First Look: All New 2025 4Runner Trim Packages
TRD Sport, Off-Road, Limited & Platinum Trims + 3rd Row Seats! Well, I didn’t expect us to see this new 4Runner for the first time this way. These photos leaked…
Go Rhino El Gato Hydraulic Jack Review
Newer, Safer Alternative To The Traditional Farm Jack In terms of off-road jacks for making trail repairs, you have a few options. First, there are off-road floor jacks like the…
SRQ Fabrications & True North Fabrications – Company Interview
Building Uncompromising Off-Road Products In The U.S.A. Like everyone else in this community, I got bit by the 4×4 bug and started down the rabbit hole on OEM, third-party, and…
10 New Products From Overland Expo PNW 2024
10 Must-See Off-Road and Overland Products In 2024 This year, I had the incredible chance to attend Overland Expo PNW in Redmond, OR, and it was an adventure to remember….
Understanding Lighting Color Temperature
A Guide To Off-Road Lighting And What’s Right For You Outfitting your 4Runner with the right lights is crucial for maximizing visibility and safety during any adventure, especially at night….
MORRFlate Air Hub AutoMagic Air Controller Review
Automatically Inflate And Deflate Your Tires With Air Hub What’s better than automatically and simultaneously inflating all your tires? Well, that would be deflating them all to a set PSI….
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Review
Tested: 6-Months of Wheeling & Accessorizing The DRIFTR Rack After 6 months of testing the DRIFTR rack, we’ve grown to really appreciate its performance. DRIFTR stands out with more built-in…
Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade 5th Gen 4Runner
2010-2024 Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade: Install & Review It’s finally here, the heated steering wheel upgrade we’ve all been waiting for. This CarTrimHome (CTH) kit is compatible with 2010-2022 (non-heated)…
Tweeter Adapter Spacer Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner
Upgrading The 4Runner’s 1″ OEM Tweeters To 3.5″ Coxial Speakers The factory non-JBL 4Runner sound system leaves much to be desired in audio performance. In this article, we’ll cover how…
Tested: KC Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Lights
Street Legal Off-Road Lighting Performance Without Compromise No longer do you need to choose between an SAE fog light that’s underwhelming off-road and a non-road legal light pod that blinds…
Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the debut of Garmin’s InReach, satellite communicators have gained massive traction in the outdoor market. The…
13 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Northern California
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource We’re back with new fan-favorite trails! This week, we’ll discuss popular trails in Northern California. Northern California is home to many…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver
My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is my wife’s daily driver for commuting to work, driving around town, road trips, and…
What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?
What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…
True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates
Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a few skid plates on the market that don’t have protection built in for bolt heads….
DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms
Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck while camping? Are you annoyed at that awkward hump between your rear seats and cargo…
No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner
Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is both my daily driver and weekend warrior. As my adventures evolved from short day trips…
Custom Ordering A Vehicle Through A Dealership
Why Order A New Vehicle Directly From The Manufacturer? At some point in our lives, we’ve all dreamed of going to a dealership, handing them a ridiculous wish list, and…
Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review
Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire excel in more than just one category rather than just be a jack of all…
RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review
You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I was never a big rooftop tent (RTT) guy. They tend to be bulky, weigh down…
5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area
Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure travels, packing out everything needed for even a simple weekend getaway can become a bit…
Understanding Your 4Runner’s Odometer
How To Leverage Your Odometer Functions For Overlanding Many of us are familiar with the odometer on our dash. Historically, Toyotas are known for having a lifespan exceeding 200,000 miles….
Monotube Vs. Twin-Tube Shocks Explained
The Pros And Cons Of Each And Which Might Be The Best Choice For You There’s no shortage of opinions in the debate of monotube vs. twin-tube shocks. Today, I…
All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review
Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me share the story of a company that has been a pioneer in aftermarket components since…
Leitner Designs ACS Roof Platform Rack Review
Established Bed Rack Company Designed Their First Roof System We all know adding a roof rack provides versatility and virtually unlimited storage potential. If you’re in the market, you’ll find…
$100K 4Runner! 74Weld Portal Axle Build Walkaround
2023 5th Gen 4Runner on 74Weld Portal Axles and 37″ Tires. The time has come for the initial walkaround. A lot of you have been asking on Instagram… “How much…
ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes is a quick Google search to see that Nitrochargers are a go-to for owners looking…
Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review
Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it comes to camping and overlanding, gear organization is crucial. Sherpa Equipment Co.’s exterior side accessory…