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By Dan S On May 01, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Install, Performance, Review

Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Could This Be One Of The Best Throttle Controllers? I figured reviewing a throttle controller would be pretty straightforward; a quick plug-and-play install and an opinion after driving around for…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 30, 2025 in 4th Gen, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tires Tamarock RT – First Impressions

New Budget Friendly Tire That Performs Like Premium Alternatives You may be thinking… Who is Arroyo? This might be the first time you’re seeing this particular brand. While they are…

By Chris Fortunato On April 29, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Bed Racks, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Lo-Pro Bedbars – Install & Review

Add Utility To Your Truck Bed While Keeping It Low-Profile Bed bars are widely used in off-roading and overlanding because they add utility without breaking the bank. They keep a…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 29, 2025 in 4th Gen, Accessories, Review

Canvasback Universal Captain/Bucket Seat Covers – Review

Interior Protection With This Customizable, Waterproof Fabric Cover If you’re looking for a protective cover for your seats, an alternative to a full seat cover, this might be for you!…

By Patrick Jaquemet On April 18, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested, Wheels

Lock Off-Road Olympus Wheels – Review

Off-Road Design With Clean Lines, Made For Trail Abuse If you’re looking to change the look of your vehicle, nothing can do more than adding a set of aggressive off-road…

By Nick White On April 18, 2025 in 4th Gen, Review

From 1st Gen To 4th Gen Tacoma – Comparison & Impressions

What Finalized My Decision To Move Into A 4th Gen Tacoma Do you drive an old Tacoma, perhaps a 1st Gen like myself, and want help deciding whether to upgrade…

By Chris Fortunato On April 17, 2025 in Accessories, Review

BamBeds Wheel Desk – Review

Universal Steering Wheel Accessory For Working, Eating & More Finding the perfect balance between work and mobility is more challenging than ever, especially for those who spend a lot of…

Wildtop 4th Gen Tacoma
By Jon Gangloff On April 16, 2025 in 4th Gen, Camper Shells, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

WildTop Soft Truck Cap For Tacoma – Review

The Benefits Of Traditional Shells Without The Added Weight Recently, I installed the WildTop Soft Truck Cap on my new 4th Gen Tacoma TRD Pro. After a few weeks of…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 14, 2025 in 4th Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

SXTH Element Front Recovery Points For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review

Billet Aluminum Recovery Hooks (2024+ Tacoma) – Simple Install! If you’re going to spend any time off-road, it’s likely you’ll need to recover your truck or another vehicle in your…

By Chris Fortunato On April 03, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

PRP Seat Covers For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Premium Seat Protection With Nearly Endless Customization Upgrading your vehicle’s interior can make all the difference. For many Tacoma owners, PRP seat covers have become a go-to choice. Renowned for…

By Kenny Christensen On March 30, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

2.0 Vs. 2.5 Shocks – What’s Best For You

How To Choose Between Two Common Shock Sizes Upgrading your suspension is usually high on the list for those looking to modify their trucks. This is especially true if you’re…

By Symon Myers On March 27, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

Why Re-Gearing Is Essential For Larger Tires

Adding Bigger Tires? Why & How Re-Gearing Will Improve Performance Re-gearing to a larger gear set is beneficial to any truck. It allows you to run a larger tire size…

By Patrick Jaquemet On March 25, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tires – Initial Impressions

Long Overdue Update To A Very Popular All-Terrain Tire The long-awaited update to the BFGoodfrich KO2 is finally here! While many people loved those tires, they weren’t without their issues….

By Anthony Jones On March 17, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Install, Review, Suspension

Perry Parts Rear Bump Stops For 2G & 3G Tacoma – Install Guide

Avoid Harsh Bottom-Outs With These 3D-Printed Bumps It’s no secret that the factory bump stops on the Tacoma aren’t much more than triangulated hockey pucks (they kinda suck). The best…

By James Panah On March 17, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

An In-Depth Look At What Sets This Bumper Apart It is safe to say that my Tacoma build has gone through some serious transitions over the past couple of years….

By Marie Dubray On March 11, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Review

VLEDS LPX Reverse Light Bar – Review

Auxiliary License Plate Mounted Reverse & Brake Lights A small and subtle mod that packs a punch! We all know factory Tacoma lighting could use an upgrade. If you’re ready…

By Chris Fortunato On March 07, 2025 in Accessories, Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

RealTruck Overland Awning – Review

Easy To Use Shelter & Shade From The Elements A reliable awning can make all the difference when it comes to overlanding, camping, or even tailgating. New to this category…

Xbrite RX-G7
By Tim Brady On March 06, 2025 in Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Xprite RX Series Chase Lightbar – Review

Why A Rear Chase Light Is Great For Safety & Visibility When it comes to off-roading, the proper lighting can make all the difference. Whether you’re tackling some dusty trails…

