Ellis Precision TRD Shift Knobs – 4Runner/ FJ
Ellis Precision Automatic Shifter Knobs with Transfer Case Knobs Overall, these shift knobs are just flat-out amazing. When it comes to accessories, these are a must-have. If you want to…
4Runner Generation History – Year Differences
All Generations (1st – 5th Gen) of Toyota 4Runner Explained “What 4Runner should I Buy?” A question commonly asked in the Off-Roading 4Runner world or for 4Runners in general. If…
Rago Fab MOLLE Panel Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Fab Modular Storage Panel Installation Guide and Review Rago Fabrication’s Modular Storage Panels have been around for a while now. They take pride in making a quality product, although…
Bodega Bay Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches & Photography Spots
Bodega Bay Beaches and Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches Just north of Point Reyes National Seashore lays a beautiful stretch of Bodega Bay coastal beaches and scenic state parks. If you…
Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension
Ride Quality on the Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock Suspension We received a question from a 4Runner owner with KDSS asking about the difference between the Icon Stage 2 suspension…
Baltic Ridge Trail Review – Mormon Emigrant Gap Abandoned Ski Resort Area
Baltic Ridge Trail From Mormon Emigrant Trail/Gap The Baltic Ridge Trail is a mix of easy to moderate off-road trails and fire roads off Mormon Emigrant Trail. From the east,…
Center Console Organizer From Vehicle OCD For 5th Gen 4Runner (Review)
How to Organize the Center Console with a Divider & Tray Having a durable and dependable organizer is key. Having things organized in your 4Runner, whether you’re off-road or on-road…
34″ Toyo Open Country AT 2 on 5th Gen 4Runner
34″ Toyo Open County AT 2 Tires (285/75R17) & 17″ Fuel Wheels After upgrading to 34″ Toyo Open Country All Terrain 2 tires (285/75R17) and 17″ Fuel Anza Bronze wheels…
5th Gen 4Runner Limited Fender Mod – Running Bigger Tires on Limited Model
Pushing Back Plastic Fenders on Limited Edition 5th Gen 4Runner Written by Ross Reale Recently, I decided to do a wheel and tire mod to my 5th gen 4Runner Limited. My…
Monterey & Big Sur Trip in New 4Runner
Quick Trip to Monterey/ Big Sur with Our SR5 4Runner While the 2014Â 4Runner was in the shop, we decided to make a quick trip to Monterey and Big Sur. We…
TREDS V1 Off-Road Recovery Boards Overview
TREDS Version 1 Off-Road Recovery Boards There’s an ongoing debate about whether TREDS or MAXTRAX are better. In reality, MAXTRAX is widely considered the top choice—just watch a few comparison…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Skid Plate For KDSS
Update: The shop I went to kinda botched the cut so I re-cut it at home with the grinder. There is no material left on the sides, it’s a straight…
Official Trail 4Runner Stickers – FREE
The Official Trail4R.com – 5th Gen 4Runner Network stickers have Landed! So, how do you get some of these stickers? Click this link and add the stickers to your cart…
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Lift Install – 4Runner (KDSS)
Icon Stage 2 Install on 5th Gen 4Runner With KDSS After weeks of anticipation, the installation of the Icon Stage 2 Suspension didn’t go as smoothly as we hoped. Everything…
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Lift – 5th Gen 4Runner
Icon Vehicle Dynamics – Stage 2 Suspension Lift Kit Icon Vehicle Dynamics is a high-end suspension system, comparable to KING and Radflo, offering a true lift with exceptional off-road functionality….
