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Placing Large Pieces of CLD on inside of Hatch
By Brenan Greene On October 27, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Audio, DIY, Install

Sound Deadening Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install

Sound Deadening the Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install Application of CLD (Constrained Layer Damper) is fairly simple once you get…

Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope and Gator Jaw Soft Shackles Review For the Off-Roader & Overlander
By Clint Taylor On October 22, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Recovery Gear, Reviews

Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope Review

Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope and Gator Jaw Soft Shackles Review For the Off-Roader & Overlander Tow straps, recovery straps, chains, recovery ropes…what’s the difference? There are so many different…

SMITTYBILT 2781 CFM AIR COMPRESSOR PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE BAY MOUNT Install On the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Bryson Hicks On October 22, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Gear, Install, Off-Road

Smittybilt On-Board Air Install – 5th Gen 4Runner

Smittybilt 2781cfm On-Board Air Compressor  on the 5th Gen 4Runner (Passenger Side Mount) The Smittybilt 2781 is currently the highest CFM air compressor available other than the dual ARB compressor….

Sound Deadening Floors
By Brenan Greene On October 21, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Audio, DIY, Maintenance, Reviews

Sound Deadening 5th Gen 4Runner – What to Expect

Sound Deadening Benefits on the 5th Gen 4Runner – What is sound deadening and why should you do it? Sound deadening is the process of making your 4Runner’s interior quieter….

C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install For Off-Road Rear Differential Protection On the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Bryson Hicks On October 18, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Skid Plates

C4 Fabrication (KDSS-Compatible) Rear Differential Skid Install For 5th Gen 4Runner

Armor & Protection For Your Rear Axle, Works With All Options Due to the independent front suspension design on the 5th Gen 4Runner, the front differential can be lifted away…

Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders: Install Overview + Comparison to ARTEC Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On October 18, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Rock Sliders

Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders Install

Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders: Install Overview + Comparison to ARTEC Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner If you have been following along on my 4Runner build, then you’ve already…

By Max Sheehan On October 16, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Awnings, Camping, Reviews, Trail Tested

Trail Impressions: Eezi-Awn Swift Awning

Eezi-Awn Swift Vehicle-Mounted Awning: An In-Depth, Trail-Tested Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Vehicle-mounted awnings have long been a staple camping accessory for the global expedition traveler. In recent years,…

ARB Fridge Review
By Colin Hughes On October 16, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Off-Road, Reviews

ARB Classic 50 Quart Fridge & Freezer Review

ARB 50 Quart Fridge Freezer Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner: The Perfect Overland & Off-Road Companion Over my many years of camping and traveling, the one bane of every…

ARB Compressor Install - 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On October 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Tires

Onboard Air With ARB Twin Compressor For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install

Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Onboard Air I have been running the Smittybilt 5.7 Air Compressor for a little over a year now. I have no complaints about it. That compressor…

Mountain Off-Road Enterprise ARB Mount
By Brenan Greene On October 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install

Passenger Side ARB Twin Compressor Mounting Bracket for 5th Gen 4Runner

Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Twin/Dual Air Compressor Passenger Side Bracket – Install and Review This is a full step-by-step overview of the Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Dual Air…

Switch-Pros Quick Connect Harness
By Brenan Greene On October 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Switch Systems

Switch Pros Quick Connect Harness for ARB Compressors

Switch-Pros Quick Connect Harness Wiring for ARB Twin or Single Compressor? If you have a Switch-Pros switch panel and are looking to run an ARB Compressor, then there is an…

Victory 4x4 Off-Road Skid Plates Step-By-Step Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On October 04, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Reviews, Skid Plates

Victory 4×4 Skid Plates on 4Runner – Install

Victory 4×4 Off-Road Skid Plates Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and…

ARB USA Fridge Freezer Options
By Colin Hughes On October 03, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Comparison, Overland

7 Overland Fridge and Freezer Options to Consider in 2019 – 2020

The Best Fridge Freezer Options For 5th Gen 4Runner: A Detailed Review For the Off-Road/Overland Enthusiast! While not an inexpensive purchase for your 4Runner, fridge freezers make a lot of…

Installation and Review of Kenwood Dnr876 S Headunit in 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner
By Michael - @14runner On October 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, Install, Reviews, Tech

Kenwood DNR876S Head Unit Install + Review on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner

Kenwood DNR876S Headunit Installation and Feature Overview For the 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner Technology is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to vehicle entertainment and its overall integration with…

Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms
By Brenan Greene On September 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Maintenance, Reviews, Suspension, Tech

Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA

Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…

C4 Fabrication Summit Bolt-On Hatch Ladder: An Overview & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Clint Taylor On September 26, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Bolt-On Accessory For Easy Roof Access & Gear Storage You have a roof rack and maybe even a rooftop tent (RTT), but you don’t have a way to climb up…

OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution - Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level
By Brenan Greene On September 24, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, Install

5th Gen 4Runner Speaker Only Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus

Direct Plug and Play Speaker Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Speakers Only My first 4Runner (1999 SR5 4×4 Imperial Jade Green) back in high…

AJT Climate Control Knobs - 5th Gen 4Runner
By Clint Taylor On September 23, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install

AJT Climate Knobs for the 5th Gen 4Runner

AJT Custom Climate Control Knobs: An Easy DIY Interior Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner Are you wanting to add a little bit of style to your 4Runner’s interior? Well,…

Midland MXT275 GMRS Two-Way Radio + Detachable Mount Setup: Step-By-Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Michael - @Dumbo_T4R On September 20, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install

Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio Install on 4Runner

Midland MXT275 GMRS Two-Way Radio + Detachable Mount Setup: Step-By-Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner We started with a CB radio about a year ago and we were not…

Victory 4x4 Off-Road Full-Length Roof Rack: Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brian - @Trident904 On September 19, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

Victory 4×4 Roof Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner

Durable Crossbar Functionality & Much More! I was reluctant to put a roof rack on my 5th Gen 4Runner at first, but after my first wheeling/camping trip in the 4Runner,…

By Eric Ellis On September 18, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Rock Sliders

ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Install and Overview

ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Installation & Overview ShrockWorks is a Texas-based company that has been in the business of fabricating front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, and miscellaneous parts…

Lamin-X Filters (Amber) - Peel Back
By Brenan Greene On September 17, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Fog Lights, Install, Lighting

Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights

Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the easiest, cheapest mods you can do is add a set of Lamin-X filters to your fog…

Front Runner Slimline II ¾ Length Roof Rack: Quick Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner: Final Thoughts
By Shelton - @DoodRunner On September 11, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Roof Racks

Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Review & Install Guide

Front Runner Slimline II 3/4 Low Profile Flat Rack I finally decided to upgrade my 4Runner’s roof rack and opted for Front Runner. It was a close call between Front…

CarTrim Sequential Dynamic Turn Signal Lights — Quick Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Atul Bhandari On September 11, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Lighting

Sequential Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner

CarTrim Sequential Dynamic LED Amber Turn Signal Lights — Easy Install Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner I love my 4Runner with a passion. There is absolutely no question about…

Grouse Ridge Lookout - Tahoe National Forest
By Brenan Greene On September 10, 2019 in Off-Road, Photography, Trails

Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout & Trail System

Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout Trail System – Tahoe National Forest Grouse Ridge Lookout is located in Nevada County just outside of Cisco Grove and North West of the well known…

Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper / Ironman 4X4 Monster Winch / Extreme LED 20” Bar Step By Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On September 10, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Reviews

Victory 4×4 Blitz Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install

A Solid Bumper, Light Bar, And Winch Combination For Your 4Runner In a recent post, I shared my review of the Victory 4×4 Front Bumper, Ironman Monster Winch, and the…

Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper Review For 5th Gen 4Runner — Part 1
By Trevor Varney On September 09, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Reviews

Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Review

Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper Review on 5th Gen 4Runner with Ironman 4X4 Winch & Extreme LED Light Bar In my youth, I found myself on many solo backcountry adventures taking…

ARB RK9 Recovery Kit Review — All You Need in One Package For Your 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On September 06, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Recovery Gear, Reviews, Trail Tested

ARB Recovery Kit (RK9) – Full Review & Overview

ARB RK9 Recovery Kit Review For the 4Runner— All You Need in One Package For Your Off-Road Truck The Recovery Kit To Get Your 4Runner Out of Trouble — Everything…

By Eric Ellis On September 04, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road

Advanced First Aid Kit from My Medic – The MyFAK

MyFAK (My First Aid Kit) from My Medic – Full Review with Comparison to DIY First Aid Kit I recently wrote about the importance of being prepared for off-road emergencies,…

DDM Tuning Raptor 35W 3000K Yellow High Beams: Off Road Trail Tested Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Clint Taylor On September 04, 2019 in Accessories, Fog Lights, Headlights, Lighting, Performance, Reviews

DDM Tuning Yellow High Beams on the 4Runner

DDM Tuning Raptor 35W 3K Yellow High Beams: Review Of High-Performance LEDs For 5th Gen 4Runner It’s no secret that lighting is a great upgrade. Lighting can improve your vision,…

Car Trim Home 4Runner Dome Light - White
By Brenan Greene On August 28, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Accessories, LED Bulbs, Lighting

Car Trim Home Interior LED Lights for the 4Runner – Hatch, Dome, and Map Lights

Car Trim Home Extremely Bright Interior LED Lights – Hatch, Dome, and Map Lights First of all, I put a poll on Instagram asking if we should do this review/overview…

By Brenan Greene On August 27, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, Lighting

Headlight Revolution S-V.4 9005 High Beams For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Could These Be The Brightest High Beam LEDs For The 4Runner? If you are looking to upgrade your high beams to one of the brightest 9005 LED lights on the…

Blue Ridge Overland Gear - Rear Cargo Adjustable Attic For Maximum Storage Space in the 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On August 25, 2019 in Accessories, DIY, Gear, Reviews

Blue Ridge Overland – 4Runner Storage Attic

Blue Ridge Overland Gear – Rear Cargo Adjustable Attic For Maximum Storage Space in the 5th Gen 4Runner Traveling with kids comes with all kinds of baggage, literally and figuratively….

NOCO GB50 Portable Jump Starter: Review + Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Clint Taylor On August 25, 2019 in Accessories, Install, Reviews

NOCO Boost XL GB50 Review – The Tried and True Portable Battery Jump Starter

Portable Jump Starter Review: GB40 Vs. GB50 – Which best selling NOCO charger is for you? I am a big advocate of being prepared. I have often found that preparing…

Partner Steel Cook Partner Stove Review: Camping Stove Designed for Off Roading in the 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On August 25, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland, Reviews

Partner Steel Stove Review – Flat Surface Compact Camping Stove

Partner Steel – Cook Partner Stove Review: Camping Stove Designed for Compact Storage, Ease of Use, and Built like a Tank! The best thing about buying quality camping equipment is…

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