SXTH Element Intercooler Upgrade For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Upgrade Your Factory Intercooler For Better Performance & Longevity As some of you may know, Toyota used a 2.4L engine in the 1st Gen Tacoma, producing 142 horsepower and 160…
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Product reviews: How is the product? Was it made in America? Did it work? Was it worth the price? How has it played out over the last couple of years? These are all questions you might ask yourself when you’re looking to buy a new product in the Tacoma world. At Trail Tacoma, our community dive deep into product reviews, product overviews, and detailed product write-ups to give you a deeper look at what you can expect before buying Factory or aftermarket parts.
RealTruck RetraxPRO EZ-OFF FRC-4000 Tonneau Cover – Review
Is An Aluminum Removable Retractable Tonneau Cover Worth It? When I got my 4th Gen Tacoma, I started researching the immediate “must-dos”. You know what I’m talking about, the usual…
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Roof Rack For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Low-Profile, Premium Rack Worthy Of The New Tacoma’s Higher Price Tag When it comes to roof racks for the Toyota Tacoma platform, there is no shortage of options available. From…
LOCK Off-Road Commando Wheels – Quick Look
Aggressive Style With Simulated Beadlock For Better Tire Retention LOCK Off-Road offers a pretty stout selection of wheels for Tacoma owners. Their designs range from aggressive to minimal and everything…
PRP EnduroDaily Reclining Suspension Seats – Install Guide For 2nd Gen Tacoma
Full Front Seat Replacement Using Aftermarket OEM Seat Brackets Upgrading the interior is one of the most satisfying mods you can do on the 2G Tacoma. The seats are pretty…
BillieBars Tailgate Cover For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Improved, Anti-Slip Factory-Fit Cover With Cupholders A tailgate is one of the most-used and abused parts of a truck. Whether you’re loading tools during the week, tossing camera gear in…
Ironman 4×4 Pro Forge UCAs – Long Term Review
Squeak-Free For Miles On & Off-Road With These Forged UCAs If you’ve already committed to a lift, upper control arms (UCAs) aren’t really optional. The stock UCAs on a lifted…
JD Fab Bedside Utility Storage & Battery Box For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Low-Profile Box For Your Battery, Compressor & Gear, No Bed Space Lost! If you’re looking for a clean and functional way to relocate or add a battery, mount on-board air…
BedRug Classic Bed Mat Vs. Liner – Which BedRug Is For You?
Comparing Two Different Options For Your Truck Bed I ran the BedRug Classic Bed Mat for about 4 years, and it did exactly what it was designed to do. It…
Aspire Custom Pro Grille For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Customizable Logo & Optional Backlighting For A Unique Look I’ve been looking to give my Tacoma a bit of a facelift for a while now, and the Pro style grille…
YotaVerse Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Side View Mirror Covers That Look Great, Simple Install Small visual upgrades can make a surprisingly big difference in the overall look of your truck. While larger mods like wheels,…
King Shocks 2.5 Lift Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – 5,000 Mile Review
First Impressions For A Top-Tier Kit On A Relatively New Platform After putting about 5,000 miles on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road with the King 2.5 Suspension Kit front…
Revolution Gear & Axle 5.29 Gears For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
The Ring & Pinion Upgrade That Brought My Truck Back To Life The 3rd Gen Tacoma 3.5L V6 delivers 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. In normal terms, that…
Toyo Open Country RT Pro Tires – 10K Mile Review
Tires For Avid Rock Crawlers Who Still Need Daily Drivability I ran Toyo Open Country AT3s in 35×12.5×17 for about a year on my 2024 Trailhunter. Good tires, no complaints…
Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
The Modular Low-Profile Bumper Upgrade My Truck Needed If you’ve been on the fence about swapping your front bumper but you’re terrified of butchering your truck, I get it. I…
Canvasback Rear Door Covers For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Under-Rated Interior Protection For Your New Tacoma I’m going to blow your mind with this one… These door covers might just be one of the most practical interior mods you…
JD Fabrication Skid Plate Style Rock Sliders – First Impressions
New Approach To Design, Frame & Cab Mounted Sliders This post is more of an overview rather than a direct testing review… and for that, we’re not leaving a Trail…
Why You Should Upgrade To PRP Seat Covers
Made For Anything From Dirt, To Dogs & Daily Driving PRP has been making high end seat covers and complete replacements since 1997. What started with custom suspension seats for…
CBI Full Skid Plates For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Underbody Belly Protection For Your Off-Road Rig As someone who enjoys getting off the beaten path with my Tacoma, I’ve always understood that the thrill of off-roading comes with risk….
