ORU Designs USA: Company Spotlight
Affordable & Innovative All-Season Truck Campers Made In California ORU Designs is a truck camper manufacturer located in San Marcos, California. Sticking with locally sourced materials and a simple universal…
3rd Gen
3rd Generation Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) is classified as a midsized pickup and is produced in the U.S. and Mexico. In this 3rd Gen Tacoma mod category, you will find many different modifications. We cover everything; Exterior, Interior, Lighting, Performance, Recovery Gear, Sound Systems, Accessories, Lift Kits, and so much more! If you are looking for step by step installs, premium aftermarket parts, or factory Toyota part alternatives, start here.
Tacoma Throttle Lag – What Is It & How To Fix It
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…
RCI Bed Stiffeners For 2nd & 3rd Gen Review
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…
DIY Limb Risers For Tacoma
How To Build A DIY Limb Riser For Under $50 Limb risers are a mod that I don’t see on many Tacomas. However, they have been a popular upgrade on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
R4T Rock Lights Install & Review
How To Custom Wire & Position Them On A 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock lights are great for all kinds of situations; anything from the trail to the parking lot. They…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Rear Bumper Review
High Clearance Armor For 3rd Gen Tacoma In any off-road or overland build, armor is an important investment. Not only does it help to protect your vehicle, but in many…
Jesus Gauna’s 2017 TRD Off Road Tacoma Build
Super Capable Daily Driver On 33″ Tires & Several Other Mods Welcome to another Walkaround Wednesday! We hope you’ve been enjoying this series and have found inspiration for your own…
Walkaround Wednesday: Niel Cabrera’s 2021 TRD Pro Tacoma Build
Niel Cabrera & His Long Travel 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Pro Welcome to Trail Tacoma’s second installment of Walkaround Wednesday! In today’s segment, we’ll talk to Niel Cabrera and hear…
Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack Install & Review
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…
Walkaround Wednesday: Will Holder’s 2019 Off-Road Tacoma Build
Will Holder & His Dialed Overland 3rd Gen Tacoma Build Welcome to Walkaround Wednesday, Trail Tacoma’s newest weekly segment. Each Wednesday, we’ll go from bumper to bumper of a trail…
3 All-Pro Off-Road Leaf Spring Options Explained
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….
MESO Customs Switchback Turn Signals Review
Easy Install and Customizable Light Flashing Patterns When it comes to the Tacoma’s factory turn signals, let’s be honest, they are lame. The plastic chrome and dim output just don’t…
Dobinsons IMS Tacoma Lift Kit Long-Term Review
Detailed Long-Term Review & Overview – Over 25k Miles A suspension lift is one of those mods that genuinely makes a difference in performance, whether you’re on the road or…
3 Reasons To Add Footwell LEDs in Your Tacoma
Expect Increase Visibility & Ambient Enhancements For many, upgrading interior lighting is one of the first modifications that many people choose to do. Not only is it a budget-friendly way…
GFC Platform Camper Vs. Platform Topper
An In-Depth Review After Owning and Testing Both When it comes to exploring the great outdoors, having a reliable and versatile camping solution is essential. Go Fast Campers (GFC) has…
Wheeler’s SuperBump & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
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…
RetraxPRO XR Tacoma Tonneau Cover Review
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…
MESO Customs Overhead HexRack Review
Easily Add Extra Storage & Organization To Your Headliner Tacoma owners are always searching for new ways to store gear in their trucks. MESO Customs has come up with an…
All-Pro Off-Road Low-Profile Bumper Review
Two Piece Design (Cradle + Shell) Available In Steel & Aluminum Aftermarket bumpers are a great way to add additional protection and functionality to the front end of your Tacoma….