Author - Christain Parker

Ideas to mount X Bull recovery boards in bed with no rail?

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:06:54+00:00I’d like to mount these on the front wall, but I don’t have a header track rail. Without breaking the bank, is there a decent way to secure these inside the bed?

How good is a stock SR/SR5 4×4 V6 tacoma?

Christain Parker2026-08-08T16:05:16+00:00I know modding them is fun and the higher trims are cool - but for those with a stock lower trim how far will it get you? Have you ever taken it somewhere you can't handle where you wished you had a higher trim?

The Cabin in the Woods

Christain Parker2026-08-07T16:02:35+00:00It's been a long time coming, but here we are. 9300 feet in altitude.Completely OFF-grid with a functioning well. No services whatsoever aside from a very weak Verizon signal. Solar and generator powered.

can old tires still be new and safe?

Christain Parker2026-08-07T16:00:40+00:00I have my new take offs from my 2017 Tacoma SR still sitting in the garage mounted on the base steelie wheels with caps and lugs. I've read tires break down after 7 or 8 years and should be replaced no matter what condition they...

3rd gen headlight tab reinforcement/repair

Christain Parker2026-08-07T15:56:33+00:00Designed up some repair tabs for a set of lights I picked up. Figured I would see how they work and then offer them for sale later. They also should work to reinforce good tabs (so that they don't break). The...

AZ BS Thread 4²0

Christain Parker2026-08-07T15:55:33+00:00This post is now dedicated to our fellow gun totting, flannel wearing, and sexy bearded men of Arizona members of TW that have been lost in the line of duty defending our right to have shenanigans here on this site. We will miss them and...

If the truck needed 2 new tires are they normally installed on the front?

Christain Parker2026-08-07T15:54:39+00:00Hello everyone I just bought a 2023 Tacoma off road from a Toyota dealer. 43000miles. It came with two new front tires. Rears are original. Question: If the truck needed 2 new tires are they normally installed on the front? How and when should they be rotated? Im...

Kwikfab’s ‘Here we go again’

Christain Parker2026-08-06T15:59:33+00:00From 1st Gen Tacoma, to 3rd Gen 4Runner, to an 80 Series LC, and a GX470, it's refreshing coming full circle and back to a Tacoma! Picked up a 2013 SR5 DCSB 4x4 with 152k miles for what I'd say is a pretty reasonable price. Clean...

Ontario BS Thread

Christain Parker2026-08-06T15:59:21+00:00 ​ Welcome to Toyota Enthusiast Club & Ontario BS official thread! We are officially registered club with OF4WD and would love to see what you drive! Our club is here to unify all kinds of Toyota 4WD enthusiasts across Ontario and...

Calamity tacos build thread that was for a tacoma but now is for a ford! crazy times we are in!

Christain Parker2026-08-06T15:57:59+00:00this truck has been sold and is no longer around. move to this link here to see the current vehicle. new build on dis page! ive had a tacoma before i had a 2013 that was heavily modified that i did love but sadly...