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By Jon E.M. On June 05, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Bison Gear OX PRO Roof Rack For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Feature Packed & Meticulously Designed, Unique Slide Out Table Mount The scene opens to an off-road meet. As the camera pans around to show rig after rig, kitted out with…

By Brenan Greene On May 27, 2026 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Star-Batt Review – Starlink Mini Battery Box

A Compact, Portable, 24+ Hour Runtime Power Supply If you spend enough time off-road, overlanding, camping, or even just fishing some remote river for the day, you eventually find yourself…

By Justin Webster On May 27, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews, Storage

MIM Safe VarioGate Double Kennel Cargo System For 4Runner – Install & Review

Universal & Crash Safety Tested, Heavy Duty Dog Transport The 4Runner platform is built for adventure, and many who embrace that lifestyle are avid animal lovers. I personally use my…

By Mark Moran On May 26, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Trail Tested

Overland Tailor Tune (OTT) For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

Unlocking Your Turbo Motor, Why I Chose OTT Over The Competition When I first picked up my 2025 6th Gen 4Runner, I was genuinely excited. It looks great, it’s comfortable,…

By Joi Chou On May 14, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Reviews, Trail Tested

C4 Fabrication Winch Fairlead With Closed Shackle – Install & Review

Why I Chose This Combo Shackle/Fairlead For My Winch Setup There’s something about knocking out a clean, functional upgrade during your kids’ nap time that just hits different. Between daily…

Power Tank Monster Valves Installation Overview
By Brenan Greene On May 14, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Wheels

Power Tank Monster Valves: Non-Drill Bolt-On Install & Fitment Kit Overview

Easy Bolt-On High Volume Air Inflation/Deflation Valve Stem If you’ve been looking for a faster way to inflate and deflate your tires, Power Tank’s Monster Valves are worth considering. Monster…

Resized Aluminum Heat Sinks Replacing ABS Components
By Brenan Greene On May 13, 2026 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

MORRFlate Gen 1 Vs. Gen 2 Compressors: A Deep Dive Inside

Why MORRFlate Stands Above The Rest – What To Consider Before Buying Cheap Compressors Off Amazon MORRFlate compressors have been the industry standard for standalone off-road air systems because they…

By Joi Chou On May 06, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Why I Moved To A 2026 Toyota 4Runner SR5 From A Fully Built 2016 Trail Premium

The Unexpected Decision, When Downgrading Trim Levels Makes Sense I’m a simple girl. And by that, I mean I like things that look good, work hard, and most importantly, make sense. If…

By Brenan Greene On April 20, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Armor, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Suspension, Trail Tested

6th Gen 4Runner TRD Off-Road Build – Dissent Off-Road Armor, 74W Portals, 37″ M/Ts & More

6G Hybrid Off-Road Overland Build on 74Weld Portal Axles, 37” M/Ts, Lock Off-Road Wheels, Dissent Armor + KC Lights What’s up, guys!! I just wanted to give you a quick…

Toyo Steering Billet Steering Rack First Look & Overview
By Brenan Greene On April 01, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Performance

Toyo Steering Billet Steering Rack: First Look

Toyo Steering Billet Tundra Rack for Tacoma, 4Runner, and GX When it comes to larger tires on the 4Runner, Tacoma, and GX platforms, steering has always been a concern. Whether…

By Randy Wallock On March 25, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Trail Tested

Ironman 4×4 Raid Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Six Months Daily Driving & Overlanding – Overall Performance When prioritizing mods, installing a rear bumper is easy to put off… that is, until you come off a ledge a…

By Kyle Ortiz On March 06, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Install, Performance, Reviews, Trail Tested

SXTH Element Intercooler For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

Keep Your Turbo Cool And Maintain Horsepower With This Upgrade With the arrival of the 6th Gen 4Runner comes a turbocharger. The addition of a turbo means more horsepower and…

By Justice Mitchell On March 04, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40” Light Bar Review – Is It Worth The Price?

Deep Dive On KC’s Premium, Modular Light Bars There’s a moment with any lighting upgrade where specs stop mattering and a straightforward question takes over: Is my lighting capable of…

By Shingo Omori On March 04, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Reviews, Trail Tested

TrailMade Billet Transfer Case Shift Knob For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Clean Design, Customizable Magnetic Caps When you climb into certain 4Runners, one interior features immediately stands out… The manual transfer case! Many modern 4x4s (certain 4Runner trims included) use an…

By Arsh Sidhu On February 10, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen 4Runner, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Why You Should Upgrade To A Full Front Bumper For Your 4Runner

More Protection, Better Clearance, Accessory Mounts & More If you own a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point… Is an aftermarket front bumper really necessary,…

By Brenan Greene On February 01, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested, Wheels

Lock Off-Road Mojave Wheels – Review

Rugged Looks Meet Classic JDM Styling With Faux Beadlock Ring When we first got our new 6th Gen 4Runner, we added some Lock Off-Road Invader forged beadlocks. But as we…

By Luis Castillo On January 29, 2026 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

6 Reasons JBA Standard UCAs Make Sense For Daily-Driven 4Runners

Durability & Performance Without Complicating Your Suspension Setup In this review, I will be covering the main reasons why JBA Standard Upper Control Arms (UCAs) are ideal for daily driven…

