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  Off-Roading on a Budget: Essential Mods for Your 3rd Gen Tacoma

  Taking your bare bones 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma off the pavement doesn’t mean you can’t get where everyone’s going, and it doesn’t mean you’ve got to spend a fortune on a TRD Pro. While high-end off-road Tacomas like the TRD Pro come with factory-built capabilities, they also come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, with a few well-chosen upgrades, you can transform your base-model Tacoma into a trail-ready machine at a fraction of the cost.

  One of the things that always strikes us as interesting is how seemingly modest builds can tackle tough terrain with ease. A few well-thought-out upgrades now can let you hit some great trails and gain the experience needed to know what “big” upgrades might be worth investing in later.

  Take the factory limited-slip rear differential in many Tacomas—it’s helped countless trucks navigate rugged paths for years. Yes, a locking differential is an upgrade, but a smart driver with some experience can make a factory limited slip work in challenging terrain.

  Your Dad’s 1983 solid axle SR-5 did it with open diffs!

  For the budget-minded wheeler, there’s little need to dive into major drivetrain modifications just yet. Here are our top five upgrades to get your 3rd Gen Tacoma off the beaten path without emptying your wallet.

  

  4/11/2025

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  Build the Ultimate Ranger: Start with the 2.7L EcoBoost Calibration Pack, Then Add These Power Boosters

  Want your Ford Ranger to feel faster, stronger, and just plain better? It all starts with what’s under the hood—and thanks to Ford Performance, there’s now a smart and reliable way to unlock serious power in your 2024 Ranger with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine.

  We’re talking about the Ford Performance Engine Calibration Pack (Part #M-9603-REB27). It’s easy to install, totally street-legal in all 50 states, and backed by Ford. Best of all? It makes a big impact.

  Let’s take a closer look at this calibration—and then explore a few more upgrades that can take your Ranger build to the next level.

  

  4/7/2025

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  Just Added: Ford Performance's 2.7L EcoBoost Calibration is the Ranger Upgrade You’ve Been Waiting For

  There’s a new upgrade in town—and it doesn’t bolt to your bumper, shine from under your truck, or rattle your eardrums. It lives in the heart of your Ranger’s ECU, and it changes everything.

  Ford Performance just released its highly anticipated 2.7L EcoBoost Engine Calibration—part number M-9603-REB27—and it’s an absolute game-changer for Ranger owners looking to unlock serious power, torque, and driveability without giving up factory reliability. If you’ve been waiting for a “next-level” performance boost that doesn’t void your warranty or require a weekend on jack stands, your moment has arrived.

  Here’s why this factory-backed tune is already making waves—and why Stage 3 Motorsports is all in.

  

  4/7/2025

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