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By Symon Myers On June 30, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

What Is An E-Locker? Beginner’s Guide

Why An E-Locker Is The Answer To Traction Problems Traction is everything when you’re off the pavement. Whether you’re climbing rocks, crossing muddy trails, or navigating deep ruts, the ability…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 25, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Lock Off-Road Combat Wheels – Review

Rugged Design Meet Daily Durability In Several Finishes Choosing the right set of wheels for your truck is an important decision. They dramatically change the look of your truck and…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 23, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

7 Reasons To Get A RiGd UltraSwing

Exploring Hitched Mounted Tire Carriers? Why RiGd Delivers! When you start to get into off-roading and camping, you start to run into problems to solve. One them is where to…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 20, 2025 in 4th Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Peak Suspension 2-Piece Trail Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review

The Latest Improvement & Upgrade To Traditional Leveling Kits If you’re anything like me, one of the first things you think about with a new truck are a lift kit…

Dirt King Upper Control Arm Double Sheer Kit
By Justin Dizon On June 19, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Dirt King Upper Arm Double Shear Kit – Install & Review

Shock Tower & UCA Reinforcement To Prevent Frame & Bolt Damage The 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma’s upper control arm (UCA) bolt is rather comical in length. This bolt goes…

By Oscar Salvador On June 19, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Perry Parts Hydro Silencers – Install & Review

A Simple Yet Effective Mod For Your Noisy Bump Stops Do you enjoy your hydraulic bumps but dislike how loud they are when they engage with the metal strike plate?…

By Chris Fortunato On June 19, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders, Trail Tested

CBI Offroad Overland Rock Sliders For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

One Of The Most Important Pieces Of Armor For Your Truck Protecting the vehicle’s undercarriage and body panels becomes a top priority when venturing off the beaten path, especially on…

Ironman 4x4 IM2.5 Lift Kit on Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On June 10, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Ironman 4×4 IM2.5 Coilovers & Shocks – Overview & Initial Impressions

An All-New Suspension System From Ironman – First Look! When building a Tacoma, upgrading the suspension is probably one of the most important modifications you can make. Arguably, the kit…

By Sean Wright On June 10, 2025 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Nomad Kitchen Co. LT Overlander Kit: 2-Year Review

Long Term Testing On This Drawer & Kitchen Setup For Overlanding Just over two years ago, I installed the Nomad Kitchen Co. Overlander Kit onto my truck. Today, I’m going…

Revolution Gear and Axle 5.29 Kit
By Justin Dizon On June 04, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

How Regearing Differentials Affects Your Truck

Is This The Most Underutilized Mod For Built Trucks? So you decided to build an off-road/overland rig. You’re probably going to do things like add bigger tires, and a bunch…

By Nick White On May 30, 2025 in 4th Gen, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Cali Raised Fog Light Replacement Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Affordable OEM-Fit, Bolt-On Lighting Upgrade For New Tacoma Visibility is everything for off-roaders, overlanders, and anyone who drives in challenging weather conditions. Whether you’re navigating foggy mountain passes or backroads…

By Konrad Chojnowski On May 22, 2025 in 4th Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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

Add Much Needed Recovery Points To Your New 2024+ Tacoma In one of my last posts, I covered a set of front recovery points from SXTH Element. They’ve been great,…

By Cameron Luck On May 10, 2025 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

RoadActive Suspension (RAS) For 2nd & 3rd Gen – Install & Review

Easy, Adjustable & Bolt On Leaf Pack Helper Springs Like many Tacoma owners, my truck does double duty as a daily driver and an adventure rig. Over the past year,…

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…

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