David K
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David K

Well-Known Member, Male, 67, from Pala Mesa, California

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    1. Achrisman
      Achrisman
      Hey David found your seven sisters writeup really helpful on my trip! Just got back on Nov 6th, did 9 days through that area. Wanted to ask about your truck setup, I have a '23 TRD OR and was riding pretty low with all the water / fuel / gear, think a lift is next but saw you're in a very similar rig that also uses airbags. Any thoughts on that combo? Has it worked well for you off-road?
      Nov 8, 2023
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      3. David K
        David K
        I did measurements of the lift at various pressures, too. Search for that post if you want. Happy to chat Baja too... Do you have my book? The missions are a super-interesting subject, to visit or study. My Baja Bound Road Guide is ready to publish...
        Nov 10, 2023
      4. David K
        David K
        I have several sample pages on my website, too. Today, they are changing servers, but go to VivaBaja.com when it is back up. My email is davidkier@hotmail.com please use that anytime! Thanks for the message!
        Nov 10, 2023
      5. Achrisman
        Achrisman
        David sorry I never responded to these! I got so lost in all the research I never saw these responses. Had an amazing trip, so good I'm going back in a few weeks haha. Got the baja bug big time. I read a whole bunch of your posts, trip reports, and used the Baja California road & recreation atlas extensively - such great resources. Would love to buy a copy of your guidebook, is that published yet?
        Jan 30, 2024
    2. Socal4x4
      Socal4x4
      helping me plan a trip would be greatly appreciated. im actually trying to head down there next weekend. just waiting for my RTT to arrive. going down with a buddy to camp on the beach and shore dive for some spearfishing. If you could point me in the right direction it would save us a lot of trial and error with potentially no success. anyway, im gonna read through your website now. looking forward to ur reply.
      Mar 31, 2017
      2. David K
        David K
        If you want to spearfish/ dive... then I would say head to Bahia de los Angeles. It has everything from campgrounds to hotels. The bay is full of islands to dive off of aor drive north to La Gringa to snorkel off the gravel beach, across from Smith Island.
        Mar 31, 2017
      3. David K
        David K
        L.A. Bay is 8 hours from San Diego, so leave early. Top your gas tank at El Rosario, if going Hwy. 1. Hwy. 5 has 23 unpaved miles, otherwise a nicer drive in my opinion via Calexico and San Felipe.
        Mar 31, 2017
    3. T675chris
      T675chris
      Thanks for posting the details of your Baja trip. I will be doing a Baja trip to Cabo and I will definitely check out some of the places you noted
      Jan 19, 2017
      2. David K
        David K
        See my 2012 report which went all the way to Cabo. 15 great days in Baja!
        Jan 19, 2017
    4. Jason T
      Jason T
      Hi David K...After going through a few posts, I found you to be the premiere expert. I saw a post where you said all Off Road Tacomas have a rear locker. After going to Toyota's web site, I was under the impression that there is no rear locker, but then I saw your post. Why doesn't Toyota list that spec on their web site...or does the 2015 no longer have it (your post is from 2011)? Thanks!
      Sep 12, 2015
      2. David K
        David K
        Hi Jason, I do not work for Toyota and do not have special knowledge of their publications, etc. I can tell you about my three Tacomas (2001, 2005, 2010) and perhaps some others who I have off roaded with. As far as I know all Off Road TRD Tacomas have a locking rear differential.
        Sep 12, 2015
      3. David K
        David K
        Since 2009, the 4WD Off Road TRDs also have A-TRAC (which is almost like lockers on the front and rear, for traction). The 2016 incorporate A-TRAC into the Terrain Control system, as best as I can figure.
        Sep 12, 2015
      4. Jason T
        Jason T
        Thank you, sir!
        Sep 12, 2015
    5. David K
      David K
      Planning the next Baja trip!
      Jul 7, 2015
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    6. KayStrait
      KayStrait
      Your back windshield looks like mine on my 4 Runner! lol
      May 13, 2015
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    Gender:
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    Home Page:
    http://VivaBaja.com
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    Pala Mesa, California
    Occupation:
    Baja tour guide & author
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    2010 4WD Off Road DC
    Vehicle Modifications:
    Differential Breather Mod
    Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps
    Bilstein 5100s
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    Love Baja and the outdoors! Irrigation specialist since 1980.

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    Drive Modes/Traction Controls 2009+ Explained (2018 update):
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...lsd-trac-off-vsc-off-a-trac-rr-locker.577229/
    See 32 psi vs. 15 psi in sand: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/of...a-beach-4wd-32-psi-15-psi-see-difference.html
    My Differential Breather Mod Photos: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/111954-my-differential-breather-mod-photos.html
    Get my book: Baja California Land of Missions: http://oldmissions.com/
    My Baja web site: http://vivabaja.com
    PULLING JAMES UP DIABLO DROPOFF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m1u1pba4Ps
    CLIMBING PANCAKE ROCK 2014: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8K1MTS4-ic
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