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Hey everyone, I finally ditched the OEM bed mat on my 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter — and let me tell you, I should’ve done this Day 1. The OEM mat slid around like crazy (even in a car wash), and the cheap Amazon tailgate mat I tried made the truck look like I glued a rubber shower mat to it. Total...

What’s up everyone, I just finished a video going over what I think are 12 must-have mods for the 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter. These aren’t just flashy add-ons — they’re practical upgrades that make a difference on the trail and in everyday use. This video will drop at 11:30AM EST On September...

Hey everyone, Took the new 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter out this week and things got a little… messy. Ended up completely buried in 2 feet of mud 😬. Luckily, I had Maxtrax boards on deck and the Trailhunter’s power did the rest. I filmed everything with the drone — so you get the full view of how...

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. 🔧 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...

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...

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...

Let’s face it—every 2024+ Tacoma (TRD Pro, Trailhunter, Hybrid, SR5, you name it) has one major weakness: ? Not enough lockable, usable storage. So I set out to solve it—with a trail-proven setup that keeps gear secure without sacrificing bed space. ✅ Billie Bars + M8 Hardware Kit ✅ Roam 83L...

Hey everyone, I dropped a video that answers one of the most common questions I’ve been getting since picking up my 4th Gen Tacoma Trailhunter: ? Do you actually need bed stiffeners, or is it just another overland “must-have” that gets hyped for no reason? In this video, I break down...

Just dropped a video showing how I transferred my Billie Bars with small Molle panels from my 3rd Gen Tacoma to the all-new 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter (4G)! ? If you're wondering whether your existing bed rack setup can make the jump to the 4th Gen, this video breaks down the full install...

Does the snorkel present a problem for ditch lights on a Trailhunter? It does and I have a solution on installing these 5 inch LED Driving Pods with Ditch Light Side Shooters, what I'm calling hulked out ditch lights! src="" 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter Ditch Light Problem SOLVED!

It's not being talked about much in the 4G forums or on youtube, but I highly recommend informing yourself about the 'traditional' aux connector before wiring anything up to it. In this video I show how to get power to your rear aux port: MUST WATCH: Why Your 2025 Tacoma Rear Auxiliary Port Has...