Relations Race Wheels V2 Rock Sliders Review
Possibly One of the Strongest Rock Sliders on the Market If you’ve been following Trail for the past few months, you probably already know that I have been running a…
Trail Tested
The term “Trail tested” means we’ve put the product through moderate or extreme terrain. Trail tested is our stamp of approval on whether or not this product is worthy of your Tacoma. Here you will find products that have been put through the test, pushed to their limits and tested in the great outdoors. While some reviews may be more of initial thoughts or overviews, Trail tested means that the product has literally been tested and pushed to its limits while on the trail.
Spirit of 1876 Truck Bed Universal Spare Tire Mount for Tacoma
Simple Truck Bed Tire Carrier for the Toyota Tacoma Having a spare tire on your vehicle is a simple way to avoid being stranded both on and off-road. Thankfully, the…
Sy-Klone 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Review
Universal Aftermarket Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Filter Snorkels… so what are they really for? The main misconception surrounding snorkels when people first see them is that they are some type of exhaust…
Rear Light Bar (RLB) Pro8 Switch Review
Pro8 Installed on Tacoma: A Switch Pro & sPod Alternative When you start to add more and more accessories to your Tacoma, it can get a bit overwhelming with wiring….
USR Auto Blacked Out Headlights Review
Blackout Headlights for Late Model 2nd Gen Tacoma (2012-2015) The factory headlight housings are pretty basic. The lighting is basic, the actual plastics surrounding the reflector bowl are basic and…
Off-Roading Gear Kinetic Recovery Rope Review
Budget-Friendly 7/8″ Recovery Rope Trail-Tested Review Before you go off-roading, you should always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. To me, the worst-case scenario would be getting stuck somewhere up…
Lasfit 3″ LED Ditch Lights Review
Testing Ditch Light Output With This Affordable LED Pod There are several manufacturers of automotive LEDs on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one…
Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel Review
The Agency 6 Shovel & Tube Clamp Mount Combo As an avid outdoor explorer, tools have become an important part of my gear setup. When out in the wilderness, you…
Ironman 4X4 Eclipse Driving Lights Review
Eclipse 5″ x 7″ Driving Lights: Perfect For Roof Racks? Ironman 4X4 is no stranger to the high-end lighting market. They offer a variety of kits to suit your specific…
DRT Fabrication Hitch Skid Review
High-Quality Hitch Mounted Skid Plate with D-Ring Receiver Fairly new to the off-road scene, DRT Fabrication specializes in high-quality off-road armor and accessories designed and built-in Gilbert, Arizona. They quickly…
Heretic Studio BA-2 LED Pods Review
Heretic Studio’s BA-2 Lights Are Among The Top Brands New light companies are popping up, each saying their products are special. As someone who’s always researching, I was overwhelmed by…
Offroading Gear Soft Shackles Review
Safe & Affordable D-Ring Recovery Alternative Regardless of whether you’re wheeling frequently, or you’re an occasional weekend warrior, you have seen numerous rigs with D-rings mounted on them. These D-rings…
Overland Equipped Complete Auxiliary Power Kit 3rd Gen Tacoma
Pre-Built Engine Fuse Tray, Fuse Block & Circuit Breaker When it comes to powering all of your auxiliary lighting and accessories, nothing is more important than providing safe power and…
33″ Tires (285/70R17) On Stock 3rd Gen Tacoma?
How To Fit 33-Inch Tires with No Lift On 2016-2023 Tacoma Tires are usually the first and possibly the most important mod we do when building a truck. Today, we…
Rear Bump Stops For Toyota Tacoma
The How, What & Why Behind Upgrading Your Bump Stops We all know that certain parts or modifications that we do to our Tacomas are out of necessity, and not…
Guana Equipment Wanaka Rooftop Tent Review
3 Person Soft Shell RTT With Large Annex Room Rooftop tents are extremely popular in the overlanding and offroading scene since they offer the luxury of being able to have…
12 Best Tacoma Truck Bed Campers
Featured Brands Such as GFC, Alu-Cab, Super Pacific, and More Let’s talk campers. In recent years, tons of innovation and a shift in market perspective have made campers one of…
Bay Area Metal Fabrication Hybrid Front Bumper Review
Plate & Tube Front Bumper With Thermoplastic Powder Coating If you do any off-road driving in your Tacoma, chances are you’ve thought about replacing the factory front bumper. After all,…
DRT Fabrication Bed Stiffeners Review
Add Strength & Rigidity To Your Overland Build If you’ve done any sort of research into must-have modifications for your Tacoma, you’ve likely heard of bed stiffeners. Sometimes these can…
Relentless Fabrication Bed Cargo Cross Bars Review
Simple & Affordable Bed Bar System For Tacoma Founded in 2010, Relentless Fabrication started as a small side project that quickly grew and evolved into one of the most popular…
Toyo Open Country R/T Review
10,000 Miles Through Many Terrains & Conditions As the titles indicate, at 10,000 miles driven, I’ve hit the point where I feel comfortable giving a long-term review of these Toyos….
Ironman 4X4 3″ LED Light Kit With Side Shooters Review
Universal Light Pods Mounted On Cali Raised Ditch Light Brackets With so many lighting options on the market, it’s difficult to tell which company truly makes the best product at…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Front Bumper Review
Hybrid Steel Winch Cradle & Aluminum Bumper Shell Design Bumper installs on the Tacoma can be super cumbersome and outright annoying with the extremely heavy steel bumpers that most companies…
Best Skid Plates For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Top Underbody Armor Options By Style, Design & Material Types You probably spent some time exploring various armor mods for your Tacoma. There are so many options, choosing one can…
Tyler Johnston’s 2nd Gen Tacoma Off-Road Build
2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR Access Cab With 6 Speed Manual Instagram Handle: @coastal.tacoma Trail Tacoma is kicking off its weekly truck build feature! Moving forward, we’re going to start…
Fitting 33″ Tires (285/70R17) On Toyota Tacoma
Everything You Need to Know Before Running 33″ Tires For reference, we are using the 285/70R17 Yokohama Geolandar X-AT which is a true 33″ tire measuring out at 33.1″. The…
weBoost Drive Reach OTR Review
Boost Your Cell Signal In Remote Locations For The Best Service I’m always trying to get off the grid. It’s one of the things that first drew me to overlanding…
Fixing Upper Control Arms Rubbing On Tires
Common Problem After Running Oversized Tires On Tacoma After upgrading to a 285/70R17 (33.1″) tire on our Tacoma, we were amazed to find that the tires didn’t rub anywhere on…
LEER 100R Review
Popular Fiberglass Truck Cap – What To Know Before Buying If you’ve done any amount of research on fiberglass camper shells (aka truck toppers/truck caps), then you’re probably aware of…
Toyo Open Country AT3 Review
5,000 Miles With This Popular All Terrain Tire Option Perhaps nothing makes more of an impact on the capabilities of your Tacoma than a good set of tires. Whether you’re…