KC Cyclone V2 DIY Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
KC Cyclone V2 DIY Under Hood Light Kit Wired to 12-Circuit Switch in Cabin While I was upgrading my switch setup on Jade, I decided to install some KC Cyclone…
Sub 100lb Clamshell Rooftop Tents – Lightweight Rooftop Tent Buyers Guide
Rooftop Tents Under 100 lbs – A New Class of RTTs We’ve all heard the phrase by now… “weight is the enemy”. The 4Runner is not rated for a large…
RestorFX & ClearFX – A Paint Correction Alternative that Works Better & Lasts Longer
Pictured: Jade fresh after a full RestorFX & ClearFX from RestorFX in Sacramento, CA RestorFX Vs. Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – What’s the Difference? The detailing industry is jam-packed…
Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner
After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, We Rank Our Favorite Mounts When it comes to mounting a compressor for onboard air, you can pick from Viair, Smittybilt, or one…
Canvasback Back Seat Cover for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Second Row Bench Seat Cover & Liner To Protect Against Kids, Crumbs, Dog Hair, Dog Nails & Much More Whatever kids you have; human or the four-legged furry kind, you…
Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-Step Stage 1 Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner with Pads & Rotors Before we jump into the complete installation guide here, if you have…
Introducing Powerbrake’s Big Brake Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner
The Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Was Designed for Off-Roaders – It Features Billet Calipers Along with Race-Inspired Pads & Rotors It all circles back to weight. How much weight are…
Top 64 Wheel Designs to Consider in 2022
Top New Wheel Companies & Wheel Designs to Look at in 2022 for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner As we hit the end of the first quarter of 2022, there…
Rig Feature: Michael Devecchio aka “@mammoth4runner” 5th Gen 4Runner Build
Meet Michael Devecchio’s Fully Built Off-Road Black on Orange Spec 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner You can find Michael on Instagram: @mammoth4runner. Welcome to the first of an awesome series that…
ARB Old Man Emu (OME) Lift Kits for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Most Dependable Shocks?
Australian Shocks: The ARB/OME Nitrochargers & the Fully Adjustable BP-51s – Most Dependable Shocks Available? There are a few, call them household names, in the world of off-road and overland….
Dometic CFX3 45 + PLB40: The Perfect Car Camping Fridge & Power Set-Up?
PLB40 Power Station + CFX3 45 Portable Fridge: The Perfect Setup? We all seem to be in search of the most efficient refrigerator and power setup for our 4Runner and…
AlphaRex PRO Series Vs. LUXX Series Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner
What’s the Difference Between These Two Lineups? Detailed Look When it comes to tail lights, you have tons of options. AlphaRex offers one of the most impressive lines of taillights…
Body Mount Relocation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Overview
Body Mount Relocation and Cab Mount Relocation Service in Sacramento: Performed on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Quick Note on Terminology: You will often hear the terms “Cab Mount Relocation”…
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T: 5000K-Mile First Look & Impressions Overview
Meet The Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tire – 5000-Mile First Look at the New All-Terrain Tire Offering from Mickey Thompson The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tires have been…
KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th gen 4Runner by Dr. KDSS (2014 – 2022) Let’s talk about the KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th Gen 4Runner, GX460, and GX470. The…
Black Bear Pass Trail Review & Sections Overview – What to Expect
Black Bear Road & Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail – Detailed Sections Overview – “Most Dangerous Off-Road Trail in Colorado?” Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail Quick Info: Trail Name: Black…
Introducing The Velox Offroad Gullwings for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Meet Velox Offroad’s 5th Gen 4Runner Gullwings, Interior Rear Window MOLLE Panels, and Exterior Accessory MOLLE Panels Every once in a while, there comes an epic mod, so epic you…
Top Black Friday Off-Road & Overland Deals You Can’t Miss
After Some Deep Research – Here it is! The Black Friday Deals You Don’t Want to Miss for 2021! If you’re looking for a deal this year on some hot…
Color Matched TRD Pro Grille with Black “TOYOTA” Letters from TSO
Introducing the All-New Trail Standard Offroad (TSO) Color-Matched TRD Pro Grille on 5th Gen 4Runner The TRD Pro Grille is nothing new; however, today, we’re looking at one of the…
5th Gen 4Runner Recovery Points
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…
Trail Interview: Meet Jason from RSG Off-Road, and the T40R V8 SAS Build
Meet Jason from RSG Off-Road and his T40R: A Straight Axle 5.7L V8 Swapped and Supercharged 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner This interview has been in the works for quite some…
Top 5 Affordable Lift Kits for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 5 Entry-Level Kits You Should Consider When Lifting Your 5th Gen 4Runner So, you just bought a 5th Gen 4Runner and plan to take it out on the trails….
