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By Jon Gangloff On May 03, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

Community Poll: 7 Off-Road Tire Options

We Asked 7 Tacoma Owners About Their Preferred Tire Setup Hey guys, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we asked Tacoma owners what…

Long Travel 2nd Gen Tacoma with GFC Camper
By Brenan Greene On April 30, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Long Travel, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

JD Fabrication Long Travel + LCA Pivot Kit Installation Guide & Review

What To Know Before Installing a JD Fab LT + LCA Pivot Kit We finally wrapped up one of the most time-intensive long travel kits on the market. We linked…

By Jon Gangloff On April 26, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Rear Bumpers, Rock Sliders, Skid Plates

Community Poll: Recommended Armor Mods

We Asked 7 Owners What Protection Mods They Recommend Hey guys, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! This week we are taking a look at Tacoma protection in the…

R4T Auto Lock 17
By Thomas Achord On April 21, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

R4T Tailgate Lock 3rd Gen Tacoma Review

Prevent Thieves From Entering Your Truck With a Plug-And-Play Tailgate Lock The Tacoma is a versatile truck with so many applications. Personally, I use my Tacoma for various activities, from…

@Tacomautah with C4 Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper Anzo USA Switchback Headlights
By Jon Gangloff On April 19, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Get Started, Taco Tuesday

Community Poll: 10 Owners Share Top 5 Mods

We Asked 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Owners What Their Top Favorite Modifications Are Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted…

By Jon Gangloff On April 18, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Do It Yourself, Install, Review

Yotaverse Window Deflectors Review

Affordable Yotaverse 3M Stick-On Rain Side Window Deflectors I’ve always wanted to add wind deflectors to one of my vehicles but never got around to actually pulling the trigger on…

so_stoke DIY Tacoma custom headlights
By Jon Gangloff On April 12, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Headlights, Lighting

Community Poll: 6 Headlight Housings & Retrofit Options

6 Unique Headlight Options & Setups For 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

By Mike Tran On April 10, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review, Trail Tested

Offroam Phone Mount 2nd Gen Tacoma Review

No Drill, Vent-Mounted Phone Mount Kit for Late Model 2012-2015 Tacoma If you have a 2nd Gen Tacoma, odds are you have searched for that perfect phone mount. One that…

By Jon Gangloff On April 05, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Taco Tuesday

Community Poll: 8 Bronze Wheel Options

8 Unique Bronze Wheel Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 04, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland

Top 9 Toyota Tacoma Wheel Brands

Pictured above: 2017 TRD OR with Relations Race Wheels (RRW) RR6-H Wheels (-12 offset) Wheel Companies, Designs & Options to Consider for Your 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Wheels…

By Duke & Katrina On April 02, 2022 in 2nd Gen, Campers, Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

FlipPac Truck Bed Camper Long Term Review

Are FlipPac Campers Worth The Hype? A Complete, Detailed One-Year Review With companies like AT Overland and Go Fast Camper releasing some of the best Tacoma truck campers money can…

By Connor Chow On March 30, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Performance

R4T High-Clearance Exhaust Install & Review

High-Clearance, Turn Down Aftermarket Cat-Back Exhaust System for 3rd Gen (2016+) Toyota Tacoma Although I did not choose my Tacoma expecting racecar-like performance, the truck still leaves a lot to…

Baja Designs Squadron-R Sport
By Jon Gangloff On March 29, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

Community Poll: 7 Ditch Light Setups

We Asked 7 Owners About Ditch Light Brands, Pros and Cons Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

Aftermarket Bumpers for the Toyota Tacoma
By Konrad Chojnowski On March 28, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road

15 Best Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Top 15 Aftermarket Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An aftermarket bumper, or even aftermarket options for upgrading the factory bumper, is always a part of our Tacoma…

Spiker Hood Strut
By Nate Huang On March 25, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Maintenance, Review

Spiker Engineering Single Hood Strut Review

Replace Your Hood Prop Rod with a Single Hood Strut – It Works The 3rd Gen Tacoma is an amazing platform. However, one area that is seriously lacking as a…

TRD off road Tacoma with bed rack cvt tent recover shovel prinsu roof rack
By Jon Gangloff On March 22, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Community Poll: 8 Roof Rack Setups

8 Roof Rack Options for Build Inspiration on 3rd Gen Tacomas Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…

JD Fabrication Long Travel Kit for the 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Tacoma - Everything you need to know
By Brenan Greene On March 20, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

JD Fabrication 2.25″ Long Travel Kit: Overview

Full Parts List Explained & Initial Thoughts After Testing There comes a time in every man’s life when stock anything just doesn’t get the job done, and upgrading is needed…