By Steven Vu On February 27, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested, Wheels

Lock Off-Road Lunatic Wheels – Review

Rugged Wheel Designs That Look Great + Perform On & Off-Road I am often asked what the first mod should be on a new build, and my answer is always…

By Jacob Reinmann On February 24, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Accessories

Best 3rd Gen Tacoma Dash Cam Options

6 Choices To Record Your Adventures & Protect You During Accidents If you’ve experienced the stress of a car accident, you’re likely aware of the importance of having a dash…

By Chris Fortunato On February 19, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Front Plate Bumper – Initial Impressions

An Ultra High Clearance Bumper That’s Built For Adventure & Accessories There’s no shortage of aftermarket front bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. The biggest consideration when picking one is…

By Bryce Lightbown On February 19, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review

OPT7 Tailgate Light Bar – Review

Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar with Sequential Turn Signals In severe weather, you know the feeling of driving and not being able to see the taillights in front of…

CaliRaised Bed Stiffeners
By Justin Dizon On February 12, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners – Install & Review

Protect & Reinforce Your Composite Truck Bed With so many bed stiffener options on the market, it may be hard to pick out which one is the best. What ultimately…

By Connor Chow On February 08, 2025 in Camper Shells, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Should You Get A Truck Topper? Top Benefits To Consider

Is A Topper A Good Choice For Your Truck? Here’s Why It Could Be! The classic truck bed topper (originally popularized by fiberglass options) seems to be less popular in…

Unique Style Racing Tacoma License Plate Frame Packing and Hardware
By Jordan Weaver On February 08, 2025 in Accessories, Review

USR Stealth License Plate Frame – Review

Stylish & Simple – Premium Metal Frame With “Tacoma” Lettering Let’s be honest… The flimsy license plate frames that come from the dealership don’t look good, and no one wants…

By Konrad Chojnowski On February 02, 2025 in Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Shock & UCA Giveaway From Dirt King – $8,000 Value!

Win 2.5 & 2.0 Coilovers, Shocks + Billet & Ball Joint UCAs It’s been a while since we put together a big giveaway… So what better way to kick off…

tacoma control arm
By Tyler Montgomery On January 30, 2025 in Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Freedom Off-Road Ball Joint UCAs – Install & Review

Budget Friendly Ball Joint Upper Control Arms For Tacoma Upgrading your Tacoma’s upper control arms (UCAs) can feel like navigating a labyrinth of options. Each has varying features, performance benefits,…

By Chris Fortunato On January 27, 2025 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Tents, Trail Tested

Rugged Ridge Rooftop Tent – Review

A More Budget Friendly RTT For Overlanding Have you ever wondered what those giant boxes are on top of off-road rigs? If you’re unfamiliar with them, they’re likely a rooftop…

By Chris Fortunato On January 17, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tamarock M/T – 10,000 Mile Review

How These Value-Focused M/Ts Have Held Up Long Term After putting 10,000 miles on the Tamarock MTs, I have to say I’m honestly shocked at how well they have performed…

By Randy Spitzer On January 16, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Performance, Review

Overland Tailor Tune (OTT) For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Everything You Need To Know About The OTT Experience Our family previously had a 2016 Tacoma Access Cab and an older Tacoma. Whenever my wife drove the former, she asked,…

Truck Camper Winter Camping TenFold Weekender By ORU Designs
By Justin Dizon On January 15, 2025 in Camping, Gear, Overland, Trail Tested

6 Essentials For Camping In The Cold

What To Bring To Make Cooler Weather Camping More Enjoyable Winter is here, and the cold weather and snow camping season have begun. For my fiancé and me, camping and…

Cali Raised LED fog light replacement amber on Tacoma
By Patrick Jaquemet On January 14, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacement For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

An Affordable Upgrade That Doesn’t Sacrifice Performance While the Tacoma’s factory headlights are decent on clear nights, they struggle when it is raining, snowing, or dusty at night. The color…

alternate view of storage
By Jon Rivera On December 30, 2024 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

BamBeds Solo Platform – Install & Review

Easily Set Up Your Truck Bed For Camping & Hauling Gear I’ve always slept in my truck bed, as it’s been my favorite way of camping. There’s no worry about…

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 20, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Review, Trail Tested

Sandy Cats Hitch Hero Soft Shackle Review

Oversized & Beefier Shackle Compatible With Hitch Receivers I’ve seen my fair share of recovery gear over the past 15+ years. It’s not too often you see something new and…

By Cameron Luck On December 18, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

AJT Designs Oversize Cup Holder For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

The Perfect Solution For Securing Your Larger Water Bottles As bottles have gotten larger, holders seem to have remained the same. The 3rd Gen’s cup holder location, size, and design…

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