While some folks have probably yet-to-see a new 2016 Tacoma on the road, our good friend and occasional off-roading partner Terrill Graham has wasted no time not only modifying his 2016 TRD Off-Road Tacoma Quad cab but also taking it off the beaten path. We did a little Q&A, which those of you shopping for new vehicles and those of you just curious about the new platform … [Read more...]
2017 Tacoma TRD Pro: Our Take
When the "all-new" 2016 Tacoma launched last year, we knew it was only a matter of time before the team at TRD would roll out a gussied-up TRD Pro version of the standard Taco. Given that the last TRD Pro was barely more than an appearance package, we weren't expecting much, so when the wraps came off the 2017 iteration, we were pleasantly surprised by what Toyota had put … [Read more...]
Toyota 130K Maintenance: tie rods, wheel bearing, spark plugs Oh My!
Take care of your truck and it'll take care of you. I recently wrote a 125K mile long term update on the 4Runner. I hardly consider that long in the tooth for a modern Toyota 4x4, but that doesn't mean that some maintenance items aren't going to come up from time to time. That time crept up on me quite quickly a couple of weeks ago when, immediately after a great day in … [Read more...]
Inspiration: Some of our favorite Instagrammers
We admit it. We are probably just as attached/dependent on our phones as all the other millennials out there - but it doesn't mean that we can't use that attachment (and our love of Instagram) to get inspired for our own adventures, right? Maybe you already use the 'Gram or are just getting started - here's some great accounts to start … [Read more...]
Cooper STT Pro: Snow Performance
We've been bringing you guys along for the ride the last several thousand miles as we put the newest offering from Cooper Tires, the STT Pro, through the paces on our 2010 4Runner. So far, we've been impressed with both their road manners as well as their offroad grip and predictability in the muddy, rocky conditions in Vermont. But how do they do in wintry stuff? Thanks to … [Read more...]
