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Roof Rack Wind Noise: Causes, Light Bars, and What to Check
Roof racks can whistle, hum, or create a rushing sound as air moves around the rack and the gear mounted on it. The roof shape, rack design, light bar position, speed, and cargo all affect what you hear. Here is what causes roof rack wind noise, how we designed our Premium racks to help reduce it, and what to check if your setup becomes noisy. In this article Why roof...
Best Ditch Lights for the 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma (4th Gen Buyer's Guide)
Ditch lights are the highest-value lighting upgrade you can do on a 2024 or 2025 Toyota Tacoma. A complete kit runs around $170, takes about an hour to install, and pushes usable light 45 degrees off your hood to illuminate exactly what your headlights miss: the edge of the trail, a road cut, an animal crossing the ditch. Here's everything you need to choose the right setup for your 4th...
DOM vs HREW Rock Sliders: Which Steel Is Right for Your Truck?
If you're shopping for rock sliders and trying to decide between DOM and HREW tubing, here's the short answer: DOM is the stronger material, and it's the only tubing Cali Raised LED uses. We made that call because when your rocker panel meets a rock at speed, you want the tube that absorbs impact and springs back — not the one that dents. Here's why DOM wins, and what to...
Why Cali Raised LED Front Skid Plates Are the Best for the Tacoma and 4Runner
Cali Raised LED front skid plates for the Tacoma and 4Runner are the best aftermarket option because they use DOM steel or 6061 aluminum, bolt on using factory mounting points with zero drilling, and serve as the anchor for a complete modular skid system. No other skid plate on the market fits as cleanly or extends as completely across the underside. What Makes a Front Skid Plate Worth Buying? The...