Long Canyon 4WD Trail – El Dorado National Forest
Long Cayon 4wd Trail Forest Service Road off Silver Fork Road in Kyburz, CA 95720 What started out as a weekend to install a suspension ended up being a weekend to…
KC HiLites Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLites Cyclone Under Hood LEDs – Step by Step Install KC HiLiTES is a widely-trusted and highly depended upon brand when it comes to off-road lighting. KC HiLiTES offers a wide…
Mounting a Handgun in the 5th Gen 4Runner
Magnet Pistol Mount for the 5th Generation 4Runner – Overview on the Keeper MG Mount I have wanted a home for my Berretta PX4 up front in the cabin for…
Switchback LED Turn Signals on 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Turn Signals with Load Resistors to Fix Hyperflash on 5th Gen 4R Continuing right along with the LED swap on the 4Runner, we have the LED turn signal switchbacks…
Side Exit Exhaust – Rotten Egg Smell Fix on 5th Gen 4Runner
Sulfur Smell (Rotten Egg Smell) Exhaust fix on 5th Gen 4Runner Exhaust systems that smell like rotten eggs or sulfur are usually due to an exhaust leak. You may have a hole…
Hitch Pin Recovery Point for Under $10
Using Hitch Pins as a Recovery Point – Recovery Points on a budget. Buy a Recovery Hitch Reciever or a Hitch pin? The other day, Max from Explore4R.com and I…
Ellis Precision Battery Clamp
Ellis Precision Billet Battery Clamp 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket Aluminum Battery Clamp for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner A simple, yet eye-catching upgrade for the 5th Gen, is an aftermarket battery…
The Tikit – Seatbelt Alarm Silencer
The Tikit – Seatbelt Alarm Silencer & Bottle Opener Seatbelt Alarm Silencer for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and ATVs As a disclaimer to this post, we are not recommending you drive on…
Pro Eagle Off-Road Jack Review
Pro Eagle Jack Review (3-ton & 2-ton Options) The jack pictured is the 3Â ton “Kratos” Pro Eagle Floor Jack Review – The Best Off-Road and Shop Floor Jack? When…
Replacing Brake Pads and Rotors on 4Runner
Powerstop Brake Pads and Rotor Swap on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Below, you will find the complete step by step installation of front brake pads, rear brake pads along with…
How To Install Wheel Spacers Install on Your 4Runner
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers Step by Step Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Wheel spacers are an easy install. This is a quick little mod that you can do in under an…
Powerstop Extreme Brake Upgrade for 5th Gen 4Runner
Z36 Extreme Brake Pads and Evolution Rotors for 5th Generation 4Runner If you are looking for an upgraded brake option on your 5th Gen 4Runner, you can go with factory…
Body Mount Chop (BMC) Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner
Metal Tech BMC Kit – Step by Step overview on Cutting Body Mounts for the 5th Gen 4Runner When you make the move to larger tires, you are likely going…
Xenon Depot HID Low Beam Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Xenon HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Low Beam Bulb Install – 5th Gen 4Runner The Xenon Depot HID bulbs are a pretty simple install. Because Xenon Depot includes the 3M adhesive backing on…
Swellrunner Overland – 2016 Toyota 4Runner Build Overview
SWELL RUNNER BUILD PAGE – 2016 4RUNNER TRAIL FOLLOW SWELL RUNNER Instagram: Swell Runner Overland YouTube: Swell Runner Overland JASON’S OVERLAND BUILD 2016 4Runner Trail (not the fancy premium) | OME 3″…
TRD Pro 4Runner Vs. TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner
4Runner TRD Pro or 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium Differences We had a question come in about the TRD Pro and the TRD off road premium. There are a few key differences…
2wd or 4wd 4Runner – What to buy??
2 wheel drive vs. 4 wheel drive on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Which is the 4Runner for your needs? We had a question come in about 2 wheel drive vs….
