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By Chris Brothers On June 19, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Overland

4 Best Tailgate Panels For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Brands Like SnailArmor, Mountain Hatch, All-Pro & more There’s a part of our Tacomas that is the source of many complaints, and that’s the plastic tailgate panel. The only actual…

By Sean Wright On June 16, 2022 in Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Vision X CG2 Light Cannon Ditch Light Review

Vision X CG2 4.7″ Light Cannon LED Pods & Ditch Light Brackets If you aren’t familiar with Vision X, I’d like to introduce you to them before diving in. Vision…

By Jon Gangloff On June 14, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Overland, Trail Tested

5 Roof Top Tent Setups on 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 5 Tacoma Owners About Their Rooftop Tent Setup Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. This week we are swinging for the fences with one of the…

3rd Gen Tacoma Overland Build
By Connor Chow On June 11, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Bed Racks, Off-Road, Overland

17 Best Bed Racks For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

Featuring Brands Such as CBI, Cali Raised, RCI, Westcott & More Truck beds provide sufficient storage space for your average hauling needs. That might be fine for some truck owners,…

By Jon Gangloff On June 07, 2022 in Accessories, Overland, Trail Tested

Community Poll: 5 Overland Gear Essentials

We Asked 6 Owners About Overland Gear Essentials Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. We rounded up 6 Tacoma owners and asked them what their Top 5 Overland…

By Paige & Tyler Winterfield On June 04, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Campers, Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Four Wheel Campers Fleet Model Review

The Fleet Shell Model Offers a Custom Tiny Home On Wheels When we decided we wanted to travel full time, we explored all the options. We had already owned and…

By Jon Gangloff On May 31, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Lighting, Tail Lights

Community Poll: 5 Tail Light Options

We Asked 5 Owners About Their Tail Light Setups Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. This week, we are taking a look at the Tacoma’s rear end and…

By Jon Rivera On May 26, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Dobinsons Quick Ride Lift Kit Long Term Review

Detailed 15,000 Mile Review On 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma A lift kit is one of the first things you’re most likely going to research when starting your build. Many of…

By Jon Gangloff On May 23, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Community Poll: Top 5 Mods For TRD Pros

We Asked 7 TRD Pro Owners About Their Favorite Mods Hey everyone, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we focused on Tacomas with…

By Connor Chow On May 22, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates

Aluminum VS. Steel Skid Plates

A Guide To Selecting The Best Underbody Protection Option If you have ever driven off-road or just watched some YouTube videos, you would probably know that one of the most…

By Adam Margaris On May 21, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Performance

12 Best Aftermarket Exhaust Options

After Years of Testing, we Choose MagnaFlow, Borla, and More! Toyota did a great job designing the 3rd Gen Tacoma, but they left a few things to be desired in…

By Konrad Chojnowski On May 17, 2022 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review

Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Review

Aftermarket Brake System With Proven Race Technology BRAKES. Caps lock and bold letters emphasize how important they are when it comes to safety. Getting up to speed in your truck…

By Jon Gangloff On May 17, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor

Community Poll: 6 Low Profile Front Bumpers

We Asked 6 Owners About Their Low Profile Front Bumper Setups Hey everyone, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! This week, we will be looking at 6 low-profile front…

By Jon Gangloff On May 10, 2022 in 3rd Gen, Overland

Community Poll: Black Wheels For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Asked 10 Tacoma Owners About Their Black Wheel Setups Hey everyone, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are piggybacking off of that and showcasing some…

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 –…

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