Feature Friday: 10 Lifted MGM 5th Gen 4Runner Builds and Their Suspension Specs
We Asked 10 Owners About Their MGM (Metal Grey Metallic) Builds Feature Friday is going to be a series of posts on Trail4Runner.com of our favorite builds from Instagram and…
Jomax Customs ABS Sensor Armor Install & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
Jomax Customs ABS Sensor Armor – Step by Step Install & Product Review on 5th Gen 4Runner ABS sensors play a huge role in the automotive braking technology that’s communicating…
Offroading Gear Kinetic Recovery Snatch Rope – Full Review & Overview
Offroading Gear 20-foot ⅞” Kinetic Rope – A Well-Made Affordable Recovery Rope You Should Consider for your Gear Bag This post somewhat doubles as a reference for Kinetic Recovery Ropes…
Types & Styles of Front Bumpers: Hybrid Vs. Low Profile Vs. Full Plate
Full-Width Hybrid Vs. Low Profile Vs. Full Plate Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – What’s The Difference? When it comes to choosing an aftermarket front bumper, you have a wide…
Introducing STEEL-IT, A DIY Powder Coating Alternative – How to Paint Bare Metal with STEEL-IT
STEEL-IT Preparation and Application Instructions – A Complete Step by Step Guide and Overview There have been quite a few posts showing us how to paint bare metal. Some of…
For Sale: 55K-Mile 2014 Trail Edition Premium Toyota 4Runner (SOLD)
For Sale: 2014 Trail Edition Premium Toyota 4Runner – Heavily Modified 5th Generation 4Runner for Sale Up for sale is the build that started this site 6 years ago, my…
Rear Window MOLLE Panels for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Introducing the Finn Fab Power Grids
Rear Window MOLLE Panels With Blue Sea Systems Accessory Panels for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner With all of the rear window MOLLE panels out there, which brand do you…
USR Blacked Out Tail Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner (Updated LEDs) Install and Review
Unique Style Racing Presents Their Prebuilt LED DEPO Tail Lights for 5th Gen 4Runner – Step-by-Step Install Guide & Overview Upgrading the stock tail lights on the 5th Gen is…
Blacked Out LED Projector Retrofit Headlights by USR for the 5th Gen 4Runner
USR DEPO Headlight Housings – 5000K LED Projector Retrofitted Low Beams for 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Install and Overview Headlights are a crucial part of any vehicle. But let’s…
Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K Winch – Overview, Review & Assembly Guide
Introducing the New Smittybilt XRC GEN3 Winch – Assembly Guide + New Features That Stand Out Smittybilt makes two versions of this winch, the Steel and Comp Series. The Comp…
SumoSprings Bump Stops for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install & Overview
Super Springs International Presents – SumoSprings Bump Stops for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Complete Install Guide & Overview SumoSprings are a line of bump stops designed and manufactured by…
Trimming Fenders & Fender Flares on 5th Gen 4Runner – Fitting 35″ Tires With Factory Fenders
Pictured: RRW (Relations Race Wheels) RR8-H Forged Beadlocks, 35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts with ARB OME BP-51 3.5″ Lift How To Trim Fenders and Fender Flares to Fit 35″ Tires on a…
Overland 4Runner Build: A 6-Year Owner Review & What Mods To Consider Before Building
What I learned After 6 Years of Building an Overland-Focused Toyota 4Runner – General Cost, Part Selection and What to Consider It’s been over six years since we bought our…