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3rd Gen Tacoma with TRD Front Skid
By Marie Dubray On June 13, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Skid Plates

6 Skid Plate Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

6 Owners Discuss Their Underbody Armor & Their Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

Black Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-road in front of desert mesa on Wipeout Hill Moab Alternate Route Moab off-roading trail
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On June 11, 2023 in Overland, Review, Trail Tested

3 Must-Do Off-Road Trails In Moab, Utah For A Stock Tacoma

4X4 Trails Suitable For A Beginner In A Stock Tacoma Pulling into downtown Moab in a stock 4×4 can leave you feeling underwhelmed, to say the least. With massive, modded…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 10, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

AL Offroad “Wumbo” Roof Rack Review

Go Fast Campers (GFC) Compatible Option For Tacoma If you’ve followed along with my truck at all, you may already know I was previously running an AL Offroad HD Roof…

By Kenny Christensen On June 09, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Maintenance, Performance, Review

J&L OSC Oil Catch Can 5,000 Mile Review

Keeping your Intake Valves Clean is Easier Than You Think In this post, I’ll be covering the J&L Oil Separator Co.’s “Catch Can” oil separator mod for the 3rd gen…

By Jon Rivera On June 08, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires

ARB Twin Air Compressor Install & Review

The Most Popular On-Board Air Compressor for Off-Roading Anyone who takes off-roading or overlanding seriously will tell you that the one piece of gear that’s essential is an air compressor….

By Chris Fortunato On June 07, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Canvasback Backseat Cover For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Durable Seat & Interior Protection Against Your Gear & Pets There are plenty of Tacoma owners who own dogs or some type of furry companion who rides along for the…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Smittybilt 2883 RTT
By Marie Dubray On June 06, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland

6 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Overland Builds

2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma SR5 Builds & Their Top 3 Mods Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…

By Jon Gangloff On June 02, 2023 in 4th Gen, News, Off-Road, Overland, Review

2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Trim

Overland-Inspired, Adventure-Ready Rig From The Factory The 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma is finally here and with it, the all-new Trailhunter! I was lucky enough to see this all-new trim level…

R4T Deflators 4
By Thomas Achord On May 31, 2023 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Runnin4Tacos Tire Deflators Review

Affordable & Simple Trail Tool To Save Time Airing Down Airing down your tires makes for smooth riding and a good grip when driving over bumpy off-road terrain. Until now…

2nd Gen Tacoma with Toyo Tire M/T 35x12.50R17 Tires
By Marie Dubray On May 30, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

9 Wheel & Large Tire Setups For The Tacoma

Off-Road Inspiration: We Asked 9 Owners What They’re Running Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

By Konrad Chojnowski On May 27, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Lighting, Overland, Review

Lightforce ROK Series LED Pods Review

Nightfall ROK 40, ROK 20 & ROK 10 LED Light Pods Long-Term Review The ROK 40, 20, and 10 are all pods. The ROK 9 is a smaller work/rock light….

4th Gen Tacoma - Supersonic Red
By Jon Gangloff On May 25, 2023 in News, Off-Road, Overland

Meet The New 4th Gen Tacoma – First Look

Completely Redesigned Truck, With Overland Ready Trailhunter The 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma is finally here! I recently saw the brand new truck in the flesh both in Hawaii at the…

By Sean Wright On May 24, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

RBP Repulsor MT RX Tire Review

A Newer & Budget-Friendly Option: Rolling Big Power (RBP) Mud Terrains Tires are arguably the most important modification you can do to your truck. Being the only point of contact…

By Marie Dubray On May 23, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Taco Tuesday, Tires, Trail Tested

7 Spare Tire Carrier Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Dedicated Tire Mounts & High Clearance Swing Out Bumpers Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

By Paul Chestnut On May 21, 2023 in Camper Shells, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Camper Shell

After Owning & Testing Both Options – Here is What I Learned Whether you have a brand-new stock Tacoma or a Tacoma that’s fully outfitted for adventures, a camper shell…

By Chris Fortunato On May 20, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Cab Rack 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Lightweight & Low-Profile – Prinsu Cab Rack Leads The Industry As all Tacoma owners eventually learn, there are very limited options for storage on our trucks. This poses a problem…

By James Panah On May 17, 2023 in Camper Shells, Gear, Overland, Review

Go Fast Campers (GFC) SuperLite V1 Review

The Original Ultra Lightweight Rooftop Tent (RTT) Finding the perfect rooftop tent for your specific build and needs can be a tedious process. There are so many options out there…

By Marie Dubray On May 16, 2023 in Accessories, Gear

6 MOLLE Panel Setups For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

Maximize Your Storage Options & Truck Organization Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered around…

