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2020 4Runner Features & Upgrades Review at the Sacramento Auto Show
By Brooke - @CaliBuiltT4R On December 15, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, News, Off-Road, Reviews, TRD

New Tech Comes to the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner

We got a Sneak Peek at the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner: New Stand-Out Features + Tech Upgrades Seen at the Sacramento Auto Show The biggest tech list for the 5th…

NorthStar Group 27F Battery (MODEL: NSB-AGM27F) for the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On December 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Maintenance, Reviews

NORTHSTAR Group 27F AGM Battery 5th Gen 4runner

NorthStar Group 27F Battery (MODEL: NSB-AGM27F) for the 5th Gen 4Runner After owning my third 5th Gen 4Runner, it’s becoming a well-known fact that the factory batteries arent meant for…

SureCall Fusion2Go Review
By Max Sheehan On December 09, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Trail Impressions: SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Signal Booster

Detailed Review and Overview on the SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Phone Signal Service Booster The desire to spend time outdoors is usually paired with the desire to be out of…

GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Review - 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On December 08, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents

GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

Everything you need to know about the GFC Rooftop Tent on the 5th Gen 4Runner The hunt for a good rooftop tent can be pretty extensive. There were quite a…

2020 4Runner TRO Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout
By Ted - @DBLHaulRNR On December 05, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, News, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, TRD

Toyota Reveals the 2020 TRD Pro Lineup at the LA Auto Show

2020 4Runner TRD Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout As fate would have it, work has given me a great…

By Eric Ellis On December 04, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Maintenance, Off-Road, Tires

VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor with Quick Release Air Chuck Mod

Using, Modifying, and Storing the VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor Reducing tire pressure, or “airing down” before hitting the trails for improved grip and a better ride, is a common…

Failed Door Lock Actuator Replacement Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen SR5 4Runner
By Jared Whitaker On December 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install, Maintenance

Door Lock Actuator Replacement Install

Failed Door Lock Actuator Replacement Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen SR5 4Runner How bout it fellas. Jared here. Has this ever happened to you? You are running late (as…

Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights + sPOD Source SE (Low/High Interface): Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On December 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Install, Off-Road, Reviews

How to Install Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD on the 5th Gen 4Runner

Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD Low/High Interface: Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing my Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders that have integrated rock lights I…

Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Carlo Donzelli On December 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

5th Gen 4Runner Black Hood Scoop Mod Install

Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the effort to transform my 2014 4Runner Trail into a top of the line TRD Pro, I am…

By Eric Ellis On December 02, 2019 in DIY, Maintenance

Tools for DIY 4Runner Oil Changes from Motivx

Toyota 4Runner Oil Filter Tool List for DIY Oil Change from Motivx Tools Based out of Puyallup, Washington, Motivx Tools is a family-owned and operated tool manufacturer that makes great…

Dual Drawer Storage System DIY Plans for the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brian - @SolidWoodWorx On December 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install

Dual Drawer Storage System – Easy DIY Plans

Dual Drawer Storage System & Sleeping Platform DIY Plans for the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you always wanted to maximize the storage in your 4Runner? Didn’t want to hassle with…

By Brenan Greene On November 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear

Best Black Friday Deals going on Right Now

Get Ready! These are the Best Black Friday Deals going on Right Now – 2019 Black Friday is here, let the deals begin! I spent the last couple of days…

X-Bull Traction Boards - A Must-Have Budget-Friendly Essential For the Off-Road Enthusiast
By Cory - @trd4x4is16 On November 27, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Recovery Gear, Reviews

X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards Review

X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards – A Must-Have Budget-Friendly Essential For the TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner When the discussion of traction boards you see on everyone’s rigs comes up, Maxtrax…

Overlanding Gear & Car Camping Accessories Guide
By Brenan Greene On November 26, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear

30 Overlanding Gear Essentials & Car Camping Accessories for 2020

Check out these Outdoor Gift Ideas for Your Next Overlanding Adventure This isn’t going to be your average overland accessories list. Instead of adding the basics like an ARB Deflator,…

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brooke - @CaliBuiltT4R On November 24, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Install + Review

Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Review & Installation Guide When researching which roof rack to purchase for your build, it is important to make sure that the rack you choose will…

Carbon Fiber Center Console 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On November 24, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

Carbon Fiber Center Console 5th Gen 4Runner

How to Add Carbon Fiber to your Center Console on the 5th Gen 4Runner This might be a two-fold mod for some people out there. The first thing that came…

TRD Emblem 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On November 24, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

Shop TRD Emblems and Badges for your Toyota

Check out these Toyota Heritage Color TRD Emblems straight from China These TRD Emblems are pretty cool. Car Trim Home says they are for 4Runner 2010-2020, but they are universal….

