3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Wheeling The Mineral Basin Trail, American Fork UT 

This thing needs a driver MOD more than anything hahaha

@Paul depends. Definitely easier

Just got a stick 4Runner from my Neighbor. Perfect shape now I gotta put some cash into it

@@lucasjames2569 nice man. what year?

Lol I'm a total 4x4 newbie and am 3 weeks into having a 98 5 speed. I don't think I had stalled out or dumped the clutch on a stick since my stepdad taught me through trial by fire when I was young. I've lost count of how many times I've stalled or dumped on this rig, sadly even a couple of times on pavement lol. I blame it partly on the issue I was having with the clutch spring though lol. Bushing on the spring was toast and I tried to replace it yesterday only to destroy the new bushing in the process of trying to reassemble. Drove it after just removing the spring for a bit last night and realized the clutch feels vastly better with no spring (it's apparently not uncommon for people to run these no spring). The clutch just gets too stiff around the engagement point and I think it pushes me off of that too quickly with that spring in IMO whereas now it's just steady pressure the whole way. I don't need the feedback that I think they were going for with the way they designed that spring, seeing my revs, feeling the smoothness and hearing the engine are all the feedback I need as far as whats going on with my clutch engagement.

We out here to wheel, not take bypasses lol

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@Yusuf Jake 😑

Thanks man. Haha I try to not use music as much as possible. Appreciate it I'm still learning a ton of how to make a good video. If you want to go I'd be down to go with.

Austin's Off Road Garage you’re welcome man, it’s cool to see someone local making content that’s enjoyable to watch. I’d for sure be down to go, I have an FJ on 35’s with bumpers, sliders, skids, winch etc. I’ll message you on IG.

I appreciate that. This state has to much to offer thought id share haha. very nice we will for sure have to hit a trail sometime.

thanks man! haha yeah Noah don"t care to much about his runner.

Thanks for watching!

Where should we go next is the question???

Thanks man!

Thanks man. 4Runner works well.

I appreciate it man thanks! I used to daily this. Only reason i don't anymore is my commute doubled, Needed a little better MPGs haha

Thanks! 🤘

thank you!

It's a blast! Welcome & Thanks!

Way rad man. Love that trail.

Thanks man! Welcome to the channel!

Glad you liked it

Glad you liked it. Very welcome.

@@austinsoffroadgarage btw I was able to successfully replace my differential on my 4runner thanks to your videos on the subject

That"s awesome man! glad it helped. how does she drive?

@@austinsoffroadgarage drives great, I'm ready to pull my little fishing boat to some remote lakes

That's awesome. Sounds like a great time.

Thanks!

thanks! haha rad man!

thank you!! appreciate it!!

haha that was a good day!

@Austin's Off Road Garage gotta get my sliders for the gold one and we can hit the repeat

Lets doo it man. I need a Moab trip soon too!

Hello from Utah! They are awesome rigs for sure. Thanks!

Thanks 🤘

Addicted Off Road Front, 4Xinnovations rear. Hell yeah man!

Haha wish I knew 😆

@@austinsoffroadgarage love to see a snowy trail

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OU9LIpPREkE.html has all your answers

This trail you would want some experience. there are easier trails around this area though.

I think so. It raises the difficulty for sure. but I enjoy that part of wheeling seeing how I can push myself and my rig. I always kill it as you can see in this video haha and that's the reality of it, you will kill it. now if I was in a buggy doing some really crazy lines Id take an auto over the manual. That being said you can run a dual case setup and have super low gears and basically it will take a lot of having a "manual" out of the equation. I have an 86 Toyota pickup(manual trans) with duals and gears in the axles and in low low it will drive it self up a cliff haha. So the short answer for me would be yes its fun.

Stealth Custom Series SR8s in a 16x8

Welcome to the 4x4 world! That is a high lift jack. Has a multiple uses. Saved my butt a few times on the trail!

Hi Lift jacks are very good when ur in some tricky places

Addicted Offroad sliders and front bumper.

I run 15 psi usually. I think the other guys are about the same.

@@austinsoffroadgarage 13.69 psi

Same here looked high

@@epicone2449 next video I'm showing what psi I run so I quit getting these silly comments haha

I personally do not run a sway bar front or rear.

I stick to the rocks mostly. if there is mud on the trail I'm not afraid to have a little fun.

This is a Amazon special haha. And I removed the actual antenna. This is just for looks haha (I know it's sad haha) I didn't want a hole just chilling there. Used a Tacoma antenna mount.

@@austinsoffroadgarage definitely gonna look into doing that. it looks good

when and where my guy?

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VlPi6NfJEhM.html I now run 2.5 kings up front, OME 861s and bielstien 5100 shocks in the rear since i have posted this video. also run a 315/75/R16 BFG KM3.

@@austinsoffroadgarage Thank you! Great videos man keep them coming.

If you drive smart for sure.

I believe it is a TJM bumper.

Utah born and raised.

Well Darn..I thought I detected a familiar accent! Nice rig!!

haha For sure a different approach than a solid axle. Still a ton of fun finding the limit on the IFS setup.

This video will answer most of you questions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OU9LIpPREkE.html You can find a refurbished SC on ebay for 3-4 thousand. Thanks!

@@austinsoffroadgarage thank you so much man! I look forward to seeing more of you guys off roading!

That is a FJ45 my man!

@@austinsoffroadgarage Awesome! couldn't seen the back end. I have a '74 Fj40 myself with lots of "extra ventilation" that's my project

very cool man. Like a buggy? or what?

@@austinsoffroadgarage Still has a solid F motor with only 49K but has tons of michigan rust so getting back to daily driver. Long term I want to restomod with power steering and a 2.8 Cumm. Diesel

That's awesome man. Love the old cruisers. The 45 is getting a 5.3, auto trans, atlas transfer case, and bunch of other goodies. Already has a spring over kit and 37s. Should be a ripper when it's done.

I agree. The camera never does it justice. But two of my favorite trails. Let's go wheel some time. I have an 86 pickup as well

@@austinsoffroadgarage I’m in Saratoga Springs we should for sure

Couldn't agree more.

Nope we need a web wheeler to come show us. C'mon man. We are out here messing around having fun. And we are aired down we know what we're doing. The trail is completely wet traction is not a thing.

Post a video and show us how it’s done

@@noahchristensen155 what kind of bumper do you have on the front?

@@jeremyleon4840 Its a TJM Front

That guy being me needs a heavier fly wheel. or a dual t case setup. but thanks for the advice.

I know this thing needs a driver mod lol

Thanks I appreciate it!! Your kind words inspire me.

No lessons needed. We actually use are stuff. Thanks though.

You must be a professional right??

@@austinsoffroadgarage Couldn’t have said it any better myself. People just can’t resist being negative. Have a good day sir, enjoy life.

I disagree.