R4T Rear Diff Skid Plate Review
Vehicle Fitment: 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Off-Road & Pro Models The stock rear ends that come in Toyota trucks are pretty durable. They were built to take a beating, but…
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.
15 Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For The Tacoma
We Asked 15 Tacoma Owners What M/T Tires They Run & Why Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week, we are taking a look at several mud-terrain (M/T) tire…
Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper Review
Affordable Low Profile Bumper, Easy Install, and Lots of Add-ons We overlanders spend a ton of our hard-earned money investing in parts to improve the capabilities of our rigs. But…
ABS Sensor Guard Accessory Mount (Spindle Light Pod Bracket)
Spindle Mount Bracket for Light Pods or Other Accessories — *** This product is currently not for sale due to patent claims. Links have been removed. *** — Modifications that…
8 Barcelona Red Tacoma Overland Builds
We Asked 8 Barcelona Red Metallic Tacoma Ownes About Their Overland Build List Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! This week we are taking a look at a color for…
Front Bumper Accessories 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 9 Owners What They Mounted To Their Aftermarket Front Bumpers Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday! For this week, we take a look at what accessories 3rd Gen…
7 All-Terrain Tire Choices For 3rd Gen Tacoma
We Asked 7 Owners What All Terrain Tires They Use & Why Hey guys! Welcome back to another Taco Tuesday. All-terrain tires are a super simple upgrade for your Tacoma,…
Vision X CG2 Light Cannon Ditch Light Review
Vision X CG2 4.7″ Light Cannon LED Pods & Ditch Light Brackets If you aren’t familiar with Vision X, I’d like to introduce you to them before diving in. Vision…
17 Best Bed Racks For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Featuring Brands Such as CBI, Cali Raised, RCI, Westcott & More Truck beds provide sufficient storage space for your average hauling needs. That might be fine for some truck owners,…
Dobinsons Quick Ride Lift Kit Long Term Review
Detailed 15,000 Mile Review On 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma A lift kit is one of the first things you’re most likely going to research when starting your build. Many of…
Community Poll: Top 5 Mods For TRD Pros
We Asked 7 TRD Pro Owners About Their Favorite Mods Hey everyone, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we focused on Tacomas with…
Aluminum VS. Steel Skid Plates
A Guide To Selecting The Best Underbody Protection Option If you have ever driven off-road or just watched some YouTube videos, you would probably know that one of the most…
Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Review
Aftermarket Brake System With Proven Race Technology BRAKES. Caps lock and bold letters emphasize how important they are when it comes to safety. Getting up to speed in your truck…
Community Poll: 7 Off-Road Tire Options
We Asked 7 Tacoma Owners About Their Preferred Tire Setup Hey guys, welcome back to yet another Taco Tuesday! If you missed last week’s TT, we asked Tacoma owners what…
JD Fabrication Long Travel + LCA Pivot Kit Installation Guide & Review
What To Know Before Installing a JD Fab LT + LCA Pivot Kit We finally wrapped up one of the most time-intensive long travel kits on the market. We linked…
Community Poll: 8 Bronze Wheel Options
8 Unique Bronze Wheel Setups For 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the…
Top 9 Toyota Tacoma Wheel Brands
Pictured above: 2017 TRD OR with Relations Race Wheels (RRW) RR6-H Wheels (-12 offset) Wheel Companies, Designs & Options to Consider for Your 2nd & 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Wheels…
R4T High-Clearance Exhaust Install & Review
High-Clearance, Turn Down Aftermarket Cat-Back Exhaust System for 3rd Gen (2016+) Toyota Tacoma Although I did not choose my Tacoma expecting racecar-like performance, the truck still leaves a lot to…
Community Poll: 7 Ditch Light Setups
We Asked 7 Owners About Ditch Light Brands, Pros and Cons Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
15 Best Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Top 15 Aftermarket Front Bumpers For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma An aftermarket bumper, or even aftermarket options for upgrading the factory bumper, is always a part of our Tacoma…
Community Poll: 8 Roof Rack Setups
8 Roof Rack Options for Build Inspiration on 3rd Gen Tacomas Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
JD Fabrication 2.25″ Long Travel Kit: Overview
Full Parts List Explained & Initial Thoughts After Testing There comes a time in every man’s life when stock anything just doesn’t get the job done, and upgrading is needed…
Westcott Designs Rock Sliders Review
High-quality, Light & Strong Sliders from Westcott Designs So, you are in the market for a new pair of rock sliders. You’ve wandered around aimlessly from website to website, brand…
Community Poll: 6 Midnight Black Metallic Builds
We Asked 7 Midnight Black Metallic Owners About Their Builds Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Illinois to Montana: A 3,000 Mile Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC V2 Platform Camper
A Cross Country Winter Road Trip To Pick Up A GFC Camper For My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma – Detailed Travel Log & Experience Journal Ever wonder what it’s like…
Community Poll: 7 Suspension Lift Kit Setups
We Asked 7 Owners About Their Front & Rear Lift Setups Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland…
Rebuilding Outer Joints on CV Axle for Toyota Tacoma Long Travel
Rebuilding CV Axle Outer Joints (Birfield Joints) on a 2nd Gen / 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma When you take the plunge into long travel, your axle shafts are going to…
All-Terrain vs. Mud-Terrain Tires
6 Factors to Consider When Buying Tires for Your Tacoma So, you’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and upgrade your Tacoma’s tires from stock highway terrains to a more…
Community Poll: 6 Rock Slider Setups
We Asked 6 Owners What Brands They’re Running & Why Welcome back to another community poll. This is a column interview Q&A with independent owner-submitted feedback from the overland community…
Ironman 4X4 Raid Series Front Bumper Review
Raid Series Features Recovery Points, Winch & Off-Road Lighting As important as it is to install comfort and performance-enhancing modifications to our rigs, not much can beat a great-looking front…