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…
Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review
Keep Your Camping Cool With This Portable AC Unit As we come out of winter camping season, things are heating up in California. If you’re a car camper, you know…
DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more lighting in your trunk area? I’m sure I’m not the only one who often finds…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Mexico
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! In this post, I am highlighting…
6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Hampshire
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back to…
Best Rear Hatch Ladders For 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 6 Options For The 4Runner In 2024: We Compare Specs, Features, And Accessories We all love the “Wittle Wadder” jokes. 4Runner rear hatch ladders are a hilariously controversial modification…
Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
High Mileage Preventative Maintenance Guide
Avoiding Unexpected Breakdowns & Repairs On Older Or High Mileage 5th Gen 4Runners The inevitable march of time looms on all of us, and our 4Runners are no exception. Every…
5 Easy Ways To Maximize Fuel Efficiency Off-Road
Go Further Both On & Off-Road With These Tips! In all the years I’ve been hitting the trails in my 4Runner whether it was a short day trip or an…
8 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Utah
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we are back featuring…
7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In South Carolina
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to a new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This time, we will cover a…
5 Ways To “Tread Lightly” When Overlanding
What “Tread Lightly” Means And Why It’s Important I’m sure many of you have noticed the increasing number of trail closures across the United States. Unfortunately, some of these closures…
Best Interior LED Light Kits For 5th Gen 4Runner
Factory Output Sucks! 6 Options From Affordable To Premium Upgrading the interior lighting of your 5th Gen 4Runner can make a significant difference in both style and functionality. In this…
Stellar Built Rig Check #7: 4Runner Build “Jade”
Meet Jade: 2016 Trail Edition Premium Overland Build – Detailed Rig Walkaround Many people have asked for a build list and detailed look at Jade over the years, and it’s…
New Product: Kinetic-X Hero Bridle Review
Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just added a new addition to its current offering of recovery gear, the Hero Bridle. We…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review
A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list goes on and on. It seems like every company now a days makes a vehicle…
Magnuson Supercharger: 7 Benefits To Consider
7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th Gen 4Runners, I decided to install a supercharger on our latest 2023 SR5P with portal…
SR5 Vs. TRD: Which 4Runner Trim Is Best For You?
The Differences Between TRD and SR5 & How To Choose In today’s post, I’ll compare the TRD and the SR5 trims on the 5th Gen 4Runner. In doing so, we’ll…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Connecticut
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! Today, we’re back and featuring trails…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Massachusetts
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back featuring…
Introducing the Dirt King 2.5″ Dual Compression Adjuster (DCA) Series Coilovers
The Best “Out-Of-The-Box” Ride Quality That’s Ever Been Offered? After two decades of racing experience and building high-end suspension components, Dirt King finally brought a shock offering to the market….
Prinsu Hi-Lift Jack Mount – Install & Review
Easily Mount Your Hi-Lift Jack to Your Roof Rack We’re back with another post for Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I am covering the Hi-Lift Mount. This accessory makes it extremely…
BaseLayer Floor Liners – Install & Review
All Weather Option Made From Durable, Recyclable TPE Material As overlanders, off-roaders and automotive enthusiasts, we often focus on the “A-list” of gear and modifications, myself included. Suspensions, wheels and…
4 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Rhode Island
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post! This week, we will be doing things a bit differently as our featured state, Rhode…
5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New York
4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! Today’s post will cover 5 popular…
TEQ Customs Hex Halo Headlights Review
Custom Front End Lighting Option Built By Enthusiasts Many people opt for aftermarket headlights for their vehicles. Although the individual reasons may vary, aesthetics or function are usually the two…
Tuff Country Upper Control Arms – Install & Review
Super Affordable Uniball UCAs That Are Made In The USA A lift kit is often one of the first mods that 4Runner owners choose, but it comes with a cost….
Relation Race Wheels Billet Uniball UCAs
Billet Aluminum, Sealed Uniball UCAs For The 5th Gen 4Runner Lifting a truck for increased ground clearance and the ability to accommodate larger tires is arguably a must for off-road…
17″ Vs. 18″ Wheels On The 5th Gen 4Runner
Comparing Two Popular Wheel Sizes To See Which Is Better Picking out the right wheel size for your 4Runner isn’t just a task, it’s a blend of practicality and showcasing…