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Magnetic Grey 4runner with Diode Dynamics SS5 Sport 7 Pod Crosslink Lightbar
By Jon Gangloff On March 25, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Comparison, Feature Friday, Lighting, Roof Racks

Feature Friday: 9 Roof Rack LED Light Bar Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

8 Unique Roof Rack Lighting Options on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Off-Road & Overland Auxiliary Lighting Setups to Inspire Your Build It’s Friday! That means it’s also Feature Friday…

R4T Tire Deflators
By Dustin Smith On March 21, 2022 in Accessories, Gear, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires

Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner The quest to find the easiest and fastest way to air up and down has spurred…

By Jon Gangloff On March 18, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Trail Tested

Feature Friday: 8 Snorkel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

Extend Your Factory Air Intake to Help Your Engine Breathe Clean Air & Minimize Engine Water Damage With A Snorkel Hey guys, how’s it going? Welcome back to another Feature…

C4 FABRICATION SKID PLATES INSTALL ON 5TH GEN 4RUNNER
By Jensen On March 17, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Skid Plates

C4 Fabrication Front Skid Plate Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

Upgraded Engine Protection With Steel Front Skid Plates C4 Fabrication, based out of South Dakota, is one of the most well-known armor fabricators on the market today. Their armor is…

Michael Devecchio (@mammoth4runner) Addicted Offroad
By Brenan Greene On March 16, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature, Trail Tested

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…

By Ben Olson On March 15, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Electrical, Install, Lighting, Reviews

Introducing The Meso Customs Puddle Lights on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review

Meso Customs Brings A Custom Housing With Integrated VLED Puddle Lights For The 5th Gen 4Runner Have you ever come off the trail in the evening or even just approached…

Heretics Fog What's Included
By Ryan L On March 15, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Electrical, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Performance, Reviews

Heretic 5th Gen 4Runner Amber Fog Lights – The Underrated Brand You Need To Know About

Heretics Amber Fog Lights & Fog Pocket Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Step-by-Step Installation Guide & Review My 2021 4Runner came with LED fog lights from the factory,…

Old Man Emu Shocks on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On March 14, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

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….

Top 10 Rooftop Tents 23Zero
By Mike Gentile On March 13, 2022 in Accessories, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents, Trail Tested

Top 14 Rooftop Tents (RTTs) for the Toyota 4Runner – Full Buyer’s Guide (Updated 2023)

The Beginner’s Guide Understanding Rooftop Tent Brands, Manufacturers, Material, Weight, Features & More – Buyers Guide by Spirit of 1876 Before we jump in, I want to introduce myself. Hi,…

4runner with custom bx built aftermarket headlights
By Jon Gangloff On March 11, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Comparison, Feature Friday, Headlights, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Tech

Feature Friday: 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket Headlight Housings & Retrofits

6 Unique Headlight Options from Complete Housing Replacements to Custom Retrofits for the 5th Gen 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! As many of us 4Runner owners know, the…

By Davin Tang On March 08, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

RAV4 Blind Spot Mirror Swap for 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner- Review and Install

How To Install a RAV4 Factory Blind Spot on a 4Runner I’ve always thought that the factory side mirrors on the 5th Gen 4Runner were a bit small for the…

6 panel rocker switch cover photo
By Zach S. On March 08, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Electrical, Install, Switch Systems

Budget In-Dash 6-Gang Rocker Switch Install on 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Install a Dash-Mounted OEM-Style Rocker Switch Panel & Relay on the 5th Gen 4runner: Step by Step Install Guide As an avid DIY project enthusiast, I am often…

By Jon Gangloff On March 03, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

Feature Friday: 10 Must-See 5th Gen 4Runner Long Travel Suspension Setups

Looking for a Wide Stance & Tons of Suspension Travel? Check Out These 10 Unique 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Off-Road & Overland Builds Holy smokes, do we have…

ProClip Phone Mount on 4Runner
By Carlo Donzelli On March 01, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews

ProClip USA Toyota 4Runner iPhone MagSafe Center Dash Mount – Install & Review

Introducing the Toyota 4Runner Center Dash Mount from ProClip: Attaches To The Center Vent on the Dash We can all agree that a new lift, fresh tires, and body armor…

By Jon Gangloff On February 24, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Feature Friday: 11 Midnight Black Metallic 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds

11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods List & More! Welcome back to another Feature Friday! This week, we are doing my…

By Jeff Steffens On February 22, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Headlights, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews

Boslla Bullet B4 H11 LED Bulbs: 3 Color & 4 Mode LED Switchback Bulbs for the 5th Gen 4Runner

The First 3-Color and 4-Mode White + Amber LED Switchback Low Beams Upgrading to new housings is becoming increasingly popular, but what if you want to upgrade your lights and…

Deadman Anchor Review
By Dustin Smith On February 21, 2022 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Trail Tested

Deadman Off-Road Earth Anchor – Review

Deadman Snow Recovery in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Venturing into the unknown isn’t something to take lightly. Whether it’s venturing solo in extreme weather, like summer in the desert,…