Metal Tech 4×4 Sliders – 5th Gen 4Runner
Step by Step Install of the Metal Tech 4×4 Off-Road Rock Sliders Article was written by 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO “War Runner”. The Metal Tech 4×4 Rock Sliders are top-tier off-road…
Spidertrax Wheel Spacer – Wider Stance
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers (1.25″) – Wider Stance If you are looking to push your wheels out a bit further and widen your stance, the Spidertrax Wheel Spacers are a good…
Fuel Anza Wheels with Toyo Open Country AT2
Fuel Anza 17×9 (-6) Wheels & 285/75R17 Toyo Open Country ATii I finally got to see the wheels in person, and they’re impressive. What excites me the most is that…
Black Emblems on Black 4Runner Valance
Black Emblems Against the Black 4Runner Valance In a previous post, we highlighted the emblem kit for the 2016 SR5 4Runner. Today, we installed the same kit on our Trail…
Photography Spots Marin Headlands
Landmarks Around the Marin Headlands in San Francisco (Sausalito, CA) The Marin Headlands offers several excellent spots for photography. Ideally, you’d visit on a cloudy day or during an epic sunset…
Orange Boxx Fab Storage Panel Review
Window Storage Panel from Orange Boxx Fabrication I saw this MOLLE panel one day and had to have it. It’s a rear window storage device that bolts to the existing…
N-Fab Nerf Bars 5th Gen 4Runner Review
N-Fab Nerf Bars 3-Year Full Review, Overview & Conclusion After three years of use, the N-Fab Bars have proven to be reliable. We purchased our 2014 Trail 4Runner in August…
Cleaning 5th Gen 4Runner Engine Bay With Powersports Cleaner
How To Clean the Engine on the 5th Generation 4Runner On our recent trip to Blue lakes, we experience some sudden rain and hail. What we didn’t account for was massive…
5th Gen 4Runner Patches All Colors
5th Gen 4Runner Patches All Colors – Well, Most Colors… Well, we had someone reach out for patches. We didn’t have any, so we thought we would comp a few…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Roof Rack Install & Review
Rhino-Rack with CXB Leg Kit Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Recently, we reviewed the Rhino-Rack Pioneer, which stands out among other off-road roof racks like the Front Runner Slimline 2,…
Blue Lake to Red Lake Trail – Forestdale Divide
Blue Lake to Red Lake 4×4 Road – Forestdale Divide Overview The Blue Lakes to Red Lake trail, also known as Forestdale Road, offers stunning views of Tahoe’s National Forest…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform 5th Gen 4Runner
Rhino-Rack Roof Rack CXB & SX Leg Kit + Backbone System When looking at roof racks, there are a handful of solid options to choose from. Some of my first…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Front Skid Plate With & Without KDSS
TRD Pro Skid Plate Mods for Non-KDSS & KDSS 4Runners The TRD skid plate is a solid option for protecting your 4Runner’s undercarriage, whether it came stock on a TRD…
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Diff Breather Benefits, Install, and Review A differential breather kit prevents water from entering your drivetrain during water crossings. It connects the rear axle, differentials, transmission,…
ARB E-Z Deflator & ARB Inflator Review
ARB Off-Road E-Z Deflator, Review, Overview and How To Use A reliable tire deflator is essential for airing down before hitting the trail. While you could use a stick to…
Wiring 4 Rigid Lights to Gobi Rack on 4Runner
4 Rigid E-Series Lights to a Single Air-On-Board Switch Off-road lighting for better trail visibility and light-duty use for camping has grown in popularity in recent years. While the classic…
Fordyce Lake Road – Front Side of Signal Peak
Fordyce Lake Camping and Peak Lookout 4×4 Trail – Overview Difficulty: Moderate Stock: OK, but may rub running boards Preferred Time of Year: May through September with snow during the…
Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System Install
Install of the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System on 5th Gen 4Runner The decision to install a cat-back exhaust system on my 2013 4Runner Trail was tough. By 2017, the 5th…
Northern & Southern California 4×4 Trails Book
California 4-Wheel Drive (4×4) Trails Guide/Book Review A must-have for any 4×4 owner! The California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails book is the ultimate guide to 4×4 trails in Northern…
Press-on Black Emblems Kits for 4Runners
How to Blackout the Emblems on your SR5, Limited, or TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner This is the quickest, easiest mod you will ever do. The blackout emblem kit is…