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By Connor Chow On August 29, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Review

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…

Loaded UpTop Overland TRUSS Bed Rack @shingz_voodoo
By Shingo Omori On August 28, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

Ironman4x4 Ursa 1300 rooftop tent on a Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On August 27, 2024 in Camping, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Marco Lavrinovich On August 26, 2024 in 4th Gen

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…

Woman riding on a blue Rattan Sequoia ebike on a trail by a Toyota Tacoma.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On August 24, 2024 in Camping, Gear, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Kevin Krieger On August 23, 2024 in 4th Gen, Review

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…

By Chris Fortunato On August 22, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Chris Fortunato On August 14, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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,…

Installing the VLED VTAILS Tail Light Conversion Kit - Reverse Lights
By Marie Dubray On August 14, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lighting, Review

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…

By Tony Moretti On August 12, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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…

Tacoma bed rack
By Tyler Montgomery On August 08, 2024 in Accessories, Bed Racks, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

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…

By Kenny Christensen On August 06, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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…

go fast campers platform topper
By Jon Rivera On August 01, 2024 in Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

Tacoma RRW Billet UCA Upper Control Arms
By Blaise Iacofano On August 01, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Review, Suspension

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…

By Brad Lehman On July 31, 2024 in Fog Lights, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Chris Fortunato On July 31, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Bed Racks, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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….

By Knolys Johnson On July 29, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Shea Stephens On July 23, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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 Tires Tamarock All-Terrain Tires
By Jordan Weaver On July 23, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires

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…

Toyota Tacoma Dirk King Long Travel Off Road Race Truck Build
By Garrett Rymer On July 23, 2024 in 2nd Gen, Long Travel, Off-Road, Rig Feature, Suspension, Walkaround Wednesday

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…

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By Dakota Bassham On July 17, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories

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,…

3rd Gen Tacoma built by Klean Ridez Accessories
By Marie Dubray On July 17, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

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…

By Nicola Rice On July 16, 2024 in 2nd Gen, Armor, Install, Rear Bumpers, Review

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…

By Shingo Omori On July 15, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review, Roof Racks

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…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Overland Vehicle Systems Gear
By Marie Dubray On July 08, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 12 Off-Road Shops Near Los Angeles

12 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back! This time, we are covering the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles is known as the city where dreams…

Foraging Custom Leaf Pack for 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Justin Dizon On July 08, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Custom Rebuilt Leaf Springs From Sacramento Spring – Review

The Last Leaf Springs You Will Ever Need, Built Specifically For Your Truck I had my doubts about using OEM leaf springs compared to some of the great aftermarket options….

By Kevin Krieger On July 08, 2024 in 4th Gen, Review

2024 Tacoma TRD Sport – 5,000 Mile Review

My First Impressions Of The New 4th Gen Tacoma I remember seeing the 4th Gen Tacoma reveal while I was sitting at home looking up modifications for my then 2021…

Backwoods Adventure Mod Jerry Can Holder Strength
By Justin Dizon On July 03, 2024 in Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Backwoods Adventure Mods Dual Universal Jerry Can Carrier Review

A Simple, Bolt-On Holder For Water, Fuel & More! I like to experiment with designing and building my own parts. However, I usually end up over-building and over-designing the simplest…

By James Panah On July 01, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Three Weeks Living In My GFC Topper & SuperLite RTT

The Most Versatile Setup For My Needs & Wants – 3 Week Road Trip When I first planned this trip with Konrad to install my GFC Camper Topper, it was…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 28, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

ARB OME MT64 Suspension Review

ARB Expands Their Lift Kit Offerings With This New Shock System If you didn’t already know, ARB’s shock systems are labeled under the Old Man Emu (OME) name. This far…

Toyota's built by Selkirk Off Road in Sandpoint, ID
By Marie Dubray On June 18, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Coeur d’Alene

5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Coeur d’Alene is a very popular area to hit the trails in Idaho. Many national forests surround it, resulting in…

By Sean Wright On June 18, 2024 in Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Overland Pros Wraptor 1K Awning – Install & Review

Freestanding, 180-Degree Awning That’s Easy To Mount & Use Finding space shaded or protected from the elements can be difficult when you’re out camping, having a picnic, or just hanging…

YotaVerse Leather Steering Wheel With Race Stripe for the 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Marie Dubray On June 17, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

YotaVerse Leather Steering Wheel With Race Stripe – Review

Upgrade Your Truck’s Interior & Improve Driving Comfort Summer is just around the corner, and many of us are gearing up for long road trips or hitting the trails. Whether…

2nd Gen Tundra Built by Toys For Trucks in North Dakota
By Marie Dubray On June 17, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 5 Off-Road Shops In North Dakota

5 Trusted Businesses To Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! This week, we are checking out the few top-rated shops in North…

All-Pro Off-Road rear bumper on 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On June 12, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Review, Trail Tested

All-Pro Off-Road APEXG3N Tacoma Rear Bumper – Install & Review

High Clearance Design & No Cutting Required! When many think of adding armor to their vehicle, they often forget about one crucial aspect; the rear. Rear bumpers add a ton…

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