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I probably should have searched first, but hey, let’s jump right into a question. I love my 4x4 guy, but he really is a Jeep guy. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But I’m looking for a recommendation of a Tacoma shop in the SF Bay Area, Sacramento, or Central Valley. Who can you...

Some years ago I met a man with an exceptional pedigree with Tacomas and he told me that the lower ball joints, though quite reliable, were the most common failure point on the trail. That was enough years ago that I wonder if that was a 2nd Gen issue. I’m curious if anyone has good info on this...

I’ve found several references to people being happy with their hitch mounted tire carriers, but I find it so hard to imagine that one could really take the punishment of heavy duty off road use. I mean, the way my stuff gets shaken around bouncing down forest and desert roads seems like the...

I’m not having any luck searching forums but that’s probably my own ineptitude. I’m almost certain I want a drawer fridge for the back of my Tacoma where I have done a seat delete. It’s seems like a Dometic 30 liter is the choice but the Dometic website is confusing and the two customer...

No question, a really stout bumper like an ARB gives more protection than a stock one. It also adds more weight and costs more than a brush guard. A stout bumper might save you where a brush guard won’t if you have a significant impact. But there is this line of reasoning I’ve heard that a brush...

Central Sierra Firestone model 9287 compressor, used $175 OBO Buyer to pay if shipped, I'll be at Overland Expo West all three days and can meet there, or can meet in central CA for the right deal. This was purchased as part of my air bag set-up for my Tacoma and also used for on-board air. It...

A friend is planning to head to Mojave this weekend 3/16. He has never been. We’re getting together Friday so I can help him plan. I’m wondering about current conditions, especially the water level at the crossing and the passability of Soda Lake. Thanks for any current information you can...

I’m looking for small clip on (with a clamp, not for hanging on a cord) light that has a “bug light” type colored lens. Can’t find one, probably because they don’t exist. Anyone seen anything like that? Thanks

Planning five nights out with a friend who uses a CPAP. Five nights is too many for him to do without it. He has an inverter, but my Tacoma’s cigarette lighter is not powered when the rig is off. It appears the inverter can plug into the 12 V out on my NoCo Genius Boost 40. I cannot find...

I’m definitely not trying to start another “What is ‘Overlanding?’” thread, so let’s not go there. But humor me, please. I’m looking for advice from those who’ve been out for extended periods. When I think of what I really want to do I think of being off pavement going from A to B without...

I don’t mind my Taco a little dirty, in fact I kinda like it. And a few little dings and scratches come with the territory. But the brush marks are getting a little out of hand. It looks like “scratch remover” is made for little parking lot marks. “Rubbing compound” looks like it’s for old...

I just recently learned about the existence of dual purpose batteries. I’ve never had a battery problem, but the idea of becoming stranded in the middle of nowhere gives me some degree of not entirely unreasonable anxiety, and this seems like a reasonable way to address the issue without going...

One of the most popular trails in the central Sierra got a little makeover and I wanted to make sure people were aware. https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/380038/slick-rock-trail-reroute-ribbon-cutting-this-weekend.html

This post is a long ramble, sorry. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. And I won’t blame you for hitting the back button now. I’ve got a 2” spacer lift on the front of my 2016 Tacoma. For some time now I’ve been planning on a 4” lift so that I could go from tiny, wimpy, keeping me from realizing my...

EDIT Thanks to several members who have replied, but I’m not ruminating on air bags, I have a specific question I have asked below. Thanks My Tacoma has definite rear-end sag at full Overlanding load so I have added a nice Firestone air bag system. - What loaded ride height should I be...

How about an incredibly broad question? I want to start taking longer trips into less known (to me, anyway) places. Obviously a little leeway needs to be built in, and some longer and shorter days. How do you guesstimate yours miles-per-day when you’re overlanding and you’ve got little or no...

I have been looking, sometimes seriously, sometimes casually, for what seems like years, for an emergency jump starter. I don’t need a compressor or accessories, really, just a backup jumpstarter. Problem is, it seems like every one out there gets multiple great reviews interspersed with a few...

I have been using Quick Fists for some time to hold my shovel and Pulaski, but they really aren’t designed to hold up to all the dang brush I wind up plowing through and eventually they rip apart. I would like to replace them with something more durable, and while I’m at it, wondering about...

I am REALLY happy with how I mounted my phone and I want to share it with you. It’s a crappy video, sorry, but don’t judge the end result by the that. If you’ve got a Tacoma you should give it a look. Let me know what you think. Thanks