Go Rhino RB20 Slim Running Boards For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Striking A Balance Between Daily Function & Light Off-Road Durability The modern-day running board is cool, hear me out. These aren’t your grandpa’s running boards. After hours of reading reviews,…
DV8 Trailing Arm Skids For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
How These Skid Plates Will Save You Costly & Annoying Repairs Now that the newest generation of the Tacoma has been around for 3 years, owners are starting to put…
MORRFlate’s New Xtreme Braided Quad Tire Hose Kits – Overview
The Latest & Best In 4-Tire Air Inflation/Deflation Kits Airing down and airing back up is something most people accept as part of the off-roading process. There are a lot…
Cali Raised Bed Rack Roof Rack Extension For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
How This Versatile Bed Rack Topper Rack Expands Truck Utility Bed racks have been around for a while. And they’re super popular for a reason. More function for your bed,…
Ironman 4×4 IM2.5 Lift Kit For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma – Long Term Review
How This New Premium Suspension Has Held Up Daily Driving & Overlanding After having the Ironman 4×4 IM2.5 suspension on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road for over 7,500 miles,…
Peak Suspension 2.5 DSC Trek Kit For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
High Performance Lift Kit With Adjustable Reservoirs The 4th Gen Tacoma brings a significant suspension upgrade, dropping the old rear leaf springs for a coil-spring, multi-link setup that rides smoother,…
REM Surface Finishing For Re-Gearing: What It Is & Why It Matters
Ring & Pinion Treatment For Better Longevity, Efficiency & Performance Over the years, I’ve been learning more and more about re-gearing. Re-gearing is when you upgrade your differential gear ratios…
C4 Fabrication Rear Differential Skid Plate For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Protecting The Lowest Point Of Your Undercarriage Have you ever set your eyes on the perfect line, but know there will be consequences if you attempt it? We all have….
Cali Raised Trail Edition Rock Sliders For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
High Clearance, Angled Rock Panel Protection With Optional Kickout If the goal is to take your truck off-road, you’re very likely going to need protection. After 15+ years of building…
YotaVerse Replica TRD Pro Grille For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Initial Impressions & Is Aftermarket Any Good? Adding the YotaVerse Replica TRD Pro Grille to your 4G Tacoma is a solid aesthetic upgrade, giving the front end a much more…
PRP Seat Covers For 2nd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Factory Fit Covers That Offer Total Customization With the 2nd Gen Tacoma being a decade out of production, the factory seats are undoubtedly starting to show their age. If you…
SXTH Element CPLT Intake For 4th Gen Tacoma – Review
Cold Air Intake Upgrade For Better Airflow & Enhanced Sound Swapping out the factory intake is a pretty common mod. I would think it’s one of the most popular due…
Prinsu Roof Racks: Original Vs. Pro – Comprehensive Comparison
Two Options At Different Price Points – Which Is Best For You? When it comes to overlanding, off-roading, and outdoor adventures, a reliable roof rack is one of the most…
Why R/T Tires May Be The Best Option For You
Why This Tread Pattern Might Be Ideal For Your Build Rugged Terrain tires, aka RTs, have been around since the late 2000s. After about 15 years of production, they’ve proven…
4 Reasons You Should Upgrade Your 2nd Gen Tacoma’s Shift Knob
Why TrailMade Knobs Are A Neat Upgrade For Your Interior Many 2nd Gen Tacoma owners never think twice about their shift knob, but this small modification can significantly improve your…
Roveroll Skynest Tent Combo – Review
Unique & Feature Packed Camper From A New Brand In the last several years, wedge campers have skyrocketed in popularity, bringing a comfortable and manageable sleeping footprint to the overlanding…