LED 4Runner Headlights (High/ Low) – Xenon Depot
LED 4Runner Headlights (High and Low Beams) From Xenon Depot After installing a previous set of high beams and low beams, and not be satisfied enough, we decided to go another…
Toyota 4Runner Engine Splash Guard Replacement
5th Gen 4Runner Engine Splash Guard Replacement by Rad Rubber Design If you are looking for new rubber guards, you have found the right company. Rad Rubber Design makes a…
Cougar Motor High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Install 4Runner
LED High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Install on 5th Gen 4Runner (Step by Step Guide) This a complete plug-n-play install. The only issue and toughest part of this install…
Husky WeatherBeater 4Runner Floor Liners
Best Liners for 5th Gen 4Runner – Husky or Weather Tech? Is there really a big difference? Recently, we wrote a post on floor mat options but still had not…
Doug Thorley Headers – Review
Do The Performance Gains Make It Worth Your Time Installing These? When it comes to power on a 4Runner, well, there’s not much of it. But we do have plenty…
Top 20 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Racks: Buyers Guide (Updated 2025)
We’ve Tested Everything: Full-Length & 3/4 Racks After years of running different setups on my 4Runner, I wanted to put together an overview of some of the top (most common)…
Gobi Ladder Install 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner Ladder Installation (Step by Step Gobi Ladder Install) If you are like most 5th Gen 4Runner owners out there, odds are you have a roof rack. If…
5th Gen 4Runner LED Low Beam Headlight Install
CougarMotors All-In-One Low Beam H11 LED Conversion Kit – Affordable Amazon LED Headlight Option These CougarMotors LED Headlight All-In-One low beam H11 conversion kits are a fantastic option for your…
HAM Radio Online Classes And Tests
About HAM Radio And Where You Can Start Getting Your License Online If you are an off-road enthusiast or a thrill seeker at all, you need communication, as it’s incredibly…
5th Gen 4Runner Headlights & Fog Lights: Beginners Guide
Headlights and Fog Lights: Low Beam (H11), High Beam (9005), and Fog Light (H16) This is a general overview of LED bulbs, HID Bulbs, Projector Retrofits, and brands that offer…
C4 Fabrication Rock Slider on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
C4 Fabrication Rock Sliders Install, Review, and Overview on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner The C4 Fab Sliders are a good option. My girl originally bought these for her 2016 SR5 but they…
Top 14 Rock Sliders for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Top Brands To Consider When Shopping For Your Next Set Consider this your complete buyer’s guide for rock sliders on the 5th Gen 4Runner. Whether you’re an off-road expert or…
Ventura, CA Photography Spots & San Buenaventura State Beach
San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura, CA Photography Spots After we visited with Magnuson about the 5th Gen 4Runner, we took a walk through Ventura San Buenaventura State Beach and…
Magnuson Finally Launches 4Runner Supercharger
5th Gen 4Runner Magnuson Supercharger – No more TRD We recently wrote some verbiage on the 4Runner Supercharger. This page included some information about talks on the TRD and the…
RCI Rock Sliders Install
RCI Rock Sliders Overview, Review, and Installation with KDSS The RCI Rock Sliders are a top choice for 4Runner owners, offering full-frame support to protect your rocker panels from trail…
Best Floor Mats 5th Gen 4Runner
WeatherTech, Husky Liners or Stock Genuine Toyota? Most 5th Gen SR5 4Runners come with fabric floor mats, while the Trail, TRD, and TRD Off-Road models feature Genuine Toyota All-Weather (rubber)…
Castle Pass/ Castle Peak 4×4 Trail – North Lake Tahoe Donner Pass
Castle Pass to Castle Peak 4×4 Trail Near Boreal Ski Resort If you’re in or near Sacramento, the Castle Pass and Castle Peak 4×4 Trail is a great spot to…
Rain Guards & Bug Deflector – 5th Gen 4Runner
Rain Guards for Front and Rear Windows on 5th Gen 4Runner Rain Guards: Three Years Later Rain guards were the first addition I made to my 4Runner, and three years…
MagnaFlow, Borla, or Gibson?
