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S&B Filters & Cold Air Intake Installation and in-House 0-60 Mph Acceleration Testing
By Frank Rebelo On May 14, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Performance, Reviews

S&B Filters CAI Installation, Testing & Review

S&B FILTERS & COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION & 0-60 ACCELERATION TESTING For 42.99% Airflow Increase In this article, we take on the installation of the S&B Filters Cold Air Intake….

OEM Hood, Rock Chip and Bug Protector Install - Install Complete - 5th Gen 4Runner
By John -TRD Off Road On May 13, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

OEM 4Runner Hood Protector Install & Review

5th Gen 4Runner OEM Hood Protector: Complete Step By Step Install & In-depth Review A hood protector is a great way to prevent rock chips and make your 4Runner stand…

By Eric Ellis On May 11, 2019 in Camping, Gear, Reviews

Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Water Container Review

Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer Stackable 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container – Off-Road and Overland Water Storage Made by Reliance Products in Canada, the 4 gallon (15 liter) Aqua-Tainer is a great…

Low Profile Bumper and No Roof Rack on 4Runner
By Kiel Maddox On May 07, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Roof Racks

5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack Delete Mod

Delete/Remove Your Roof Rack on the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you ever wanted to get rid of the roof rack on your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner? Maybe you don’t use…

Rear Hatch Liftgate Pull Strap 5th gen 4runner
By Brenan Greene On May 07, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

Rear Hatch Liftgate Pull Strap 5th gen 4runner

Rear Cargo Hatch Liftgate Pull Strap Upgrade for the 3rd, 4th and 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner We are back at it with another Agency 6 upgrade and this time its…

Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Lanterns
By Steve Offutt On May 06, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Lighting, Reviews

Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Camp Lanterns – Full Review

Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Lanterns: Simple and Lightweight Led Camping Lanterns by Black Diamond Lantern options seem nearly endless these days with lots of great brands offering some…

Off-Road Tested & Approved Tire Carrier
By Kiel Maddox On May 04, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Gear, Reviews, Tires

Detours Knucklebone Tire Carrier – Review

A Solid Tire Carrier With A More Affordable Price Tag Have you been looking for a spare tire carrier for your 5th Gen 4Runner? Another generation? Another vehicle? There are…

Snorkel on SUV for Off-Roading
By Kiel Maddox On May 03, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Reviews

Should You Buy a TRD Pro 4Runner? A 2-Year Review of the TRD Pro

An In-depth 2-Year Look at the TRD Pro 4Runner In Off-Roading Capabilities & Feature Options When it comes to buying a vehicle there are a lot of things to consider….

Adam’s Polishes H2O Guard & Gloss
By Steve Offutt On May 03, 2019 in DIY, Maintenance

DIY Rainproofing Step By Step Guide: Adam’s Polishes H2O Guard & Gloss

Adam’s Polishes H2O Guard & Gloss: A Quick & Easy Rainproofing Solution for your truck using Adam’s Polishes H2O Guard & Gloss There’s a lot of science involved when it…

OEM Audio Plus Install
By Frank Rebelo On April 30, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, DIY

Reference 500Q OEM Audio Plus Step By Step Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner

Step By Step Installation & Complete Review of the Reference 500Q OEM Audio Plus On the 5th Gen 4Runner Out with the old, and in with the new. The stock…

C4 Fab 10-13 Lo Pro Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Ryan Gibbons On April 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Reviews

C4 Fab 10-13 Lo Pro Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner

C4 Fab 10-13 Lo Pro Front Bumper in Steel-It Finish w/ Smittybilt X20 Winch & SLDX 25” Light Bar:  Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you own…

Adams Polishes Rail Dust Removal - 01
By Steve Offutt On April 22, 2019 in DIY, Maintenance, Reviews

Rail Dust Removal How-To with Adam’s Polishes – The Complete Guide

How to remove “Rail Dust” and other paint contaminants using Adam’s Polishes Iron Remover & VISCO Clay Bar: The complete guide Rail Dust. It’s pesky, it’s nasty, it’s gross…it makes…

RCI Skids: Complete DIY Install Guide: 1.0
By Bryson Hicks On April 22, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Reviews, Skid Plates

RCI Off-Road Full Skid Plate Package Install on 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Guide

Front Skid Plate, Transmission and Transfer Case Step by Step Installation RCI Offroad makes a great set of skids plates for the 5th Gen 4Runner. They are competitively priced, quick…

CBI Gas Tank Skids - 01
By Bryson Hicks On April 22, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Skid Plates

CBI Gas Tank Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner

CBI Off-Road Fabrication Gas Tank Skid Plates: Complete Install Guide & Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner CBI Off-Road Fabrication makes a great gas tank skid for the 5th gen…

Rhino Rack SunSeeker 2.5m Awning
By Steve Offutt On April 22, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Awnings, Install, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

Rhino Rack SunSeeker 2.5m Awning: Step By Step Install & Review

Install & Overview of the Rhino Rack SunSeeker 2.5m Awning with Frontrunner Slimline II Roof Rack Awnings have long enhanced the camping and off-roading experience. There’s nothing like escaping the…

C4 Fabrication Rock Sliders
By Brenan Greene On April 21, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install

Complete TRD Pro Grille with Letters for 5th Gen 4Runner from Car Trim Home

Probably the cheapest TRD Pro Grille for 5th Gen 4Runner you will find – from Car Trim Home You have plenty of options when it comes to the TRD Pro…

FreeSpirit Recreation ReadyLight - Camping Gear Essentials
By Steve Offutt On April 19, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Reviews

ReadyLight by Freespirit Recreation (FSR) – The Complete Overview and Review

FreeSpirit Recreation ReadyLight –  A Must-Have Essential For An All-In-One Lighting Solution To Upgrade Your Off-Roading & Camping Gear Arsenal Whether you camping in the wilderness, changing a tire roadside,…

Switch Pro 5th Gen 4Runner
By Steve Offutt On April 18, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Reviews, Switch Systems

SDHQ Module Mounts for Switch Pros 9100

SDHQ Module Mounts for Switch Pros 9100: A Complete Step-By-Step & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Running various independently controlled lighting can significantly enhance your off-roading and/or camping experience….

