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…
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.
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…
Exitrax Ultimate Series Recovery Boards Review
Detailed Review & Real-World Testing With A 3rd Gen Tacoma Let’s talk about recovery gear, specifically recovery boards. A set of recovery boards is an essential item to add to…
Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Review
Popular & Proven Uniball UCA For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Most of us know, or at the least, have heard the name Total Chaos Fabrication. The Total Chaos Uniball…
Ironman 4×4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 Suspension Kit Review
5,000 Miles Of Testing Across Different Terrains For the first 12,000 miles I put on my Tacoma, I had to live with the subpar performance of the stock TRD Off-Road…
Dirt King Ball Joint Upper Control Arms Review
Budget Friendly, Serviceable UCAs For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma In a previous article, we did an in-depth review, overview, and installation for the Dirt King LCAs. In this article,…
Agency 6 Winch Shackle Review
Billet Aluminum Alternative To Traditional Winch Hooks If you’ve put a winch on your truck, it’s probably because you got stuck somewhere or you think you will get stuck at…
Midland GMRS & FRS Radios Review
Get Your Comms Dialed With These Two Options From Midland Two-way radios are often used in many ways when it comes to the outdoors enthusiast. They are great for vehicle-to-vehicle…
AreaBFE Awning Review
Protect Yourself From The Elements With This Universal Option When you’re off-roading, overlanding, or car camping, protection from the elements can be hard to come by. Be it the bright…
Element Full Skid Plates Review
Complete Lightweight Aluminum Package For Tacoma If you’ve been following along with the Trail Tacoma build, you already know that I’m running a full skid plate setup from Element. This…
Cheap DIY Truck Bed Sleeping Platform
Step-By-Step For Building A Simple Sleeping Area For Camping Since purchasing a SnugTop for my 3rd Gen TRD Sport, I have been working in my free time to build and…
Agency 6 Shackle Block Review
Hitch Mounted Recovery Point For Off-Roading The 3rd Gen Tacoma comes with a front recovery point, but let’s say you’re on a tight trail and can’t be pulled from the…
Tacoma Twins Rear Window Modular Storage Panel Review
MOLLE Panel For Maximizing Interior Storage Are you looking for more storage options on your Tacoma? Something to mount your first aid kit, ax, flashlight, recovery gear, or whatever else…
Relations Race Wheels V1 Rock Slider Review
DOM Steel, Bolt-On Rocker Panel Protection For Your Tacoma There is no shortage of rock sliders on the market. In fact, it’s probably one of the most common and foundational…
Icon RXT Multi Rate Leaf Pack Review
Setup That Grows With Your Build, 3 Different Weight Settings Add major performance gains to your rear suspension for just about any Tacoma setup with the Icon RXT user-adjustable multi-rate…
RLB Chase Light Review
Adding A Rear Facing Chase Light Bar For Trail Visibility There aren’t that many dedicated chase light options in the off-road and overland world just yet, but the folks at…
RototraX Traction Boards Review
Budget-Friendly Off-Road Self Recovery Boards Recovery boards, also known as traction boards, are an essential item to add to your arsenal of recovery gear if you do any sort of…
Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review
Ultimate Factory Geometry Suspension Upgrade For 2nd/3rd Gen Tacoma So… you were probably cruising the internet looking at parts to increase the value, performance and reliability of your 3rd Gen…
1UP 2″ Heavy Duty Double Review
Hitch Mounted Dual Bike Carrier For Tacoma In the mountain bike community, Tacomas seem to be the go-to option for many of us because of their size, reliability and off-road…
DuroBumps Bump Stops & U-Bolt Flip Kit Review
Complete Bump Stop Upgrade For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma Jumping into suspension and all of its components can be overwhelming. There are a plethora of moving parts that although…
Toyo Open Country R/T Initial Impressions
Testing A New Class Of Rugged Terrain Tires There are so many tire options on the market, it’s enough to make your head spin. This is especially true if you’re…
AL Offroad Trailgate Review
Upgrade Your Uneven Tailgate Panel With This Aluminum Option Have you ever told a friend to hold your drink before going full send? Well, the friendship with your 2nd or…
BomberStrap Review
Tailgate Pad Bike Carrier For Easy & Secure Transport Mountain biking and Toyota Tacomas go together like tacos and Tuesdays. The Toyota Tacoma is the preeminent adventure vehicle, so it’s…
BillieBars Bed Bars Review
Minimalist Bed Rack That Works With Tonneau Covers Camping, overlanding and bed racks are pretty synonymous in today’s world. Once you start to use your truck on the trail, you…
AreaBFE Black Series RTT Review
Several Nights Camping & Overlanding With This Hard Shell Tent Camping has been gaining in popularity, especially at this moment, with it being a bit more difficult to travel. The…
RotopaX 3-Gallon Gas Can Review
Modular, Roto-Modeled Liquid Storage For Overlanding If you are into any form of overlanding or off-roading, I’m sure you have seen plenty of trucks with a bright red pack on…
14 Best Rock Sliders For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma
Most Popular Rock Slider Options By Style, Design & Types If you’re in the market for sliders you might be overwhelmed with the different types and options available. Kickout or…
MORRFlate Quad Review
4-Way Tire Inflation/Deflation Kit for Off-Roading & Overlanding If you do a lot of off-roading, you know the importance of airing down your tires before your drive. You probably also…
MBRP XP Cat Back Exhaust Review
High Clearance Exhaust For Off-Roading For 3rd Gen Tacoma The MBRP XP Series 3″ Cat-Back, Turn Down, T409 exhaust adds performance and an aggressive “throaty” sound to your Tacoma. Made…
CSF High Performance Radiator Review
Improve Engine & Transmission Cooling With A Billet Radiator Let’s talk about cooling. Proper cooling is essential. It’s not only to prevent damage from overheating but, also, to protect your…
Hobbs OffRoad Freedom Bed Rack Review
Cab Height Option That’s Made In America **This company is no longer operational.** Bed racks are a must-have item for the Tacoma. The sleek design and the endless accessory options…