R4T Tailgate Lock 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Prevent Thieves From Entering Your Truck With a Plug-And-Play Tailgate Lock The Tacoma is a versatile truck with so many applications. Personally, I use my Tacoma for various activities, from…
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.
Yotaverse Window Deflectors Review
Affordable Yotaverse 3M Stick-On Rain Side Window Deflectors I’ve always wanted to add wind deflectors to one of my vehicles but never got around to actually pulling the trigger on…
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…
Illinois to Montana: A 3,000 Mile Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC V2 Platform Camper
A Cross Country Winter Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC Camper For My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma – Detailed Travel Log & Experience Journal Ever wonder what it’s like…
Ironman 4X4 Raid Series Front Bumper Review
Raid Series Features Recovery Points, Winch & Off-Road Lighting As important as it is to install comfort and performance-enhancing modifications to our rigs, not much can beat a great-looking front…
Airaid Snorkel Kit – Install & Review
Let Your Motor Breath Cleaner Air With This Low Profile Snorkel One fantastic upgrade for your off-roading rig should be a snorkel. Snorkels aren’t just for the most hardcore water-crossing…
Fabtech Dirt Logic Lift Kit Install & Review
Dirt Logic 3″ Lift Kit with 2.5 Front Coilovers, 2.25 Rear Shocks & Remote Reservoirs Engineered, designed, manufactured and packaged by Fabtech in Southern California, meet the Dirt Logic lineup….
Ironman 4X4 Raid Series Rear Bumper Review
Affordable Tube-Style Bumper With Lighting & Recovery Points When you are out getting rowdy on the trail, you will inevitably slam your bumpers on rock ledges, tree stumps, or one…
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…
Outgear Solutions Rear Bumper Review
High-Clearance Tube-Style Rear Bumper for 3rd Gen Tacoma Two of the most important things, in my opinion, when it comes to wheeling, are ground clearance and armor for your rig….
4 Wheel Parts Rock Sliders Review
4 Wheel Parts (4WP) Factory Bolt-On, Powder Coated Rock Sliders As you may already know, 4 Wheel Parts is a global leader in off-road performance products. The name is synonymous…
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…
Lamin-X Clear Film Paint Protection Kit Review
Keep Your Paint Looking New with the Lamin-X Clear Protection Kit Not much beats ripping along a trail in the middle of nowhere without a single care in the world….
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…
AOD Fabrication Bed Stiffener Review
AOD Fab Bed Stiffeners 3rd Gen Tacoma: Affordable & Easy If you are researching bed stiffeners, you are probably pretty far down the rabbit hole. You’ve educated yourself enough to…
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…
ARB OME BP-51 Lift Kit Install Tacoma
How To Install The ARB OME BP-51 Suspension on a Tacoma If you’re looking for a full suspension with threaded shock bodies and remote reservoirs, odds are you’ve looked at…
Pop & Lock Power Tailgate Lock Review
Add Security & Peace of Mind With The Power Tailgate Lock With the technology available on the 3rd Gen Tacoma, it seems so primitive having to manually lock the tailgate….
Air Bags Vs. Bump Stops Vs. SumoSprings
Rear Suspension Damping: Breaking Down The Options Rebounds are good if you’re Dennis Rodman in the mid 90’s. Rebounding or bottoming out in your Tacoma with stock bump stops is…
How To Mount Snowboard/Ski Rack Under A Bed Rack
Thule Snowboard and Ski SnowPack Mounted on Bed Rack Many of us the truck bed as a place to mount a rooftop tent (RTT), which is a great investment as…
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….
Jomax Customs ABS Speed Sensor Guard Review
Avoid Trail Damage With These Billet Aluminum Sensor Guards If you’re into any kind of off-road or overland travel, you’ve likely already spent some time looking into upgrading the skid…
3 Aftermarket Antennas for 2G Tacoma
Replacement Options: How to Install, Features, Benefits, and More The factory antenna is massive. It’s big, bulky, slaps on the top of the garage, gets in the way of everything,…
Lasfit 3″ LED Ditch Lights Review
Testing Ditch Light Output With This Affordable LED Pod There are several manufacturers of automotive LEDs on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one…
Volant Cold Air Intake Review
 Volant Intake For (2012-2015) 2nd Gen Tacoma 4.0L V6 Cold air intakes are a controversial topic. Some people say there’s no point since the factory airbox is pulling in…
Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel Review
The Agency 6 Shovel & Tube Clamp Mount Combo As an avid outdoor explorer, tools have become an important part of my gear setup. When out in the wilderness, you…
Heretic Studio BA-2 LED Pods Review
Heretic Studio’s BA-2 Lights Are Among The Top Brands New light companies are popping up, each saying their products are special. As someone who’s always researching, I was overwhelmed by…
Overland Equipped Complete Auxiliary Power Kit 3rd Gen Tacoma
Pre-Built Engine Fuse Tray, Fuse Block & Circuit Breaker When it comes to powering all of your auxiliary lighting and accessories, nothing is more important than providing safe power and…
TEQ Customs 2nd Gen Tacoma Retrofit Headlights Review
Upgrade Your OEM Headlights With A Customized Build Let’s face it, the halogen headlights on the 2nd Gen Tacomas aren’t something to brag about. If I’m being honest, I’d even…