285/70/17 Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek
By Mitch Caldwell On February 19, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek – First Look and Initial Impressions

Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek (285/70/17) – On-Road & Off-Road Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4runner A relatively newer tire from Cooper (released in early 2021), the Cooper Discoverer Rugged…

By Jon Gangloff On February 17, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday, Gear, Reviews

Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runners & Their Top 5 Mods in 2022

We asked 10 4Runners what their top 5 Favorite Mods are Well, as much as we would like to say that we bought our 4Runners to join the overland movement,…

Meso Customs Ultimate Dome Light Feature Photo
By Ryan L On February 16, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Install, Lighting

MESO Customs Ultimate Dome Light for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Add a Dual Color Interior LED with the MESO Customs Ultimate Series Dome Light – Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to your dome light,…

By Eric Keller On February 15, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Performance, Suspension, Trail Tested

SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner

SuperSprings International: SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve been around Trail4Runner for a while, you’ve probably seen Brenan’s intro article on the SumoSprings by SuperSprings…

By Steve Carter On February 14, 2022 in Accessories, Comparison, Electrical, Install, Overland, Reviews

Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit

Trail Impressions: Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit – Which Setup Performed Better? To give a little background about myself, I’m an amateur photographer who travels…

By Jon Gangloff On February 10, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Awnings, Camping, Feature Friday, Gear, Overland, Rooftop Tents, Trail Tested

Feature Friday: 11 5th Gen 4Runner Examples Of Essential Overland Camping Gear For 2022

Essential Camping Gear Needed For The Ultimate Overland Campsite Experience – These 4Runners Will Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Rig Goals in 2022 Hey guys, welcome back to another Feature…

Garmin Tread Overland Screen
By Ryan L On February 10, 2022 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

Meet the Garmin Tread Overland Edition Navigator – Detailed Review & Impressions

Detailed Review & Overview for the All-New Garmin Tread Series Overland Edition: Trail Navigation, Route Planning, Emergency Communications & More Wow, before we begin… this is one of the most…

Alpharex Luxx reverse light
By Ryan L On February 08, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Lighting, Reviews, Tail Lights, Trail Tested

AlphaRex LUXX-Series “Red-Black” Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

How To Install & My Initial Impressions – Detailed Look AlphaRex is one of the biggest names in the aftermarket lighting game, especially for Toyotas. They have several options in…

By Jon Gangloff On February 04, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Tires, Trail Tested

Feature Friday: 14 Voodoo Blue Toyota 4Runner Overland & Off-Road Builds

14 Rad 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You Voodoo Blue was only available in 2019 on the TRD Pro 4Runner… unless you lived in Hawaii. In 2020, the 1919 Waialua…

By Ryan L On February 02, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

Black & Red Machined Billet Teton Shift Knob for a 5th Gen 4Runner

The Teton Workshop Shift Knob – A Machined Billet Shift Knob for the 5th Gen 4Runner with Multiple Color Options There are several variants of the main shift knob depending…

PLB40 Power Station + CFX45 Portable Fridge
By Brenan Greene On February 01, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland, Refrigerators

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…

By Ryan L On February 01, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Tires

Yokohama Geolandar MT G003: 2,500-Mile Initial Thoughts & Impressions

Trail Impressions: Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 Tires – Terrain Performance and Initial Impressions The Toyota 4Runner is synonymous with being “overbuilt.” One of the first mods an owner will undertake…

By John Di Bari On February 01, 2022 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland

DIY 4Runner Emergency Bag & Get Home Bag (GHB)

DIY Emergency Bag and Get Home Bag (GHB) – A Guide for Preparing the Essentials When Things Go South A wise man once said, It never hurts to be prepared….

Console safe closed, feature image
By Ryan L On January 31, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install

Boss StrongBox Console Safe for 5th Gen 4Runner – Secure Valuables with Peace of Mind

Introducing The Boss StrongBox Console Safe: Interior Security With Quick and Easy Access – Install & Initial Impressions It’s inevitable that at some point, you’ll need to leave something of…

Alpharex Tail Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On January 30, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Lighting, Reviews, Tail Lights, Trail Tested

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…

By Ryan L On January 30, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Install, Tech

Dongar Technologies Adapter for 5th Gen 4Runner with Garmin Dash Cam

The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for 2020+ Toyota 4Runner Models Traditionally, there were two methods of powering your dashcam: Run a long USB cord down the side of your windshield…

TRD Pro grille Yotaverse Feature Image
By Ryan L On January 28, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install

The TRD Pro Grille For 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runners (TSS Compatible)

TRD-Pro Grille Install & Review On 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runner (TSS Compatible) The TRD-Pro Grille is a super popular mod and for good reason. It contributes to the clean, aggressive…

By Jon Gangloff On January 28, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Awnings, Camping, Comparison, Feature Friday, Gear, Overland

Feature Friday: 8 Roof Mounted Awning Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022

From the Beaches to the Mountains, Beat the Sun & Elements with These 8 Different Roof-Mounted Awnings to Consider for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Can you believe the first…

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