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…
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.
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…
JLT Performance Oil Separator Install
Capture & Remove Combustion Byproducts & Contaminants *** As of early 2022, JLT Performance is now call J&L Oil Separator Company. *** First off, I need to clarify something. I’m…
Replica TRD Pro Grille Review 2nd Gen Tacoma
Affordable Way To Add TRD Pro Styling To Your Truck You might not know, but the first Tacoma TRD Pro model came out in 2015. With roughly only 1200 made,…
Lamin-X Fuel Door Guard Review
Protect Your Fuel Door from Damage & Scratches With This Cover Not much of an elaborate explanation is needed for the Lamin-X Fuel Door Guard. Lamin-X is an easy-to-install, invisible…
Bay Area Metal Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper Review
Plate & Tube Front Bumper With Thermoplastic Powder Coating If you do any off-road driving in your Tacoma, chances are you’ve thought about replacing the factory front bumper. After all,…
ARB OME 3″ Lift Kit Install
Nitrocharger Sport Shocks & SPC UCAs – Step-By-Step Guide Easily one of the best-bang-for-your-buck lift kits is the Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport complete suspension kit. Paired with SPC adjustable…
DRT Fabrication Bed Stiffeners Review
Add Strength & Rigidity To Your Overland Build If you’ve done any sort of research into must-have modifications for your Tacoma, you’ve likely heard of bed stiffeners. Sometimes these can…
Relentless Fabrication Bed Cargo Cross Bars Review
Simple & Affordable Bed Bar System For Tacoma Founded in 2010, Relentless Fabrication started as a small side project that quickly grew and evolved into one of the most popular…
CarTrimHome Sequential Turn Signal Review
Improve Visibility & Aesthetics With This Simple Mod There are a ton of awesome features on the Tacoma. But at the same time, no truck is perfect. Lighting tends to…
Ironman 4X4 3″ LED Light Kit With Side Shooters Review
Universal Light Pods Mounted On Cali Raised Ditch Light Brackets With so many lighting options on the market, it’s difficult to tell which company truly makes the best product at…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Front Bumper Review
Hybrid Steel Winch Cradle & Aluminum Bumper Shell Design Bumper installs on the Tacoma can be super cumbersome and outright annoying with the extremely heavy steel bumpers that most companies…
G2 Wheel Spacers Review
1.25″ Wheel Spacers On A Tacoma – What You Need To Know Wheel spacers have always been a hot topic in the off-road community. Whether you just want to add…
USR TRD Pro Style Black Projector Headlights Review
Get The TRD Pro Look Without Spending A Fortune Just about everyone who purchases the 3rd Gen Tacoma upgrades the headlights. Not to say that the design is off-putting in…
Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Review
Popular & Proven Uniball UCA For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Most of us know, or at the least, have heard the name Total Chaos Fabrication. The Total Chaos Uniball…
VLEDS License Plate Reverse Light Bar Review
Universal Reverse Light That Attaches To Your License Plate Frame OEM reverse lights are weak. They fail to provide nearly enough light when actually reversing the Tacoma. VLEDS set out…
Brite Box 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Use Your High & Low Beams + Fog Lights Anytime Whether you are an off-road enthusiast or a daily commuter, it is crucial to have adequate lighting when driving in…
Dirt King Ball Joint Upper Control Arms Review
Budget Friendly, Serviceable UCAs For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma In a previous article, we did an in-depth review, overview, and installation for the Dirt King LCAs. In this article,…
VLEDS Interior LED Kit Review
Upgrade Your 3rd Gen Tacoma Interior Lighting Let’s take a look at and go over the installation process for a full interior LED light upgrade kit by VLEDS. As most…
Midland GMRS & FRS Radios Review
Get Your Comms Dialed With These Two Options From Midland Two-way radios are often used in many ways when it comes to the outdoors enthusiast. They are great for vehicle-to-vehicle…
AreaBFE Awning Review
Protect Yourself From The Elements With This Universal Option When you’re off-roading, overlanding, or car camping, protection from the elements can be hard to come by. Be it the bright…
OEM Audio Speaker Upgrade Review
Plug-And-Play Front & Rear Speakers For 3rd Gen Tacoma The stock speakers in the 2nd and 3rd Gen Toyota Tacomas are seriously lacking when it comes to sound clarity, loudness…
Vehicle OCD Console & Glove Box Organizer Review
Easily Organize Your Tacoma’s Storage Compartments When it comes to storage in the Tacoma, it’s very easy to run out of space if you are methodical in your approach to…
Tacoma Twins Rear Window Modular Storage Panel Review
MOLLE Panel For Maximizing Interior Storage Are you looking for more storage options on your Tacoma? Something to mount your first aid kit, ax, flashlight, recovery gear, or whatever else…
USR Replica TRD Pro Tail Lights Review
An Affordable Upgrade To Black Out Your Housings I think most people in the Tacoma world are in search of a chrome delete option for their personal rigs. I know…
Relations Race Wheels V1 Rock Slider Review
DOM Steel, Bolt-On Rocker Panel Protection For Your Tacoma There is no shortage of rock sliders on the market. In fact, it’s probably one of the most common and foundational…
Icon RXT Multi Rate Leaf Pack Review
Setup That Grows With Your Build, 3 Different Weight Settings Add major performance gains to your rear suspension for just about any Tacoma setup with the Icon RXT user-adjustable multi-rate…
RLB Chase Light Review
Adding A Rear Facing Chase Light Bar For Trail Visibility There aren’t that many dedicated chase light options in the off-road and overland world just yet, but the folks at…
Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review
Ultimate Factory Geometry Suspension Upgrade For 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma So… you were probably cruising the internet looking at parts to increase the value, performance and reliability of your 3rd Gen…
OEM Audio Plus System 500 Review
3rd Gen Tacoma Specific Plug & Play DSP Amplifier & Subwoofer While the Toyota Tacoma is arguably the best mid-size truck on the market, it leaves quite a bit to…
Clazzio Seat Covers Review
Upgrade Your 2nd Gen Tacoma With Leather Seats So… why should you consider Clazzio seat covers? When it comes to quality for an affordable price, Clazzio is the way to…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Upgrade Your Uneven Tailgate Panel With This Aluminum Option Have you ever told a friend to hold your drink before going full send? Well, the friendship with your 2nd or…