Tags: Off-Road
; Toyota
; Tacoma
STARS: 7
Some of you may have seen my recent purchase, a 2011 Tacoma. Last week, for Labor Day, I headed up to Uwharrie National Forest to test out my new toy.
This was my first time going, so I was a bit nervous, especially since it was basically my first day driving the truck.
That said, the truck exceeded my expectations. We didn’t get stuck once, even with a novice driver at the wheel and fake ATs that are in need of replacement. I took the wrong way in and got thrown into a medium trail, which was enough to test my ability and necessitate the locker. I managed not to pick up any significant trail damage, even though I dropped it pretty hard a couple of times. However, it’s making a bit of fan noise now, and I think I threw a rock into it at one point, as it picked up a pretty good pinstripe on the passenger side. My only other complaint was that I could’ve used a bit more breakover angle, but leveling kits are only $59.95.
There were a lot of other rigs out for Labor Day, but I didn’t get any pics of them as I was more focused on driving. There are trails of all levels, and I even saw a stock JKU Sahara out on the trails. If anyone wants to go, I suggest you kick off your trip at Eldorado Outpost. It is one of the cooler gas stations I’ve ever seen, and an easy place to buy a pass at. They also have free air when you’re done. Overall, it was a pretty good way to spend 5 bucks, and I highly recommend anyone that lives in the area check it out.
"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
09/14/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 0
A modern Toy with factory lockers? That thing aught to go damn near anywhere! And those BFG Rugged Trails aren’t bad tires if you spend 90% of your life on pavement. They last pretty much forever and have strong sidewalls. Just keep them out of the deep mud! I had them on a 91 Exploder years ago and did some pretty respectable trails with it. Good in the snow, too.
I find myself in Concord for work like 5 or 6 times a year and always wondered about Uwharrie. Any decent mountain biking or hiking in there?
"rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
09/14/2017 at 23:34, STARS: 1
Yeah, mine is the one year of ATRAC too so I’m basically invincible. I was honestly surprised by how well the Rugged Trails did. ExPo bashed them in their review, but they served me well. There are some MTB trails in the same area but I have not ridden them so I can’t attest to their quality. If you want to ride in Concord check out Rocky River Trail. I’ve heard the riding is very good there.
"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
09/14/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0
Awesome! I was once told that ATRAC is like having the cheat code for God Mode. You point it where you want it to go and the ‘tronics figure out how to get there!
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
09/15/2017 at 01:01, STARS: 0
I dont have the same possitive review of the rugged trails. I saw a taco go completely through a set in less than 30k
"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
09/15/2017 at 09:40, STARS: 0
That’s weird. Mine had at least 60,000 when I sold that truck. Maybe I just had an accidentally good set!