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    5th Gen 4Runner with Pro Comp 3 LED Rock Light Kit
    By Marie Dubray On July 21, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Feature Friday, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

    Feature Friday: 10 Aftermarket Lighting Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    10 Aftermarket Lighting Setups For Your 5th Gen 4Runner Build – Overland & Off-Road Inspiration For 2023 This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Off-Road Lighting Setups We’re back with a brand new…

    5th Gen 4Runner 33-Inch Spare Tire
    By Ryan L On July 20, 2023 in Off-Road, Overland, Tires, Wheels

    Budget 33″ Spare Tire For The Factory Location In A 5th Gen 4Runner

    Running A 33″ Full-Size Spare Tire That Fits In The Factory Spare Location – On a Budget One of the first mods any new 4Runner owner does is upgrade to…

    2018 4Runner TRD OR
    By Paul Redrup On July 19, 2023 in DIY, Maintenance

    6 Maintenance Tips To Keep Your 5th Gen 4Runner Running Longer

    You Could Be Killing Your 5th Gen 4Runner Without Even Realizing It – These Are The Maintenance Tips I’ve Learned To Keep It Running For Years To Come We love…

    By Arsh Sidhu On July 17, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested, Wheels

    True Beadlock Rings For RRW Hybrid Wheels – Install & Review

    True Beadlock Rings For Relations Race Wheels (RRW) Hybrid Wheels In Machined Aluminum With Black Bolts – Install & Review When it comes to off-roading, having the right equipment can…

    By Marie Dubray On July 14, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: Why Did You Re-Gear? – Let’s Hear What These 4 Builds Have to Say

    Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner For Larger Tires: Improve Performance, Drivability & More – Benefits Overview This Week’s Topic: Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner We’re back with a brand new…

    5th Gen 4Runner Suspension Setups
    By Marie Dubray On July 13, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Performance, Suspension

    7 Suspension Setup Examples For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023: A User-Sourced Reference

    Here are 7 Different Suspension Setups for the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023 – A User-Submitted Reference for Suspension Ideas in 2023 When I purchased my 4Runner, I immediately knew…

    Magnetic Grey 4Runner SR5 Premium
    By Courtney Morris On July 12, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Suspension, Trail Tested

    OME Nitrocharger Sport 3″ Suspension Lift For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Review

    How Does The OME Nitrocharger Sport Suspension For The 5th Gen 4Runner Perform On A Daily Driver? 5000-Mile Review After the pure stoke of your new 4Runner fades, you realize…

    By Arsh Sidhu On July 11, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Gear, Recovery Gear

    Recovery Gear: Large Eyelet D-Ring By 41.22 – Overview & Initial Impressions

    The D-Ring By 41.22 – A Work Of Art Or Just Another Piece Of Recovery Equipment? A Shackle That Looks Just As Good As It Performs A D-ring recovery shackle,…

    By Dustin Smith On July 10, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

    Canvasback Cargo Liners’ Interior Protection For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    Canvasback Interior Cabin Protection For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Detailed Overview & Everything You Need to Know For the past 5 years, my back seats have been beaten…

    5th Gen 4Runner in Super White with Cali Raised Stealth Bumper and RockTrix RT112 Wheels
    By Marie Dubray On July 08, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Rock Sliders, Trail Tested

    Cali Raised Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review

    Cali Raised LED Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders With Kick-Out For 5th Gen 4Runner – Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview If you haven’t heard, Cali Raised LED offers quite…

    5th Gen 4Runner with Dobinsons Suspension and Icon Upper Control Arms
    By Marie Dubray On July 07, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: 6 Upper Control Arm Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    Improve Off-Road Performance, Drivability & Alignment With Aftermarket Upper Control Arms – Example Suspension Setups For 4Runner This Week’s Topic: Upper Control Arms We’re back with a brand new Feature…

    Low Profile AVS VentVisor For 5th Gen 4Runner
    By Ryan L On July 06, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

    Top 4 Benefits Of Window Deflectors For Your 4Runner

    How Window Deflectors Can Help: Top Reasons To Add Them – Featuring The AVS Low Profile Ventvisors For The 5th Gen 4Runner Let’s be realistic, sometimes needing to open the…

    By Jeff Steffens On July 05, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear

    True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

    True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Properly Rated For Safer Recoveries – Install & Review A common misconception is that the tow hooks on the…

    Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper for the 5th Gen 4Runner
    By Brenan Greene On July 03, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Trail Tested

    Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Feature Overview

    The All-New Dissent Off-Road High Clearance Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Fully Customizable With Versatile Hybrid Steel/Aluminum Swing Out Options Here it is guys, the long-awaited and highly…

    5th Gen 4Runner with MAXTRAX MKII recovery Boards mounted with Expedition Essentials RBQM Mounts mounted to a Custom window panel for GFC Platform RTT by @jr_customscncfab
    By Marie Dubray On June 30, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: 10 Recovery Board & Mount Setups For 4Runner

    Example Recovery Boards & Mounting Solutions To Keep You Prepared For Your Adventures – Gear & Accessory Inspiration For Your Build This Week’s Topic: Recovery Board Setups We’re back with…

    5th Gen 4Runner with Expedition Essentials Dash Mount w/USB A Charger and Tackform Mount for Cell Phone
    By Marie Dubray On June 23, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Feature Friday, Tech

