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By Chris Fortunato On April 01, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

KTJO 4X4 Door Bowl Lighting Kit Review

Easily Add Accent Lighting To Your Interior Cabin Most of us enjoy adding a unique touch to our vehicles to make them stand out. The KTJO 4×4 door bowl LED…

By Kenny Christensen On March 31, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders

True North Fabrications Rock Sliders Review

Square & Round Tube Bolt-On Option For 3rd Gen Tacoma When I first bought my Tacoma, the goal was to build a truck that could take me into some remote…

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By Marie Dubray On March 28, 2023 in Armor, Front Bumpers

14 Bumper & Winch Combinations For The Tacoma

We Asked 14 Owners About Their Bumper & Winch Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Chris Fortunato On March 27, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Canvasback Rear Bench Seat Cover Review

Interior Seat Protection Against Animal Fur & Debris Like myself, I know most Tacoma owners also own dogs or some type of fur animal that rides along. I love bringing…

By Jon Rivera On March 26, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires

R4T Behind The Grille Compressor Mount Review

Hidden Air Compressor Mount For ARB Twin & Viair 425 If you’re reading this article, you probably have an ARB twin or Viair 425 compressor sitting in a cart online…

By Jarod Johnson On March 24, 2023 in Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Company Spotlight: KDM Fabrication SoCal

Off-Road Fabrication & Machine Shop In Southern California KDM Fab is a well-known fabrication shop located in Southern California, more specifically, the city of Anaheim. KDM opened in 2017 with…

Feature Friday Amber Lights Title Photo
By Marie Dubray On March 21, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Lighting

7 Amber Lighting Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 7 Owners About Their Amber & Yellow Lighting Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

Tread on Terrain Continental Contact
By Bob Pollaro On March 16, 2023 in Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Continental Terrain Contact H/T Tire Review

Replacing Goodyear A/T With Continental TerrainContact H/T My current “off-road” adventures typically mean dirt and gravel roads with minimal need for extra mud or sand traction. Upstate New York, however,…

By Marie Dubray On March 14, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland

6 Snorkel Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Protect Your Engine From Water & Dust On Your Next Adventure Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

By Dominic Brown On March 10, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review

Cali Raised LED Bed Light Kit Review

Easy + Affordable Upgrade For Factory Bed Lighting Who doesn’t need more light in the bed of their Tacoma? Is there such a thing as too much when you’re looking…

2017 quicksand trd off-road tacoma
By Marie Dubray On March 07, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland

4 Quicksand Tacoma Overland Builds

Unique Quicksand 3rd Gen Tacoma Overland-Style Builds 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 March 03, 2023 in Accessories, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Relations Race Wheels (RRW) V2 Billet Protection Rings – Review

New & Improved Billet Protection Ring For Hybrid Series Wheels If you have not heard about Relations Race Wheels (RRW), you will after reading this. They are well known in…

Garmin Glo 2
By Brad Lehman On March 01, 2023 in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

DIY Budget GPS For Overland Trail Navigation

How I Built My DIY GPS Setup For Weekend Adventures I started this project because my phone just couldn’t perform as a reliable overlanding GPS unit while off-roading. Furthermore, products…

By Konrad Chojnowski On February 25, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Maintenance, Review

Mox Motors Topo Windshield Wipers Review

Topographic Print Windshield Wiper With Replaceable Inserts It’s all in the details. That’s usually what makes a product or a cool truck build shine. Attention to detail is key. The…

By Sean Wright On February 19, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Camping, Overland, Review

Inspired Overland Lightweight RTT Review

Meet The New Inspired Overland Super Lightweight (87 lbs.) Bay Area local company Inspired Overland recently brought us a new and very light RTT. The tent itself comes in at…

By Zac SWMO_Overland On February 15, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

KTJO 4×4 Tailgate Lock 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Easy Upgrade To Secure The Bed Of Your Truck – Install & Review Unfortunately, our Tacomas do not come with a power-locking tailgate. The KTJO 4×4 tailgate lock kit aims…

Roam Adventure 105L Rugged Case. Kobalt 24G weatherproof tote
By Hunter Swift On February 11, 2023 in Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Budget-Friendly Vs. Premium Storage Boxes

Cheap Or Expensive Storage Boxes – What Should You Buy? Having a dry place to store and organize your adventure gear is almost as important as the gear itself. Whether…

By Jon Rivera On February 09, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Install, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates

Cali Raised Catalytic Converter Shield Review

Protect Your 3rd Gen Tacoma From Catalytic Converters Theft When the pandemic hit, catalytic converter theft numbers skyrocketed. In my little area of California, it seemed like every other 4Runner,…

Taco Tuesday Front Bumper feature photo
By Jon Gangloff On February 07, 2023 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland

Front Bumper Setups For 2nd Gen Tacoma

6 2nd Gen (2005-2015) Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

By Justin Dizon On January 27, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Camper Shells, Review, Trail Tested

ARE CX Revo Camper Shell Review

ARE CX Revo Fiberglass Truck Cap: Long Term Review If you’ve done any amount of research on fiberglass camper shells (aka truck toppers/truck caps), then you’re probably aware of the…

Canvasback rear door cover Tacoma 3rd gen
By Chris Fortunato On January 23, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Canvasback Door Covers 3rd Gen Tacoma Review

Protect Your Door Panels With The Canvasback Rear Door Covers I’m sure many of you are like me, you own animals (dogs) that like to ride in your Tacoma and…

By Brad Lehman On January 21, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Lighting, Review

Tyger Auto Pauldron Tail Light Guards Review

Affordable Tail Light Armor Accessory – Install & Review Whether off-roading, working, or just by mishap, taillights commonly get cracked, flooded, and broken. Many would not consider taillights to be worth…

By Kenny Christensen On January 18, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Lift Kits From Ironman 4X4

Foam Cell Pro Vs. Nitro Gas, Stage 1 Vs. Stage 2 & More! I installed the Ironman 4X4 America Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 suspension system on my Tacoma and,…

By Jon Gangloff On January 17, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland

6 Must-See Cavalry Blue Tacoma Builds

6 Cavalry Blue 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Off-Road + Overland Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

By Kali Helsel On January 13, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Performance, Review

Pedal Commander vs. Fukin Tuned

Comparing Throttle Controllers – Featured Loaded Vs. Budget I am sure you have seen and heard of these units called “throttle controllers.” And it’s likely that you’ve encountered the Pedal…

By Jon Rivera On January 08, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Install, Roof Racks

Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack Install

Dual Function Light Bar + Adjustable Deflector + 360-Lighting Roof racks come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Every brand has its own unique design to set them apart…

By Konrad Chojnowski On January 05, 2023 in Acc Lighting, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Lightforce Nightfall LED Bar Review

Lightforce Nightfall Series 30″ & 40″ LED Bars Long Term Review There are a lot of options on the market for LED bars – there’s no question there. But most…

By Jon Gangloff On January 03, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Camping, Overland, Trail Tested

8 Softshell Rooftop Tent Setups 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 8 Owners Which Softshell Rooftop Tent They Like Most Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at the top interior mods…

By Jon Gangloff On December 27, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Lighting, Taco Tuesday

Top 5 Interior Mods For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 3 Owners What Their Top 5 Interior Mods Are Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are looking at several Tacomas and their top 5 interior…

By Noakea Bean On December 25, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Install, Review

KTJO 4×4 TRD Crystal Shift Knob Review

Add Unique Styling The TRD-Inspired KTJO Crystal Shift Knob As you begin to spend more and more time in your Tacoma, you might begin to want to improve upon its…

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By Devin On December 23, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Ark Splash Guards 3rd Gen Tacoma Review

Full Coverage Upgrade To Keep Your Engine Bay Clean As Tacoma owners, there are two activities that we thoroughly enjoy; caring for our trucks and off-roading. Now, as enjoyable as…

Tacoma Taco Tuesday Feature Photo Raptor Lights
By Jon Gangloff On December 20, 2022 in Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting

9 Raptor Light Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 9 3rd Gen Tacoma Owners About Raptor Lights Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at must-have recovery setups. This week,…

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 14, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Review

Backwoods Adventure Mods V2 GFC Molle Panel

Add Modular Storage To Your Camper Build Do you run a GFC V2 camper on your 2nd or 3rd Gen Tacoma? This limited-release product collaboration between Backwoods Adventure Mods &…

By Chris Fortunato On December 14, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

KTJO 4X4 Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review

Affordable Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Upgrade Now, I’m sure upgrading your steering wheel is not a mod that comes across everyone’s mind when you are thinking of what to do…

Taco Tuesday Recovery feature photo
By Jon Gangloff On December 12, 2022 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland

Must Have Recovery Setups For Off-Roading

5 Tacoma Owners Share Their Top 3 Off-Road Recovery Items Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several Tacoma builds withhigh clearance…

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