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By Konrad Chojnowski On October 14, 2020 in Camping, Install, Overland, Review

Hutch Tents Daly 2 – Mounting & Set Up

How To Mount, Open & Close Your New Rooftop Tent In a previous article, I broke down the Hutch Tents Daly 2 review. This article will serve as a detailed…

By Connor Chow On October 12, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Camping, Review

SnugTop Super Sport Review

Fiberglass Topper That’s Loaded With Optional Features Many months ago, I decided that I needed to get some sort of cover for the bed of my 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport…

Raptor Lights on 3rd Gen Tacoma (Plug and Play)
By Konrad Chojnowski On October 11, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Review

Raptor Lights For TRD Pro Grille

LED Marker Kit That Fits OEM & Replica Pro Grilles In a separate article, you may have seen us cover the TRD Pro grille install/review. In this post, we will…

By Konrad Chojnowski On October 11, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Replica TRD Pro Grille Review

Popular First Mod – Get The TRD Pro Look On A Budget! One of the easiest, and most popular modifications to start with on the 3rd Gen Tacoma, is upgrading…

By James Panah On October 07, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

ARB Touring Awning Review

6 Foot Long Awning That’s Perfect For Roof Racks Exploring trails and off-roading can lead to some secluded places with spectacular views. If you’re like most of us, you will…

By Mike Pagaduan On October 06, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Fog Lights, Headlights, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Review

CarSparkle LED Headlight Bulb Review

Budget-Friendly Plug and Play Bulb Replacements As most Toyota owners have experienced, OEM bulbs are horrible. For as much money that we pay for these rigs, the light output is…

By Chase O'Loughlin On October 05, 2020 in Camping, Install, Overland

Body Armor 4X4 Sky Ridge Pike Install

How To Assemble & Mount Tent On Overland Bed Rack Rooftop tents are all the rage these days in the Tacoma and overland communities, and for good reason. Being able…

By Kelly Varney On October 04, 2020 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Eibach Stage 1 Pro Truck Lift Kit Review

2000 Miles With 35″ Tires Over Several Trips & Trails 2000 miles may not seem like a long review period, but since I only have 2600 miles on my truck,…

By Mike Pagaduan On September 29, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Body Armor 4X4 Pro Series Front Bumper Review

Full Plate Option With Room For A Dual Row Light Bar Body Armor 4X4 has released its full lineup of bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. In the always-growing, never-ending…

By Konrad Chojnowski On September 25, 2020 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Buying A Built Overland Rig & Wheeling It Home

I Flew Across The Country To Buy My First Tacoma Build Most of us have been there, or at least thought about, buying a truck that is already somewhat or…

By Adam Margaris On September 23, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 Suspension Kit Install

Detailed Step-By-Step Guide & First Impressions On & Off-Road When looking for a new suspension for your Tacoma, you may have heard about Ironman 4X4. I spent a vast amount…

By Chase O'Loughlin On September 19, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Overland, Review

Body Armor 4X4 Pike Awning Review

Protect Your Camp From The Elements With This Simple Awning Have you ever taken a break on the trail or beach and found yourself stuck in the rain or blistering…

By Chris Brothers On September 18, 2020 in Accessories, Install, Performance, Review

Sprint Booster V3 Install & Review

Improve Your Throttle Response & Pedal Sensitivity We can all agree that we love the Tacoma. I mean, what’s not to like? They’re reliable, capable, stylish, and easy to modify…

By Chase O'Loughlin On September 13, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Do It Yourself, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Review

Spyder Auto Headlight Install & Review – 3rd Gen Tacoma

Projector Headlights with Sequential LED Turn Signals After doing my research for headlight options for the 3rd Gen Tacoma, I decided to go with the Spyder Auto. There are a…

By Wes Erickson On September 11, 2020 in Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Hills Off-Road Gear HOG Sty RTT Review

A Hard Shell Folding Tent Similar To iKamper Models ** This company is no longer in business. ** Hard-shell tents come in various shapes and sizes. They offer many benefits…

By Nate Roten On September 07, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review, Trail Tested

15 Best Interior Mods For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Chose The Top Options Like Carbon Fiber Steering Wheels, Seat Jackers & More A lot of attention goes into upgrading parts on the exterior of our trucks, but there…

By Konrad Chojnowski On September 03, 2020 in Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Hutch Tents Daly 2 Rooftop Tent Review

Compact & Light RTT Option That Saves Space With Folding Design Let’s face it. There are way too many rooftop tent companies to choose from. On the surface, many of…

By Mike Pagaduan On September 01, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Do It Yourself, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland

Body Armor 4×4 HiLine Front Bumper For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install

Low-Profile Bumper With Bull Bar & Room For Dual LED Light There’s no denying that there are a TON of aftermarket bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. Body Armor 4×4…

