The Body Armor 4×4 Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack Adds Full-Size Storage to Your Mid-Size Overlander

Stuff. We sure do love it. So much so, that there is currently a popular TV show wherein a sweet Japanese woman instructs people how to let go of it all. But all this stuff isn’t just relegated to our homes. Have you hit the highway on a holiday weekend lately? Family vehicles buzz down the road, packed to the brim like a Conestoga wagon on the Oregon Trail. And while “cargo management solutions” definitely have a valuable place in the market, it can sometimes feel like you’re wading through an endless sea of roof racks and hitch extenders, desperately trying to find the right one for your needs.

Allow us to make things a little easier for you.

Are you a plucky adventurer who likes to get a little mud on the tires of your Toyota Tacoma while you explore new places? Do you need some clever storage for your gear? Well, lucky for you, one manufacturer is standing tall, ushering you to shore with a simple decision and an exceptional product.

Body Armor 4×4 Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack

Body Armor 4×4 has been whipping up heavy duty products for the off-road community for over a decade. And while the company primarily serves the loyal Jeep JK and JL fanbase, it knows a sure thing when it sees one. And the resilient Toyota Tacoma, with its compact size, nimble handling, and reputation to survive just about anything, makes it a logical choice for branching beyond Jeep product development, don’t you think?

Body Armor 4x4's Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack adds full-size storage to your mid-size overlander.

This platform, revered for its bulletproof reliability, workhorse utility, and excellent price point has made short work of becoming a legend among mid-sizers. Even when the small truck market saw a lull, the Taco remained a popular choice. But this little 4×4 is capable of much more than conquering odd jobs and weekend trails. It is incredibly well-suited for long-term overlanding adventures as well. Unsurprisingly, Body Armor 4×4 has recognized that potential, leading to its latest innovation: the Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack.

Fit For Any Adventure

True overlanding is no joke. It is an exercise in survivalism, as mentally taxing as it is physical. “A true overlander outfits their vehicle with the right and essential tools needed to get out of a worst-case scenario, and nothing more,” explains Mike Hallmark, experienced overlander and International Sales and Marketing Manager at Hellwig Products. “Overlanders are concerned about space and weight management. They’re trying to get as much as they possibly can into a very small space without over cluttering it, and without over weighting it.

Designed to use factory mounting locations, the Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack requires absolutely no drilling, making installation and removal a breeze.

So, it’s no surprise that certain applications stand out, thanks to their design and capability. The Toyota badge has long been trusted for its ability to not only get you where you’re going… but actually bring you home. And the spirited little Taco sees a boost in resourcefulness with Body Armor’s overland rack.

Designed to use factory mounting locations, the Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack requires absolutely no drilling, making installation and removal a breeze. It also sits well above the bed, leaving plenty of unobstructed access to cargo, but not so high as to throw off the vehicle’s center of gravity. It also serves as a convenient mounting location for an elevated tent. The rack also provides convenient accessory mounts for shovels, axes, gas cans, and water cans. “Overlanders have to get resourceful with where they put their things, so a lot of it goes outside,” adds Hallmark. “You want the lowest center of gravity possible to prevent rollover.”

Up For Any Challenge

Obviously, ample bed space is coveted on an overlanding truck. This is not camping, and you will need plenty of dry storage for essential cargo and possibly room to sleep. After all, you’ll be bringing a lot more than some hot dogs and an extra pair of skivvies for this kind of adventure.

Granted, the Body Armor 4×4 Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack is currently limited to 2016-current Tacomas with a double cab, short-bed configuration and does not allow for the use of a cap. But, we’re confident that application data will expand once word gets out about the quality construction, versatile design, and user-friendly installation. (Besides, there’s something to be said for speaking directly to a target audience.)

The Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack sits well above the bed, leaving plenty of unobstructed access to the bed for cargo, but not so high as to throw off the vehicle’s center of gravity. It also serves as a convenient mounting location for an elevated tent.

Plus, short bed Tacoma’s usually have a full four-door cabin. So, conceivably, where storage is lost in the bed, it can be made up in the cabin. Besides, with a travel weight capacity of 350 pounds, and a static weight of 800 pounds, it’s safe to say this Body Armor rack more than makes up for any space you lost opting for that shorter bed. It’s also more than capable of supporting you and your elevated tent when you camp for the night. And this bad boy is constructed of high-quality, black powder coated steel, meaning it can easily stand up to rough travels and bad weather.

Ready For Any Obstacle

There’s no arguing that the Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack is a very sturdy design and serves it’s intended purpose well—which is exactly what you can expect from Body Armor 4×4 products. “Our extreme hardware adds a rugged makeover to your warrior with a light impact on your wallet,” says the company. “Body Armor 4×4 manufactures the most rugged, dependable, uncompromising extreme off-road armor … right here in the off-road desert capital of Southern California. [Our products] will outlast, outperform and, frankly, outrank anyone’s definition of robust… except ours.”

Having options is everything. There is no end-all, be-all when it comes to overlanding, off-roading, or even anything automotive, but this is especially true for the overlanding segment. Being able to tailor your truck to suit the needs of a specific adventure really is what will give you the upper hand. “When overlanding, your vehicle is your home,” Hallmark stresses. “That is your everything vehicle. You gave up—if it’s for months, if it’s for years—whatever you’re doing, you gave up your normal livelihood, your normal house, and you outfitted this vehicle to be what you live out of and travel in.”

Body Armor 4×4’s Toyota Tacoma Overland Rack is another well-crafted tool to be stowed away in your progressing Swiss Army knife of a truck. And like the multi-purpose pocket knife, its versatility will serve you well on all your far-reaching excursions.

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