Cody Rufenacht

I guess you could say I have a bit of a Toyota addiction. I own a 3rd Gen 4Runner and a 2nd Gen Tacoma. I've worked at a couple of different Toyota dealerships over the years which helped me learn a ton about everything Toyota. When I'm not working on trucks I'm clocking in some trail time with my friends!

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By Cody Rufenacht On April 26, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

ARB OME 3″ Lift Kit Install

Nitrocharger Sport Shocks & SPC UCAs – Step-By-Step Guide Easily one of the best-bang-for-your-buck lift kits is the Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport complete suspension kit. Paired with SPC adjustable…

2nd Gen Tacoma Coastal Offroad Front Bumper

By Cody Rufenacht On March 26, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Trail Tested

Tyler Johnston’s 2nd Gen Tacoma Off-Road Build

2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR Access Cab With 6 Speed Manual Instagram Handle: @coastal.tacoma Trail Tacoma is kicking off its weekly truck build feature! Moving forward, we’re going to start…

By Cody Rufenacht On March 24, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Trail Tested

Fixing Upper Control Arms Rubbing On Tires

Common Problem After Running Oversized Tires On Tacoma After upgrading to a 285/70R17 (33.1″) tire on our Tacoma, we were amazed to find that the tires didn’t rub anywhere on…

By Cody Rufenacht On March 22, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

Will A 33″ Tire Fit The Spare Tire Mount On A Tacoma?

Does The Common 285/70R17 (33″ Tire) Fit in the Stock Location? Carrying a spare tire is a necessity. There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road…