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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…

Tacoma - Final
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…

23Zero tent breezeway62 rooftop
By Zac SWMO_Overland On December 08, 2022 in Overland, Review, Tents, Trail Tested

23Zero Breezeway Rooftop Tent: 2-Year Review

Long-Term, 2-Year Trail-Tested Review When we started considering adding a rooftop tent to our camping setup, several things quickly came to mind. The first was, “Do we really need this…

By Blaise Iacofano On December 07, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Review, Skid Plates

R4T Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Review

Protect Your Suspension Components From Trail Damage Ground clearance is very important when off-roading and crossing extremely uneven terrain. The Tacoma has excellent overall ground clearance, but certain components on…

3rd Gen Tacoma viper cut Taco Tuesday feature photo
By Jon Gangloff On December 06, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland

11 Tacoma Viper Bumper Cut Examples

11 Tacoma Owners Share Their High Clearance “Viper” Cut Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several awesome Lunar Rock Tacoma builds….

By Jarod Johnson On November 30, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Performance, Review

Pedal Commander For 2nd Gen Tacoma Review

Pedal Commander Throttle Response Controller For 2nd Gen I’ll be showing you today something that I have wanted to purchase for my Tacoma for a long time: the Pedal Commander…

Lunar Rock Tacoma Taco Tuesday feature photo
By Jon Gangloff On November 29, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland

6 Must-See Lunar Rock 3rd Gen Tacoma Builds

6 Lunar Rock 3rd Gen Tacoma Overland + Off-Road Setups Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at popular ditch bracket setups for…

By Alex Birukova On November 27, 2022 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

The Dempster Highway Trip Report

What To Know Before Overlanding Yukon’s Dempster Highway The Dempster Highway in Arctic Canada is one of the most remote corners of our planet. It is the only road in Canada…

By Jesse Houston On November 23, 2022 in Accessories, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

ARB Elements Weatherproof Fridge Review

There & Back Again, A Chef’s Tale: Long-Term Review & Overview “One does not simply walk into Moab. Its red rocks are guarded by more than just orcs.” Or something…

Ditch light Taco Tuesday feature image
By Jon Gangloff On November 21, 2022 in Acc Lighting, Lighting

8 Ditch Light Bracket Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 8 Owners What Ditch Light Brackets They’re Running Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at oversized tire setups for the…

By Jon Rivera On November 17, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Bed Racks, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack Install & Review

Cali Raised LED Overland Bed Rack For Tacoma – Install Guide There are a healthy amount of mods in the overland world that expand the storage capabilities of your rig….

Taco Tuesday Oversize Tires Feature Photo
By Jon Gangloff On November 15, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

10 Oversized Tire Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 10 Tacoma Owners How They Fit Larger Off-Road Tires Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several awning setups for…

By Konrad Chojnowski On November 13, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

ARB Old Man Emu Upper Control Arms Overview

High-Quality, Cost-Effective UCA Upgrade For The Tacoma Disclaimer. When I built my first truck years ago (3rd Gen 4Runner), I didn’t really know what I was doing (like most of…

By Connor Chow On November 12, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires

RIGd UltraSwing Multi-Fit Tire Carrier Review

Heavy-Duty, Hitch-Mounted Multi-Fit Tire Carrier by RIGd Supply I believe the best products are those that solve a common problem, are well thought out and are multi-functional. For those of…

By Konrad Chojnowski On November 09, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Review

Canvasback Back Seat & Door Cover Review

Liners For Your Truck That Are Hand Made In The USA Do you have dogs? Kids? Do you haul anything in the back seat of your Tacoma, like tools? If…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Roam Adventure Co 6.5ft Roof Top Awning & Awning Room
By Jon Gangloff On November 08, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Overland

5 Awning Setups For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 5 Tacoma Owners Which Awning They Have Mounted Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at RTT & Bed Rack Setups…

By Connor Chow On November 07, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Fog Lights, Lighting, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Ironman 4×4 Off-Road Lights Review

Product Lineup, Feature Overview & In-Depth Review Suppose you are like me; at one point or another, you randomly felt like a late-night trail run when there was nothing going…

3rd Gen Tacoma with iKamper Skycamp Mini RTT
By Jon Gangloff On November 01, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Bed Racks, Camping, Overland

7 RTT & Bed Rack Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

7 Tacoma Owners Talk Rooftop Tent & Bed Rack Set-Ups Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at Tacoma rock sliders with kick-outs….

By Konrad Chojnowski On October 28, 2022 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Superwinch SX10SR 10,000 LB Winch Review

Install, Long Term Review & Overview – Mounted on Hybrid Bumper Let’s talk winch. I think it’s fair to say that if you’re looking for the best recovery tool, it…

KC Lights Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Light Review
By Brenan Greene On October 25, 2022 in Acc Lighting, Fog Lights, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

FLEX ERA® 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Light Overview

A Dual Mode + Dual Purpose Light for Fully Built and Stock Rigs I recently had the privilege of testing out the new KC FLEX ERA® 3 Dual Mode SAE…

HeftyFabworks 2016+ Tacoma Rock Sliders
By Jon Gangloff On October 25, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rock Sliders

10 Kick-Out Rock Sliders For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 10 Tacoma Owners Why They Run Kick Out Rock Sliders Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at 6 super rad,…

Heretic Studio Fog Light Pocket Kit on 3rd Gen (2016+) Tacoma
By Connor Chow On October 22, 2022 in Lighting

7 Best Fog Light Pocket Kits For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Industry Proven Brands Like Baja, KC, Heretic, Diode & More! One of the most common modifications Tacoma owners add to their trucks is upgraded fog lights. Since the OEM perform…

Army Green Tacoma with Prinsu Roof Rack with UpTop Overland AAP
By Jon Gangloff On October 18, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Gear, Taco Tuesday

6 Army Green 3rd Gen Tacoma Builds

We Asked 6 Army Green 3rd Gen Tacoma Owners About Their Mods Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at bug/stone deflectors for…

By Chris Fortunato On October 16, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Review

Z Precision Cup Holder 3rd Gen Tacoma Review

Large Center Console Cup Holder Insert Replacement Mod What I want to show you today is an upgrade that I have wanted in my truck for a while. It involves…

Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
By Connor Chow On October 12, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

10 Best Bed Stiffeners For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Industry Proven Brands Such as Total Chaos, DRT Fab, and More! When you are building your Tacoma out for off-road, camping, or utility use, the weight of your truck can…

Taco Tuesday hood deflector feature photo
By Jon Gangloff On October 11, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories

Hood Deflector Setups For The 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 4 Owners About Their Hood Deflector Choice Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at several window deflector brands for the…

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