Best Cat-back Exhaust for the 5th Gen 4Runner? Exhaust System Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing an exhaust system, it’s essential to consider your specific goals. While there…
Baja Design Squadron Sport Fog Light Install Guide – 5th Gen 4Runner
Baja Design Fog Light Upgrade – Step by Step Installation The Sports are an excellent choice for upgrading your fog lights. While there are other options like Xenon Depot, The…
Sliders Vs. Nerf Bars Vs. Running Boards
The Difference Between Sliders, Nerf Bars, and Running Boards Rock sliders and Nerf Bars are some of the most common upgrades when choosing mods and accessories. Aftermarket Running Boards &…
Overland EDC (Every Day Carry) Guide
Overland Every Day Carry Essentials & Overland EDC Ideas We recently received a question about what we carry with us at all times, our everyday carry bag. Below is an…
Top 10 Off-Road Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 10 4Runner Off-Road Mods for the 2010-2024 4Runner When starting out in the 4×4 world, many of us wonder which accessories or upgrades to prioritize for our 4Runner. While…
Ellis Precision TRD Shift Knobs – 4Runner/ FJ
Ellis Precision Automatic Shifter Knobs with Transfer Case Knobs Overall, these shift knobs are just flat-out amazing. When it comes to accessories, these are a must-have. If you want to…
4Runner Generation History – Year Differences
All Generations (1st – 5th Gen) of Toyota 4Runner Explained “What 4Runner should I Buy?” A question commonly asked in the Off-Roading 4Runner world or for 4Runners in general. If…
Rago Fab MOLLE Panel Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Fab Modular Storage Panel Installation Guide and Review Rago Fabrication’s Modular Storage Panels have been around for a while now. They take pride in making a quality product, although…
Bodega Bay Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches & Photography Spots
Bodega Bay Beaches and Sonoma Coast State Park Beaches Just north of Point Reyes National Seashore lays a beautiful stretch of Bodega Bay coastal beaches and scenic state parks. If you…
Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension
Ride Quality on the Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock Suspension We received a question from a 4Runner owner with KDSS asking about the difference between the Icon Stage 2 suspension…
Baltic Ridge Trail Review – Mormon Emigrant Gap Abandoned Ski Resort Area
Baltic Ridge Trail From Mormon Emigrant Trail/Gap The Baltic Ridge Trail is a mix of easy to moderate off-road trails and fire roads off Mormon Emigrant Trail. From the east,…
Center Console Organizer From Vehicle OCD For 5th Gen 4Runner (Review)
How to Organize the Center Console with a Divider & Tray Having a durable and dependable organizer is key. Having things organized in your 4Runner, whether you’re off-road or on-road…
34″ Toyo Open Country AT 2 on 5th Gen 4Runner
34″ Toyo Open County AT 2 Tires (285/75R17) & 17″ Fuel Wheels After upgrading to 34″ Toyo Open Country All Terrain 2 tires (285/75R17) and 17″ Fuel Anza Bronze wheels…
5th Gen 4Runner Limited Fender Mod – Running Bigger Tires on Limited Model
Pushing Back Plastic Fenders on Limited Edition 5th Gen 4Runner Written by Ross Reale Recently, I decided to do a wheel and tire mod to my 5th gen 4Runner Limited. My…
Monterey & Big Sur Trip in New 4Runner
Quick Trip to Monterey/ Big Sur with Our SR5 4Runner While the 2014Â 4Runner was in the shop, we decided to make a quick trip to Monterey and Big Sur. We…
TREDS V1 Off-Road Recovery Boards Overview
TREDS Version 1 Off-Road Recovery Boards There’s an ongoing debate about whether TREDS or MAXTRAX are better. In reality, MAXTRAX is widely considered the top choice—just watch a few comparison…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Skid Plate For KDSS
Update: The shop I went to kinda botched the cut so I re-cut it at home with the grinder. There is no material left on the sides, it’s a straight…