By Samuel Garner On March 18, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders

Westcott Designs Rock Sliders Review

High-quality, Light & Strong Sliders from Westcott Designs So, you are in the market for a new pair of rock sliders. You’ve wandered around aimlessly from website to website, brand…

By Jon Gangloff On March 15, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Overland

Community Poll: 6 Midnight Black Metallic Builds

We Asked 7 Midnight Black Metallic Owners About Their Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Konrad Chojnowski On March 13, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Campers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Illinois to Montana: A 3,000 Mile Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC V2 Platform Camper

A Cross Country Winter Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC Camper For My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma – Detailed Travel Log & Experience Journal Ever wonder what it’s like…

By Jon Gangloff On March 07, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Campers, Camping, Overland, Trail Tested

Community Poll: 6 Tacoma Camper Builds

We Asked 6 Owners About Their Tacoma Camper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…

Josh Oats (@the_dark_yota) Locked Off-Road/Eibach/Dirt King
By Jon Gangloff On March 01, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Community Poll: 7 Suspension Lift Kit Setups

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

StrongBox 1
By Thomas Achord On February 23, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Review

BOSS StrongBox Center Console Safe Review

Center Console Safe for Your Daily Security Needs I once had this really nice two-tone gray/black Glock 19. I carried it for my EDC and in my vehicle a lot….

By Jon Gangloff On February 22, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Bed Racks, Overland

Community Poll: 5 Bed Rack Setups

We Asked 5 Owners About Their 3rd Gen Tacoma Bed Rack Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…

Outer Joints on CV Axles Toyota Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On February 21, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland

Rebuilding Outer Joints on CV Axle for Toyota Tacoma Long Travel

Rebuilding CV Axle Outer Joints (Birfield Joints) on a 2nd Gen / 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma When you take the plunge into long travel, your axle shafts are going to…

By Kenny Prebeck On February 14, 2022 in Get Started, Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Trail Tested

All-Terrain vs. Mud-Terrain Tires

6 Factors to Consider When Buying Tires for Your Tacoma So, you’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and upgrade your Tacoma’s tires from stock highway terrains to a more…

By Connor Chow On February 12, 2022 in Accessories, Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Ironman 4X4 6.5′ Awning with LED Lights Review

Awning w/ Integrated LED Lights That You Can Mount on Anything Last summer I spent a week solo adventuring around Oregon in July. I wheeled, camped and mountain biked everywhere…

By Jon Gangloff On February 08, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rock Sliders, Taco Tuesday, Trail Tested

Community Poll: 6 Rock Slider Setups

We Asked 6 Owners What Brands They’re Running & Why 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 February 04, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Ironman 4X4 Raid Series Front Bumper Review

Raid Series Features Recovery Points, Winch & Off-Road Lighting As important as it is to install comfort and performance-enhancing modifications to our rigs, not much can beat a great-looking front…

By Jon Gangloff On February 01, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland

Community Poll: 5 Voodoo Blue Overland Builds

We Asked 5 Owners About Their Voodoo Blue Tacoma Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Jesse Houston On February 01, 2022 in Camping, Off-Road, Overland

Overland Cooking 101: A Chef’s Guide

Meet Jesse Houston, The Overland Chef: Everything You Need to Know from Meal Prep to Cooking Tools In so many ways, life’s best memories are solidified with a meal.  Thinking…

Choosing Tire Size for Toyota Tacoma
By Young Kim On January 28, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Get Started, Maintenance, Tires

Choosing The Best Tire For Your Tacoma

A Guide to Understanding Tire Markings and Tire Size Indicators This is arguably one of the most important mods you can do to your Tacoma. Before you look at rooftop…

By Jon Gangloff On January 25, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Off-Road, Overland

Community Poll: 5 Tacoma Mods for Overlanding

We Asked 8 Owners About Their Top 5 Overland Mods Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…

By Thomas Achord On January 24, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

Airaid Snorkel Kit – Install & Review

Let Your Motor Breath Cleaner Air With This Low Profile Snorkel One fantastic upgrade for your off-roading rig should be a snorkel. Snorkels aren’t just for the most hardcore water-crossing…

By Sean Wright On January 22, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Fabtech Dirt Logic Lift Kit Install & Review

Dirt Logic 3″ Lift Kit with 2.5 Front Coilovers, 2.25 Rear Shocks & Remote Reservoirs Engineered, designed, manufactured and packaged by Fabtech in Southern California, meet the Dirt Logic lineup….

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