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3rd Gen Lunar Rock Tacoma with Gator EFX Hard Fold Tonneau Cover
By Marie Dubray On January 16, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Gator EFX Tonneau Cover Review

Between The Affordable & Premium Options, This is For You Today, we’ll be focusing on an installation and review of the Gator EFX. If you’re interested in the even more…

MORRFlate FiveSix PSI Pro
By Brittany Werkmeister On January 15, 2024 in Accessories, Gear, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

MORRFlate FiveSix PSI Pro Review

Affordable Easy Way To Air Up Your Tires With Leading Tech The best way to a smoother ride and more traction on the trails is by airing down your tires….

2024 Tacoma Configurator
By Jon Gangloff On January 14, 2024 in 4th Gen, News

2024 Tacoma Build Configurator

Now Live On Toyota’s Website: Build Your Future Truck Now! The time has come! We can finally build the 2024 4th Gen on Toyota’s official website. Albeit, only for normal…

By Sean Wright On January 13, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

Martin Offroad Foundation Roof Rack Review

Budget-Friendly Option That Offers Impressive Adjustability If you own a Tacoma, you’re fully aware of the lack of storage in these midsize trucks. As we start to fill up with…

Rugged mountains above treeline and black stock Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road on Tincup Pass in Colorado.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On January 11, 2024 in Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Tincup Pass From St. Elmo, Colorado – Trail Guide

Iconic 4×4 Trail For Off-Roading & Overlanding In The Rockies – Detailed Guide & Report Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Tincup Pass is a quintessential Colorado experience encompassing…

3rd Gen Tacoma built by Tactical Application Vehicles in Albuquerque, NM
By Marie Dubray On January 10, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 5 Off-Road Shops Near Albuquerque

5 Trusted Locations to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig In an area where 4×4 shops might be hard to come by, these five top-notch spots are here to cater…

By Chris Fortunato On January 09, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Shield Plates – Install & Review

Create a Custom Look While Adding Strength and Durability If you know me, I’m one for making my Tacoma look more unique than all the other builds out there. My…

2nd Gen Tacoma modified by Winch Ready Bumpers/Powder Coating
By Marie Dubray On January 07, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 6 Off-Road Shops Near Redding

6 Trusted Businesses To Build & Outfit Your Rig In a state renowned for its off-roading haven, we’ll be starting in Northern California and making our way down to Southern…

White 3rd Gen Tacoma with an AT Overland Topper
By Marie Dubray On January 06, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 8 Off-Road Shops Near Prescott

8 Trusted Businesses To Build & Outfit Your Rig Today, we’re covering the greater Prescott area. The Prescott area has quite a variety of shops available for the off-roading community….

By Chris Fortunato On January 05, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Load Panel – Install & Review

A Versatile Mounting Platform For Gear & Accessories The Prinsu cab rack is among the top choices for custom setup. There are a multitude of accessories to fit your exact…

By James Panah On January 04, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Truck Topper Vs. Tonneau Cover

Testing Toppers & Tonneau Covers For Over 2 Years Optimizing the provided space on your rig is undoubtedly a work of art and patience. You genuinely must finesse the limited…

American Off-Road Customs Fabrication
By Marie Dubray On January 04, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 7 Off-Road Shops Near Las Vegas

7 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig You’ll find a large selection of specialized shops in Las Vegas, each dedicated to crafting your ideal rig. From interior…

By Justin Dizon On January 03, 2024 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Overland, Review

Cali Raised LED Toyota Blank Switch Review

OEM Style Replacement Options For Empty Switch Gaps In the world of modifying off-road vehicles, integrating various accessories for enhanced functionality, aesthetics, or added features is practically inevitable. Often, we…

By Konrad Chojnowski On January 02, 2024 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

7 Best U-Bolt Flip Kits For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

We Chose The Top Options From Brands Like DuroBumps, Wheeler’s, Timbren & More When venturing off-road, every additional inch of ground clearance proves invaluable in preventing costly trail damage, which…

By Konrad Chojnowski On January 01, 2024 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

Dirt King Launches All New Shock Line For Toyota Trucks

New Suspension Options, Featuring 2.0 IFP & 2.5 DCA Versions Competition is a good thing. It drives innovation and provides us, the consumers, with opportunities to shop around and learn…

Dirtbox Overland flatbed system and full Dirtbox with a Canopy Camper on a tan Toyota Tacoma viewed from the side.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On December 25, 2023 in Camping, Off-Road, Overland

Dirtbox Overland – “The Couchpound” & Overland Systems Tour

170 Acre Colorado Facility Hosts a Lineup of Modular Systems When you pull into Dirtbox Overland and Couch Off Road Engineering’s 170-acre facility outside Denver, Colorado you might think you…

By Chris Fortunato On December 24, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

CBI Offroad Baja Front Bumper Review

Lightweight, Aluminum Plate Option For Strength & Weight Savings When it comes to upgrading your factory front bumper there are a few key benefits to think about. Adding a level…

By Kenny Christensen On December 23, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

