BamBeds Truck Bed Sleeping Platform Review
Modular & Easy To Use Truck Bed Sleeping Platform My most favorite thing to do in my Tacoma is to go exploring in the wild. And my second is to…
2nd Gen
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!
4 Best Tailgate Panels For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Brands Like SnailArmor, Mountain Hatch, All-Pro & more There’s a part of our Tacomas that is the source of many complaints, and that’s the plastic tailgate panel. The only actual…
17 Best Bed Racks For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Featuring Brands Such as CBI, Cali Raised, RCI, Westcott & More Truck beds provide sufficient storage space for your average hauling needs. That might be fine for some truck owners,…
12 Best Aftermarket Exhaust Options
After Years of Testing, we Choose MagnaFlow, Borla, and More! Toyota did a great job designing the 3rd Gen Tacoma, but they left a few things to be desired in…
Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Review
Aftermarket Brake System With Proven Race Technology BRAKES. Caps lock and bold letters emphasize how important they are when it comes to safety. Getting up to speed in your truck…
JD Fabrication Long Travel + LCA Pivot Kit Installation Guide & Review
What To Know Before Installing a JD Fab LT + LCA Pivot Kit We finally wrapped up one of the most time-intensive long travel kits on the market. We linked…
Offroam Phone Mount 2nd Gen Tacoma Review
No Drill, Vent-Mounted Phone Mount Kit for Late Model 2012-2015 Tacoma If you have a 2nd Gen Tacoma, odds are you have searched for that perfect phone mount. One that…
Community Poll: 8 Bronze Wheel Options
8 Unique Bronze Wheel Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…
Top 9 Toyota Tacoma Wheel Brands
Pictured above: 2017 TRD OR with Relations Race Wheels (RRW) RR6-H Wheels (-12 offset) Wheel Companies, Designs & Options to Consider for Your 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Wheels…
FlipPac Truck Bed Camper Long Term Review
Are FlipPac Campers Worth The Hype? A Complete, Detailed One-Year Review With companies like AT Overland and Go Fast Camper releasing some of the best Tacoma truck campers money can…
15 Best Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Top 15 Aftermarket Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An aftermarket bumper, or even aftermarket options for upgrading the factory bumper, is always a part of our Tacoma…
JD Fabrication 2.25″ Long Travel Kit: Overview
Full Parts List Explained & Initial Thoughts After Testing There comes a time in every man’s life when stock anything just doesn’t get the job done, and upgrading is needed…
Westcott Designs Rock Sliders Review
High-quality, Light & Strong Sliders from Westcott Designs So, you are in the market for a new pair of rock sliders. You’ve wandered around aimlessly from website to website, brand…
Community Poll: 6 Midnight Black Metallic Builds
We Asked 7 Midnight Black Metallic Owners About Their Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Community Poll: 6 Tacoma Camper Builds
We Asked 6 Owners About Their Tacoma Camper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Rebuilding Outer Joints on CV Axle for Toyota Tacoma Long Travel
Rebuilding CV Axle Outer Joints (Birfield Joints) on a 2nd Gen / 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma When you take the plunge into long travel, your axle shafts are going to…
Choosing The Best Tire For Your Tacoma
A Guide to Understanding Tire Markings and Tire Size Indicators This is arguably one of the most important mods you can do to your Tacoma. Before you look at rooftop…
Community Poll: High-Clearance Rear Bumpers
We Asked 8 Owners About Their High-Clearance Rear Bumpers Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Bed Stiffeners: Do You Need Them?
Add Structural Support To Your Bed, Tailgate, and Bedsides If you find yourself off-roading, overlanding, or even hauling heavy loads, bed stiffeners are a must-have mod on any Tacoma. The…
Offroam Phone Mount 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Off-Roam Makes a Killer Vehicle-Specific Phone Mount Kit Chances are, having a phone available to assist in navigation, communication, or content streaming is important to you while driving. That phone…
Community Poll: 8 Must-See Front Bumpers
We Asked 8 Owners About Their Front Bumper Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
ARB Old Man EMU (OME) Lift Kit Review
ARB OME 2-3″ Nitrocharger Shocks 50,000 Mile Long-Term Review Lift kits. Is there anything more fundamental when you want to modify your truck for the outdoors (or just for show)?…
How To Level a Tacoma With A 3/2 Leveling Kit
installation Guide & Everything You Need To Know To Safely Install a 3/2 Leveling Kit When deciding how to begin or continue the build-out of your Toyota Tacoma, the suspension…
SumoSprings Front Bump Stops Review
Improve Driver Control, Towing Performance & Enjoy a Ride There is no denying that some parts of our trucks should have been built differently from the beginning, and by differently,…
Tacoma Black Friday Deals
Black Friday Deals for the 2nd Gen & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate black write a list for your 2nd or 3rd gen Tacoma,…
AL Offroad HD Onyx Roof Rack Review
One Of The Strongest Options With Huge Cross Bars Strongest roof rack on the market? You heard that right! I know it’s a big claim to make, but the redesigned…
C4 Fab Rock Slider Install 2nd Gen Tacoma
How To Install Rock Sliders By Your Self – Solo Installation I think by now everyone has heard the name C4 Fabrication. They have been a staple in the Toyota…
4 Best Types of Bike Racks for Toyota Tacoma
The Best Types of Bike Mounts & Carriers for your Truck One thing in common among all Tacoma owners and enthusiasts is that we like to go places and bring…
Dirt King Spindle Gussets Install & Review
Reinforce Your Spindle For Increased Strength Off-Road If you’ve started to lift and wheel your truck, chances are that you’ve heard of spindle gussets. In this post, we’ll go over…
Extended (24″) Rear Brake Lines Install Guide
YotaMafia Rear Extended (24″ Brake Lines – 4″ Over) Install The stock brake lines on the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen Tacoma might be plenty for a 1″ – 2″…
Agency 6 Billet Battery Hold Down Bar Review
Aluminum Battery Clamp Upgrade for 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An overlooked upgrade that most people tend to miss is their vehicle’s battery. We all know a few guys that…
5 Best Budget Friendly Lift Kits
Affordable Suspension Kits for 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma The Tacoma is known for its durability and capability both on and off-road. A stock truck equipped with factory suspension…
4WP Bed Stiffeners Install & Review
Low-Profile, Hidden Bed Stiffeners for 2005+ Toyota Tacoma Bed stiffeners do exactly what they sound like. They stiffen the bed of your truck. More specifically, they greatly enhance the structural…
Stinger Off-Road HEIGH10 Review
Replacement Head Unit for (2005-2011) 2nd Gen Tacoma When I got my 2009 Tacoma the first thing I told myself was that the interior amenities did not matter to me….
SnailArmor Aluminum Tailgate Panel Review
Customize Your Tailgate Panel With Any Artwork There are quite a few tailgate panels on the market by now, but one thing sets the SnailArmor flat tailgate panel apart from…