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Top 5 Headlight Housing Replacement Options For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Heath Hudson On December 28, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Headlights, Off-Road, Reviews

Top 6 Headlight Housing Replacement Options For 5th Gen 4Runner

6 Pre-Built Headlight Housing Replacement Options We all know that the stock halogen headlight bulbs are terrible, but is it worth it to replace the headlight housing as well? In…

Beyond Wraps Scoop Stamp for the 5th Gen 4Runner Trail, TRD Off-Road and TRD Pro Editions
By Adam Wolfe On December 18, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Beyond Wraps Hood Scoop Stamp – 5th Gen 4Runner

Beyond Wraps Hood Scoop Stamp for the 5th Gen 4Runner to Prevent Sun Glare from the Hood Scoop This is compatible with the Trail, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Pro Editions…

Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner on RRW Wheels with KC Pro6 Lights
By Brenan Greene On December 18, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

Top 10 5th Gen 4Runner Lift Kits – What Suspension Is Right For Your 4Runner?

Pictured: @4runner.tx Westcott Design Lift kit for TRD Pro Fox-Shocks 2.75″ front & 1.25″ rear on 285/70R17 KM3s, with no BMC Top 10 Lift Kits and Suspension Kits for the…

Teton Workshop 4Runner Shift Knob
By Trevor Varney On December 17, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews

Teton Workshop 5th Gen 4Runner Shift Knob

Teton Workshop’s Shift Knob For the 5th Gen 4Runner When I think back on the countless hours I was consumed with the in-depth planning of my build and diving into…

By Max Sheehan On December 11, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Electrical, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews

Dometic PLB40 Portable Power Review – Outputs, Charging Options, Fridge Test and More

Dometic’s PLB40 Portable Power Solution is a Perfect Match to their Impressive Fridge Lineup Portable refrigerators have become more popular than ever in the overland and off-road markets. They have…

Prinsu Roof Rack on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Heath Hudson On December 11, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Reviews, Roof Racks

Top 7 CNC Roof Racks For 5th Gen 4Runner

Featured: @Wamp_1 with Prinsu Rack  Looking for a CNC Roof Rack for your 4Runner? Check out our top picks for the 5th Gen 4Runner! Low-profile CNC roof racks have risen…

By Max Sheehan On December 10, 2020 in Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

5 Tips For Checking Your 4Runner’s Tires Before Snow Hits + Tire Options

Winter is Here! Here are 5 Tips For Checking Your 4Runner’s Tires Before Snow Hits (Plus Winter Tire Options)! A few years ago, we published an extensive article going over…

3D MAXpider All-Weather KAGU Rubber Floor Mats Review for 5th Gen 4Runner + 3rd-Row Seat
By Sanh - @Grizlee4r On December 10, 2020 in Accessories, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Affordable 5th Gen 4Runner Floor Mats from 3D MAXpider – Full Review

3D MAXpider All-Weather KAGU Rubber Floor Mats Review for 5th Gen 4Runner + 3rd-Row Seat There is no shortage of all-weather floor mats for the 5th Gen 4Runner. When it…

Milestar Patagonia M/T Superior Traction Off-Road Tires Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Eryck Hung On December 09, 2020 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Milestar Patagonia M/T Review On 5th Gen 4Runner

Superior Traction For Off-Road Adventures Anyone who spends enough time behind the wheel in the driver’s seat will agree that tires are the most important aspect when it comes to…

A Review Of The PedalBox+ Throttle Controller by DTE Systems: A 5th Gen 4Runner Throttle Response Controller
By Steve Offutt On December 07, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Performance, Reviews

PedalBox+ Throttle Controller by DTE Systems – 5th Gen 4Runner

A Review Of The PedalBox+ Throttle Controller by DTE Systems: A 5th Gen 4Runner Throttle Response Controller If you drive a Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma, I presume you are well…

Overland Drawer System for Toyota 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On December 07, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Overland

TruckVault Drawer System for 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Installation & Overview

High-End Overland Drawer System with Offset Drawers and Slide Table from TruckVault Security – Step by Step Install When it comes to storage in the back of the 4Runner, you…

MORE Front Skid Plate Installation Overview & Initial Impressions For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Clint Taylor On December 07, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Performance, Reviews, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

