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Overland Awing Mounted on 5th Gen TRD Offroad 4Runner
By Atul Bhandari On May 30, 2024 in Accessories, Awnings, Camping, Install, Overland, Reviews

RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review

A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list goes on and on. It seems like every company now a days makes a vehicle…

Supercharger Installation Shop San Diego, CA
By Brenan Greene On May 23, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Trail Tested

Magnuson Supercharger: 7 Benefits To Consider

7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th Gen 4Runners, I decided to install a supercharger on our latest 2023 SR5P with portal…

5th Gen SR5 and TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner
By Marie Dubray On May 22, 2024 in Comparison

SR5 Vs. TRD: Which 4Runner Trim Is Best For You?

The Differences Between TRD and SR5 & How To Choose In today’s post, I’ll compare the TRD and the SR5 trims on the 5th Gen 4Runner. In doing so, we’ll…

1st Gen Tacoma in Quaddick State Forest
By Marie Dubray On May 21, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Connecticut

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! Today, we’re back and featuring trails…

5th Gen 4Runner on a Beach in Barnstable, MA
By Marie Dubray On May 21, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Massachusetts

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 featuring…

By Brenan Greene On May 20, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Suspension

Introducing the Dirt King 2.5″ Dual Compression Adjuster (DCA) Series Coilovers

The Best “Out-Of-The-Box” Ride Quality That’s Ever Been Offered? After two decades of racing experience and building high-end suspension components, Dirt King finally brought a shock offering to the market….

5th Gen 4Runner with High Lift Jack Installed on the Prinsu Universal High Lift Jack Mount
By Marie Dubray On May 16, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Reviews, Roof Racks

Prinsu Hi-Lift Jack Mount – Install & Review

Easily Mount Your Hi-Lift Jack to Your Roof Rack We’re back with another post for Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I am covering the Hi-Lift Mount. This accessory makes it extremely…

BaseLayer floor mats Montano
By Jon E.M. On May 16, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

BaseLayer Floor Liners – Install & Review

All Weather Option Made From Durable, Recyclable TPE Material As overlanders, off-roaders and automotive enthusiasts, we often focus on the “A-list” of gear and modifications, myself included.  Suspensions, wheels and…

3rd Gen Tacoma Off-Roading on East Beach in Rhode Island
By Marie Dubray On May 14, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

4 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Rhode Island

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post! This week, we will be doing things a bit differently as our featured state, Rhode…

FJ Cruiser Off-Roading in Mettowee Off Road Extreme Park
By Marie Dubray On May 14, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New York

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! Today’s post will cover 5 popular…

5th Gen 4runner TEX Hex Halo
By Mitch Caldwell On May 06, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Reviews

TEQ Customs Hex Halo Headlights Review

Custom Front End Lighting Option Built By Enthusiasts Many people opt for aftermarket headlights for their vehicles. Although the individual reasons may vary, aesthetics or function are usually the two…

Tuff Country Uniball Upper Control Arms For 5th Gen 4Runner - Install & Review
By Garrett Rymer On April 30, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

Tuff Country Upper Control Arms – Install & Review

Super Affordable Uniball UCAs That Are Made In The USA A lift kit is often one of the first mods that 4Runner owners choose, but it comes with a cost….

RRW Billet UCA
By Arsh Sidhu On April 30, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Performance, Suspension

Relation Race Wheels Billet Uniball UCAs

Billet Aluminum, Sealed Uniball UCAs For The 5th Gen 4Runner Lifting a truck for increased ground clearance and the ability to accommodate larger tires is arguably a must for off-road…

LOCK OFFROAD BAJA | 17X9.0 | -12mm | 4.530 Backspace | 32 LB
By Brian Ramirez On April 30, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Comparison, Off-Road, Performance, Tires, Wheels

17″ Vs. 18″ Wheels On The 5th Gen 4Runner

Comparing Two Popular Wheel Sizes To See Which Is Better Picking out the right wheel size for your 4Runner isn’t just a task, it’s a blend of practicality and showcasing…

Rattan Sequoia Class 3 E-Bike: Install & Review
By Justice Mitchell On April 29, 2024 in Camping, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Overlanding & E-Bikes – Should You Add One?

Are E-Bikes Valuable For Overlanding? We Take A Closer Look! E-bikes have become more popular and accessible in recent years. There’s been a flood of new options to the market….

By Kristin Jones On April 27, 2024 in DIY, Maintenance

Filling & Choosing The Right Windshield Washer Fluid For Your 4Runner

How To Choose & Fill Windshield Washer Fluid In A 5th Gen Most of the time, you don’t have to put much thought into the fluids that keep your 4Runner…

By Arsh Sidhu On April 26, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews

Trail Standard Offroad’s TRD Pro-Style Grille For 2020-2024 5th Gen 4Runner

TSS Compatible Grille From TSO: Install & Review The Toyota Heritage grille on a 4Runner holds significant appeal for many enthusiasts. In my opinion, it outshines the standard Toyota emblem…

By Marie Dubray On April 22, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Expeditions, Off-Road, Overland

Overlanding Comfort: 5 Cozy Sleeping Arrangements to Explore

Comparing Different Sleep Options For Families or Solo Travelers Dialing in the right camping setup for families with kids can feel like solving a complex puzzle. Budget limits, crew size,…

