Tacoma vs. Gladiator: Off-Road Showdown

We take our 1-ton swapped Tacoma on the legendary Whipsaw Trail. But the real test awaits as we pit it against the formidable Jeep Gladiators, also boasting massive tons and 40s. Watch as these off-road titans battle it out in a rugged terrain, pushing the limits of their capabilities. Who will emerge victorious?

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- Solid Axle Swap / SAS
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[joerouth]

I never understood why people compare vehicle manufacturers of vehicles that have modified so heavily. After a point it doesn’t resemble how manufacturer made it anyway.

[bongmikethetiger]

You created a BEAST.... That bad boy did those obstacles the best especially the last obstacle. Great job. Keep these videos coming🎉

[nemesis_]

Great clearance- awesome approach and departure angles !

[Desertquartz]

You had the best rig hands down. Way more flex and you built yours with your own hands not bought.
Respect !! 🙏

[ShaunsJeep]

I had a Tacoma TRD 2019 and put a three inch lift on it and had to trim the f out of the front wheel to get no rubbing and was getting around 13mpg with 33s and a 3 inch lift with a transmission that shifted all the time like the New Mexico weather. This truck was lackluster and trash. Traded it in for a ZR2 diesels Colorado and that too was a step up. But let me tell you . Traded that in for a 21 Gladiator Rubicon and put a 3 inch lift with 37s and a metal bumper and winch and stock gearing. This thing shits on every modified truck i have had in the past. This Taco with the front solid axle built like a beast and done nicely. Good job brothers. This thing is a monster.

[TheDejectedArtist]

The taco is an animal! Im so proud of the work you put in. It clearly pays off. More Fenix pls.

[ToyotaWorldRunners]

You're a wicked advertisement for the Martec kit! Truck works so good dude! And looks good too... The front end swap is killer.

[UnwindingRoads]

Awesome video! The whipsaw claims another tail light! What an incredible rig you built buddy.

[BrandonAUSN]

Nice. 4Runners, Tacamos, Jeeps, and LandCruisers are, imho, the most capable and reliable off-raod rigs you can have.

[Gerry-K]

Great Job and the one ton Taco Bro! Proof you don't need a 125K+ rig like Shawn & Casey to enjoy offroading!
Stay Safe!

[ti_caliss]

I love the tacooo its awesome. But it would be nice to see the 4runner too

[DesertRox]

Highly modified Taco vs mostly stock Gladiator??

[sprk]

To be honest I think the rig built a home verses the ones who had their rigs built for them by a shop is the winners

[RN-fxzl]

This really shows what a massive advantage the solid axle has over the ifs. That 4 runner was struggling

[frankfilippone]

No matter what, you win, you built it yourself, there's 1 of us S.A.Swap Tacoma's to every million, maybe billion jeeps (Don't anyone get mad, it's just the truth & I'm a jeep guy driving a Toyota with a Jeep axle 😂) And the main reason for you winning overall, you didn't spend 200, 000$$ + American, on your rig! With us blue collar working stiffs, that's a winner in my book, great video, you're one of the only people that hasn't completely sold out, keep on keeping it real and muddy brother!

[johnnykirkland]

It has turned out awesome buddy. Now I want to do mine so I'm gathering parts 😂
Great video. It's so cool to watch ya'll from oklahoma and be able to say hello 👋 have a great week and can't wait for the next video to drop 👍

[Blackandblueoffroad]

Awesome channel I hope I find you on the trails one day.

[dieselmack]

A $150, 000 gladiator on 40’s vs a 4runner who skipped maybe 3 obstacles, and was on 33’s. Let’s be real here. 😂 (no high five & no tilt a whirl)

[coreydemarce]

Nice saucy soft taco, not even a bit crunchy. Nice build!

[HomebrewSubaru]

Tacoma making it look easy. That was a great vid