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2024 Toyota Tacoma: The King Of Mid-Sized Trucks
Well, the new fourth gen 2024 Toyota Tacoma is almost here (late 2023 release), and some might say that the updates the Taco needed for years have finally arrived. The high-end Chevy Colorados and Ford Rangers now have some serious competition from their rival at Toyota. There are numerous cosmetic

The Lexus GX470 – Where Luxury Meets Overlanding
We can’t bring up Lexus without mentioning Toyota. In the same vein, we can’t talk about the GX without mentioning the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, even though that’s not exactly where the GX roots started. In November 1984, Toyota introduced a light duty Land Cruiser 70 Series. These little trucks

2011 Lexus LX 570 Overland Build
A big thanks to our Johns Creek LTO team on this one. It’s clean and simple yet capable of handling any terrain thrown it’s way. Note from the LTO team: The LX 570 is special because no one makes anything for it. Yes, it’s essentially a Landcruiser but we had

Top 6 Off-Road Trails Near Atlanta
If you have been off-roading or overlanding in Georgia for a while you probably already know this, but ATL is actually close to many trails across some of the most beautiful landscapes in the south. If you live near Atlanta, you should have no problem finding trails worth driving to.

Lextechs Overland 2007 GX470 Build – The Silver Fox
From the owner, Mike Gravitte… “I discovered overlanding awhile back and knew it was something I could get into because of my love for camping, hiking and backpacking. I wasn’t sure of the vehicle I wanted, so I spent the last year or two debating whether to get a Tacoma

An Endless 5th Gen Toyota 4runner Overland Build: The White Shadow
My name is Huston Hatch, and I’m the owner of Lextechs Overland and the White Shadow. The White Shadow is a 5th generation 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5. It’s the second 4Runner I’ve owned, the other being a 2005 v8 SR5 4wd. The name White Shadow was given to her by my

LexTechs Overland’s Most Extensive GX470 Build to Date – The Seminole
Where do we start? Well, we start with a first gen 2008 Lexus GX470, and not just any GX, a clean one. With only 63K on the odometer and Salsa Red Pearl paint that looks as fresh as it did on the showroom floor, this petrol firing J120 is mint.

Maxed Out Toyota 4Runner Offroad Build
The Owner Meet Jace Abrams and his 2006 V8 Toyota 4Runner Limited overland build. Beyond being our awesome shop foreman, Jace is also one of our top overland gurus on staff. He knows his stuff. Check out the full upgrade list and gallery below. Full Upgrade List Protection and recovery:

A Father. A Son. An Unforgettable Journey.
Meet Rick Mayo and his badass FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Edition. We first met Rick and his FJ a few months back when he came to us looking for a shop that truly fit his needs. He needed a shop that could not only properly install some upgrades, but also