Sandy Cats Hitch Hero Soft Shackle Review
Oversized & Beefier Shackle Compatible With Hitch Receivers I’ve seen my fair share of recovery gear over the past 15+ years. It’s not too often you see something new and…
Off-Road
The Tacoma comes in a wide variety of models; SR, SR5, TRD Sport or Off-Road, Limited, and TRD Pro. The Tacoma is also offered in access (extended) cab or four-door double-cab along with 2wd or 4wd. All of these models are capable of off-roading but depending on your exact needs, some may be better suited for different types of terrain. In this category, you will find information that further improves the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road features and functionality.
YotaVerse V2 Pro Grille With Light Bar For 3rd Gen Tacoma
Pro-Style Option With Integrated Dual Color LED Light Bar As a Tacoma owner, you know there is no such thing as too many lights. As we have run out of…
Blind Shock Testing – Dirt King Vs. Major Brands
 Striving For Excellence – The Forefront Of Shock Development & Technology Suspension and lift kits are a major modification enthusiasts add and upgrade to maximize performance and capabilities on…
Should You Get A Lift & Bigger Tires For Your Tacoma?
Why The Time, Materials & Costs May Or May Not Be Worth It Most car people love a lifted truck with bigger wheels and tires. I certainly do, as both…
Two MagnaFlow Exhaust Options For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Can We Make The Turbocharged 4-cylinder Sound Good? In case you haven’t heard, the 4th Gen Tacoma sadly got rid of the V6 engine in exchange for a 2.4 L…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock A/T – 7,500 Mile Review
Great For Daily Driving, Overlanding & Moderate Off-Roading After hitting 7,500 miles on the Tamarock all-terrains from Arroyo, I can safely say that these a great option for those looking…
Baja Designs Squadron SAE Vs. Squadron Sport – Detailed Comparison
Head To Head Comparison For Two Popular Options From Baja Accessory lights… we all love them, they are usually one of the first things the new Tacoma owners buys. Whether…
Best Rear Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Aftermarket Armor From Bolt-On To High Clearance, Swingouts & More In the overland community, front bumpers get all the glory. They improve approach angles and make your front end look…
The Ultimate Overland Electrical Buildout With GFC Topper
Detailed Build Overview Covering Power, Charging & How To DIY When you start outfitting your truck with power-hungry additions such as a fridge, lighting, USB outlets, a water pump, or…
How To Drive In Sand – 8 Tips
Best Practices For Maneuvering On The Beach & What To Know Every off-road enthusiast will encounter deep or soft sand at some point. Whether you find yourself on the beach…
DRT Fabrication Shackle Hanger Kit – Install & Review
Maximize Your Leaf Spring’s Performance For Better Handling & Increased Rigidity If you want to improve your Tacoma’s suspension performance and ride quality, you’re in the right place. Replacing the…
IRONBISON Running Boards For Tacoma – Review
Affordable, Bolt-On Steps That Imitate True Rock Sliders I’m the proud owner of a 2021 Tacoma TRD Sport 4×4 Double Cab with a 5 ft bed. After searching for quite…
Toyota Reveals New Tacoma TRD ProRunner Concept
A Rad New Concept Debuting At 2024 SEMA Show Another SEMA, another awesome concept! Last year Toyota teased us with the revival of the X-Runner. This year, they gave us…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Rock Sliders Review
Dual Purpose, 0 Degree Protection With Kickout & Top Plate That Doubles As A Step Solid rock sliders are a must for those who plan on wheeling their Tacomas. Unfortunately,…
Best Bed Toppers By Category For The Tacoma
How To Get The Most Use Out Of Your Truck Bed For Work & Play Choosing the best bed topper (i.e. truck cap, camper shell, etc.) for your Tacoma largely…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles
Adventure Awaits With Arroyo Tires’ Budget-Friendly Mud Terrain Those who have been in the off-roading world long enough know that having the right tire is paramount. Everyone has their own…
SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 Vehicle Signal Booster – Review
Boosting Cell Service To Stay Connected Off The Beaten Path While many of us use our overlanding, camping, and off-roading excursions to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life,…
What Is A Hybrid Bumper?
Steel & Aluminum Plate Vs. Steel Plate & Tube Adding a new bumper to your truck offers many benefits, both in performance and aesthetics. There are plenty of options to…
Perry Parts Bump Stops For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Why It’s Worth Upgrading From OEM Bumps Bump stops limit the up-travel of the suspension to protect your shocks from bottoming out and prevent contact between other key components. Specifically,…
Dirt King 2.5 DCA Shocks – 10,000 Mile Review
Over 10K Miles & 6 Months With My New Suspension Dirt King (DK) has made a name for itself in the offroad industry with its fabrication and long travel suspension…
Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review
Durable Wheels With Off-Road Focused Designs For Your Build A new set of wheels can make a huge difference in your Tacoma’s aesthetics, and there are many styles and finishes…
Meso Customs HELLTACO – Hellcat Motor Swapped Twin Traction Beam 3rd Gen Prerunner
Meso Customs 3rd Gen Gets an Insane Transformation… Again It’s been about 3 years, and the Meso Customs 3rd Gen Tacoma has finally left Stellar Built in Sacramento. If you’re…
Single Vs. Multi-Tire Air Hoses – Comparison
With All The Kits Available, Which Is Best For You? Airing up your tires after a long day (or down to start) on the trail can be one of the…
All-Pro Off-Road Tacoma APEX Rock Sliders Review
Long & Short Bed Options With Standard Top Plate & Kickout Rock sliders are arguably one of the most important pieces of armor for your Tacoma when off-roading. They protect…
One Week Testing The New 2024 TRD Pro Tacoma
Pros & Cons For This Premium Trim Package I recently got my hands on the all-new TRD Pro for a full week. Toyota sent me this vehicle as a press…
GFC V2 Platform Camper – 2.5 Year Review
Long Term Testing With Two Campers On Two Trucks! I know what you’re thinking. Two campers? Who runs two of the same campers on two different Tacomas? Well, it’s not…
upTOP Overland Full Height TRUSS Bed Rack – Install & Review
A Modular And Adjustable Bed Rack Compatible With Retrax Cover Since owning my Tacoma, there were two things that I wanted to get out of my bed/cargo space. First, I…
Black Ops Offroad Anytime Locker For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Simple Mod To Use Your Factory E-Locker In 4-Hi Or 2WD Have you ever been in an offroad situation where you wished you could activate your factory e-locker without being…
sPOD BantamX Touchscreen Switch Controller – Install & Review
Premium Programmable Switch System With Unique Features Anyone who is into offroading, overlanding, or just adding electronic accessories to their Tacoma is probably familiar with switch controllers. If you’re not,…
Tuff Country Uniballs UCAs – Install & Review
A Budget-Friendly UCA To Get The Most Out Of Your Suspension Upper control arms (UCAs) play a vital role in keeping your wheels properly aligned for daily driving and optimal…