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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,…

3rd Gen Silver Tacoma with RiG'd Supply UltraSwing and RambleRack and Runnin 4 Tacos High Clearance Exhaust
By Marie Dubray On April 04, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Taco Tuesday

6 Silver 3rd Gen Tacoma Overland Builds

Silver Sky Metallic & Celestial Sky Metallic 3rd Gen Tacoma Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

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…

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