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) 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 –…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…