Exploring Verdi Peak and North Truckee 4×4 Trails
Verdi Peak, Boca Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, Prosser Creek Reservoir Exploring alone has brought me some my favorite experiences. Trekking around solo brings the opportunity to literally stop, take a deep…
2017 4Runner TRD Intake Install
TRD Cold Air Intake Install (2017 4Runner) Toyota TRD Cold Air Intake Install – 2017 4Runner (P/N: PTR03-89100) We have had quite a few emails come in about whether or…
4Runner Battery Replacement
It is hard to see the numbers right here, but it reads 12.89. There is a better shot down the page. 5th Gen 4Runner Battery Replacement Guide. Odyssey 34R Battery…
5th Gen 4Runner Battery Basics & Upgrade Options
Battery Basics Overview And Key Considerations When Upgrading While most batteries have a lifespan of approximately 5 years, we are nearing an upgrade on our 2014 4Runner. If you’re looking…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Key Fob Case (AJT Design)
Injection Molded Key Fob Case (TRD Key Fob) – Made by AJT Design For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Wow. I was really thinking of another way to start this…
ARB Flat Rack – Coming Soon!
ARB Flat Alloy Mesh Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner Release!! For a complete overview, review and installation on this rack, jump straight to this post. ARB is at it again…
Going Bigger? 4″ – 4.5″ Lift on 5th Gen 4Runner (Strut Shims & Springs)
5th Gen 4Runner Front 4″ – 4.5″ Lift with Adjustable Coilovers, Strut Shims & 3″ Rear Springs There are many ways to achieve different heights on your suspension lift. This…
Off-Road Recovery Straps & Tow Straps
ARB Recovery Snatch Strap Vs. Generic Grip Straps Vs. Rhino Off-Road Recovery Straps. Tow Straps Vs. Recovery Straps and off-road recovery strap explained Recovery straps are an essential item in…
Rago Fabrication MOLLE Panel Installation & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
4Runner Rago Fab MSP (MOLLE Panel) Installation and Overview on Toyota 4Runner – Everything You Need to know As we have already covered this in a few other sections, most…
4Runner MOLLE Panel Accessories (General Ideas)
5th Gen 4Runner MOLLE Panel Rack Accessories – Gear Inspiration 4Runner storage panel racks for the 5th Gen 4Runner are one of the coolest mods you can customize. Everyone out…
Borla Exhaust Install (Step by Step)
Borla Exhaust Step by Step Install 5th Gen 4Runner Borla Exhaust Overview, Sound and Full Install on 5th Gen 4Runner We previously had an article written by the man, Blue…
Aiming Low Beam Headlights on 4Runner
How to Aim Your Low Beams on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing a set of HIDs, you may need to adjust your low beam housing. If you swap out…
5th Gen 4Runner Antenna and Mount
Antenna and Mount – Communication Set-Up Options 5th Gen 4Runner Ham Radio, Two-Way Radio, Antenna and Mount Set-Up Options If you are looking for the nitty gritty on HAM Radio,…
How to Fit Bigger Tires on 5th Gen 4Runner? (Cutting & Trimming Guide)
How to Fit 33″ and 34″ Tires on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Areas for Trimming and Cutting the Wheel Well Areas to look at: Trimming the body Push back…
Xenon Depot HID Bulbs
HID Headlights 5th Gen 4Runner Xenon Depot Xenon Depot HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Headlights on 5th Gen 4Runner We can all agree on one thing, Xenon Depot headlights are the way…
4Runner iPhone/ Droid Ram Mount Solution
iPhone/ Droid Mount – Ram Mount Solution for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner If you are looking for a solid iPhone/ Droid Ram Mount solution, we think we found one. This…
Windshield Wiper Blade Refill 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner Windshield Wiper Blade Refill (OEM) When your rubber blade insert starts giving you problems, it is time for a replacement. We have a 2014 4Runner that we…
ProComp 7069 Wheels with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs – Review
Reviewing The ProComp 7069 Wheels and Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires This is one of many wheel/tire options when it comes to aftermarket option on our 5th Gen 4Runner. In another…