By Kevin Gomez On August 29, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Westcott Designs Lift Collar Kit Review

The Easiest Way To Lift Your TRD Pro With Factory Fox Suspension Check out the Wescott Designs Lift Kit Westcott Designs has a solution for adding extra lift to your…

By Kailey Skelton On August 27, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Trail’D “Spare” Gas Tank – Install & Review

Use This Tank To Store Water/Fuel Where Your Spare Tire Goes There are several options on the market for carrying auxiliary liquids, be it for gas or water. None of…

By Adam Margaris On August 21, 2020 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Agency 6 Billet Grab Handle Review

Universal Aluminum Handles For Roof Racks & More Having a roof rack greatly increases your Tacoma’s carrying capacity. It’s a breeze to mount cases, recovery gear, tents, bikes, kayaks, and…

By Sean Wright On August 18, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Do It Yourself, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting

Baja Design Squadron Sport Fog Light Kit Install – 3rd Gen Tacoma

Complete Plug And Play LED Pod Upgrade For Factory Lights You might be considering upgrading your OEM fog lights. There are several options on the market. You may have stumbled…

By Adam Margaris On August 17, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Do It Yourself, Install, Lighting, Review

USR Switchback Smoked LED Mirror Turn Signal

Replace Weak & Tough To See Factory Signals & Add Style Sometimes, the best mods are ones that don’t break the bank and subtly update the look of your truck….

By Nate Roten On August 09, 2020 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Lighting, Review

Matt Gecko LED Bed Lights For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review

Improve Nighttime Visibility For Accessing Cargo Lights are arguably one of the most popular modifications for our trucks. From upgrading headlights to adding light bars, ditch lights, rock lights, and…

By Adam Margaris On August 08, 2020 in Armor, Do It Yourself, Review

How To Prep & Paint Raw Bare Metal Parts

Detailed Guide For Painting Your New Armor So you’ve just purchased your new steel rock sliders or even a aluminum tube bumper, and you’re considering getting it powder coated… You…

By Konrad Chojnowski On August 08, 2020 in Do It Yourself, Maintenance

How To Clean Your Engine Bay

Step-By-Step Guide To Safely Washing Under The Hood If you’re anything like me, you like to keep your truck clean. Not only does it feel great to drive a clean…

By James Panah On August 07, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

ARB Single Air Compressor Install & Review

Compact Alternative To ARB Twin – Mounted On Rago Fab Bracket Air down. Air up. Air down again. Air up again. If you’re going to off-road/overland, you’ll soon see that…

By Evan Yatsko On August 05, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Lighting, Off-Road, Review

OneUpLighting RockGlow-X Rock Lights Review

Universal RGB Rock Light Kit – Good But Not Great Quality In this article, I’ll walk you through my experience and an overview of the RockGlow-X 8-Piece LED Rock Light…

By Konrad Chojnowski On August 01, 2020 in Do It Yourself, Maintenance

DIY Oil Change 3rd Gen Tacoma

Step-By-Step – How To Change Your Oil/Filter & Save Money So you bought yourself a 3rd Gen Tacoma. With every car and truck, proper, timely maintenance is paramount to ensuring…

By Chase O'Loughlin On August 01, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Bed Racks, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Body Armor 4X4 Bed Rack Review

A Great System For Mounting RTTs, Awnings & Accessories So you have done the research on what bed setup is best for your Tacoma and decided on a bed rack….

By Chase O'Loughlin On July 30, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Accessories

13 Best Shift Knobs For 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Chose The Top Upgrades From Brands Like MESO Customs, AJT & More When it comes to modding your Tacoma, sometimes the smallest details can have the biggest impact. Interior…

Morimoto XB LED fog light install on 2nd Gen Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On July 29, 2020 in 2nd Gen, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Review

Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights Install 2nd Gen Tacoma

Easy Plug & Play Projector Style Fog Light Upgrade When it comes to fog lights for the 2nd gen Tacoma, you have plenty of options. You can go with anything…

By Chase O'Loughlin On July 27, 2020 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

SuperSprings SumoSprings Rear Bump Stops Review

Tacoma Suspension Mod For Both Daily Drivers & Off-Roaders It is no secret that the stock Tacoma leaf pack is pretty weak. Adding just a hundred pounds or so will…

By Micah Weber On July 25, 2020 in Do It Yourself, Get Started, Off-Road, Overland

Overland Under Budget – Building A Tacoma Affordably

An Off-Road Build Doesn’t Need To Hurt Your Wallet! Overlanding and offroading are all the rage these days, and with good reason. There is nothing quite as inspiring as exploring…

By James Panah On July 22, 2020 in Camping, Gear, Review

Surviveware Survival Kit Review

A Kit Perfect For Daily Carry In Your Truck Always be prepared, and always have a plan. If I were to ever have a motto for life, that would be…

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