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Auxito portable jumpbox
By Justin Dizon On December 05, 2024 in Accessories, Comparison, Electrical, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Auxito Portable Jump Starters – Testing The J503 & AJ01

Ditch The Bulky Cables For These Portable Jump Starters Auxito’s new portable jump boxes, the J503 with a 6000A capacity and the AJ01 with a built-in air compressor are the…

By Brenan Greene On December 05, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland

Apex Chassis Tie Rod Kit Install – 5th Gen 4Runner

Heavy Duty Inner & Outer Rod Steering Upgrade To Support Larger Tires The Tacoma and 4Runner platforms have never seen a factory-length tie rod with ball joints that is larger…

By Arsh Sidhu On November 26, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Storage, Trail Tested

Backwoods Adventure Mods Universal Dual Jerry Can Carrier – Review

Lightweight, Versatile Storage For Water, Fuel & More Carrying extra fuel and water is a necessity when venturing far from civilization. Gas stations are few and far between in these…

Lock Off-Road Baja Wheel the top of a trail
By Dillon W On November 26, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested, Wheels

Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review

A New Wheel Design That Perfectly Complements My Build Aftermarket wheels are one of the best ways to show off your style and upgrade the look of your truck. Picking…

By Brenan Greene On November 18, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Overland, Performance, Suspension

Blind Test: King Vs. Fox Vs. Dirt King Vs. Bilstein

Dirt King Launched a Blind Test Against The Best Shocks for the 4Runner & Tacoma – The Dedication To Be #1 Is Impressive! What an epic move to stack your…

5th Gen 4Runner with Sandy Cats 10' Static Bridle
By Marie Dubray On November 18, 2024 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Reviews, Trail Tested

Sandy Cats Kinetic-X Static Bridle Review

Proper Load Distribution Makes Recovery Situations Safer & Easier Building out your recovery gear kit is crucial if you’re spending time on the trails. Even the easiest routes can throw…

By Brenan Greene On November 14, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

TrailMade T-Case Dial Selectors – Now Available

Blacked Out Transfer Case Dial and Matching Bezel for 5th Gen 4Runner We finally dropped the TrailMade T-Case Dial Selector for 2010-2024 4Runner SR5 and Limited models. This kit is…

By Joshua Gray On November 14, 2024 in Comparison, Reviews

Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma – Regrets?

After Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma, Do I Have Any Buyer’s Remorse? I recently made the difficult decision to sell my beloved 2018 4Runner for a 2021 Tacoma. For…

By Brenan Greene On November 14, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Eaton E-Lockers Vs. ARB Air Lockers

Which Locker Should You Choose For Your Toyota? Eaton or ARB? If you’re an SR5 owner like myself, you didn’t get a fancy e-locker like the TRD Off-Road and Pro…

By Jon E.M. On November 11, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Install, Overland, Reviews, Storage

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

Expand Your Cargo Organization With This Simple Mod In the off-road and overland world, we love our gear. Eventually, we accumulate quite a bit and it becomes impossible to keep…

R4T Exhaust
By Ryan L On November 07, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Exhaust, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket exhaust options for the 5th Gen 4Runners, there are a plethora of options. If you…

Fog Lights Cali Raised CR Fogs
By Jon E.M. On November 05, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacements – Install & Review

Are These The Best Bang For Your Buck Fog Light Upgrade? Whether you are a new 4Runner owner or simply looking to update your rig’s lighting, most people agree that…

By Ben Olson On November 04, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Performance, Reviews

Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

An Easy To Use, Plug & Play Module That’s Loaded With Features As a 4Runner owner, it’s unlikely you bought it expecting to take pink slips as a sleeper ride….

4Runner surf concept
By Jon Gangloff On November 04, 2024 in 6th Gen 4Runner, News, Off-Road, Overland

6th Gen TRD Surf Concept For SEMA 2024

Toyota Reveals New Concept – Is This The Truck We’ve Been Waiting For? Before the 6th Gen 4Runner’s launch, there was a big rumor that Toyota might actually bring back…

ARB Old Man Emu Nitrocharger vs. Nitrocharger Plus
By Garrett Rymer On October 29, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Comparison, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension, Trail Tested

ARB OME Updated Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit – What’s New

How Does The Iconic Suspension Line Stack Up After A Serious Refresh? If you’re the owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner, you likely didn’t choose your vehicle for its mediocre…