Remove Bumper Cover Plate Protective Liner
By Brenan Greene On November 24, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Maintenance

Prevent Bumper Scratches on your 4Runner with These Bumper Cover Plates

Bumper Cover Plates for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Preventing Scratches on the Factory Bumper If you are looking for a way to prevent scratches on the bumper of your…

Victory 4X4 Lower Control Arm Skid Plates Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On November 21, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Skid Plates

Victory 4×4 LCA Skid Plates Install

Victory 4X4 Lower Control Arm Skid Plates + Superior A-Arm Protection: Step-by-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Skids on Lower Control Arms? I have heard the question “Why…

CBI Off-Road Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Bryson Hicks On November 20, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, DIY, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road

CBI Front Bumper Install on 5th Gen 4Runner

CBI Offroad Fabrication Adventure Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner There are a number of different bumper options available for the 5th Gen 4Runner. However, there are…

Victory 4x4 Rear Window Molle Panel Easy-To-Install Storage System For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On November 20, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Off-Road, Reviews

Victory 4×4 Rear Window MOLLE Panel Overview

Victory 4×4 Rear Window Molle Panel Easy-To-Install Storage System For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, there are often small items that tend to take up space in…

5th Gen 4Runner - SEMA Build
By Max Sheehan On November 19, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Camping, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

Every 5th Gen 4Runner You Missed from SEMA 2019

All the 5th Gen 4Runners at SEMA 2019 – Spoiler Alert: We were underwhelmed SEMA is the ultimate automotive show, with everything from jet turbine-powered big rigs to cars featured…

Daily Driving 5th Gen 4Runner
By Martin - @martymotoring On November 19, 2019 in Maintenance, Performance, Trail Tested

4 Factors to Consider that affect Your MPG

Best Daily Driving Practices: Aiming for the Best Gas Mileage and a Comfortable Ride for the 5th Gen 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner has never been the most fuel-efficient or luxurious…

Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners
By Brenan Greene On November 15, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Tech

10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!

Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…

Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Derek - @thefamily4Runner On November 13, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install, Reviews, Tech

T9 Head Unit Review and Setup Install on 4Runner

Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner New Product – Upgraded T10 Android Post: T10 Android Head…

Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Ryan Gibbons On November 12, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Reviews

Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review + Install

Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner All it takes is one trip into the wild and…

The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Dan Brune On November 11, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

ARB Skid Plates for 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview

The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you go by most advertisements for ARB’s 5th…

White Lifted 4Runner with Rooftop Tent & Fiberglass Fenders
By Brenan Greene On November 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Roof Racks, Rooftop Tents

GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Install on 4Runner

Step by Step Installation of the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT on a 5th Gen 4Runner If you have some assistance, installing the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT (Roof Top…

Total Chaos Weld-On Cam Tab Gussets For Off-Road Performance: Step-By-Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Bryson Hicks On November 06, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Suspension

Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Install on Toyota 4Runner

Total Chaos Weld-On Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets For – Maintain Alignment Specs When Off-Roading The 3rd through 5th Gen 4Runner models have their alignment adjusted via 2 adjustable…

Upgrading to Heavy Duty aftermarket liftgate struts
By Brenan Greene On November 04, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Maintenance

Upgrading To Heavy Duty Lift Gate Struts On 5th Gen 4Runner

Heavy-Duty Lift Gate Struts To Support A Rear Hatch Ladder & More When you add weight to the rear hatch, the factory struts can start sagging. After adding accessories like…

Goal Zero Yeti 400/“1200” and Boulder 100 Briefcase Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On November 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Gear, Off-Road

Goal Zero Yeti 400 + Boulder 100 Briefcase

Goal Zero Yeti 400/“1200” Portable Power Station + Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The modern vehicle-based adventurer is more technically laden than ever before…

By Max Sheehan On November 01, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Trail Tested: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT

Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On November 01, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…

Rocky Road Outfitters Off-Road Low Profile Roof Rack Option + Spare Tire Mount: Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Dan Brune On October 30, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

Rocky Road Outfitters Roof Rack Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

Rocky Road Outfitters Off-Road Low Profile Roof Rack Option + Spare Tire Mount: Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner offers tremendous versatility as a family-friendly…

Well Visors for 5th Gen 4Runner
By Sanh - @Grizlee4r On October 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews

WellVisors Window Visor Rain Guard Review

WellVisors Side Window Visor Wind Deflector / Rain Guard: A Product Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner When shopping for window visors (rain guards), what are you looking for? There are…

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