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    By Steven Richardson On November 10, 2022 in Camping, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents

    CVT Pioneer Series Rainier on a 5th Gen 4Runner – Overall Impressions & Review

    The CVT Pioneer Series Rainier Takes Your Camping Experience To The Next Level For The Whole Family If you’ve got any form of social media, you probably already know the…

    sway bar bushing new
    By Dillon Wilke On November 08, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Install, Maintenance, Off-Road, Performance, Suspension

    Replacing Your Sway Bar Bushings – A Simple DIY Fix For Potential Squeaking

    Sway Bar Bushing Replacement – The Source Of Squeaking That No Shop Could Find Tracking down noises in your 4Runner can be a process. From professionals to complete newbies, finding…

    By Jon Gangloff On November 04, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday, Gear, Overland, Refrigerators

    Feature Friday: 6 Portable Fridge Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Portable Car Fridge They Chose To Add To Their Rigs & Why – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Overland Fridges Welcome back…

    Gazelle Portable Gazebo
    By Ryan L On November 04, 2022 in Camping, Gear, Reviews

    The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo: Setup & Review

    The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo – A Fully Enclosed Shelter From The Elements In Minutes Have you ever found yourself needing shade or shelter from the elements? For those of…

    4r tent up
    By Dustin Bray On November 02, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents

    Ironman 4×4 Swift 1400 RTT: Initial Impressions & Review

    My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4 Swift RTT – Initial Impressions & Review Picking a rooftop tent for your 4Runner typically…

    By Jon Gangloff On October 28, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Comparison, Feature Friday, Gear

    Feature Friday: 5 Cargo MOLLE Panels For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Cargo MOLLE Panels They They Added To Their Overland Rigs & Why – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Rear Cargo MOLLE Panels…

    No Drill Dash Mount For 4Runner
    By Ryan L On October 25, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Gear

    Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    Here Are The Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Mount Your Devices Securely Organized On The Trails If you drive with more than one device (i.e….

    Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System
    By Ryan L On October 24, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Overland

    Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead Tray There’s no doubt that the 4Runner has a decent amount of storage space. Its…

    Feature Friday rock slider kick out feature photo
    By Jon Gangloff On October 21, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Comparison, Feature Friday, Rock Sliders

    Feature Friday: 7 Kick-Out Rock Slider Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 8 4Runner Owners Why They Installed Rock Sliders With Kick Outs To Protect Their Rig – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Rock Sliders w/ Kick Outs…

    By Ryan Gibbons On October 21, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews, Tech

    VLEDS Footwell Light Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review

    Introducing the New Footwell Light Kit from VLEDS: Luxury Style Interior Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Review & Installation In the world of vehicle modifications, your options…

    By Arsh Sidhu On October 19, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Suspension

    Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

    Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Essential Modification For Lifted Trucks In my opinion, lifting your 4Runner for more ground clearance or to correct the…

    DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide - SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install
    By Ian Sioux On October 18, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Front Bumpers, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

    DIY Viper Cut – Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut: Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These…

    AVS Aeroskin low pro 4Runner deflector
    By Jon Gangloff On October 14, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday

    Feature Friday: Bug & Stone Hood Deflector Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

    We Asked 9 Owners Why They Chose To Add A Hood Deflector To The Front Of Their 4Runner & What Brands They Chose – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s…

    4Runner Rail Pack Installed
    By Carlo Donzelli On October 13, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Tech

    67 Designs Toyota 4Runner 4RunnerRail™ Packs – Install & First Impressions

    67 Designs Toyota 4RunnerRail Packs – Could This Be The Most Adaptable & Low-Profile Dash Mounting Setup For The 5th Gen 4Runner? In my last post, I covered the ProClip…

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    By Lane Dalton On October 07, 2022 in DIY, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

    4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide

    Undercarriage Cleaning & Protection – How Corrosion Forms & How Can You Help Prevent It From Happening Corrosion is inevitable, there is almost no avoiding it in a natural world….

    Feature Friday window deflector feature photo
    By Jon Gangloff On October 07, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday

    Feature Friday: Popular Window Deflectors For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    Popular Window Deflector Brands For The 5th Gen 4Runner – We Asked Owners Why They Chose Window Deflectors For Their Rig. This Week’s Topic: Window Deflectors  Welcome back to another…

    By Andrew Jorgenson On October 06, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Comparison, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

    The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire: A 5k-Mile Owner’s Review & Initial Impressions

    The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T – Initial Impressions, Review and Overview After 5,000 Miles Tires are considered one of the most important mods a 4Runner owner can do. You want…

    By Carlo Donzelli On October 05, 2022 in Accessory, Front Bumpers, Install, Recovery Gear

    C4 Fabrication Hawse License Plate Mount – Overview & Install

    C4 Hawse License Plate Mount – Easily Mount Your Front License Plate On An Aftermarket Bumper One of the best purchases I made last year to improve the 4Runner’s self-recovery…

    Overland Custom Design 5th Gen Sway Bar Links
    By Vincent Renda On October 01, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Suspension

    Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

    Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Overlooked But Important Component If You Have A Lifted Rig Have you ever heard that a boat…

    5th Gen 4Runner aftermarket exhaust feature photo
    By Jon Gangloff On September 29, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday, Performance

    Feature Friday: Aftermarket Exhaust Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add An Aftermarket Exhaust System To Their Build – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Exhaust Welcome…

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    Where to Start?

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    • Get Started
      • Mods 1 – Getting Started
      • Mods 2 – Tire Size Guide
      • Mods 3 – Tire Buying Guide
      • Mods 4 – Performance
      • Mods 5 – Lift & Level Kits
      • Mods 6 – Grille Kits
      • Mods 7 – Headlights
      • Mods 8 – Fog Lights
      • Mods 9 – Rock Sliders
      • Mods 10 – Roof Racks
      • Mods 11 – Front Bumpers
      • Mods 12 – Rear Bumpers
      • Mods 13 – Skid Plates
      • Mods 14 – Wheels
    • 5th Gen Mods
      • Feature Friday
      • Suspension
      • Electrical
      • Switch Systems
      • Roof Racks
      • Rooftop Tents
      • Awnings
    • Lighting
      • Headlights
      • Fog Lights
      • LED Bulbs
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