Lock Off-Road Combat Wheels – Review
Rugged Design Meet Daily Durability In Several Finishes Choosing the right set of wheels for your truck is an important decision. They dramatically change the look of your truck 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.
7 Reasons To Get A RiGd UltraSwing
Exploring Hitched Mounted Tire Carriers? Why RiGd Delivers! When you start to get into off-roading and camping, you start to run into problems to solve. One them is where to…
Peak Suspension 2-Piece Trail Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
The Latest Improvement & Upgrade To Traditional Leveling Kits If you’re anything like me, one of the first things you think about with a new truck are a lift kit…
Dirt King Upper Arm Double Shear Kit – Install & Review
Shock Tower & UCA Reinforcement To Prevent Frame & Bolt Damage The 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma’s upper control arm (UCA) bolt is rather comical in length. This bolt goes…
Perry Parts Hydro Silencers – Install & Review
A Simple Yet Effective Mod For Your Noisy Bump Stops Do you enjoy your hydraulic bumps but dislike how loud they are when they engage with the metal strike plate?…
CBI Offroad Overland Rock Sliders For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
One Of The Most Important Pieces Of Armor For Your Truck Protecting the vehicle’s undercarriage and body panels becomes a top priority when venturing off the beaten path, especially on…
Ironman 4×4 IM2.5 Coilovers & Shocks – Overview & Initial Impressions
An All-New Suspension System From Ironman – First Look! When building a Tacoma, upgrading the suspension is probably one of the most important modifications you can make. Arguably, the kit…
Nomad Kitchen Co. LT Overlander Kit: 2-Year Review
Long Term Testing On This Drawer & Kitchen Setup For Overlanding Just over two years ago, I installed the Nomad Kitchen Co. Overlander Kit onto my truck. Today, I’m going…
How Regearing Differentials Affects Your Truck
Is This The Most Underutilized Mod For Built Trucks? So you decided to build an off-road/overland rig. You’re probably going to do things like add bigger tires, and a bunch…
Cali Raised Fog Light Replacement Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Affordable OEM-Fit, Bolt-On Lighting Upgrade For New Tacoma Visibility is everything for off-roaders, overlanders, and anyone who drives in challenging weather conditions. Whether you’re navigating foggy mountain passes or backroads…
SXTH Element Rear Recovery Points For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Add Much Needed Recovery Points To Your New 2024+ Tacoma In one of my last posts, I covered a set of front recovery points from SXTH Element. They’ve been great,…
RoadActive Suspension (RAS) For 2nd & 3rd Gen – Install & Review
Easy, Adjustable & Bolt On Leaf Pack Helper Springs Like many Tacoma owners, my truck does double duty as a daily driver and an adventure rig. Over the past year,…
DRT Fabrication Lo-Pro Bedbars – Install & Review
Add Utility To Your Truck Bed While Keeping It Low-Profile Bed bars are widely used in off-roading and overlanding because they add utility without breaking the bank. They keep a…
Lock Off-Road Olympus Wheels – Review
Off-Road Design With Clean Lines, Made For Trail Abuse If you’re looking to change the look of your vehicle, nothing can do more than adding a set of aggressive off-road…
WildTop Soft Truck Cap For Tacoma – Review
The Benefits Of Traditional Shells Without The Added Weight Recently, I installed the WildTop Soft Truck Cap on my new 4th Gen Tacoma TRD Pro. After a few weeks of…
SXTH Element Front Recovery Points For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Billet Aluminum Recovery Hooks (2024+ Tacoma) – Simple Install! If you’re going to spend any time off-road, it’s likely you’ll need to recover your truck or another vehicle in your…
2.0 Vs. 2.5 Shocks – What’s Best For You
How To Choose Between Two Common Shock Sizes Upgrading your suspension is usually high on the list for those looking to modify their trucks. This is especially true if you’re…
Why Re-Gearing Is Essential For Larger Tires
Adding Bigger Tires? Why & How Re-Gearing Will Improve Performance Re-gearing to a larger gear set is beneficial to any truck. It allows you to run a larger tire size…
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 Tires – Initial Impressions
Long Overdue Update To A Very Popular All-Terrain Tire The long-awaited update to the BFGoodfrich KO2 is finally here! While many people loved those tires, they weren’t without their issues….
DRT Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
An In-Depth Look At What Sets This Bumper Apart It is safe to say that my Tacoma build has gone through some serious transitions over the past couple of years….
Xprite RX Series Chase Lightbar – Review
Why A Rear Chase Light Is Great For Safety & Visibility When it comes to off-roading, the proper lighting can make all the difference. Whether you’re tackling some dusty trails…
Lock Off-Road Lunatic Wheels – Review
Rugged Wheel Designs That Look Great + Perform On & Off-Road I am often asked what the first mod should be on a new build, and my answer is always…
DRT Fabrication Front Plate Bumper – Initial Impressions
An Ultra High Clearance Bumper That’s Built For Adventure & Accessories There’s no shortage of aftermarket front bumpers for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. The biggest consideration when picking one is…
Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners – Install & Review
Protect & Reinforce Your Composite Truck Bed With so many bed stiffener options on the market, it may be hard to pick out which one is the best. What ultimately…
Should You Get A Truck Topper? Top Benefits To Consider
Is A Topper A Good Choice For Your Truck? Here’s Why It Could Be! The classic truck bed topper (originally popularized by fiberglass options) seems to be less popular in…
Shock & UCA Giveaway From Dirt King – $8,000 Value!
Win 2.5 & 2.0 Coilovers, Shocks + Billet & Ball Joint UCAs *THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED* It’s been a while since we put together a big giveaway… So what better…
Freedom Off-Road Ball Joint UCAs – Install & Review
Budget Friendly Ball Joint Upper Control Arms For Tacoma Upgrading your Tacoma’s upper control arms (UCAs) can feel like navigating a labyrinth of options. Each has varying features, performance benefits,…
Arroyo Tamarock M/T – 10,000 Mile Review
How These Value-Focused M/Ts Have Held Up Long Term After putting 10,000 miles on the Tamarock MTs, I have to say I’m honestly shocked at how well they have performed…
Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacement For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
An Affordable Upgrade That Doesn’t Sacrifice Performance While the Tacoma’s factory headlights are decent on clear nights, they struggle when it is raining, snowing, or dusty at night. The color…
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…
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…