King Suspension Preload Adjustment
King Suspension Preload Adjustment on 5th Generation 4Runner The following article is a step-by-step process on adjusting the preload on the OEM King Suspension System for a 2012 Toyota 4Runner…
GSI Java Drip Pour Over Coffee Maker wins on the Trail
The GSI Java Drip Pour Over Coffee filter holder – An overview and how to use this compact “pour over dripper” coffee maker What is pour over coffee? Start with a…
Total Chaos UCA Install – Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-step Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Installation The following article is a step-by-step process on the installation of the Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on a 2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5….
King Shocks Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KING Lift Kit Installation with Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is our step-by-step process on the installation of the King Suspension system on a 2012…
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 Lift 5th Gen 4Runner Review
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 – The Complete Guide for the 5th Gen Owner A suspension is crucial to any vehicle – whether you have a performance sports car, off-road vehicle,…
Cheap 4Runner Mods you can buy for under $40
Looking for Inexpensive ways to enhance the look of your 4Runner? Check out our picks for the top cheap mods! Sometimes things like new wheels, tires, suspension, tinted windows or…
ARB Compressor Install w/ Slee Off-Road Bracket
Slee Off-Road Bracket with ARB Compressor – Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner If you own anything with wheels, chances are good that you will need to use…
SDHQ ABS Speed Sensor Guards Install & Review
ABS Guards from SDHQ for the 5th Gen 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and FJ Cruiser Like several critical parts of the 4runner’s undercarriage, the ABS Speed Sensors and harnesses are particularly vulnerable…
RotopaX Ladder Mount Bracket 4Runner
4Runner Ladder Accessory Mount – RotopaX Ladder Mounting Bracket – 5th Gen 4Runner Fuel cans and water storage are both important for longer trips. After heading out for the weekend, you never…
Overland Equipped Ladder Steps on 4Runner
Extra Accessory Steps (Bolt-On Step Mounts) for Off-Road Ladders, including the Gobi Ladder As time goes on with your build, you may start running out of space to mount your…
ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 4Runner
The ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 5th Gen 4Runner What is a Voltage Booster and Where/How do you install one on the 4Runner? When it comes to AGM battery upgrades for…
NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Review & Guide
The NOCO GB40 BOOST PLUS 1000A LITHIUM JUMP STARTER Everything you need to know about the NOCO GB40 Boost Plus – An Ultra Safe Lithium Jump Starter You hop in…
Grdian Krios Mini Dash Camera on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install
Everything You Need to Know To Wire A Dash Cam After dinner downtown with my friends, I was heading home for the night when up ahead of me were two…
Goodyear DuraTrac Tires – Off-Road Review
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you have bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification of any off-road intended vehicle: tires. For many off-road…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT – Initial Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs for you? “When the time comes to replace the set, likely before the winter, I will be replacing them with their skinnier cousins the…
4XRAC Hi-Lift Jack Mount Install and Review
Universal 4XRAC Mounting Bracket for Any Hi-Lift Jack – Hi-Lift Jack Bracket & Mount Install and overview on a mesh roof rack When you are off exploring and four-wheeling, you…
Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors
Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors – 5th Gen 4Runner Protect your 4Runner’s paint with a set of Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors by Lamin-X I really enjoy keeping the 4Runners clean….
Lamin-X Door Cup Protectors
Install and Review of the Lamin-X Door Cup Protectors One of the most affordable mods you will find for your car, truck or in our case, the 4Runner – The…
SCRUBBLADE Wipers Overview and Review
Heavy Duty Windshield Wiper Blades – 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing new wiper blades it feels like there are hundreds on the market, different styles, materials, and prices. The search…
Agency 6 Shackle Block – Full Overview
Introducing the Shackle Hitch Receiver by Agency 6 – Proudly Made in The USA with US Certified Materials – Full Review and Overview As you start to traverse off the beaten…
Falcon Shocks Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Falcon Shocks Tow/Haul Suspension 4Runner Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Just like any other suspension, you need a core set of shop tools for the job. If you are not…
High Clearance Bumper Cut Overview
DIY High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner – SSO High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod with C4 Fabrication Lo Pro There are many options on the market for…
Trail Basics: Adventuring With Your Dog
General Tips for Exploring, and Camping with your Dog Dogs and adventures tend to mesh well together. Being outside, running around free from constraints, stopping to smell the air. It’s…
ARB Flat Alloy 70” x 44” Mesh Roof Rack
ARB Flat Rack – Overview & Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is the installation, and a complete review on why I choose the Flat ARB Mesh Roof Rack – The…
5th Gen 4Runner Fog Light Bypass
Step by Step overview on the 4Runner Fog Light Bypass Pictured above – Fog Lights and Running Lights Would you like to know how to turn your fog lights on…
Custom Stellar Built Roof Rack
Custom Built Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Stellar Built – Sacramento, CA Many of you have asked, so here it is. If you have been in the off-road…
Moisture in 4Runner headlights
Condensation and Moisture in 5th Gen 4Runner Headlight Housing after installing new Headlights (LEDs or HIDs) We have installed a few sets of headlights on our 4Runners. Since then, most…
Trail Maintenance: Driveline fluids, how and when to change them
The topic of oil in vehicles is the easiest way to spark a debate on the internet in the gear head world. To be honest I am not sure how,…
Falcon Shocks Suspension Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner
Meet Falcon Shocks – A Towing/Hauling Suspension built and designed by TeraFlex For those that are unfamiliar with TeraFlex, they manufacture performance off-road products, including t-cases, gearing, complete suspensions and shocks,…
General Grabber ATX All-Terrain Tires – Full Review
Introducing The New General Grabber ATX All-Terrain Tires I have a round-trip 80-mile commute to work. So I got a new 4Runner. I found myself in an interesting situation that…
Secondary Air Pump Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner
Air Injection Pump Preventative Maintenance, Uni Filter Mod This modification has been done widely in the Tacoma and Lexus GX460 area where the foam element inside of the secondary air…
Magnuson Supercharger For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Initial Thoughts On Off-Road and Daily Driving Performance So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and spent this past weekend covering approximately 200 miles behind the…
Top 9 Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Bulbs Vs. Projectors Vs. LED Housing – Which Is For You? Aftermarket fog lights are a great addition to the 4Runner. They are simple to install, and can drastically…
Dobinson Snorkel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
How You Can Benefit From A Snorkel Off-Road When it comes to off-roading, one piece of equipment people choose to install is a snorkel. This not only helps with airflow,…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguishers – Overview
Mounting Fire Extinguishers from H3R Performance What to Look for when Buying a Fire Extinguisher with the H3R Performance Lineup Too often, one of the most overlooked items when kitting out…