Perry Parts Bump Stops For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Why It’s Worth Upgrading From OEM Bumps Bump stops limit the up-travel of the suspension to protect your shocks from bottoming out and prevent contact between other key components. Specifically,…
Dirt King 2.5 DCA Shocks – 10,000 Mile Review
Over 10K Miles & 6 Months With My New Suspension Dirt King (DK) has made a name for itself in the offroad industry with its fabrication and long travel suspension…
Affordable Interior Mods & Accessories Under $100
Simple & Budget Mods For Your 3rd Gen’s Interior New mods don’t have to break the bank — although, we all know they often do. If you’re jonesing for that…
Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review
Durable Wheels With Off-Road Focused Designs For Your Build A new set of wheels can make a huge difference in your Tacoma’s aesthetics, and there are many styles and finishes…
R4T Roof Rack Handles With Scene Lights – Install & Review
Discreet Lighting For Your Campsite In A Sleek Package For a while now, I have been searching for the perfect lighting solution while at camp. I needed something that was…
Meso Customs HELLTACO – Hellcat Motor Swapped Twin Traction Beam 3rd Gen Prerunner
Meso Customs 3rd Gen Gets an Insane Transformation… Again It’s been about 3 years, and the Meso Customs 3rd Gen Tacoma has finally left Stellar Built in Sacramento. If you’re…
Single Vs. Multi-Tire Air Hoses – Comparison
With All The Kits Available, Which Is Best For You? Airing up your tires after a long day (or down to start) on the trail can be one of the…
All-Pro Off-Road Tacoma APEX Rock Sliders Review
Long & Short Bed Options With Standard Top Plate & Kickout Rock sliders are arguably one of the most important pieces of armor for your Tacoma when off-roading. They protect…
One Week Testing The New 2024 TRD Pro Tacoma
Pros & Cons For This Premium Trim Package I recently got my hands on the all-new TRD Pro for a full week. Toyota sent me this vehicle as a press…
GFC V2 Platform Camper – 2.5 Year Review
Long Term Testing With Two Campers On Two Trucks! I know what you’re thinking. Two campers? Who runs two of the same campers on two different Tacomas? Well, it’s not…
3rd Gen Tacoma Towing Capacity
How Much You Can Safely Tow By Trim Level & What To Consider Are you getting ready to tow a trailer a boat, or otherwise with your 2016-2023 Tacoma? Before…
YotaVerse Sequential Turn Signals For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Upgrade The Weak Factory Lights & Improve Your Truck’s Appearance While $5000 suspension kits and head-to-toe body armor can seem like the best ways to improve our rigs, sometimes it’s…
upTOP Overland Full Height TRUSS Bed Rack – Install & Review
A Modular And Adjustable Bed Rack Compatible With Retrax Cover Since owning my Tacoma, there were two things that I wanted to get out of my bed/cargo space. First, I…
Ironman 4X4 Ursa 1300 Rooftop Tent Review
A New, Feature-Packed & Versatile Hardshell Rooftop Tent Rooftop tents (RTT) are a great addition to your overland build as they are typically easier to set up and are more…
Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack For 4th Gen Tacoma – Overview
A New Rack For 2024+ Tacoma With 3 Height Options Modular bed racks are a great solution for storing quickly accessible gear inside and outside your truck bed. Let’s take…
Should You Bring An E-Bike On Your Overland Trips?
Putting An E-bike To The Test On Colorado Trails I grew up riding BMX bikes and, later in my career, worked in the mountain bike space. I admit, I harbored…
2024 Tacoma Safety – Surviving A Major Accident
We Walked Away, And That’s What’s Most Important! Buckle up, because I’ve got a story for you. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article giving a 5,000-mile review on…
Black Ops Offroad Anytime Locker For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Simple Mod To Use Your Factory E-Locker In 4-Hi Or 2WD Have you ever been in an offroad situation where you wished you could activate your factory e-locker without being…
sPOD BantamX Touchscreen Switch Controller – Install & Review
Premium Programmable Switch System With Unique Features Anyone who is into offroading, overlanding, or just adding electronic accessories to their Tacoma is probably familiar with switch controllers. If you’re not,…
VLEDS Standard VTAILS For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Converting Your Taillight Light Configuration & Increasing The Output Are you looking to upgrade your factory taillights and avoid spending hundreds on whole new housings? The new standard VTAILS conversion…
Tuff Country Uniballs UCAs – Install & Review
A Budget-Friendly UCA To Get The Most Out Of Your Suspension Upper control arms (UCAs) play a vital role in keeping your wheels properly aligned for daily driving and optimal…
How To Choose The Best Truck Bed Rack Height
Pros, Cons & Situational Advantages Of Each Height Option When considering a bed rack to expand the capabilities of your truck, there are several factors to keep in mind. Of…
Dirt King 2.0 Shocks Review
New 2.0 Lift Kit Designed With A Toyota/TRD Engineer! Dirt King has been a growing name in the off-road industry for quite some time, with a lot of tested and…
Truck Topper Vs. Bed Rack – What’s Best For You?
Comparing My Experiences With Two Different Bed Setups At some point, you’ll want more from your truck; it’s just inevitable. It took me about a week into owning my Tacoma…
RRW Billet Upper Control Arms For Tacoma – Install & Review
 A New Machined Billet UCA That’s Strong & Adjustable One of the most important suspension components to upgrade when lifting your Tacoma are the upper control arms. Lifting the truck…
Baja Designs Squadron Sport LED Light Pods – Review
One Of The Most Popular Fog Light Upgrades A sore point for many owners are the underpowered halogen fog lights from the factory. So like me, you may be looking…
RealTruck GoRack For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Mid-Height Bed Rack With MOLLE Panels & Extrusion Bars If you’re looking to add a rooftop tent (RTT) to your truck, a bed rack is the best way to go….
CVC Tuning For 3rd Gen Tacoma – 2 Year Review
Benefits Of Tuning Your Truck & My Long Term Experience In March 2022, I was smiling ear to ear as I drove away from the local Toyota dealership with my…
Yacolt Forest ORV Trail System In Washington – Guide & Overview
Navigating The Yacolt Forest Trails In Washington State The Yacolt ORV trail system is well known among WA residents and is the only 4×4 trail system in Southwestern Washington. It…
Arroyo Tamarock A/T Tires – First Impressions
On-Road Ride Quality & Off-Road Performance At A Great Price! All-Terrain (A/T) tires are great for those seeking both on-road comfort and off-road traction. That being said, not all A/Ts…
Walkaround Wednesday: Dirt King’s 2013 TRD Off-Road Tacoma
This Baja-Ready Truck Is The Closest Thing To Having A Trophy Truck As Your Daily! If you’re anything like me, there’s a small part of you that has thought about…
Top 8 Anti-Theft Mods For 3rd Gen Tacoma
Deter Thieves, Protect Your Valuables & Give Yourself Peace Of Mind We have all heard the stories of someone coming out to their rig with the window smashed, tailgate missing,…
Top 11 Off-Road Shops Near Sacramento
11 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back! This time, we are back in California, looking at the top shops near Sacramento! Some of the coolest…
Coastal Offroad DIY Low Profile Rear Bumper Kit For 2nd Gen Tacoma
An Affordable Bumper That You Can Assemble At Home When picking a new rear bumper for my truck, I wanted something that didn’t draw too much attention and could follow…
upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack – Install & Review
A New Adaptable & Affordable Rack For Tacoma There’s no shortage of roof rack options for the Tacoma. Considering the small cab and limited bed space, having a place to…