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Rock Sliders vs Running Boards: Which One Does Your Toyota Truck Need?
Rock sliders and running boards both run along the bottom of your doors, but they are built for different jobs. Running boards are mainly there to make getting in and out easier. Rock sliders are there to take contact from rocks and ruts that would otherwise reach your rocker panels. If you stay on pavement, running boards can be all you need. If you take your truck off-road, sliders are...
Best Bed Rack for Toyota Tacoma and Tundra: How to Pick the Right Height (2026)
By The Cali Raised LED Team The best bed rack for most Tacoma and Tundra owners is a mid-height, 10-inch rack that bolts to the factory bed rails. Mid height is the most common pick for a rooftop tent, and it still leaves room underneath for bins and gear. Which height and version actually fit your truck depends on your model year, your bed, and what you're hauling, so here's...
Best Front Bumper for the Toyota Tacoma: Stealth vs Full Steel Compared
The best front bumper for a Toyota Tacoma comes down to one question: do you need maximum collision protection, or winch capability and approach angle on a truck you still daily drive? For most daily-driven Tacomas that hit trails on weekends, a low-profile stealth bumper is the smarter buy. It adds a winch mount and recovery points at a fraction of the weight of full steel and roughly half the...
Are Aftermarket Bumpers Legal? Toyota Tacoma & 4Runner Bumper Laws Explained
Yes, aftermarket bumpers are legal in all 50 states, as long as the truck still meets your state's vehicle equipment rules. The federal bumper standard only applies to passenger cars, not pickups and SUVs, so for a Tacoma or 4Runner the law comes down to state-level basics: working headlights, turn signals, and fog lights at legal heights, a visible and illuminated license plate, no dangerous protruding edges, and staying within...