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By Mike Tran On June 30, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Rear Light Bar (RLB) Pro8 Switch Review

Pro8 Installed on Tacoma: A Switch Pro & sPod Alternative When you start to add more and more accessories to your Tacoma, it can get a bit overwhelming with wiring….

AntennaMastsRus - 6 3/4 Inch Antenna
By Brenan Greene On June 28, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

3 Aftermarket Antennas for 2G Tacoma

Replacement Options: How to Install, Features, Benefits, and More The factory antenna is massive. It’s big, bulky, slaps on the top of the garage, gets in the way of everything,…

LED Retrofitted USR Auto Blacked Out Headlight Housings for 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) - SAE / DOT Approved
By Brenan Greene On June 28, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Accessories, Headlights, Lighting, Maintenance, Review, Trail Tested

USR Auto Blacked Out Headlights Review

Blackout Headlights for Late Model 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) The factory headlight housings are pretty basic. The lighting is basic, the actual plastics surrounding the reflector bowl are basic and…

By James Panah On June 26, 2021 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Off-Roading Gear Kinetic Recovery Rope Review

Budget-Friendly 7/8″ Recovery Rope Trail-Tested Review Before you go off-roading, you should always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. To me, the worst-case scenario would be getting stuck somewhere up…

By Travis Clayton On June 26, 2021 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Lasfit 3″ LED Ditch Lights Review

Testing Ditch Light Output With This Affordable LED Pod There are several manufacturers of automotive LEDs on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one…

Volant Cold Air Intake (2012-2015) 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On June 24, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Install, Performance, Review

Volant Cold Air Intake Review

 Volant Intake For (2012-2015) 2nd Gen Tacoma 4.0L V6 Cold air intakes are a controversial topic. Some people say there’s no point since the factory airbox is pulling in…

By James Panah On June 22, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Gear, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel Review

The Agency 6 Shovel & Tube Clamp Mount Combo As an avid outdoor explorer, tools have become an important part of my gear setup. When out in the wilderness, you…

By Adam Margaris On June 22, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Ironman 4X4 Eclipse Driving Lights Review

Eclipse 5″ x 7″ Driving Lights: Perfect For Roof Racks? Ironman 4X4 is no stranger to the high-end lighting market. They offer a variety of kits to suit your specific…

By Blaise Iacofano On June 20, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Hitch Skid Review

High-Quality Hitch Mounted Skid Plate with D-Ring Receiver Fairly new to the off-road scene, DRT Fabrication specializes in high-quality off-road armor and accessories designed and built-in Gilbert, Arizona. They quickly…

By Connor Chow On June 16, 2021 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Heretic Studio BA-2 LED Pods Review

Heretic Studio’s BA-2 Lights Are Among The Top Brands New light companies are popping up, each saying their products are special. As someone who’s always researching, I was overwhelmed by…

By James Panah On June 16, 2021 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Offroading Gear Soft Shackles Review

Safe & Affordable D-Ring Recovery Alternative Regardless of whether you’re wheeling frequently, or you’re an occasional weekend warrior, you have seen numerous rigs with D-rings mounted on them. These D-rings…

By Adam Margaris On June 13, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Overland Equipped Complete Auxiliary Power Kit 3rd Gen Tacoma

Pre-Built Engine Fuse Tray, Fuse Block & Circuit Breaker When it comes to powering all of your auxiliary lighting and accessories, nothing is more important than providing safe power and…

33" Tires on Tacoma (How To Fit)
By Brenan Greene On June 08, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Trail Tested

33″ Tires (285/70R17) On Stock 3rd Gen Tacoma?

How To Fit 33-Inch Tires with No Lift On 2016-2023 Tacoma Tires are usually the first and possibly the most important mod we do when building a truck. Today, we…

Introducing the All New 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro (Electric Lime Metallic) and Trail Edition
By Jon Gangloff On June 02, 2021 in 3rd Gen, News, Off-Road, Overland, Review

New 2022 Electric Lime Metallic Tacoma TRD Pro & Trail Edition Trim

Meet the Newly Revealed 2022 TRD Pro & Trail Edition Two “New” Tacoma Models Revealed! On May 24, 2021, Toyota sent out a little teaser photo with the caption of……

By Travis Clayton On June 01, 2021 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Rear Bump Stops For Toyota Tacoma

The How, What & Why Behind Upgrading Your Bump Stops We all know that certain parts or modifications that we do to our Tacomas are out of necessity, and not…

By Sean Wright On June 01, 2021 in Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Guana Equipment Wanaka Rooftop Tent Review

3 Person Soft Shell RTT With Large Annex Room Rooftop tents are extremely popular in the overlanding and offroading scene since they offer the luxury of being able to have…

By Konrad Chojnowski On May 30, 2021 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Campers, Camping, Overland, Trail Tested

12 Best Tacoma Truck Bed Campers

Featured Brands Such as GFC, Alu-Cab, Super Pacific, and More Let’s talk campers. In recent years, tons of innovation and a shift in market perspective have made campers one of…

