Yakima Roof Rack For Camper Shell – Review
Simple Way To Add Cross Bars To Your Truck Topper I am an overlander. I am obligated to cover my vehicle with as much gear as possible, inside and out….
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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.
ARB Front & Rear Air Locker Review
Lock Your Differential & Improve Off-Road Performance Air lockers are a large financial investment and the decision for this upgrade wasn’t an easy one for me. It took me months…
Cali Raised OEM Style Switch Panel Review
Add Auxiliary Switch Mounting Spot In Factory Location On Dash With the addition of external lights and accessories comes the need to power them efficiently and wire them into your…
Dobinsons Snorkel Review
Protect Your Intake & Engine From Water & Dust So, you’re thinking about installing a snorkel. By now, you have surely been sucked into the rabbit hole of Instagram, watched…
Subaru Kicker Tweeter Review
Upgrade Your Non-JBL Audio With This Cheap & Easy Mod It doesn’t take an audiophile to realize that the stock sound system in the 3rd Gen Tacomas is not the…
Cali Raised Ditch Light Bracket Install
A Quick & Easy Way To Add Auxiliary Lights To Your Truck If you’re new to the scene, you may be looking to add more lighting to your vehicle. One…
How-To Plasti-Dip Chrome & Bumper Caps
DIY, Reversible Alternative To Emblems Covers & Bumper Caps Basically, most of the 3rd Gen Tacomas come with a bunch of chrome accents that very few people these days actually…
Pedal Commander 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
Fix Poor Throttle Response With This Plug And Play Mod Before I get into the install details and review, let me explain exactly what the Pedal Commander is. This is…
MobileStrong Truck Bed Storage Drawer Review
Drawer System Storage For Overlanding & Camping I have gone through several different storage setups. From storage bins to plastic containers and beyond. None of these solutions ever felt quite…
Surviveware First Aid Kit Review
A Well-Equipped Kit To Carry Daily & While Off-Roading In the outdoor and off-roading community, one of the most essential items to be equipped with is a first aid kit….
Taco Garage Dashtop Multi-Mount Review
Simple, Low-Profile Accessory Mount For Phones & More It has always perplexed me how automobile companies still neglect to include phone mounts in their interior designs. Virtually every driver these…
BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover Review
One-Year Of Ownership: Was It Worth The Investment? So you bought a truck and now you have all that awesome bed space, but there’s one problem. You can’t protect the…
Wilco Offroad Bed Rail Tire Carrier Review
A More Affordable Way To Carry Larger Tires On Your Truck Any off-road or overland enthusiast knows that carrying a spare tire is paramount on every adventure. Some would even…
Xenon Depot Xtreme VF LED Turn Signal Review
Premium Turn Signal Upgrade For Improved Visibility Xenon Depot offers many different light replacements for all types of cars. I’ve had great luck with them in the past, so I…
6 Best Ways To Find Off-Road & Overland Trails
Maps, Apps & Online Resources To Use For Finding Routes This is something every Tacoma owner looking to explore the great outdoors can refer to. Bookmark this one and come…
Xenon Depot H11 Xtreme LED Pro High Beam Review
Super Bright, High Quality Bulbs Replacement As you may already know, I have been upgrading all my lights with aftermarket options from XenonDepot. With how happy I was with my…
FieryRed Traction Boards Review
Affordable Alternative To Popular Options Like Maxtrax Recovery gear is arguably one of the most important aspects of any trip off-road. One of the quickest and easiest ways to get…
Meso Customs Ultimate Map & Dome Lights Review
High Quality Light Upgrade That’s Easy To Install Some car manufacturers have taken the plunge and moved away from halogen lights for both interior and exterior. Halogen lights are inexpensive…
Desert Does It Seat Jacker & MMP Review
Raise Your Seat For Comfort & Add Accessory Mount The only question I have for you is this; how comfortable are you while seated in your Tacoma? I have never…
Xenon Depot H11 LED Pro Yellow Fog Lights Review
Affordable Alternative To Complete Housing Upgrades I picked up a set of Xenon Depot H11 LED PRO Yellow Fogs for my Quicksand 3rd Gen Tacoma, after seeing great results with…
Xenon Depot H11 Xtreme LED Pro Low Beam Review
Quality Upgrade To A Common Tacoma Lighting Problem The XenonDepot LED H11 replacement for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma is a great upgrade. One of the first modifications I did…
ECGS Clamshell Bushing For Tacoma
Fixing Common Cause Of Vibrations After Lifting Your Truck So, you’ve lifted your Tacoma and all of a sudden you started hearing a hum and vibrations in the front of…
WaterPORT Pressurized Water Tank – Review
Pressurized Water On Demand For Camping & Overlanding When I initially started my build, I wanted to focus on three basic essentials: food, water, and shelter. Comfort on the trail…
Xenon Depot XTR Reverse Lights Review
Upgrade Weak Output With A Quality Replacement Bulb A simple solution to a very overlooked problem every Tacoma owner can relate to. Reverse lights are one of the most underrated…
Go Fast Campers V1 Review
Lightweight, Modern Wedge-Style Truck Camper For Overlanding Now, many of us might have never considered purchasing a camper. That was until a new company came on the scene. Go Fast…
One Year Owning My 3rd Gen Tacoma – What To Know
Lessons Learned, Tips & Tricks From A New Owner Looking to buy a Tacoma? Read this first. This should be your “what to consider before buying a Tacoma” guide. It…
Hondo Garage Phone & Tablet Mount Review
Secure, Vent Mounted Holders With Simple Installation What are two things that do not go together? Phone mounts and off-roading. If you are anything like me, you have struggled to…
CBI Offroad 3rd Gen Tacoma Armor Review
Protect Your Build With This Full Armor Product Line Ensuring your vehicle is properly fitted with armor is the most essential part of any off-road or overland setup. Steel armor…
Nitro Gear 5.29s – 3rd Gen Tacoma Review
A Must Have Mod When Adding Larger Tires To Improve Drivability Note:Â Nitro Gear & Axle recently went out of business. They have closed their doors and any remaining stock was…
Dual Battery Setup With Solar Panel Charging On Tacoma
DIY Guide, How-To & Parts List For Easy Auxiliary Power Who Needs a Dual Battery System? So you have your tires, lift kit, armor, brakes, rooftop tent, seat covers, and…
Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review
Removable Vehicle Protection For Off-Roading & Customized Look *** This company has closed it doors and is no longer in operation. *** Is It Functional? We have all been there……
SSO Slimline & Stage 2 High Clearance Bumper Review
Low Profile Choice W/ Bull Bar & Optional Bolt-On “Wings” I will be giving you an in-depth review of one of the front runners for minimalistic style bumpers. The third-generation…
TravelPRO 65-Series Tonneau Cover Review
Affordable, Easy To Open & Close, Hard Folding Option If you are looking to run a bed cover, you will see quite a few benefits. From protecting your valuables against…
Cheap Grab Handles For Prinsu Roof Rack
Simple DIY Handle Solution For Any Low Profile Rack This is an extremely easy DIY MOD for any vehicle (Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner – whatever). As long as you have a…
GTFO Overland AreaBFE Tents Review
Wedge-Style Hard Shell RTT For Tacoma On Truck Camper Shell GTFO Overland (based out of Long Beach California) has just recently launched its Aluminum Hardshell Area BFE Tents also known…