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…
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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.
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,…
Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Review
Could This Be One Of The Best Throttle Controllers? I figured reviewing a throttle controller would be pretty straightforward; a quick plug-and-play install and an opinion after driving around for…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock RT – First Impressions
New Budget Friendly Tire That Performs Like Premium Alternatives You may be thinking… Who is Arroyo? This might be the first time you’re seeing this particular brand. While they are…
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…
Canvasback Universal Captain/Bucket Seat Covers – Review
Interior Protection With This Customizable, Waterproof Fabric Cover If you’re looking for a protective cover for your seats, an alternative to a full seat cover, this might be for you!…
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…
From 1st Gen To 4th Gen Tacoma – Comparison & Impressions
What Finalized My Decision To Move Into A 4th Gen Tacoma Do you drive an old Tacoma, perhaps a 1st Gen like myself, and want help deciding whether to upgrade…
BamBeds Wheel Desk – Review
Universal Steering Wheel Accessory For Working, Eating & More Finding the perfect balance between work and mobility is more challenging than ever, especially for those who spend a lot of…
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…
PRP Seat Covers For 3rd Gen Tacoma – Install & Review
Premium Seat Protection With Nearly Endless Customization Upgrading your vehicle’s interior can make all the difference. For many Tacoma owners, PRP seat covers have become a go-to choice. Renowned for…
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….
Perry Parts Rear Bump Stops For 2G & 3G Tacoma – Install Guide
Avoid Harsh Bottom-Outs With These 3D-Printed Bumps It’s no secret that the factory bump stops on the Tacoma aren’t much more than triangulated hockey pucks (they kinda suck). The best…
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….
VLEDS LPX Reverse Light Bar – Review
Auxiliary License Plate Mounted Reverse & Brake Lights A small and subtle mod that packs a punch! We all know factory Tacoma lighting could use an upgrade. If you’re ready…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Review
Easy To Use Shelter & Shade From The Elements A reliable awning can make all the difference when it comes to overlanding, camping, or even tailgating. New to this category…
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…
OPT7 Tailgate Light Bar – Review
Triple Row LED Tailgate Light Bar with Sequential Turn Signals In severe weather, you know the feeling of driving and not being able to see the taillights in front of…
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…