M.O.R.E. Aluminum Front Skid Install Overview & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

M.O.R.E. Front Skid Plate Installation Overview & Initial Impressions For the 5th Gen 4Runner Bumpers, sliders, skid plates…all different forms of protection for your 4Runner. I currently am running an…

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W All-Terrain Tires For 5th Gen 4Runner: 20k Mile Review - Everything You Need to Know
By Cody Rufenacht On December 06, 2020 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Tires: 20K Mile Full Review & Overview

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W All-Terrain Tires Review: 20k Mile Review – Everything You Need to Know I have always struggled with finding the perfect set of tires. I tried the infamous…

EcoTechne (Steel) Roof Rack Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Jake O'Donnell On December 04, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

EchoTechne Roof Rack Install & Review

EcoTechne (Steel) Roof Rack Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overlanding with a 4Runner can sometimes be challenging due to the nature of its design. Without access to…

Flowmaster – FlowFX 409 SS Cat-Back Exhaust System, Single Rear Exit Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Mark Gutierrez On December 04, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Gear, Install, Performance, Reviews

FlowFX 409 SS Cat-Back Exhaust System Install – 5th Gen 4Runner

Flowmaster – FlowFX 409 SS Cat-Back Exhaust System, Single Rear Exit Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Finally got my hands on a Flowmaster for the 5th Gen 4Runner. This…

KC FLEX ERA 3 - KC Lights Review
By Brenan Greene On December 03, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Electrical, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

KC Flex Era 3 Ditch Light Install Guide & Full Review on 5th Gen 4Runner

Wiring KC FLEX ERA 3 LED Lights With a Backlight to a Switch Panel on the 5th Gen 4Runner The long-awaited KC HiLites FLEX ERA 3 pod lights have arrived….

Vehicle OCD Glove Box Organizer Kit Install and Review
By Heath Hudson On December 03, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

Vehicle OCD’s New Glove Box Organizer for 5th Gen 4Runner – Quick Review

Vehicle OCD Glove Box Organizer Kit Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Having a cluttered glove box can be an extreme pain when you are trying to get…

By Heath Hudson On December 03, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Tech

How To Change The Startup and Off Screen For 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Change The Startup and Off Screen in the 5th Gen 4Runner Changing the startup screen on your 4Runner is an easy project that allows you to personalize your…

Cornfed Top Spacers: A Quick Fix For Your 5th Gen 4Runner’s Lean and Level Issues
By Corey Fontenot On December 02, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Suspension

How To Fix Driver Side Lean on 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Fix Your 5th Gen 4Runner’s Lean and Level Issues – Driver Side 4Runner Lean (Shim/Spacer) Correction Kits This is also a common fix for Tacomas, Tundras, and FJ…

By Ryan Gibbons On December 02, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, DIY, Install, Overland

Mounting a Fridge Slide Bracket to the BOSS StrongBox Drawer System

How to Install a Fridge Slide to the BOSS StrongBox For Your 5th Gen 4Runner A few weeks back, we did an installation coupled with a product review of the…

Overland Depot Raptor Lights Step-By-Step Install and Full Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Heath Hudson On November 30, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Electrical, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews

Overland Depot White Raptor Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Overland Depot Raptor Lights Install and Full Review – (Smoked Lens) White Raptor Light Kit For the 5th Gen 4Runner Adding Raptor Lights to your 4Runner is an easy and…

SuperCap 2 12-Volt Portable Jump Starter For 5th Gen 4Runner: Is It a Better Alternative to Traditional Jumper Cables?
By Corey Fontenot On November 29, 2020 in Accessories, Gear, Maintenance, Reviews

SuperCap 2 12V Portable Jump Starter Review

SuperCap 2 12-Volt Portable Jump Starter For 5th Gen 4Runner: Is It a Better Alternative to Traditional Jumper Cables? Car batteries seem to go dead at the most inconvenient times….

