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By Sean Wright On October 07, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers

4 Wheel Parts Rear Bumper Tacoma Install

How To Install 4WP Factory Off-Road Rear Bumper 3rd Gen Tacoma Among the many items recently released by 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma was a…

Taco Tuesday Wind Deflector Feature Photo
By Jon Gangloff On October 04, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories

Taco Tuesday: Window Deflector Options For 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma

We Asked 8 Owners Why They Chose To Add Window Deflectors To Their Tacomas & What Brands They Run – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Window Deflectors  Welcome…

By Jon Rivera On October 03, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Install, Overland, Review

Cali Raised Bed Molle Panels – Install & Review

Truck Bed Molle Panel Kit For Mounting Gear & Accessories One of the reasons why I bought a Tacoma over something like a 4Runner, was specifically for the bed. I…

By Konrad Chojnowski On October 01, 2022 in Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Review, Trail Tested

Trigger Controller Six Shooter Review

Well Priced, Auxiliary Switch Panel For Accessory Power Control Wiring and electrical. It could be worse, but I’m not the biggest fan. They have grown on me in the last…

By Konrad Chojnowski On September 29, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

SumoSprings U-Bolt Flip Kit Review

SuperSprings International U-Bolt Flip Kit With Blue SumoSprings Lift kits are definitely a rad upgrade. But usually, they are only part of the battle to dial in your truck. A…

By Samuel Garner On September 28, 2022 in Accessories, Do It Yourself, Gear, Install, Review

R4T MolleMounts Review

A Simple Way To Mount Gear & Accessories To Your Molle Panels MOLLE panels are designed to maximize storage space for whichever area they are mounted in. They are highly…

By Jon Gangloff On September 27, 2022 in 3rd Gen

5 Window Tint Film Brands For Toyota Tacoma

We Asked 5 Tacoma Owners About The Best Window Tint Film Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at front skid plate options…

Long Travel Tacoma on 37" Tires
By Brenan Greene On September 24, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

8 Best Long Travel Kits for the Tacoma

A Gudie to CV Axles, Shocks, UCAs, LCAs, Steering Racks & Brands When it comes to long travel (LT) suspension on the Toyota Tacoma, you have many options to choose…

By Konrad Chojnowski On September 23, 2022 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires

TreadWright Guard Dogs – 25k Mile Review

Budget-Friendly Mud Terrain Tires – Are They Worth it? So you want to run mud terrain tires. Maybe you’ve never tried a set before. Perhaps you saw how expensive they…

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By Jon Gangloff On September 20, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Skid Plates

6 Front Skid Plate Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 3rd Gen Tacoma Owners About Front Skid Plates Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at winch options for the Tacoma….

KC Cyclone Lights wired as brake lights, reverse lights, and turn signals
By Brenan Greene On September 17, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Lighting, Tail Lights

2nd Gen Brake, Reverse & Turn Wire Tapping

Tapping Brake Lights, Reverse Lights & Turn Signals: How-To There comes a time in every man’s life when he must run more lights. This build, I’ll bet the first to…

By Blaise Iacofano On September 14, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

Behind The Grille Baja Designs 30″ S8 Install

Baja Designs Light Bar + Lower Grille Brackets From Cali Raised Baja Designs, who like to refer to themselves as – “the scientists of light” – are one of the…

3rd gen Tacoma with warn winch Taco Tuesday
By Jon Gangloff On September 13, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Taco Tuesday

7 Winch Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 7 Toyota Owners About Their Winch Setups Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week we will be taking a look at several rigs that are…

By Jon Rivera On September 07, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Overland, Review

Cali Raised Ditch Light Brackets Review

Low-Profile Ditch Light Bracket Kit With Side Projecting LED Pods A lot of overlanders, I mean a lot of overlanders, are obsessed with auxiliary lighting. Roof LED bars, bumper LED…

@tac05 Taco Tuesday Rock SLiders Feature Photo
By Jon Gangloff On September 06, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Armor, Do It Yourself, Off-Road, Rock Sliders, Taco Tuesday

7 Rock Slider Setups For 2nd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 7 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma Ownes About Their Rock Sliders Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at gunmetal…

By Chase O'Loughlin On September 01, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review

Pathfinder Lighting PROWLR Series 9″ Review

9″ PROWLR Series True Amber Driving Lights + Amber LED Pods The brand new 9” PROWLR side shooter driving lights will make waves in the off-road lighting market. If you…

Gunmetal Wheels Feature Photo
By Jon Gangloff On August 30, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Taco Tuesday

7 Gunmetal Wheel Options For 3rd Gen Tacoma

7 Unique Gunmetal Wheel Options on To Inspire Your Tacoma Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at Roof Rack Setups…

By Connor Chow On August 26, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Front Bumpers, Review

