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…
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.
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…
Whipsaw Creek Trail Review
Historic Overland & Off-Road Route In British Colombia, Canada The Whipsaw Creek Trail is a 110km/68-mile trail filled with various mud holes, obstacles to flex on and fun hill climbs….
Best Skid Plates For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Top Underbody Armor Options By Style, Design & Material Types You probably spent some time exploring various armor mods for your Tacoma. There are so many options, choosing one can…
Tyler Johnston’s 2nd Gen Tacoma Off-Road Build
2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR Access Cab With 6 Speed Manual Instagram Handle: @coastal.tacoma Trail Tacoma is kicking off its weekly truck build feature! Moving forward, we’re going to start…
Fitting 33″ Tires (285/70R17) On Toyota Tacoma
Everything You Need to Know Before Running 33″ Tires For reference, we are using the 285/70R17 Yokohama Geolandar X-AT which is a true 33″ tire measuring out at 33.1″. The…
weBoost Drive Reach OTR Review
Boost Your Cell Signal In Remote Locations For The Best Service I’m always trying to get off the grid. It’s one of the things that first drew me to overlanding…
Fixing Upper Control Arms Rubbing On Tires
Common Problem After Running Oversized Tires On Tacoma After upgrading to a 285/70R17 (33.1″) tire on our Tacoma, we were amazed to find that the tires didn’t rub anywhere on…
Will A 33″ Tire Fit The Spare Tire Mount On A Tacoma?
Does The Common 285/70R17 (33″ Tire) Fit in the Stock Location? Carrying a spare tire is a necessity. There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road…
LEER 100R Review
Popular Fiberglass Truck Cap – What To Know Before Buying If you’ve done any amount of research on fiberglass camper shells (aka truck toppers/truck caps), then you’re probably aware of…
Toyo Open Country AT3 Review
5,000 Miles With This Popular All Terrain Tire Option Perhaps nothing makes more of an impact on the capabilities of your Tacoma than a good set of tires. Whether you’re…
Exitrax Ultimate Series Recovery Boards Review
Detailed Review & Real-World Testing With A 3rd Gen Tacoma Let’s talk about recovery gear, specifically recovery boards. A set of recovery boards is an essential item to add to…
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…
TRD Sport Trailer Overview
Is That A Tacoma Bed Turned Into An Off-Road Trailer?! Toyota brought a handful of creativity and cool stuff to experience virtually during SEMA360, the 2020 pandemic-friendly SEMA (Specialty Equipment…
Ironman 4×4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 Suspension Kit Review
5,000 Miles Of Testing Across Different Terrains For the first 12,000 miles I put on my Tacoma, I had to live with the subpar performance of the stock TRD Off-Road…
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,…
Agency 6 Winch Shackle Review
Billet Aluminum Alternative To Traditional Winch Hooks If you’ve put a winch on your truck, it’s probably because you got stuck somewhere or you think you will get stuck at…
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…
Element Full Skid Plates Review
Complete Lightweight Aluminum Package For Tacoma If you’ve been following along with the Trail Tacoma build, you already know that I’m running a full skid plate setup from Element. This…
Agency 6 Shackle Block Review
Hitch Mounted Recovery Point For Off-Roading The 3rd Gen Tacoma comes with a front recovery point, but let’s say you’re on a tight trail and can’t be pulled from the…
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…
RototraX Traction Boards Review
Budget-Friendly Off-Road Self Recovery Boards Recovery boards, also known as traction boards, are an essential item to add to your arsenal of recovery gear if you do any sort of…
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…
C4 Fabrication Overland Series Front Bumper
Newer Plate Bumper Option For The 3rd Gen Tacoma When it comes to aftermarket armor for the Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, and even Tundra, there’s one name that remains at the…
SetPower USA RV45S Review
Affordable Fridge/Freezer For Camping & Overlanding When I started building my Toyota Tacoma, I had a vision and a goal in mind. I was building my rig to be fully…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Ditch Your Useless Plastic Tailgate Insert For This Upgrade This panel is meant to replace the existing tailgate panel that comes stock with your 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma. As we all…
Company Highlight – Ironman 4X4 America
Established Australian Company That Makes Lift Kits & More Born in Australia, Ironman 4X4 is a name synonymous with overlanding and camping around the world. For over 60 years, Ironman…
DuroBumps Bump Stops & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
Complete Bump Stop Upgrade For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Jumping into suspension and all of its components can be overwhelming. There are a plethora of moving parts that although…