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…
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.
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…
Anytime Camera Kit For 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Manually Controlled Front & Rear Anytime Backup Camera System Have you ever just wished your truck had more cameras? For most of us that answer is probably a no. I…
ARB LINX Switch Install & Review
ARBs Touchscreen Switch is Built Around It’s Own Products There are many options in the way of electronic switch controllers to help organize and declutter the interior of your rig….
MagnaFlow Overland Exhaust Install & Review
Cat-Back High-Clearance Customizable Exhaust System The first time you take your Tacoma out on the trails and get to climbing, you quickly realize how your factory exhaust limits your departure…
Auto Up & Down Window Switch For 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015)
One-Click Automatic Driver and Passenger Up & Down Switch Mod I daily drive both my 5th Gen 4Runner and my 2nd Gen Tacoma. One of the main issues I have…
ARB Twin Air Compressor Install & Review
The Most Popular On-Board Air Compressor for Off-Roading Anyone who takes off-roading or overlanding seriously will tell you that the one piece of gear that’s essential is an air compressor….
Canvasback Backseat Cover For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Durable Seat & Interior Protection Against Your Gear & Pets There are plenty of Tacoma owners who own dogs or some type of furry companion who rides along for the…
ARB Safari Snorkel 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Protect Your Air Intake From Water & Dust! Alright, here we go… a mod that I probably waited too long to do. The snorkel. Before my Tacoma, I had a…
Smittybilt X20 GEN3 10k Winch Review
Synthetic Rope, Forged Gears, and Water/Dust Resistance Since 1956, Smittybilt has been a staple in not only the offroad industry but also the recovery gear scene. One of the products…
Runnin4Tacos (R4T) 2G Tacoma Exhaust Review
High Clearance Cat-back Exhaust: Mellow Meets Aggressive If you’re looking for a mellow yet slightly aggressive cat-back exhaust system, take a look at the R4T high-clearance cat-back kit. I’ve…
Flatirons Overland Attic Storage Net – Review
A Quick & Cost-Effective Interior Headliner Storage Mod Are you tired of searching through that growing pile of gear in the backseat? Do you constantly need to clear space just…
KTJO 4×4 Hood Lift Support Kit For Toyota Tacoma – Review
Replace Your Factory Hood Prop For Easy Engine Access KTJO 4×4 was founded in 2019 when founder Katie Kelley manufactured interior and exterior modifications she believed should have come from…
Form Lighting Projector Headlights Review
Upgrade Features Sequential Turn Signals & LED Projectors Let’s face it, the 3rd Gen Tacoma headlights (especially the halogens) are nothing to write home about. In a modern vehicle it’s…
KTJO 4X4 Door Bowl Lighting Kit Review
Easily Add Accent Lighting To Your Interior Cabin Most of us enjoy adding a unique touch to our vehicles to make them stand out. The KTJO 4×4 door bowl LED…
True North Fabrications Rock Sliders Review
Square & Round Tube Bolt-On Option For 3rd Gen Tacoma When I first bought my Tacoma, the goal was to build a truck that could take me into some remote…
Canvasback Rear Bench Seat Cover Review
Interior Seat Protection Against Animal Fur & Debris Like myself, I know most Tacoma owners also own dogs or some type of fur animal that rides along. I love bringing…
Company Spotlight: KDM Fabrication SoCal
Off-Road Fabrication & Machine Shop In Southern California KDM Fab is a well-known fabrication shop located in Southern California, more specifically, the city of Anaheim. KDM opened in 2017 with…
Relations Race Wheels (RRW) V2 Billet Protection Rings – Review
New & Improved Billet Protection Ring For Hybrid Series Wheels If you have not heard about Relations Race Wheels (RRW), you will after reading this. They are well known in…
KTJO 4×4 Tailgate Lock 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Easy Upgrade To Secure The Bed Of Your Truck – Install & Review Unfortunately, our Tacomas do not come with a power-locking tailgate. The KTJO 4×4 tailgate lock kit aims…
Cali Raised Catalytic Converter Shield Review
Protect Your 3rd Gen Tacoma From Catalytic Converters Theft When the pandemic hit, catalytic converter theft numbers skyrocketed. In my little area of California, it seemed like every other 4Runner,…
Canvasback Door Covers 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Protect Your Door Panels With The Canvasback Rear Door Covers I’m sure many of you are like me, you own animals (dogs) that like to ride in your Tacoma and…
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack Install
Dual Function Light Bar + Adjustable Deflector + 360-Lighting Roof racks come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Every brand has its own unique design to set them apart…
KTJO 4×4 TRD Crystal Shift Knob Review
Add Unique Styling The TRD-Inspired KTJO Crystal Shift Knob As you begin to spend more and more time in your Tacoma, you might begin to want to improve upon its…
KTJO 4X4 Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Affordable Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Upgrade Now, I’m sure upgrading your steering wheel is not a mod that comes across everyone’s mind when you are thinking of what to do…
Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack Install & Review
Cali Raised LED Overland Bed Rack For Tacoma – Install Guide There are a healthy amount of mods in the overland world that expand the storage capabilities of your rig….
4 Wheel Parts Rear Bumper Tacoma Install
How To Install 4WP Factory Off-Road Rear Bumper 3rd Gen Tacoma Among the many items recently released by 4 Wheel Parts (4WP) for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma was a…
Cali Raised Bed Molle Panels – Install & Review
Truck Bed Molle Panel Kit For Mounting Gear & Accessories One of the reasons why I bought a Tacoma over something like a 4Runner, was specifically for the bed. I…
Trigger Controller Six Shooter Review
Well Priced, Auxiliary Switch Panel For Accessory Power Control Wiring and electrical. It could be worse, but I’m not the biggest fan. They have grown on me in the last…
SumoSprings U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
SuperSprings International U-Bolt Flip Kit With Blue SumoSprings Lift kits are definitely a rad upgrade. But usually, they are only part of the battle to dial in your truck. A…
R4T MolleMounts Review
A Simple Way To Mount Gear & Accessories To Your Molle Panels MOLLE panels are designed to maximize storage space for whichever area they are mounted in. They are highly…
Behind The Grille Baja Designs 30″ S8 Install
Baja Designs Light Bar + Lower Grille Brackets From Cali Raised Baja Designs, who like to refer to themselves as – “the scientists of light” – are one of the…