Runnin 4 Tacos Front Bumper Caps Review

No-Cut, Color-Matched Caps For Full Width Bumpers Aftermarket front bumpers not only provide you with a functional, trail-ready tool, but they also offer a more aggressive aesthetic. This can quickly…

By Connor Chow On August 24, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland

6 Best Phone Mounts for 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Tested Brands Like Off-Roam, Hondo Garage, ProClip & More Trying to check your phone for relevant information, or change the music selection, while juggling other items can be a…

By James Panah On August 23, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Camping, Gear, Overland, Review

Moon Fabrications MoonShade Awning Review

Portable, Compact & Universal Awning – Set Up, Review One thing that is an absolute must when off-grid camping is cover from the elements. I haven’t seen many rigs out…

Roof Rack Feature
By Jon Gangloff On August 23, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Roof Racks, Taco Tuesday

9 Roof Rack Setups For 2nd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 9 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma Owners About Their Roof Racks Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at some…

By Connor Chow On August 21, 2022 in Camping, Gear, Overland, Review

Trail Fire Portable Propane Grill + Fire Pit Review

Portable, Propane-Fueled Fire Pit and Grille: 4-In-1 Unit When it comes to cooking your dinners on the road, there are many methods that people choose. Some are wood fire purists,…

By Sean Wright On August 19, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

TRD Pro Grille With LED Letters – Install & Review

KOK Auto Parts TRD Pro Grille With LED (Backlit) Toyota Emblem Do you want to stand out in a sea of TRD Pro style grilles? Look no further than the…

By Connor Chow On August 17, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland

4 Best Hood Deflectors For Tacoma

Bug Shield and Hood Deflectors Options For Toyota Tacoma Let’s be honest, as much as many of us enjoy getting our rigs dirty, at the end of the day, walking…

Taco Tuesday Feature Image TRD Off-Road
By Jon Gangloff On August 16, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Taco Tuesday

10 TRD Off-Road Tacoma Builds

We Asked 10 TRD Off-Road Owners About Their Top 5 Mods Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we looked at camper shells/toppers/caps…

By Victor Solano On August 12, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Do It Yourself, Maintenance, Performance

Top 6 Maintenance Mods For 3rd Gen Tacoma

Products That Make It Easier To Do Maintenance On Your Truck Our Toyotas have been known to be some of the most reliable vehicles in the market, and that’s not…

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By Jon Gangloff On August 10, 2022 in News

2023 Tacoma: Exclusive Solar Octane TRD Pro Color & New Trims

Two All New Trim Levels Added & A Bold New Exclusive Solar Octane TRD Pro Color Well, the 3rd Generation Tacoma lives on for its 7th year of production with…

By Jon Gangloff On August 09, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camper Shells, Overland

9 Topper & Camper Shell Setups For The Tacoma

We Asked 9 Owners About Their Shells, Toppers & Truck Caps Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! There are many options for Tacoma bed storage ranging from bed…

By Blaise Iacofano On August 04, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates

R4T Rear Diff Skid Plate Review

Vehicle Fitment: 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Off-Road & Pro Models The stock rear ends that come in Toyota trucks are pretty durable. They were built to take a beating, but…

By Jon Gangloff On August 02, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Lighting

9 Headlight Housing Setups For 2nd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 9 Owners About Their Aftermarket Headlight Housings Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are looking at some of the cleanest aftermarket headlight housings…

By Connor Chow On July 31, 2022 in Review

Ironman 4X4 9,500 Lb. Monster Winch Review

Budget-Freindly 9500 Lb. Winch With Synthetic Rope and Fairlead Sometimes you can’t get your 5 closest wheeling buddies out together for a day on the trail. Of course, you aren’t…

By Jarod Johnson On July 27, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Do It Yourself, Maintenance

DIY Oil Change 2nd Gen Tacoma

How To Replace Your Oil & Filter on a 4.0L V6 2nd Gen (2005-2015) So, you are the proud new (or existing) owner of a 2nd Gen Tacoma. To ensure…

Taco Tuesdat Mud Terrain Feature Photo
By Jon Gangloff On July 26, 2022 in Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Trail Tested

15 Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For The Tacoma

We Asked 15 Tacoma Owners What M/T Tires They Run & Why Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are taking a look at several mud-terrain (M/T) tire…

By Brenan Greene On July 26, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Campers, Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

GFC Platform Camper V2 Review

Top 6 Changes & Upgrades GFC Made on The Version 2 Camper Go Fast Campers or more commonly referred to by most as “GFC” is a pioneer in the camper…

By Sean Wright On July 21, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Review

4WP Low-Profile Front Bumper Review

4 Wheel Parts Low-Profile Front Bumper 3rd Gen (2016-2023) Tacoma If you aren’t familiar with 4 Wheel Parts (4WP), they specialize in off-road vehicle modification and are a major dealer…

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