By Mark Moran On January 25, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

King Shocks 2.5 Coilover & Shock Package For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

My Driving Impressions & Recommendations For Adjuster Settings King Shocks are widely considered one of the top-tier choices for off-road performance shocks. They’re not cheap by any means, but based…

By Brenan Greene On January 11, 2026 in 6th Gen 4Runner, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

Perry Parts Gen 2 Rear Bump Stops For 6th Gen 4Runner: 7 Month Review, Tested On Rubicon

Tire Fitment, On & Off-Road Performance Improvements & More We have been running the Perry Parts Gen 2 rear bump stops on our 2025 (6th Gen) Toyota 4Runner for the…

By Brenan Greene On December 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Lighting, Reviews, Tail Lights, Trail Tested

Morimoto Gen 2 XB LED Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

The Latest In Premium Tail Lights With Red Or Smoked Lenses Every detail matters, but the small ones are what makes a build. The 5th Gen 4Runner’s OEM lights got…

By Brenan Greene On December 29, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Overland, Storage, Trail Tested

Air Down Gear UP Drawer System Review 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner

Tons of Usable Surface, Sleeper System & Clutch Storage Capacity ADGU designs every system specifically for each make and model. Everything they engineer is tailored to the exact trim. The…

By Jon E.M. On December 17, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Storage, Trail Tested

Bison Gear External MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Add MOLLE Storage To Your Factory Or Aftermarket Roof Rack Tacoma or 4Runner? Truck or SUV? This is a question many potential Toyota owners have asked themselves when faced with…

Machined Invader Beadlocks
By R D On December 15, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen Mods, Interviews, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Tires, Trail Tested, Wheels

Why Unsprung Weight Matters When Upgrading Wheels & Tires

Is Now The Greatest Time In History For Wheels & Tires? Goodyear made the first air-filled truck tire in 1916; before that, tires were solid rubber. In 1931, DuPont invented…

By Jeff Steffens On December 15, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Reviews, Trail Tested

Form Sequential LED Projector Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A Big Lighting Upgrade With Selectable DRL & More! If you’re a 4Runner owner, you already know the world of lighting upgrades is massive. Options range from budget-friendly bulb swaps…

By Brenan Greene On December 11, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Maintenance, Reviews, Trail Tested

5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Floor Liners To The New Husky X-Act Contour

Why Better Protection For Your Carpet Should Be Your First Mod Probably one of the best mods any new 4Runner owner can start with is a set of floor liners….

By Brenan Greene On December 01, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Firestone Destination M/T2 Review – The Best Mud Terrain On Wet Roads?

Did We Find The Best All-Around Mud Terrain Ever Made? We just tested a set of 37×12.5R17 Firestone Destination M/T2 tires on the 6G 4Runner, and these are the best…

By Brenan Greene On November 27, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Reviews, Trail Tested

AlphaRex NOVA Series “OG-Style” Headlights For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

Black Housings With Selectable White/Amber DRL & Sequential Turns When it comes to upgrading your headlight housings, there aren’t too many options out there for the 6G, but AlphaRex delivered!…

By Arsh Sidhu On November 25, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Trail Tested

4.56 Vs. 4.88 Gears For Your 4Runner – How To Choose

How Each Affects Performance, Fuel Economy & Capability If you’ve lifted your 4Runner and added bigger tires (or a bunch of weight), you’ve probably noticed a drop in performance. Sluggish…

By Randy Wallock On November 20, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Ironman 4×4 Raid Front Winch Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Crash Safety Tested Bumper With Lot Of Accessory Support If you’re looking to protect your 4Runner without sacrificing factory safety systems, the Ironman 4×4 Raid  winch bumper might be the…

By Brenan Greene On November 18, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen 4Runner, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Agency 6 (2″) Soft Shackle Hitch Receiver Recovery Block – Review

Hitch Mounted Recovery Gear Made For Soft Shackles We all know the frustration of feeding a thick 7/8″ soft shackle through a standard D-ring hole on a hitch receiver recovery…

By Brenan Greene On November 18, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Pro Rack For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

Stronger, More Configurable & More Customizable Tested on hundreds of vehicles over the years, Prinsu has become a household name for the overland space. There is a reason why Prinsu…

By Brenan Greene On November 01, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Dissent Off-Road 6th Gen 4Runner High Clearance Front Bumper Review

First “Mustache Delete” Front Bumper For 6th Gen 4Runner When the 6th Gen 4Runner was announced, the one thing just about everyone complained about was the double mustache. Well, here…

WaterPORT DayTank Mounted to a Prinsu WaterPORT Mount
By Marie Dubray On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Universal WaterPORT Mount – Install & Review

A Simple Way To Mount A Portable Water Tank To Your Roof Rack Say hello to the simplest and most reliable way to mount your WaterPORT DayTank to your Prinsu…

By Arsh Sidhu On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Comparison, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Aluminum Vs. Steel Front Bumpers – What’s Best For You?

Key Factors To Consider When Looking At Materials & Construction Upgrading the front bumper is one of the most common and impactful modifications you can make to your off-road rig….

UpTop Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner Install And Review
By Garrett Rymer On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Could This Be The Ultimate Daily Driver Option? It’s no secret that there are many roof rack options for the 5G 4Runner. They’re easy to install, add substantial utility, and…

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