Introducing the High Road Adventure Gear's WoodGaiter For Packing Wood Easy and Clean in the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Frank Rebelo On November 28, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

WoodGaiter Wood Carrier & Overland Utility Mat – How to Pack Wood When Camping

High Road Adventure Gear’s WoodGaiter: Packing Wood Easy and Clean While Camping, Off-Roading or Overlanding STACK IT. WRAP IT. PACK IT.  Simple as that. The WoodGaiter is the way to…

Wrench Roll inside Pangolin Tool Roll
By Brenan Greene On November 26, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

Top 25 4Runner Mods, Off-Road & Overland Accessories of 2019 – 2020

End of the Year Gift Guide for the 4Runner Owner: 25 4Runner Mods, Off-Road Gear & Overland Accessories of 2019-2020 We rounded up some of the top off-road recovery gear,…

RockPals Power Station
By Jeff Steffens On November 25, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech

RockPals 500w Power Station Review – How to Setup, Testing and More

RockPals 500w Power Station Setup, Testing and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Now more than ever, people are loving the opportunity to escape the everyday grind and go…

By Ryan Gibbons On November 25, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

ICECO JP50: A Budget-Friendly Portable Off-Road & Overland Focused Fridge

ICECO’s JP50 Portable Fridge For Camping & Overlanding: It’s Budget Friendly, But is it Better Than the Competition? So, you’re in the market for a portable refrigerator and not sure…

lasfit Switchbacks - White
By Gage Gordon On November 23, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Fog Lights, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Off-Road, Reviews

LASFit White + Yellow Switchback LED Fog Lights – 5th Gen 4Runner

LasFit Yellow / Amber Switchback Fog Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner: Install Overview & Initial Impressions We all have different preferences when it comes to light temperature. When I bought…

2020+ 4Runner TSS and Bumper Compatibility - Everything you need to know
By Derek - @masudadventures On November 21, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Comparison, Front Bumpers, Install

2020+ 5th Gen 4Runner TSS Compatible Bumper Options & What to Consider Before Buying

2020+ 5th Gen 4Runner TSS & Bumper Compatibility: Everything You Need To Know Do you have your eye set on a new bumper for a 2020+ 4Runner? For those interested…

Last US Bag Oscars Hideout - Trasharoo for Spare Tire Trash Can
By Brenan Greene On November 20, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Oscar’s Mobile Hideout – High Quality Spare Tire Storage Bag for Overlanding & Off-Roading

Introducing a Spare Tire Storage Bag by the Last US Bag Company – A High-Quality Trasharoo Alternative Who is the Last Us Bag Company?  There’s no hiding the fact that…

By Martin - @martymotoring On November 16, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews

Unique Style Racing (USR) Depo LED Headlights Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

All-New Headlight Assemblies With Built-In LED Low Beams, Black Housings & LED DRLs for the 5th Gen 4Runner Unique Style Racing recently sent me their all-new DEPO LED Headlights for…

By Ryan Gibbons On November 15, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Maintenance, Reviews

Interior TRD Rubber Mat Liners & Non-Slip Pads for 5th Gen 4Runner

A Review On Car Trim Home’s 24-Piece Non-Slip (& Anti-Dust) Pads for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Center Console Liner Mats, Door Pocket Liners So at this point, you’re probably…

DMOS Delta Shovel Complete Review
By Brenan Greene On November 14, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

DMOS Delta Aluminum Shovel Review: Light-Weight Off-Road & Overland Ready Shovel

DMOS Delta Overlanding & Off-Road Recovery Shovel Complete Review With so many off-road shovels available on the market, I’m always on a mission to find the best one out there…

By Jeff Steffens On November 12, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Lighting, Tail Lights

VHT Nightshades Black Tint on Tail Lights for 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Tint OEM Taillights with VHT Nightshades (Step-By-Step Overview) On the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Like many, I do not like the chrome on the taillights. You can find…

By Ryan Gibbons On November 11, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

RRW’s Toyota Wheels with Rock Protection Rings – 5th Gen 4Runner

Full Review On RRW’s (Relations Race Wheels) Hub Centric Hybrid Wheels With Rock Rash Protective Rings While they’ve only been around for roughly four years, Relations Race Wheels has been…

3rd Gen Tacoma // 4Runner Overland Builds
By Brenan Greene On November 10, 2020 in Interviews, Off-Road, Overland

Trail Interview: Meet Adventure Motors – Buy it Here & Build it Here

Looking To Buy A Toyota or Lexus 4×4 for Overlanding? Your first phone call should be Adventure Motors! Editors Note It’s rare when you meet a company that does so…

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