5th Gen 4Runner with the Prinsu Noise Reducing Edge Trim
By Marie Dubray On April 18, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews, Roof Racks

Prinsu Noise Reducing Edge Trim Review

Reduce Wind Noise Produced By Your Roof Rack We’re back with another installation and review of the Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I’m covering a quick but awesome accessory for roof…

By Alejandro Orozco On April 17, 2024 in Install, Reviews, Suspension

DR.KDSS Bolt-On Panhard Correction Review

Bolt-On Panhard Correction Kit (BOTCK) Install & Review This installation was done on a 4th Gen 4Runner however the installation on the 5th Gen is the same.  So, you’ve lifted…

JLT Oil Separator Install and Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
By Reed Williams On April 17, 2024 in Install, Maintenance

PCV Valve Replacement For The 5th Gen 4Runner

When You Need To Replace Your PCV Valve And Why Replacing a PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is incredibly easy and crucial to prolong your engine’s life. The hardest part…

Maintenance
By Rob Sisente On April 12, 2024 in Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Tires

Top Ways To Track Vehicle Maintenance Records

The Importance Of Tracking All Of Your Service And Upgrades Proper maintenance of our vehicles serves multiple purposes. This includes ensuring you have minimal problems while on the trails, and…

2023 TRD Pro BajaRack Driver Side Ladder
By Larry Kreger On April 11, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

BajaRack Rear Hatch Ladder Review

Installation, Product Review, And Comparison To The GOBI Ladder It’s no surprise that the rear hatch ladder is among the first mods many 4Runner owners make to their rigs. They’re…

By Andy Gee On April 10, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, DIY, Install

DIY Low Profile Carpeted Sleeping Platform & Storage System With Lift-Up Hinge Design

How To Build A Sleeping Platform & Storage With Hinged Access One of the great perks of owning an SUV instead of a truck is the ability to sleep inside the vehicle,…

All New 6th Generation 4Runner (Mud Bath Brown)
By Jon Gangloff On April 09, 2024 in 6th Gen 4Runner, Reviews

First Look At The All-New 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner

It’s Finally Here! Here’s Our First Look At The All-New 4Runner! After a decade and a half, Toyota has FINALLY revealed to us, their new 6th Generation 4Runner! I was…

Blackgate Customs, KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Spacers) Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Samuel Wilkie On April 09, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Off-Road, Performance, Suspension

7 KDSS Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Aftermarket Products That Will Improve Your KDSS-Equipped Rig Offered for the TRD Off-Road, Trail Edition and optioned for the TRD Pro, Toyota’s KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) firms up the…

2025 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner
By Jon Gangloff On April 08, 2024 in 6th Gen 4Runner, News

Official 6G 4Runner Reveal Date!

Mark Your Calendars! Toyota Drops This All New 4Runner Soon! Toyota hit us with teaser number two for their new and upcoming 4Runner along with the announcement of the official…

VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber and OEM Toyota Amber Bulbs
By Marie Dubray On March 29, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Maintenance, Reviews

VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber Turn Signal Bulb Review

High Quality, Brightest LED Upgrade With Hyperflash Fix For 5th Gen 4Runner Today, I’ll cover a comprehensive installation and review of the VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber LED Turn Signal Kit…

Off-Road Vehicle Warranty - What You Need To Know
By Justice Mitchell On March 29, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Maintenance

Do Off-Road Mods Void Vehicle Warranty?

What To Know About Modifications Before You Buy Welcome to the world of off-road adventures! Before you dive into the mud and rocks with your new truck, there are some…

5th Gen 4Runner in North Carolina
By Marie Dubray On March 29, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In North Carolina

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! Last time, we featured a few…

6th Gen 4Runner
By Jon Gangloff On March 28, 2024 in 6th Gen 4Runner, News

Toyota Teaser – All-New 2025 6th Gen 4Runner!

The Wait Is Finally Over! Toyota Releases A Mysterious Rear End Photo This is not a drill! Toyota officially teased their upcoming 6th Generation 4Runner very casually on their Facebook…

5th Gen 4Runner Off-Roading in Northern Georgia
By Marie Dubray On March 26, 2024 in Off-Road, Overland, Trails

7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Georgia

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an a new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across the country! This week, we are…

front side shot 4runner
By Arsh Sidhu On March 25, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Performance

Best Snorkels For 5th Gen 4Runner

After Years Of Testing, We Chose Top Brands Like ARB Safari, Dobinsons & More Snorkels can be invaluable. This tool not only allows vehicles to cross deep water but also…

OEPanels.com installed with Auxbeam
By Samuel Wilkie On March 17, 2024 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Install, Lighting, Overland, Reviews, Switch Systems

OE Panels OEM-Style Switch Panel Mount Review

Mount Your Auxbeam, Switch-Pro, or SPOD Switch with This Factory Replacement Bezel OE Panels heard the calls and answered with this first-to-market OEM-style panel replacement. Their current applications include the…

By Arsh Sidhu On March 14, 2024 in Camping, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents, Trail Tested

Badass Tents Packout RTT Review

Lightweight Rooftop Tent That’s Made In America I’ve been ground camping for a while now, and there are two primary reasons I haven’t considered switching to a rooftop tent (RTT)….

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