2nd Gen Tacoma Retrofits
By Mike Tran On May 25, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Review

TEQ Customs 2nd Gen Tacoma Retrofit Headlights Review

Upgrade Your OEM Headlights With A Customized Build Let’s face it, the halogen headlights on the 2nd Gen Tacomas aren’t something to brag about. If I’m being honest, I’d even…

By Travis Clayton On May 23, 2021 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

13 Best Upper Control Arms For Tacoma

After Years Testing Options, We Chose Brands Like Dirt King, Total Chaos & More If you’ve landed on this page, then you are probably thinking about a suspension lift for…

By Chris Brothers On May 19, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Maintenance, Performance

JLT Performance Oil Separator Install

Capture & Remove Combustion Byproducts & Contaminants *** As of early 2022, JLT Performance is now call J&L Oil Separator Company. *** First off, I need to clarify something. I’m…

Replica TRD Pro Grille Install on 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma
By Mike Tran On May 19, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Install, Review

Replica TRD Pro Grille Review 2nd Gen Tacoma

Affordable Way To Add TRD Pro Styling To Your Truck You might not know, but the first Tacoma TRD Pro model came out in 2015. With roughly only 1200 made,…

By Nate Roten On May 18, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Lamin-X Fuel Door Guard Review

Protect Your Fuel Door from Damage & Scratches With This Cover Not much of an elaborate explanation is needed for the Lamin-X Fuel Door Guard. Lamin-X is an easy-to-install, invisible…

By Adam Margaris On May 17, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Bay Area Metal Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper Review

Plate & Tube Front Bumper With Thermoplastic Powder Coating If you do any off-road driving in your Tacoma, chances are you’ve thought about replacing the factory front bumper. After all,…

By Kevin Shane On May 10, 2021 in Camping, Overland, Review

Offroading Gear Granville II Review

Affordable, Universal Truck Bed Tent – Easy Camp Sleeping Setup Let’s take a look at the Offroading Gear truck tent, the Granville II. It’s a tent, for your truck, that…

By Cody Rufenacht On April 26, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

ARB OME 3″ Lift Kit Install

Nitrocharger Sport Shocks & SPC UCAs – Step-By-Step Guide Easily one of the best-bang-for-your-buck lift kits is the Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport complete suspension kit. Paired with SPC adjustable…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 25, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

DRT Fabrication Bed Stiffeners Review

Add Strength & Rigidity To Your Overland Build If you’ve done any sort of research into must-have modifications for your Tacoma, you’ve likely heard of bed stiffeners. Sometimes these can…

By Blaise Iacofano On April 24, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Relentless Fabrication Bed Cargo Cross Bars Review

Simple & Affordable Bed Bar System For Tacoma Founded in 2010, Relentless Fabrication started as a small side project that quickly grew and evolved into one of the most popular…

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 18, 2021 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Toyo Open Country R/T Review

10,000 Miles Through Many Terrains & Conditions As the titles indicate, at 10,000 miles driven, I’ve hit the point where I feel comfortable giving a long-term review of these Toyos….

By Konrad Chojnowski On April 17, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lighting, Review

CarTrimHome Sequential Turn Signal Review

Improve Visibility & Aesthetics With This Simple Mod There are a ton of awesome features on the Tacoma. But at the same time, no truck is perfect. Lighting tends to…

By Adam Margaris On April 14, 2021 in Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Ironman 4X4 3″ LED Light Kit With Side Shooters Review

Universal Light Pods Mounted On Cali Raised Ditch Light Brackets With so many lighting options on the market, it’s difficult to tell which company truly makes the best product at…

By Brenan Greene On April 10, 2021 in Do It Yourself, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

Front Fender Liner & Bumper Trimming For Bigger Tires

Pushing Your Liners Back & Cutting Bumper For Clearance On 2nd Gen Tacoma Clearing big tires can be very intimidating. There are a couple of different ways to properly clear…

By Chase O'Loughlin On April 07, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Front Bumper Review

Hybrid Steel Winch Cradle & Aluminum Bumper Shell Design Bumper installs on the Tacoma can be super cumbersome and outright annoying with the extremely heavy steel bumpers that most companies…

Tacoma Wheel Spacer Install
By Brenan Greene On April 05, 2021 in 2nd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

G2 Wheel Spacers Review

1.25″ Wheel Spacers On A Tacoma – What You Need To Know Wheel spacers have always been a hot topic in the off-road community. Whether you just want to add…

By Marcus - @mandersande On April 05, 2021 in Off-Road, Overland, Review

Whipsaw Creek Trail Review

Historic Overland & Off-Road Route In British Colombia, Canada The Whipsaw Creek Trail is a 110km/68-mile trail filled with various mud holes, obstacles to flex on and fun hill climbs….

By James Panah On April 05, 2021 in 3rd Gen, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Review

USR TRD Pro Style Black Projector Headlights Review

Get The TRD Pro Look Without Spending A Fortune Just about everyone who purchases the 3rd Gen Tacoma upgrades the headlights. Not to say that the design is off-putting in…

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