What’s up, Taco fam —
I just dropped a new video on the 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter, and if you think you’ve already seen it all... think again.
This isn’t just a review — it’s a full feature breakdown, night ops lighting demo, and a deep dive into the hidden Easter eggs Toyota slipped...
This run was supposed to be a quick recon in the ’24 Tacoma Trailhunter — just a little taste of Dick’s Creek in Unicoi, TN. Instead… I left with soaked boots, a Tacoma covered in real trail scars, and a drone still stuck in a tree.
Dick’s Creek was running deep, and I got to see firsthand how...
Hey everyone — if you're looking to armor up your 2024+ Tacoma for serious off-road use, overlanding, or just daily protection, I just dropped a video that walks through my top DIY armor mods after real-world testing on the trail.
đź”§ Featured Mods in the Video:
DIY Magnetic Trail Armor...
Just dropped a new video on my YouTube channel SmokyMtnTaco where I take my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter up Stone Mountain (elevation 3,606 ft) deep in the Cherokee National Forest near Cocke County, TN.
This trail is no joke after a heavy rainstorm — rated a 2–3 on difficulty, with steep rocky...
? Just dropped a new video breaking down 10 *simple and insanely* useful mods for the 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma! Whether you’re building a TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, SR5, Trailhunter, or TRD Pro — these upgrades are fully DIY.
From functional mods Toyota *should’ve included* from the factory, to...
I installed Ark Mud Flaps on my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter — then took them straight into deep mud, water, and ruts to see if they’re worth it.
? Full install walkthrough (front & rear)
⚠️ What Ark doesn’t tell you in the instructions
?️ Trail test results under real abuse
? 4th Gen Tacoma...
? Unlock Hidden Factory Power in Your 2024+ Tacoma!
Toyota quietly included a way to deliver always-on power via a prewired AUX connector in the engine bay of the 4th Gen Tacoma, but they never told us!
In this video, I show you exactly how to wire up Raptor lights (Some people love them...
Your going to want to go watch my full playlist on the pre wired connectors. I also have a video coming out tomorrow about always on accessories via the pre wired connectors. That dummy plug in the back, I know how to get power to it. Here's the playlist:
I got one set. I got two on my 3rd gen though. Yeah that's the thing though, I didn't even think I needed them until I went looking for storage solutions. My initial reaction was... Wow. I'd say it will probably be the same on the passenger side. I might have to get some for the passenger and...
You'll be glad you did! I didn't put this in the video and should have, but I noticed while driving today all that stuff I had mounted down there, with it mounted horizontally, it was like it wasn't even there...
They sure are, I've got another video coming out in a week that actually goes over that in detail and I'll have the part numbers in the description and I'll put a link right here when it goes live!
Did Toyota forget the driver? That’s what I asked after a few weeks in my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter. While the 4th Gen Tacoma brings huge improvements, it suffers with almost no interior storage — especially in hybrids. So I was out looking for storage solutions...
And I didn't see this one...
Just dropped a video everyone watching this thread may be interested in, I just installed the OEM Molle Panels on my 25 Trailhunter. The drilling required combined with the cost savings are worth it for me. The same rivet nuts in your bed rail is being installed for the OEM Molle Panels. I also...
Hey everyone — if you're looking to upgrade your 2024+ Tacoma with something that's actually useful and OEM-style clean, this one’s for you. I just dropped a step-by-step video on installing OEM MOLLE panels in the truck bed, and it seriously transforms what you can do with your rig.
Whether...