When I first purchased my Tacoma in 2014 I noticed that the previous owner had installed a Rancho lift kit. It included front coilover's, rear 1” block's, and a set of U bolts. Unfortunately, 6 years of driving through east coast winters meant it was time for an upgrade. After doing some research (i.e. trolling the Tacoma forums), I finally decided to replace the rear stock … [Read more...]
Hugo’s Summer Adventure
With the summer of 2016 officially over, I’ve had some time to reflect on what has been aptly labeled my Summer of Funemployment. You read that right… I did what most people can't (or won't) do, and have taken a few months off work. This extended time off allowed me to do what I truly love, exploring the beautiful sceneries of the Mid-Atlantic. When you work eighty hour … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx – The Overlander Tire
Talk to a group of off-roaders and each one will tell you the tire he or she is currently running on their vehicle is the best. My question is the best at what? No tire can do everything. Hence why there are so many different types of tires and tread designs. When it comes to preparing a vehicle for overland travel, the tire selection should be different than if you are … [Read more...]
Prinsu Tacoma ACCESSRAC – Install
After our great experience with Prinsu’s LC80 Roofrac that we installed on Dave’s 80 Series Land Cruiser, we decided to get another one of their racks for our 2008 Access Cab Tacoma. The main reason we decided to go with the Prinsu rack for the Tacoma was due to its low profile design, lightweight construction, and because the unit on Dave’s truck has been nothing but 100% … [Read more...]
TJM Yulara Roof Top Tent Installation and Review
It took me over a year to decide on what kind of setup to get for my future "dirt road trips". Now lets be honest, the argument of roof top tents vs ground tents can go on for days, and for the sake of time, I won't even bother going there (but RTT's are better). So long story short, after doing some research, I came to the conclusion that a roof top tent fit my needs … [Read more...]
