Recent Stories Search Trying to Top Tom | Sky High #2 - It was dark at 4:00am, but the moon was out and I could see just the hint of light on… …Continue readingTrying to Top Tom | Sky High #2 The Tacoma Needs a Jump, Jump | Sky High #1 - The trip started off with a bang. It wasn't the kind of bang that's exciting and gets your blood flowing,… …Continue readingThe Tacoma Needs a Jump, Jump | Sky High #1 17 Miles of Sun | Grand Gulch #2 - Putting Bannister House behind us for the time being, we continued our trek through Grand Gulch towards Pollys Canyon. There… …Continue reading17 Miles of Sun | Grand Gulch #2 In Search of Water | Grand Gulch #1 - Last year, we got our second taste of Grand Gulch, and even before we returned home, I knew I wanted… …Continue readingIn Search of Water | Grand Gulch #1 ██████████ Trail | Butte-iful #6 - Having had a wonderful three days in Butte Valley and the Panamint Mountains, our flight out of Las Vegas wasn't… …Continue reading<span class="at-redacted" title="">██████████</span> Trail | Butte-iful #6 Into the Gulch via Collins Canyon (May 2026) Three Days in Butte-iful Valley (Apr 2026) A Great Little Air Mattress Inflator A Second Attempt at Dehydrated Dinners want more? view all trips | mods & maintenance | rig & gear reviews | how-to Shop Talk My Northstar AGM Batteries are Dying I've Delayed Long Enough - Changing the Spark Plugs I'm Too Late! - Rear Diff Breather Mod on 3rd Gen 4Runner You Have Entered the Tacoma-Zone Shop Day - A Bit of Everything at Mike's Finally Adding Fogs (Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro) Trending Now Step by Step Tundra Brake Upgrade on a Tacoma (or 4Runner) Step by Step Toyota Tacoma Timing Belt Replacement for 3.4L V6 5VZFE (also 4runner, Tundra, and T100) Step-by-Step Replacing Rear Axle Seal & Bearing w/ABS (1st gen Tacoma or 3rd gen 4Runner) Which Wheels/Rims Fit the Tundra Brake Upgrade (13WL 231mm rotors) on a Tacoma? (or 3rd gen 4Runner) Step-by-Step Replacing Lower Ball Joints (LBJ) on a 1st Gen Tacoma (or 3rd Gen 4Runner) Step by Step Tacoma Rear Drum Brake Shoe Replacement (also 4Runner) Step-by-Step Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement on a 1st Gen Tacoma (or 3rd Gen 4Runner) How-to: Rebooting a Tacoma CV Axle How-to: Replace the Fuel Filter in a 96-04 Tacoma or 96-02 4Runner (5VZFE v6) Replacing the A/C Compressor on a 5VZFE (Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner) Choosing Lower Ball Joint (LBJ) Bolts Step-by-Step Clutch Replacement on 1st Gen Tacoma 5VZFE (also 4Runner, T-100, Tundra) Step-by-Step Steering Rack Bushing Replacement on a 1st Gen Tacoma (or 3rd Gen 4Runner) Replacing Leaf Springs on a Tacoma Step-by-Step: Replacing the Steering Rack on a 1st Gen Tacoma (or 3rd Gen 4Runner) Leave your email and be the first to hear the rest of the story. No junk mail. Ever.Email* Please leave this field empty. Browse More Big Adventures Multiple days - and always exciting! Tundra Brake Upgrade Step-by-step photo guide, and links to all the parts at several different price points. How-To's & Tutorials Step-by-step instructions for some of the less-common or more complex maintenance items on a Tacoma or 4Runner. Timing Belt Replacement Everything you need to change the timing belt on your 3.4L V6 5VZFE, whether it's a Tacoma, 4Runner, or Tundra. Route Planning Get out there yourself! Truck Mods Details on the build-out of a 1st gen Tacoma.