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Hells gate in a 3rd gen TRD OffRoad?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by StillCrawlin, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. Mar 10, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    StillCrawlin

    StillCrawlin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Headed to fj summit in July but going to Moab for two days before. I have done hells gate before. But in fully locked front n rear vehicles.
    I've searched YouTube. Haven't seen any stock looking 3rd gen tacomas do it.
    Do y'all think it could be done with out crawl control. Or would crawl control work for the tire in the air section???
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    Moved to proper section.
    Thanks
     
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    I question how the Crown Vic got out of that trail..must be an easier way than where we go.

    Anyway, you can do most of that trail stock. The optional obstacles like Hell's Gate and the Escalator are totally out I would think...you could probably do Hell's Gate with just a rear locker and a good spotter, but the drop down in may hit your rear end.

    There may be an easier exit I guess. The exit we take has a few spots that your stocker may struggle with clearance.

    Crawl control I don't think I would trust going on some of that stuff. I'd trust my right foot.
     
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    The Tacoma is on 33's and has allpro nerf bars. But that's it!!

    image.jpg
     
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    TejasTaco

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    No lift?
     
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    Mademan925

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    enough to go over stuff
    You need tires with serious sidewall and a locker. I have photos.
     
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  14. Mar 10, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    5100 bilsteins so 2-1/2 lift on 33 12.50 Toyo open country's.
     
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    enough to go over stuff
    If you air down enough and have a rear locker with a good spotter id say you got a chance... Not going to promise anything.
     
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    enough to go over stuff
    post a vid if you do it. Remember dropping down into the gate is almost as hard as coming out.

    PS: I woundnt risk my rig and do it with only 33s and 5100's. But it probably can be done.
     
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    What size lift do you have? What are the specs on your rims and tires? looks great
     
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    That's it I'm selling the Taco and upgrading to a Crown Vic.
     
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    Thank you. Actually it is my wife's truck. So I couldn't get to crazy. She is already complaining about 14 mpg highway!! The wheels are from the SCS they are the 17x8.5's
    Tires are Toyo Open County's 33 12.50'
    The lift is Bilsteins 5100's with 2inch block n rear all pro nerf bars
    And that's it.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/scs-sr8-wheels-16x8-17x8-5.358288/

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