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By Trevor Spencer On June 01, 2026 in 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Konrad Chojnowski On June 01, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland

JBA Offroad UCAs – Standard Duty (STD) Vs. Heavy Duty (HD)

Lifting Your Truck? How To Choose The UCA That’s Best If you’re planning on lifting your truck, as a general rule, you should be upgrading your Tacoma’s upper control arms…

By R D On May 31, 2026 in 4th Gen, Accessories, Review, Tonneau Covers

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…

By Andrew Smith On May 31, 2026 in 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

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 Wheel Matte Black Toyota Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On May 31, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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 Enduro Seats Install 2nd Gen Tacoma (2005 - 2015)
By Brenan Greene On May 30, 2026 in 2nd Gen, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review

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…

By Jacob Reinmann On May 30, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Camping, Install, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

Pair of Ironman Pro Forge upper control arms for Toyota Tacoma
By Jordan Weaver On May 27, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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…

By Chris Fortune On May 06, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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 Carpeted Bed Liner Toyota Tacoma
By Brenan Greene On April 30, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Campers, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Mason Hayes On April 26, 2026 in 3rd Gen, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Lighting, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Chris Fortune On April 26, 2026 in 3rd Gen, Accessories, Install, Review, Trail Tested

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,…

By John LaPay On April 08, 2026 in 4th Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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…

Toyo Steering Billet Tundra Rack Tacoma Swap
By Stellar Built On April 04, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Install, Long Travel, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Suspension

Toyo Steering Billet Steering Rack Install on 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma

Installing The New Toyo Steering Billet Tundra Steering Rack On a Tacoma – Initial Thoughts and Overall Impressions The Toyo Steering Billet Steering Rack is a great upgrade for 2nd…

3rd Gen tacoma regear 5.29
By Justin Dizon On March 30, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Review, Trail Tested

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…

Power Tank Tacoma Mount
By Brenan Greene On March 29, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Do It Yourself, MOLLE Panels, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

How To Mount A Power Tank In Tacoma Bed

Hard Mounting A CO2 Tank Using Cali Raised MOLLE Panel If you are looking to mount a Power Tank in the back of your Tacoma, you have plenty of options…

By Bob Ulrich On March 29, 2026 in 4th Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Tires, Trail Tested

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…

By Kortlan Kolsen On March 25, 2026 in 4th Gen, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Konrad Chojnowski On March 23, 2026 in 4th Gen, Accessories, Install, Review, Trail Tested

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 Fab Tacoma Rock Sliders Review
By Brenan Greene On March 09, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders

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…

By Konrad Chojnowski On March 08, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Chris Fortune On March 04, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

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….

By R D On March 04, 2026 in 4th Gen, Accessories, Install, Overland, Review

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,…

GFC Max Camper Review
By Brenan Greene On February 25, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Campers, Off-Road, Overland

GFC V2 MAX Breakdown: Bigger Sleeping Area, Smarter Storage, More Access

More Space, More Function, More Capability – GFC’s New Camper Model The GFC V2 MAX takes the core Platform Camper concept that made them as popular as they are today,…

By Trevor Spencer On February 02, 2026 in 4th Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Review, Skid Plates

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…

By Konrad Chojnowski On January 30, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Campers

Why GFC Campers Are Perfect For Daily Driven Tacomas

For Trucks That Are Daily Drivers First & Adventure Second Truck bed campers are usually advertised around their outdoor and camping capabilities. But the fact is, most of us still…

By Jacob Reinmann On January 29, 2026 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Nick White On January 28, 2026 in 4th Gen, Bed Racks, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

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,…

Front of Toyota Tacoma showing suspension with Ironman 4x4 IM2.5 front shocks and upper control arms with front tire.
By Jordan Weaver On January 25, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Performance, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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,…

By Bart Spicer On January 12, 2026 in 4th Gen, Lift Kits, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Suspension, Trail Tested

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,…

By Konrad Chojnowski On January 07, 2026 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Coy Goodman On January 01, 2026 in 4th Gen, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

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….

By Konrad Chojnowski On December 30, 2025 in 4th Gen, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Review, Rock Sliders, Trail Tested

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…

By Nick White On December 29, 2025 in 4th Gen, Review, Trail Tested

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…

By Oscar Salvador On December 29, 2025 in 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Best Hydraulic Rear Bump Stop Kits For 2nd & 3rd Gen Tacoma

How You Can Benefit From Hydro Bumps & Top Options Do you like going fast and catching some airtime? Are you coming down hard while carrying some extra weight in…

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