    Feature Friday: 8 Dash Mount Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    8 Unique Dash Mount Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Keep Your Gear & Accessories Properly Mounted, Organized & Easy To Access This Week’s Topic: Dash Mount Setups  We’re…

    Goose Gear Drawers on 5th Gen 4Runner
    By Brenan Greene On June 19, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland

    Top 11 Drawer Systems For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Buyer’s Guide

    Drawer Systems & Cargo Plate Options For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Everything You Need To Know About Overland Drawers & Storage The 5th Gen 4Runner features a large cargo…

    5th Gen 4Runner with Dometic Dometic CFX3 55IM Fridge
    By Marie Dubray On June 16, 2023 in Camping, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Refrigerators, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: 7 Camp Kitchen Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    7 Different Camp Kitchen Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Owners Discuss Their Portable Cooking Gear & Accessories This Week’s Topic: Camp Kitchen Setups Welcome to this week’s Feature…

    Cali Raised Catalytic Converter Shields
    By Marie Dubray On June 13, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Reviews, Skid Plates

    Buyer’s Guide: Catalytic Converter Shields For 5th Gen 4Runner

    Buyer’s Guide: Top 5 Catalytic Converter Shields For The 5th Gen (2010-2023) 4Runner – Protect Your Vehicle Against Damage, Theft & Expensive Repairs As of recent, catalytic converter theft has…

    Master Pull Kinetic Recovery Rope (7/8") Review
    By Brenan Greene On June 11, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Recovery Gear, Reviews, Trail Tested

    Master Pull Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope & Bridle: Review

    The Ultimate Recovery Gear Kit From Master Pull: A Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope, Recovery Bridle, Shackles, Bag & More When it comes to off-roading, finding a stuck rig or…

    5th Gen 4Runner with ARB ZERO 47 Qt Single Zone
    By Marie Dubray On June 09, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: 9 Portable Fridge Freezer Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    9 Example Portable Fridge/Freezer Setups For Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Cold Food Storage Inspiration For Overland Builds This Week’s Topic: Portable Fridge Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…

    5th Gen 4 Runner with Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Rear Bumper with Swing out.
    By Gabriel Salas On June 05, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews

    Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

    Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper For 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner – Product Overview & Detailed Real World Review How many times have you asked…

    Armstrong Tire Desert Dog M/T
    By Brenan Greene On June 04, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Tires, Trail Tested

    Armstrong Tire Desert Dog M/T Tires: 2000-Mile Initial Impressions Overview

    Meet the Desert Dog M/T – A Super Aggressive Tread Pattern That Features Great Road Manners… So Far If you know anything about my posts on Trail4R.com or follow me…

    By Ryan Gibbons On June 03, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Lighting, Roof Racks

    The GOBI Light Bar Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack

    Mounting A Rigid Series LED Light Bar With The GOBI Racks Light Bar Mount: Detailed, Full Installation Guide & Initial Impressions As soon as I decided to make the move…

    5th Gen 4Runner with Rago Fabrication MOLLE Panels and Shelf
    By Marie Dubray On June 02, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Feature Friday, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear

    Feature Friday: 8 Interior Storage Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    Example Interior Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Gear Organization & Accessibility For Your Off-Roading & Overlanding Adventures This Week’s Topic: Interior Storage Setups Welcome back to another…

    Top 10 Off-Road Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner
    By Marie Dubray On June 01, 2023 in Expeditions, Off-Road, Overland, Trails

    10 Popular Off-Road / Overland Trails To Hit For 2023

    A Bucket List Guide To 10 Must-Do Off-Road Trails & Routes For 2023: Popular Options For All Skill Levels – Detailed Guide Off-roading is an exciting and adventurous way to…

    By Michael Wenneker On May 31, 2023 in Accessories, Camping, Electrical, Overland

    DC Solar Panel Basics – An Example 12-Volt Solar System For Your Rig

    Getting Started With Solar Panels For Your Rig & How They Work In 12-Volt Systems If you’re having trouble finding information about vehicle-based solar power, you’re not alone. Most of…

    Prinsu Roof Rack on 4Runner with Storage Box and Maxtrax
    By Marie Dubray On May 26, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Feature Friday, Roof Racks

    Feature Friday: 6 Exterior Storage Setups For The 4Runner

    Get Ready For Wheeling & Camping Season: 6 Exterior Storage Setups For Easy Access To Your Gear – Build Inspiration 2023 This Week’s Topic: Exterior Storage Setups Welcome back to…

    Goose Gear Drawer System Lighting Ideas
    By Brenan Greene On May 25, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Install, Off-Road, Overland

    The Ultimate Overland Drawer System Lighting Setup – Featuring Goose Gear Offset Drawers

    The Guide to Goose Gear Overland Drawer Lighting: In-Drawer Lights, Camp Lights, Kitchen Lights, Fitted Plate Lights, and More! Instead of documenting a simple step-by-step installation on the drawers, I…

    By Brenan Greene On May 25, 2023 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, DIY, Install, Overland

    How To Carpet A Goose Gear Drawer System For 5th Gen 4Runner

    Installing Marine-Grade Carpet & Finish Trim On A Goose Gear Drawer System – Step-by-Step Application Guide The Goose Gear drawer system doesn’t have the option to come with carpet, so…

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