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    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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    By Lane Dalton On September 28, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Electrical, Install, Lighting, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

    How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide

    Budget Weather Proof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Other Options? There are a couple of good options when it comes to…

    KTJO 4x4 A-Pillar Handle Installed
    By Ryan Gibbons On September 27, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install

    KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

    The KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle – Installation & Review for The 5th Gen 4Runner Maybe it’s just me, but Toyota seems to have a very odd approach when…

    By Jon Gangloff On September 23, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Feature Friday

    Feature Friday: 5 Window Tint Film Brands For Toyota 4Runner

    We Asked 5 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Window Tint & What Brands They Used: Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Window Tint Welcome back to…

    By Noah Brown On September 20, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Camping, Gear, Overland, Reviews, Rooftop Tents

    Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Buyer’s Experience & Review

    Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It? It seems that if you see any kind of built-out overland SUV, be it a…

    Moab 4Runner - C4 Fabrication Skid Plate
    By Jon Gangloff On September 16, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Comparison, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Skid Plates

    Feature Friday: 8 Front Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 8 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Aftermarket Front Skid Plate They’re Running & What They Like Most About It: Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket…

    Heretic Studio Off-Road Lighting
    By Ryan L On September 16, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessory, Electrical, Fog Lights, Lighting, Off-Road, Reviews, Trail Tested

    Heretic Studio Lighting Review: A Detailed Look At Heretic Light Pods & Light Bars

    Why You Need To Know About Heretic Studio Off-Road Lighting – Insane Light Output & Obsessive Attention To Detail We all know the big names in the off-road lighting industry:…

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    By Lane Dalton On September 13, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Maintenance, Reviews, Trail Tested

    Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – DIY Application Guide & Review

    Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig – DIY Guide To Application…

    Winching at Hells Gate in Moab UT - Recovery Points on 4Runner
    By Jon Gangloff On September 09, 2022 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Armor, Feature Friday, Off-Road, Recovery Gear, Trail Tested

    Feature Friday: 7 Winch Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner

    We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup This Week’s Topic: Winch Options Welcome…

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      • Mods 1 – Getting Started
      • Mods 2 – Tire Size Guide
      • Mods 3 – Tire Buying Guide
      • Mods 4 – Performance
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      • Mods 7 – Headlights
      • Mods 8 – Fog Lights
      • Mods 9 – Rock Sliders
      • Mods 10 – Roof Racks
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