Hothands Super Warmers - 12 Camping Essentials With Kids Under 12
By Steve Offutt On April 18, 2019 in Accessories, Camping, Gear

12 Gear Essentials You Need When Camping With Young Kids

Essential Camping Gear and Equipment For Experienced and First-Time Campers With Young Kids Under 12 I grew up camping the State Parks of Maryland as a teen in the early…

By Eric Ellis On April 17, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Install, Maintenance

Genuine OEM Metal Oil Filter Housing Upgrade

Metal Oil Filter Housing Upgrade and Motivx Tools Oil Filter Wrench Common sense dictates that metal is stronger than plastic, and I’m not a fan of plastic in an important…

Volant Intake on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On April 12, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Performance

Volant Intake Overview and Install

Complete Overview and Installation of the Volant Intake on the 5th Gen 4Runner The Volant Intake might be the perfect size for some, and it sounds great too!! Coming in…

Blackout Tail Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
By Eric Ellis On April 11, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Tail Lights

Blacked Out Tail Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner by Unique Style Racing

Blacked Out Tail Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner by Unique Style Racing After I got rid of the chrome emblems on my 4Runner, I decided to continue that trend and…

By Max Sheehan On April 11, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Trail Tested

Trail Impressions: Baja Designs 2.0 Rock Lights

Baja Designs 2.0 Rock Lights Install, Overview, and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner Rock lights aren’t a new concept. They have been on 4wd vehicles for decades and have a…

Unique Style Racing LEDs - 7440 Bulbs
By Eric Ellis On April 09, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Headlights, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews

Anti Flicker LED Turn Signal & Reverse Light Bulbs from Unique Style Racing

Anti Flicker 7440 Turn Signal and 921 Reverse Light Bulbs on the 5th Gen 4Runner Finally!! You can upgrade your LED turn signal bulbs and LED backup light bulbs without…

ARB Flat Fence rack - Good or Bad Design?
By Clint Taylor On April 08, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

ARB Flat Alloy Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner

A complete overview of what it’s like to run the ARB Flat Roof Rack by ARB After owning the ARB Flat Alloy Roof Rack for over two months now I…

Taco Tunes Plug and Play Subwoofer Audio Upgrade for the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Jordan - @whiskey4runner On April 08, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, Install

TacoTunes 4Runner Plug and Play Add a Subwoofer Audio Upgrade

TacoTunes Plug and Play Subwoofer Audio Upgrade for the 5th Gen 4Runner The factory Toyota sound system is good, however it leaves people wanting more. If you ever push the…

XR1 Multi-Function Portable Power Source by Michelin
By Brenan Greene On April 07, 2019 in Camping, Gear, Reviews

Michelin XR1 Portable Power Source Review

Michelin XR1 Multi-Function Portable Power Source by Wagan Tech The Michelin XR1, when compared to other similar multi-function portable power sources, might seem pricey but the unit is packed with…

Jack & Pro-LifT Jack Stands
By Bryson Hicks On April 05, 2019 in Gear, Maintenance

Sunex 6602LP Jack & Pro-LifT Jack Stands

Quality Jack & Jack Stand Set – Sunex Jack and Pro-LifT Jack Stands Finding a quality jack that has a high enough max height for a lifted 4Runner can be…

Off-Road Shovel - Why you Need One?
By Brenan Greene On April 04, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Top 12 Off-Road Shovels – The Complete Guide

Top 12 Off-Road and Overland Shovels – Which option is right for your adventuring needs? On every trail we explore, there’s often the chance of getting stuck and more often…

Ram Mount Without Drilling on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Victor - @victor_coulon On April 02, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY

Ram Mount Without Drilling on 5th Gen 4Runner

Installing a Ram mount without drilling into a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Ram Mounts is truly one of the best options for mounting electronic devices. Their patented design offers a…

Full-Length Off-Road Shovel by Bond
By Brenan Greene On March 29, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road

Compact D-Grip Off-Road Shovel by Bond

Bond MFG 21440 D-Grip Fiberglass Shovel by Bond: An in-depth review The Bond MFG (Manufacturing) 21440 when compared to other shovels we have done reviews on might seem pretty boring….

By Max Sheehan On March 29, 2019 in Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Indeflate Tire System – Review

Trail review of the Indeflate Tire System The formula is simple: air down when the pavement ends. This step is crucial to a successful adventure and can be the deciding…

Nite Ize Steelie 4Runner Phone Magnet Mount
By Asher On March 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories

Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter – Full Review & Install

Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter Magnetic Phone Mount Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Introducing a Magnetic Phone Mount (Vent) that rivals all vent mounts If you’re new to the whole…

RIGd Supply UltraSwing Review
By Brenan Greene On March 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier with UltraPlate and Table – Review

Nearly everything you need to know about the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ Tire Carrier on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing the tire carrier last week, we knew the RIGd (pronounced…

RCI Lower Link Skids Install
By Bryson Hicks On March 29, 2019 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, DIY, Install, Skid Plates

How To Install RCI Lower Link Skid Plates: A Step by Step Guide

RCI Lower Link Skids Installation on The 5th Gen 4Runner The brackets for the rear lower links are exposed and inline with the tires so they are likely to get…

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