February 2018

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

The Ultimate Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma Build

For Now Tread Edition of Toyota Tacoma Build The Tread Edition Toyota Tacoma build has reached its final form. The last time we checked in, the truck had received a fresh wrap, the Body Armor 4×4 HiLine front bumper was installed. Also a WARN winch, and the NYTop full carbon flares were locked into place. If you’re just tuning in, here’s a quick recap of everything that’s gone into this project. The first step was dialing in the suspension, wheels, and tires. A Stage 4 kit from ICON Vehicle Dynamics with 2.5 bypass shocks set the foundation. That providing the …

Devan Ence
June 12, 2026

A Radical Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Transformation

How To Break the Routine Have you heard the old proverb about turning tart-tasting lemons into lemonade? Sure, we’ve all heard that line, but there’s […] Continue Reading

John Mata Jr.
June 11, 2026

Adventure in a Small Package: Black Rhino’s Lifted Subaru Crosstrek

The Little Crossover That Could How do you define adventure? Is it taking off for a month to retrace a Camel Trophy route in some […] Continue Reading

Jerry Tsai
June 10, 2026

Trail Etiquette 101: Respecting the Land, Drivers, and Adventure

Why Trail Etiquette Matters When you head out on the trail, you’re not just testing your Jeep you’re joining a community. Respecting the land, other […] Continue Reading

Sky Coleman
June 09, 2026

The Custom Toyota 4Runner Built for Family and Off-Road Fun

4Runner Of Exotic Features Meet Adam Nguyen, a Southern Californian based out of Fountain Valley. Adam is the builder behind this Nautical Blue Toyota 4Runner. […]

Chad Dougla S
June 08, 2026

Black Rhino’s Heavy Metal JK is Ready for Anything

Black Rhino’s Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited By far one of the most popular vehicles to jump in and go where few people dare to tread […]

Jerry Tsai
June 05, 2026

News

When Your Trail Rig Hits the Road: Florida Accident Liability for Modified Off-Road Vehicles

Your heavily modified Jeep excels on the trails, crushing obstacles with lifted suspension, oversized tires, and custom bumpers. But when you need to drive on […]

Tread Staff
June 05, 2026

Gain the Edge: Better Vision Means More Fish

Gaining an advantage when sight fishing Mayflies danced to the sound of the river. The golden twilight reflected off their fragile wings. Rising and falling, […]

RANDY HYNES
June 04, 2026

The Ultimate Overlanding Bronco Raptor Build

Cody Hill’s Overlanding Bronco Raptor For Cody Hill, building wild, fully custom vehicles isn’t a hobby; it’s a way of life. Whether it was a […]

Bronco Staff
June 03, 2026

Features

Building the Ultimate Overland 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD: Need vs. Want

Building An Overlander Is An Exercise In Balancing Need And Want The first thing you need to realize when you’re building an overland vehicle is […]

Matthew Scott
June 02, 2026

Tech

Why the ICON Stage 4 Kit Is a Must for the 2024 Tacoma

Why Upgrade the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Suspension? The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has a solid suspension from the factory but we all know there is still […]

Devan Ence
June 01, 2026

News

Why Some Adventure Vehicles Age Beautifully While Others Fall Apart in Five Years

Walk through any trailhead parking lot on a Saturday morning and you’ll spot the contrast pretty quickly. Two 4Runners, same year, same trim, parked twenty […]

Tread Staff
June 01, 2026

Rebirth of a Rare Land Rover Discovery II Kalahari Edition

Rebirth of a ‘02 Kalahari Edition Disco 2 Ron Harrington II has been off-roading since he was barely big enough to reach the pedals in […]

Joshua Elzey
May 29, 2026

The Ultimate Desert-Built Toyota Tundra Has Arrived

A Toyota That Checks All the Boxes Ever wanted a truck that looks badass, sounds badass, and performs badass? Well, look no further because Icon […]

Chad Dougla S
May 28, 2026

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