True North Hybrid Front Bumper Review

Slim Design Provides High Clearance & Great Approach Angles If you haven’t already stumbled upon them, True North Fabrications makes a number of different DIY and bolt-on bumpers and sliders…

2nd Gen Tacoma Camper built by Rack 2 Roam in Reno, NV
By Marie Dubray On December 22, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 8 Off-Road Shops Near Reno

8 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig If you’ve ever been to Nevada you know that off-roading is a popular hobby among many locals and the Reno…

Magnetic black Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road viewed from the front on a 4x4 trail on the side of a mountain overlooking mountains and a lake in Colorado.
By Chloe-Anne Hendricks On December 21, 2023 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Affordable Gear For Overlanding Under $100

5 Budget-Friendly Mods To Give An Off-Road Enthusiast Mods are expensive. Overlanding and off-road gear is expensive. If the Tacoma person (or any hobbyist) in your life has a holiday…

Quicksand Toyota Tacoma Overland Build With Backwoods Adventure Mods HiLine Bumper, Safari Snorkel, Sy-Klone Pre-Cleaner
By Garrett Rymer On December 20, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Trail Tested

Grant Willbank’s 2017 TRD Off Road Tacoma

Rig Feature + Interview: Grant Willbanks From Ark Offroad If you’ve ever had the chance to travel to the great country of Australia (or are lucky enough to live there),…

By Chris Fortunato On December 19, 2023 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review

Rugged Ridge Recovery Tool Kit Review

A Multi-Functional Gear Setup To Keep You Covered On The Trail There are several key tools that you should always have on off-road adventures. Some can help you repair your…

Revolver X4S Tonneau Cover
By Patrick Jaquemet On December 18, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review

Bak Revolver X4S Tonneau Cover Review

Weather Resistant & Secure Way To Store Gear In Your Truck Bed Let’s face it, the Tacoma and mid-size trucks in general do not have a lot of storage in…

By Marie Dubray On December 17, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 6 Off-Road Shops Near Bend

6 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Welcome back to an all-new shop features post! Last time, we covered shops near Portland, Oregon – and we are…

By Chris Fortunato On December 16, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Armor, Review, Rock Sliders

N-Fab TrailSlider Step System Review

A Bolt-On, Functional Alternative To Running Boards Whether your Tacoma is completely stock or lifted, adding some protection and style to your truck is always a good thing. The N-Fab…

By Marie Dubray On December 15, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Audio

6 Example Head Unit Setups For Tacoma

Update Your OEM Unit With The Latest Technology Like CarPlay Welcome back to a new feature post! This week, we are back to look at aftermarket head units for the…

By Paul Catlett On December 14, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

Falken Rubitrek All-Terrain Tires Review

A Great All-Around Option For The Average Overlander We all know the feeling of taking that first mud puddle, snowdrift, or rock field in a Tacoma outfitted with stock tires….

R4T Spare Trash Bag1
By Tony Moretti On December 13, 2023 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

R4T Spare Tire Trash Bag Review

Do Your Part & Leave The Trails Better Than You Found Them We’ve all seen it on the trails more times than we can even count; trash and debris. Every…

By Marie Dubray On December 12, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

25 Gifts Under $250 For The Off-Roader

After Testing a Ton of Gear This Year, Here Are Our Top Picks As the gift-giving season approaches, there’s a golden opportunity to surprise your favorite off-roader or overlander with…

3rd Gen Tacoma with Ironman 4x4 Front Bumper
By Marie Dubray On December 11, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland

Top 9 Off-Road Shops Near Portland

9 Trusted Businesses to Help Build & Outfit Your Rig Portland stands as a thriving hub for outdoor adventures. From hikes to mountain biking trails and of course, traversing forest…

All Pro Off-Road Bed MOLLE Panel on 3rd Gen Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On December 10, 2023 in 3rd Gen, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

All-Pro Off-Road Bed MOLLE Panel Review

Bed Mounting & Storage Solutions for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma In general, Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) panels are a great way to add mounting options and storage to…

By Brittany Werkmeister On December 09, 2023 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

MORRFlate Duo 2-Tire Hose Kit Review

Less Hose & Easier to Manage, This Hose Kit Just Makes Sense We all know the worst part about inflating & deflating our tires on the trail…. the wait. At…

By Brad Lehman On December 08, 2023 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

ARB Skid Plate Package Review

Balance Strength & Weight For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma As you likely already know, skid plates are an important addition to any overland rig as they protect some of…

Toyota Tacoma Overland Build With Aftermarket Fog Lights and Raptor Lights
By Garrett Rymer On December 07, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Walkaround Wednesday

Nick White’s 2002 SR5 Tacoma Build

Nick’s 1st Gen Tacoma Is Proof You Don’t Need To Break The Bank Welcome to this week’s Walkaround Wednesday! I’m super stoked to introduce Nick White, the owner of today’s…

By Jon Gangloff On December 07, 2023 in 4th Gen, News

2024 Tacoma First Test Drive Impressions

All-New 4th Gen (2024+) Tacoma Pre-Release Driving Experience If you haven’t heard yet, Toyota has killed off the beloved 3.5L V6 in favor of a 2.4L Turbo Inline 4cyl for…

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