Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Review
Cooper Discoverer All Terrain 3 Tires – Complete Overview and Review For those of you who are wanting to upgrade your 5th Gen 4Runner in both looks and off-road performance,…
Bilstein 6112 & 5100 Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Bilstein 2.65″ Lift Front and 2″ Lift Rear – No KDSS Bilstein is one of the most common options for digressive shock absorbers across many platforms. Developed in both North…
4Runner’s Dash Speaker Upgrade for Better Audio Quality
Swapping out the OEM dash speakers with a coaxial speaker, that has a woofer cone, and integrated tweeter Most everyone will admit that the 4Runner’s audio system isn’t horrid, but…
Donner Summit Bridge and Donner Pass
Rainbow Bridge AKA Donner Summit Bridge – Donner Pass Donner Summit – Lake Mary, Lake Angela, Ice Lakes, and Lake Van Norden North Lake Tahoe is a great place to…
Paracord Grab Handles 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY Paracord Grab Handle kit for the 5th Generation 4Runner (Simple DIY) We had a question come in about paracord grab handles for the 4Runner and it got me thinking….
Viair 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor
VIAIR 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor Review Overview and Review of the Viair 400P-Automatic Portable Compressor – After roughly a year of consistent use. If you enjoy four-wheeling and tackling…
Rago Fab Antenna Mount CB/HAM Wiring on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Running CB Antenna Cable from Inside to Outside Your 4Runner Without Drilling – and an overview on the Rago Antenna Mount (2010-2019 5th Gen 4Runner) What is a CB Radio?…
Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor Review
The Ultimate Overland Compressor? Here is Everything To Know About the 12v Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor – Full Review & Overview Everything you need to know about the…
5th Gen 4Runner Oil Change – What You Need and How to do it
How to Change the Oil and Oil Filter on the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner There are many different types of maintenance you can do on a vehicle, but quite possibly…
CargoLoc Roof Top Aluminum Cross Bars
5th Gen 4Runner Upgraded Aluminum Cross Bars Installation and review of the CargoLoc Roof Top Aluminum Cross Bars The 4th Gen 4Runners came standard with very sturdy crossbars. With the…
Küat NV 2.0 Hitch Rack 5th Gen 4Runner
Hitch Mounted Bike Rack – Küat NV 2.0 5th Gen 4Runner A complete overview, install and review on the Küat NV 2.0 Base Rack The Küat NV bike rack is incredible….
Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack 5th Gen 4Runner
Installation Overview and Review of the Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack Carrier Front loader racks for bikes are secure and easy to use. When I owned a Rav4, I used front…
Dobinsons Lift Options, Nittos & Level 8 Wheels
Dobinsons Lift Kit Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner and a few other mods – A follow-up on the $3K Build I recently sent an email asking the trail4r.com crew…
Rhino USA Ratchet Straps Review
Rhino USA Ratchet Straps Overview and Review Rhino USA Motorcycle Tie Down Ratchet Straps (5,208lb Break Strength) and the Standard (1,823lb Break Strength) Straps Tie-downs and ratchet straps are an essential…
Toyota 4Runner Air Bag Suspension Kit – aka Air Lift
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Air Bag Suspension Lift Installation and Overview I think we all enjoy working on our 4Runners and as we keep adding stuff to our favorite rigs,…
Long Canyon 4WD Trail – El Dorado National Forest
Long Cayon 4wd Trail Forest Service Road off Silver Fork Road in Kyburz, CA 95720 What started out as a weekend to install a suspension ended up being a weekend to…
Toyota 4Runner Vs. Nissan Xterra
JAPANESE BODY ON FRAME SUVs COMPARED HEAD TO HEAD We are fortunate enough to own both a 2010 Nissan Xterra Off Road (primarily my wife’s rig) and a 2018 Toyota…
Paddle Board & Kayak Roof Rack Carriers
Paddle Board Rack or Kayak Rack for Toyota 4Runner – What to Consider Before Buying Canoe, Paddle Board & Kayak Carriers for the 5th Gen 4Runner and a general overview…
KC HiLites Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLites Cyclone Under Hood LEDs – Step by Step Install KC HiLiTES is a widely-trusted and highly depended upon brand when it comes to off-road lighting. KC HiLiTES offers a wide…
Swagman XC Cross-Country Hitch Mount Rack
Bike Rack Mount 5th Gen 4Runner (2-Bike Hitch Mount) Bike Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Swagman XC Cross-Country Rack (Made for both 1/1/4 and 2-Inch Receivers One of the…
Stubby Antenna for 4Runner
The Stubby Antenna install and review Toyota 4Runner 2002-2013 Toyota 4Runner Stubby Antenna (Late model 3rd Gens, 4th Gens, and early model 5th Gens) What is the stubby? The stubby…
Mounting a Handgun in the 5th Gen 4Runner
Magnet Pistol Mount for the 5th Generation 4Runner – Overview on the Keeper MG Mount I have wanted a home for my Berretta PX4 up front in the cabin for…
Switchback LED Turn Signals on 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Turn Signals with Load Resistors to Fix Hyperflash on 5th Gen 4R Continuing right along with the LED swap on the 4Runner, we have the LED turn signal switchbacks…
DIY 4 Tire Inflation & Deflation System
Off-Road Tire Inflation and Deflation with a four-tire deflator System When hitting the trails, you want lower tire pressure in order to maximize traction and help smooth out some of…
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount Review
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount System For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Installation Guide and What to Expect When Expedition Essentials released their T4RPAM dash mount, I knew I had to…
Side Exit Exhaust – Rotten Egg Smell Fix on 5th Gen 4Runner
Sulfur Smell (Rotten Egg Smell) Exhaust fix on 5th Gen 4Runner Exhaust systems that smell like rotten eggs or sulfur are usually due to an exhaust leak. You may have a hole…
Hitch Pin Recovery Point for Under $10
Using Hitch Pins as a Recovery Point – Recovery Points on a budget. Buy a Recovery Hitch Reciever or a Hitch pin? The other day, Max from Explore4R.com and I…
Yakima Racks: Load Warrior Review 4Runner
Yakima Racks Load Warrior Roof Rack Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner A few days before a big camping trip to the Outer Banks (North Carolina) I started to pack…
RSG ROCK SLIDER INSTALL 5th Gen 4Runner
RSG Bulletproof Bolt-on Rock Sliders on TRD Off-Road 4Runner There are a lot of rock slider options out there. I went with RSG Metal Works out of Colorado. True confession,…
Diode Dynamics SL1 Install and Overview
Diode Dynamics SL1 (H11) Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Review, Overview, and Installation – Diode Dynamics SL1 LED H11 bulb There are many different upgrades you can do to a…