By Chris Fortunato On May 14, 2023 in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

DIY 4-Way Tire Inflation & Deflation Kit

How To Build An Affordable Tire Hose Kit – Parts List & More When I first got into off-roading, I did not have any fancy tools for the trails. I…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Sherpa Roof Rack and C4 Fabrications Front Bumper
By Marie Dubray On May 09, 2023 in Acc Lighting, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

7 LED Light Bar Setups For The Tacoma

7 Tacoma Owners Review Their Off-Road Lighting Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…

By Konrad Chojnowski On May 03, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

ARB Safari Snorkel 3rd Gen Tacoma Review

Protect Your Air Intake From Water & Dust! Alright, here we go… a mod that I probably waited too long to do. The snorkel. Before my Tacoma, I had a…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Go Fast Camper Bed Topper
By Marie Dubray On May 02, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Overland

5 Truck Bed Storage & Drawer System Setups

Maximize Your Truck Bed Setup & Get Organized Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…

By Patrick Jaquemet On April 29, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland

9 Best Switch Panel Systems For Tacoma

Options To Simplify Your Aftermarket Accessory Wiring Switch panels have grown in popularity within the off-roading and overlanding community in recent years. With the introduction of new budget-friendly options, these…

By Jon Rivera On April 27, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates

Cali Raised Skid Plate Package Review

Affordable Underbody Protection Package For The Tacoma I can almost guarantee at one point in your off-roading career, you’ll get some type of debris, whether it be a rock or…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Method Race Wheels and Toyo Tires
By Marie Dubray On April 25, 2023 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Top Recovery Gear Setups For Tacoma

5 Tacoma Owners Discuss Their Top 3 Recovery Gear Accessories Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Sean Wright On April 22, 2023 in Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Smittybilt X20 GEN3 10k Winch Review

Synthetic Rope, Forged Gears, and Water/Dust Resistance Since 1956, Smittybilt has been a staple in not only the offroad industry but also the recovery gear scene. One of the products…

Runnin4Tacos (R4T) Tacoma Exhaust Install & Review - 2nd Gen Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On April 20, 2023 in 2nd Gen, Install, Review

Runnin4Tacos (R4T) 2G Tacoma Exhaust Review

 High Clearance Cat-back Exhaust: Mellow Meets Aggressive If you’re looking for a mellow yet slightly aggressive cat-back exhaust system, take a look at the R4T high-clearance cat-back kit. I’ve…

By Brad Lehman On April 19, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Overland, Review

Flatirons Overland Attic Storage Net – Review

A Quick & Cost-Effective Interior Headliner Storage Mod Are you tired of searching through that growing pile of gear in the backseat? Do you constantly need to clear space just…

3rd Gen TRD Off-Road Premium Tacoma with C4 Hybrid Front Bumper with Full Height Bull Bar and Diode Dynamics Lights
By Marie Dubray On April 18, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Armor, Front Bumpers, Lighting, Off-Road

9 Front Bumper & Lighting Setups on Tacomas

We Asked 9 Experts About Their Armor & Lighting Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Zac SWMO_Overland On April 17, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

KTJO 4×4 Hood Lift Support Kit For Toyota Tacoma – Review

Replace Your Factory Hood Prop For Easy Engine Access KTJO 4×4 was founded in 2019 when founder Katie Kelley manufactured interior and exterior modifications she believed should have come from…

By Connor Chow On April 16, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

8 Best Leaf Springs For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Everything To Know About Leaf Packs & Add-A-Leafs With all of the weight and gear we strap onto our trucks, we start to find our OEM suspension system’s limit. If…

2024 TRD Pro Tacoma
By Jon Gangloff On April 14, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

4th Gen (2024) Toyota Tacoma – First Look

Toyota Confirms iForce Max Powertrain For 4th Gen Tacoma Well, guys, the wait is over! Well, kind of. Toyota USA has officially confirmed that the 4th Generation Tacoma is coming…

By Sean Wright On April 13, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Form Lighting Projector Headlights Review

Upgrade Features Sequential Turn Signals & LED Projectors Let’s face it, the 3rd Gen Tacoma headlights (especially the halogens) are nothing to write home about. In a modern vehicle it’s…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Pelican Storage Boxes and Baja Designs Lighting
By Marie Dubray On April 11, 2023 in Accessories, Gear

Community Poll: 8 Storage Box Setups

We Asked 8 Owners About Their Overland Storage Boxes Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

By Connor Chow On April 05, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Camper Shells, Camping, Off-Road, Overland

7 Best Camper Shells & Toppers For Tacoma

After Years of Testing, We Chose GFC, ARE, Leer and More When it comes to the most useful accessories that you can install on your 2nd or 3rd Gen Tacoma,…

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