AL Offroad Onyx Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Is This the Strongest Roof Rack For The 4Runner? Utilizing T-Slot (extrusion) crossbars that are twice the size of others on the market, AL Offroad is on the scene with…
VIAIR 400H-A Automatic Compressor – On-Board Air Install Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner
How To Hard Mount A VIAIR Air Compressor I’ve been very pleased with the VIAIR 88P that I’ve been using for a few years, but decided that I wanted something…
Top 4 Paint Protection Options To Consider for the 5th Gen 4Runner
A Complete Guide to Paint Protection for your 5th Gen 4Runner: Waxing, Ceramic Coating Vs. Wrapping Vs. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Let’s get right to it: protecting your paint is…
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…
Introducing the MORRflate Stubby Manifold – Initial Impressions & Review
The MORRflate Stubby Is A Modular Manifold That Doesn’t Require Fixed Hoses – 2-Way Air System or 4-Way MORRflate specializes in multi-tire inflation/deflation kits that are designed to make your…
Feature Friday: 5 Rear Ladder Options For 5th Gen 4Runner In 2021
Featured Photo: Mark S (@nova.t4r) Greenlane Off-Road Climb On Up! – 5 Rear Ladders To Consider in 2021 and into 2022 For Your 5th Gen 4Runner Wow, let me get this out…
The 75Built Recovery Ring Review – Everything You Need to Know
Compact, Light-Weight, and Effective – Recovery Rings are a Key Part of your Recovery Kit How often have you taken inventory of your toolkit? Added to it? Removed things from…
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview, Install, and Review
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Ditch Lights – Installation Guide and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Ditch Lights are one of the most common lighting upgrades that lots of 4Runner…
Feature Friday: 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Featured Photo: Mo Esquivel (@4runningtheozarks) RCI Off-Road Lemme Slide On Over! – Here are 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner To Look at in 2021 and into 2022 Welcome back…
Auto-Dimming Dash Light Mod 5th Gen 4Runner – How To Dim The Lights in Your 4Runner
Auto-Dimming Dash Lighting for 5th Gen 4Runner (Only Compatible with 2014-2019 5th Gen 4Runner) Sometimes, a mod isn’t about improving stock capabilities; it’s about bringing your vehicle up to what…
Bolting a Storage Box To Crossbars on Factory 4Runner Roof Rack – Install using Pelican Vault
Mount Storage Cases and Cargo Boxes To Factory 4Runner Roof Rack Cross with LFD Aluminum Crossbars Using a Pelican Vault Case You may have seen rigs around town (and definitely…
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Out for Stove – 5th Gen 4Runner
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Outs for Stove Listed on the following post are the dimensions and cut list for the storage box pictured above. All dimensions were based…
Alpha Foxtrot Designs MOLLE System Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
Alpha Foxtrot Full MOLLE System – Full Review on 5th Gen 4Runner I recently wrote a post on the Cali Raised MOLLE shelf system, and although it was nice, it…
Feature Friday: TOP 17 Super White 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Builds In 2021
Featured Photo: Nick Gaudette (@Offroaddad) 2016 Trail Edition Mall Crawl… and Beyond! – 17 Super White 5th Gen 4Runner Builds, Everything from Mall Crawlers, to Overlanders, Offroad Builds, and more Well, it…
4Runner Key Fob Window Switch Module For 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Install Guide
A Simple Mod To Enable Rolling Up Your Windows Via Keyfob Can we take a moment to appreciate Harbor Freight Tools? You hear people say things like, “If you…
EcoFlow River Portable Power Station – Review
Use Cases For Power Stations – Plus Review of The Ecoflow River Portable power stations have been growing exponentially in popularity, and for good reason. They provide added utility beyond…
TUX MATS Floor Liners – Full Review and Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner
TUX MATS Floor Liners – Full Review and Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner Car mats are essential when it comes to cleanliness, especially in winter, where I’m from…
Feature Friday: 21 Suspension Setups & Lift Kits on 5th Gen 4Runner in 2021