5th Gen 4Runner with Luno Life Window Screens and Truck Window Screens
By Marie Dubray On October 10, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Gear, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Luno Window Screens For 4Runner – Review

Premium Window Covers That Are Perfect For Car Camping If you love car camping in your 4Runner, you’ve likely experienced those uncomfortably warm nights from having to keep the windows…

By Arsh Sidhu On October 08, 2024 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

Best Multi-Tire Inflation & Deflation Hose Kits

Buyer’s Guide – 6 Hose Kits For Airing Up & Down Off-Road Airing down your tires for an off-roading adventure is crucial for enhancing performance and safety. It increases the…

Shot of tamarock MT on Baja Wheel
By Dillon W On October 07, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Overview & First Impressions

Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles With My New MT Setup Arroyo Tires may not be as well known to the market as other brands, but that hasn’t stopped them from…

ICECO APL35 Review
By Brenan Greene On October 04, 2024 in Overland, Refrigerators, Reviews, Trail Tested

ICECO APL35: Ultralight 35L Dual Zone Aluminum Fridge Review

Light Weight, Super Fast Cooling With A Stunning New Design Once you experience the benefits of a fridge while camping, it’s hard to go back to a standard cooler. For…

4Runner Dash Mount For Tablets
By Ryan L On October 02, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating useful injection-molded accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner like their upper dash mount, has something…

BamBeds Convertable Platform
By Ryan L On September 26, 2024 in Accessories, Camping, Overland, Reviews

BamBeds Rocking Couch Kit – Review

A Portable Rocking Bench For Your Adventures If you have BamBeds’ leveling platform, this is the perfect accessory for you. Departing from the typical folding camp chairs, this kit seamlessly…

WeatherTech Sun Shade
By Justin Webster On September 24, 2024 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

WeatherTech SunShade Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Custom-Fit Sun Blocking Kit For Your Camping Adventures Windshield sun shades are nothing new – they have been around for years and serve as critical shade or privacy. They also…

By Brenan Greene On September 23, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers

True North Fab Hybrid DIY Rear Bumper – Installation & Fabrication Guide

How To Weld & Install The DIY Hybrid Bumper From True North True North offers the bumper in a couple of configurations; with or without a swingout and welded or…

By Brenan Greene On September 22, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Trail Tested

True North Fabrications Hybrid Light Weight Rear Bumper – Review & Overview

Light Weight (46 lbs) Hybrid Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner We’re always on the lookout for lighter mods. Whether it’s armor, RTTs, drawer systems, or tires, shedding a…

Lock Off-Road Wheels
By Brenan Greene On September 20, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Wheels

Toyota Wheel Brands In 2024-2025 (6×139.7 Lug)

LOCK OFFROAD BAJA | 17X9.0 | -12mm | 4.530 Backspace | 32 LB New Toyota Wheel Designs and Upcoming Companies in 2024-2025 The wheel industry has progressed over the years….

VLEDs V50 LED Replacement High Beam For Toyota 4Runner
By Garrett Rymer On September 19, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Fog Lights, Headlights, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews

New VLEDS Monochrome Series Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs – Review

The Latest & Greatest In LED Bulb Upgrades From VLEDS Anyone who has driven an early 5th Gen at night understands why its headlights are one of owners’ biggest complaints….

2025 TRD OR 4Runner
By Jon Gangloff On September 11, 2024 in 6th Gen 4Runner, News

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…

RealTruck Hydraulic Jack Review
By Ryan L On September 09, 2024 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Reviews

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…

True North Fabrications
By Justice Mitchell On September 09, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Interviews, Off-Road, Overland

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…

6th Gen 4Runner at Overland Expo PNW
By Marie Dubray On September 06, 2024 in News, Off-Road, Overland

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….

5th Gen White 4Runner with Diode Dynamics SS5 Light Bar and 30" Diode Dynamics Light Bar
By Marie Dubray On September 05, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

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 Automatic Air Hub
By Ryan L On September 04, 2024 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

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….

By Brenan Greene On August 27, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews, Roof Racks, Storage, Trail Tested

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…

By Brenan Greene On August 25, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Electrical

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)…

By Brent Thorne On August 22, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Audio, DIY, Electrical, Install, Reviews

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…

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