BFG KM3 Mud Terrain Tires 50k Mile Review
We Put Over 50,000 Miles On Two Sets – What You can Expect As you may or may not already know, there are a lot of different choices on the…
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.
All-Pro Off-Road Low-Profile Bumper Review
Two Piece Design (Cradle + Shell) Available In Steel & Aluminum Aftermarket bumpers are a great way to add additional protection and functionality to the front end of your Tacoma….
6 Ways to Use a Spare Tire Trash Bag
Alternative Options & Uses Other Than Cleaning Up Garbage The R4T bag is a versatile accessory that offers more than just mounting to your spare tire; it can also be…
What Are Hybrid Beadlocks & How To Install
Here’s The Pros & Cons and a Step by Step Installation Guide What are beadlock wheels, what is their purpose, and why are they so expensive? Here we will discuss…
ARB Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
Essential Off-Road Modification For Water Crossings If you plan on doing some wheeling (even casual wheeling), you will eventually experience a water crossing. It’s a very fun part of this…
Melipron Roof Rack Tire Carrier Review
A Simple, Cost-Effective Kit Compatible With Most Roof Racks Relocating your spare tire is important when off-roading and overlanding for a multitude of reasons. The Melipron Universal Spare Tire Carrier…
Camper Shells Vs. Rooftop Tents
Pros, Cons & What To Consider Before Buying Either One With the introductions of various tent and topper systems, there have been many discussions and comparisons between the various ways…
Cali Raised Fuel Tank Skid Plate Review
Affordable Improved Underbody Protection For Your Truck I live on the “It’s better to be safe than stuck hours away from home in the middle of the woods” side of…
Smittybilt 2781 Air Compressor Review
Detailed Review, Including How To Use and Pros + Cons Whether you are a hard-core rock crawler or just a weekend 4×4 warrior, one thing is for certain, you will…
N-Fab Podium Steps Review
Designed For Double Cab 2nd & 3rd Gen (2005-2023) Tacoma If you need an easier way to step up into your truck whether it’s lifted or not, N-Fab has a…
Community Poll: 5 Long Travel Tacoma Builds
5 Tacoma Owners Discuss Their Long Travel Suspension Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Dobinsons Tacoma Quick Ride Lift Kit Review
Budget Friendly (1.75″ – 3.0″) Lift – Tested For Over 30k Miles Lift kits are often one of the most impactful modifications to add extra off-road capability to your vehicle…
Mudify Extended Brake Lines Install
Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines From Mudify If you’re lifting your truck (or already lifted), you need to consider replacing your brake lines. Especially the rear ones….
True North Fab Weld-On Rock Sliders Review
One Of The Only Weld-On Options For 3rd Gen Tacoma Rock sliders have become an increasingly popular armor upgrade over the past few years, and for good reason. They protect…
Community Poll: 9 Recovery Board Setups
Trail Tested Recovery Boards For Off-Roading & Overlanding Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community – centered…
Hard Shell Vs. Soft Shell Toppers
Breaking Down The Age-Old Debate: Which Is Best For Your Truck? When I first got my truck, it only took one bad storm to immediately send me into the Tacoma…
How To Build A Practical Overland Daily Driver
Improve Capability Without Sacrificing Drivability & Comfort Building an overland rig is one of life’s greatest joys! Unfortunately, not only are vehicles incredibly expensive, but so are the modifications if…
Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T 10K-Mile Review
Long Term 10,000 Mile Testing: A True Off-Road Beast When I decided to upgrade the tires on my 3rd Gen Tacoma to 33-inch (285/75/16) tires I knew I wanted something…
ARB LINX Switch Install & Review
ARBs Touchscreen Switch is Built Around It’s Own Products There are many options in the way of electronic switch controllers to help organize and declutter the interior of your rig….
ARB Hydraulic Recovery Jack Review
Are Hydraulic Jacks Better Than The Proven Mechanical Jacks? On a recent trip to California, we were put through an unusually high amount of recovery situations and off-road repairs. It’s…
Restless Offroad Rock Sliders Install & Review
DOM Sliders With a Variety of Angles, Top Plates, and Powder Let’s talk rock sliders; one of the most important mods you can do to your truck in terms of…
Goose Gear Access Cab Seat Delete Review
Remove Your Seats and Add A Storage System To Your Cab For those who own an access cab Toyota Tacoma, chances are the rear jump seats aren’t favored by anyone…
MESO CUSTOMS Long Travel Twin Turbo 3rd Gen Tacoma
A Tacoma Build That Will Go Down In History As One of the Greats If you own a Tacoma and haven’t heard the name Meso Customs, you’ve been hiding under…
6 Skid Plate Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma
6 Owners Discuss Their Underbody Armor & Their Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
ARB Twin Air Compressor Install & Review
The Most Popular On-Board Air Compressor for Off-Roading Anyone who takes off-roading or overlanding seriously will tell you that the one piece of gear that’s essential is an air compressor….
6 SR5 Toyota Tacoma Overland Builds
2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma SR5 Builds & Their Top 3 Mods Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Trim
Overland-Inspired, Adventure-Ready Rig From The Factory The 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma is finally here and with it, the all-new Trailhunter! I was lucky enough to see this all-new trim level…
Runnin4Tacos Tire Deflators Review
Affordable & Simple Trail Tool To Save Time Airing Down Airing down your tires makes for smooth riding and a good grip when driving over bumpy off-road terrain. Until now…
9 Wheel & Large Tire Setups For The Tacoma
Off-Road Inspiration: We Asked 9 Owners What They’re Running Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Meet The New 4th Gen Tacoma – First Look
Completely Redesigned Truck, With Overland Ready Trailhunter The 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma is finally here! I recently saw the brand new truck in the flesh both in Hawaii at the…
RBP Repulsor MT RX Tire Review
A Newer & Budget-Friendly Option: Rolling Big Power (RBP) Mud Terrains Tires are arguably the most important modification you can do to your truck. Being the only point of contact…
7 Spare Tire Carrier Setups For 3rd Gen Tacoma
Dedicated Tire Mounts & High Clearance Swing Out Bumpers Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community –…
Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Camper Shell
After Owning & Testing Both Options – Here is What I Learned Whether you have a brand-new stock Tacoma or a Tacoma that’s fully outfitted for adventures, a camper shell…
Prinsu Cab Rack 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Lightweight & Low-Profile – Prinsu Cab Rack Leads The Industry As all Tacoma owners eventually learn, there are very limited options for storage on our trucks. This poses a problem…
DIY 4-Way Tire Inflation & Deflation Kit
How To Build An Affordable Tire Hose Kit – Parts List & More When I first got into off-roading, I did not have any fancy tools for the trails. I…