Featured Photo: Osvaldo Maldonado (@D3v1lsrnr) King Shocks 2.5/ Dirt King UCS’s – $$$ Budget vs No Budget – These 21 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Setups Will Inspire Your Build Holy SMOKES, do we…
Trail Tips for Packing & Organizing your Dometic CFX3 55IM
How to properly pack a portable fridge for Offroading and Overlanding It’s the day before you leave on an adventure you’ve been planning for weeks, and you have all of…
Trail Maintenance: Bleeding Brake Fluid on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Bleeding Brake Fluid on a 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Guide + Brake Fluid + Tools & Materials The brake system is one of the most important systems…
Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp Review – Awning Vs. Tarp
Take in the views, not the sun. The Quest for Shelter – Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp Regardless of what you use your 4Runner for, everyone can agree that having a portable…
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit + Load-Leveling System
Introducing the Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit Paired With the Load-Leveling System for the 5th Gen 4Runner As part of the winter 2020 edition of YOTA Magazine, I wrote…
Feature Friday: 6 Rear Bumper Setups for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner in 2021
Featured Photo: Dorin (@buck_rnr) Nguyen Works Junk In The Trunk – These Six 4Runner Rear Bumper Setups Will Inspire Your Build Well, it is time to put another week behind us as…
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S. MOLLE Panel – 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S MOLLE Panel: Install, Use, and Review for 5th Gen 4Runners MOLLE panels have established themselves as one of the top accessory purchases for the 4Runner. What…
Feature Friday: 9 Cavalry Blue 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
Featured: Adam Runner (@turd.pro) From Mall Crawl To Overland Builds – These 9 Cavalry Blue TRD Pro 4Runners Will Inspire Your Build Well, I hope you all had an amazing…
Fanttik T8 APEX Jump Starter Overview & Initial Thoughts
Portable Jump Starter For 8.5L Gas and 6L Diesel Engines Plus 65W Two-Way Fast Charging Battery pack-style jump starters have been around for several years now. When they first launched,…
5th Gen 4Runner Water System With Trail’d Tanks – Full DIY and How-To Guide
The Trail’d Universal 6 Gallon “Spare” Tank – Complete Installation Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner If you take your rig overlanding for a weekend or more, a good water system…
ICECO VLPro75D Dual Zone Fridge Review
ICECO’s New Line of VL Series Dual Zone Fridges: First Impressions and Complete Overview Last year, I did a review on the ICECO JP50, detailing all of the features and…
SSO Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Southern Style Offroad (SSO) Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner In this article, I will walk you through the installation of the Southern Style Offroad (SSO)…
Overland Communications Guide – FRS Vs. GMRS Vs. CB Vs. HAM (Amateur Radio)
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
Midland MXT Radio Install Guide – Center Console to Prinsu Roof Rack on 5th Gen 4Runner
A Clean Installation Guide for The Midland MXT275 15-Watt GMRS Radio on the 5th Gen 4Runner Off-road radios come in all types, sizes, and frequencies. While some require a license…
Feature Friday: 9 Ditch Light Options For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2021
Featured: Dustin Smith (@calrunr) Lasfit LED 9 Ditch Lights Options in 2021: Here are some High-Quality Ditch Light Options for the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, and beyond! Well, I hope…
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge with Mounted Slide-Out Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2020, I took a camping trip to New Mexico, where we spent 12…
Boslla 7 Inch LED Light Bar As A Ditch Light – Review
Boslla 7 Inch Led Light Bar Review and Install on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner LED lights and lightbars are an essential part of offroading and when out exploring. Even…
Feature Friday: 10 CNC Roof Rack Setups On The 5th Gen 4Runner For 2021
Pictured: Eric Keller (@evergreen_rnr) Victory Full-Length Roof Rack Feature Friday: Top 10 CNC Roof Rack Options – An Off-Road Rig Inspiration Guide Aside from wheels, tires, and LED headlights, the…