True North Fab DIY Hybrid Front Bumper
DIY Kit That Can Potentially Save You Hundreds Of Dollars Today, you don’t see too many DIY armor options. They used to be much more popular years ago with previous…
Install
We didn’t invent the step by step install – we just made it better. Trail Tacoma is your resource for step by step installations and part overviews. In our installation guides, you will find the steps needed to get the job done along with the tools that assist with that job. Not everyone has a lift in their garage so its cool to see what others are using to get projects finished out of their garage with some basic shop tools.
Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Shocks – Install & First Impressions
Built With Vehicle Specific Valving It’s Tuned for Daily Drivers & Weekend Warriors Lifting my Tacoma has been the most rewarding modification that I have done to my truck to…
Prinsu RotopaX Mount – Install & Review
We Tested A Prinsu RotopaX Mount On A 3rd Gen Tacoma Roof Rack Do you have a RotopaX gas can but nowhere to secure it? Perhaps you strap it to…
Texas To Colorado: Road Trip To A Remote GFC Topper Service & Install Shop
Getting My Go Fast Campers Platform Topper & SuperLite Installed By TRU Automotive I’ve taken plenty of trips in my 3rd Gen Tacoma and driven across the country even. Never…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
What Are Hybrid Beadlocks & How To Install
Here’s The Pros & Cons and a Step by Step Installation Guide What are beadlock wheels, what is their purpose, and why are they so expensive? Here we will discuss…
N-Fab ARC Sport Bar Install & Review
A Useful Mount For Lights, Accessories & Anchor Points Are you interested in adding some style to your Tacoma and making it stand out? The N-Fab ARC Sport Bar adds…
ARB Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
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…
RockyMounts GuideRail Bike Rack Review
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…
Melipron Roof Rack Tire Carrier Review
A Simple, Cost-Effective Kit Compatible With Most Roof Racks Relocating your spare tire is important when off-roading and overlanding for a multitude of reasons. The Melipron Universal Spare Tire Carrier…
YotaVerse 3rd Brake Light Kit Review
Plug & Play Replacement With Smoked Lens – Install & Review If you saw my recent post on the VLEDs footwell lights kit, you know that I love small mods…
Gator SFX Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Review
Affordable Soft Bed Cover For 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma There are so many tonneau covers on the market that it may be hard to narrow your search to…
KTJO 4×4 Leather Seat Covers Review
Ditch Your Cloth Seats With This Affordable Upgrade If you are tired of your 3rd Gen Tacoma cloth seat covers and ready for a user friendly and affordable upgrade for…
VLEDS Dual Output Footwell LEDs Review
OEM-Style Footwell Lights For The 3rd Gen (2016-2023) Tacoma One thing I love about building Tacomas is the ability to customize your truck. There truly are no two rigs that…
Mudify Extended Brake Lines Install
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….
DIY Alternator Replacement 3rd Gen Tacoma
Alternator Swap How-To Guide: Symptoms, Testing, Diagnosis Did you need to replace your Tacoma’s alternator? Well, you’re in the right place! At roughly ~110,000 miles, my 3rd Gen’s decided it…
True North Fab Weld-On Rock Sliders Review
One Of The Only Weld-On Options For 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock sliders have become an increasingly popular armor upgrade over the past few years, and for good reason. They protect…
Yotaverse V2 Pro Grille Review
Aesthetic Styling That Matches The New Gen Of Toyota Trucks Are you tired of the generic TRD Pro grilles that everyone seems to have for their 3rd Gen? Look no…