2nd Generation Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015) is classified as a compact pickup. Trail Tacoma is your Resource for 2nd Gen Tacoma Mods. Our community brings together the best upgrades for your Tacoma, puts them to the test, and then reviews them. Whether you are looking for a new product to DIY or new aftermarket parts to buy, this is the category to start with. Here, you will find everything; Exterior, Interior, Lighting, Performance, Recovery, Gear, Accessories, Sound Systems, and more!
L-Track Style Accessory Rail For The GFC Topper & Camper Every now and then, a game-changing mod redefines versatility, and Freedom Coast’s MODmount does just that. It’s designed for the…
Aftermarket Armor From Bolt-On To High Clearance, Swingouts & More In the overland community, front bumpers get all the glory. They improve approach angles and make your front end look…
How To Get The Most Use Out Of Your Truck Bed For Work & Play Choosing the best bed topper (i.e. truck cap, camper shell, etc.) for your Tacoma largely…
Made In The USA With Billet Aluminum & Interchangeable Cap Design Are you looking for the next interior mod to add a custom touch to your truck? Well, look no…
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…
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…
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…
Reasons to Upgrade Your Braking System with a Powerbrake BBK GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) can easily become a concern when building a 2nd or 3rd Gen Tacoma. The Tacoma…
Easily Add Gear Storage To Your Truck Bed As you build your rig and add more gear, you quickly realize you need more storage and organization. Being mid-sized trucks, Tacomas…
Trail Tested: Low-Profile, Lightweight Aluminum Option With A Unique Cross Bar Design There are a lot of roof rack options out there for the Tacoma. It’s tough to choose one….
How To Identify Poor Gas Pedal Response and Two Solutions For The Problem If you’re a lucky owner of a 3rd Gen Tacoma, then you have likely experienced the poor…
Trail Tested: Strengthen Your Truck Bed & Add Additional Tie Down Points Bed stiffeners are a simple modification with a reasonable cost that provides long-term value for your truck. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Universal Budget Backup Camera From Amazon: Long-Term Testing Backing up with a truck can be hard, especially if you have a canopy or it’s dark outside. Cameras definitely help, but…
High Quality, Functional & Stylish Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Kuat knows bike racks. It’s pretty safe to say that they make some of the dopest ones on the market. From…
Let’s Compare 3 Different Leaf Pack Spring Weight Options Upgrading the leaf springs on your Tacoma can make a huge difference in terms of ride quality, performance, and load-carrying capacity….
Micro-Cellular Polyurethane & Corrosion-Resistant Plates The stock bump stops on the 3rd Gen Tacoma are short and made out of a hard material. This results in a harsh and jarring…
Security, Weather Protection, Minimal Bed Loss and More When you purchase a truck, one of the first questions you may ask is, how do I protect the items in the…
Essential Off-Road Modification For Water Crossings If you plan on doing some wheeling (even casual wheeling), you will eventually experience a water crossing. It’s a very fun part of this…
2 Bike Tray System With Asymmetrical Loading To Prevent Contact The Tacoma and Mountain Bike community go hand in hand. Between the reliability, capabilities and platform it allows us to…
Pros, Cons & What To Consider Before Buying Either One With the introductions of various tent and topper systems, there have been many discussions and comparisons between the various ways…
Affordable Mod & Solution For Larger Group 31+ Batteries When it comes to electronics, the battery is often one of the last items to be upgraded. For those who are…
5 Tacoma Owners Discuss Their Long Travel Suspension Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Budget Friendly (1.75″ – 3.0″) Lift – Tested For Over 30k Miles Lift kits are often one of the most impactful modifications to add extra off-road capability to your vehicle…
Performance Mod For Improved Pedal Response and Drivability Electronic throttle controllers or ETCs have been around since the early 80’s and have become the standard in automotive throttle control. Fully…
Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines From Mudify If you’re lifting your truck (or already lifted), you need to consider replacing your brake lines. Especially the rear ones….
Lower Control Arm Skid Plates for 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Models As an overlander or off-roader, it is common practice to add armor to your underbody. Whether it be…
