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By Frank Rebelo On August 20, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Electrical, Fog Lights, Lighting

Tested: KC Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Lights

Street Legal Off-Road Lighting Performance Without Compromise No longer do you need to choose between an SAE fog light that’s underwhelming off-road and a non-road legal light pod that blinds…

Zoleo Satellite Communicator Trail Review And Setup
By Garrett Rymer On August 19, 2024 in Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review

Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the debut of Garmin’s InReach, satellite communicators have gained massive traction in the outdoor market. The…

1st Gen Sequoia in Northern California
By Marie Dubray On August 15, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

13 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Northern California

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource We’re back with new fan-favorite trails! This week, we’ll discuss popular trails in Northern California. Northern California is home to many…

Close up of the 5th gen 4runner Gen 2 PP Bump Stops
By Dillon W On August 15, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Interviews, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts

A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…

Dirt King Shocks Review
By Brenan Greene On August 13, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review

On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…

By Danny Korecki On August 12, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Overland, Reviews, Rock Sliders

Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver

My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is my wife’s daily driver for commuting to work, driving around town, road trips, and…

By Brenda Carlson On August 12, 2024 in Expeditions, Gear, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?

What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…

True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates
By Brenan Greene On August 12, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Skid Plates, Trail Tested

True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates

Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a few skid plates on the market that don’t have protection built in for bolt heads….

BamBeds Leveling Platform Review
By Ryan L On August 08, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, DIY, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms

Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck while camping? Are you annoyed at that awkward hump between your rear seats and cargo…

Custom Built Non-Drill Fridge Slide Not Extended with Dometic CFX3 35
By Marie Dubray On August 08, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Overland, Reviews, Storage, Trail Tested

No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner

Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is both my daily driver and weekend warrior. As my adventures evolved from short day trips…

By Justice Mitchell On July 30, 2024 in Interviews

Custom Ordering A Vehicle Through A Dealership

Why Order A New Vehicle Directly From The Manufacturer? At some point in our lives, we’ve all dreamed of going to a dealership, handing them a ridiculous wish list, and…

By Matt Kennedy On July 25, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review

Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire excel in more than just one category rather than just be a jack of all…

Green RTT
By Ryan L On July 24, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Awnings, Camping, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents, Trail Tested

RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review

You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I was never a big rooftop tent (RTT) guy. They tend to be bulky, weigh down…

5 Ways to add storage to cargo area 5th gen 4runner
By Jeremy Shelby On July 18, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area

Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure travels, packing out everything needed for even a simple weekend getaway can become a bit…

Odometer Settings on Toyota 4 Runner
By Toby Romero On July 18, 2024 in Maintenance, Overland, Tech

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….

By Matthew Brainard On July 17, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

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…

By Justice Mitchell On July 09, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

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…

Full Vehicle View with rack and GearPODs
By Coy Goodman On July 08, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

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…

74Weld Portal Axle Build Walkaround
By Brenan Greene On June 28, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature

$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 Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus Suspension Lift Kit - Install & Review On 5th Gen 4Runner
By Garrett Rymer On June 28, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension

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…

By Arsh Sidhu On June 26, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Install, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

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 Portable AC unit Setup on Tire Table for Outside Use
By Justin Dizon On June 19, 2024 in Accessories, Camping, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

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…

Custom Flush Mount Pod Lights 5th Gen 4Runner Cargo Area
By Lane Dalton On June 19, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Electrical, Install, Lighting, Overland, Reviews

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…

5th Gen 4Runner Off-Roading in New Mexico
By Marie Dubray On June 17, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

3rd Gen Tacomas Off-Roading in New Hampshire
By Marie Dubray On June 17, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

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By Samuel Wilkie On June 17, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Off-Road, Overland

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…

By Dillon W On June 14, 2024 in Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

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…

By Shane Clark On June 14, 2024 in DIY, Maintenance, Tech

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…

By Thomas Hall On June 14, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

5th Gen 4Runner Camping Utah
By Marie Dubray On June 13, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

3rd Gen Tacoma Going through a Puddle on Musterground Trail Rd
By Marie Dubray On June 12, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

Lime Green 5th Gen 4Runner Off-Roading in Washington
By Marie Dubray On June 12, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

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…

VLEDS Interior Light Bulbs
By Marie Dubray On June 12, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, LED Bulbs, Lighting

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…

Re-Geared 5th Gen 4Runner - Why?
By Brenan Greene On June 02, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Rig Feature

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…

By Brenan Greene On May 31, 2024 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Recovery Gear, Reviews, Trail Tested

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…

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