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By Brenan Greene On November 01, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Dissent Off-Road 6th Gen 4Runner High Clearance Front Bumper Review

First “Mustache Delete” Front Bumper For 6th Gen 4Runner When the 6th Gen 4Runner was announced, the one thing just about everyone complained about was the double mustache. Well, here…

WaterPORT DayTank Mounted to a Prinsu WaterPORT Mount
By Marie Dubray On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Prinsu Universal WaterPORT Mount – Install & Review

A Simple Way To Mount A Portable Water Tank To Your Roof Rack Say hello to the simplest and most reliable way to mount your WaterPORT DayTank to your Prinsu…

By Arsh Sidhu On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Comparison, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Trail Tested

Aluminum Vs. Steel Front Bumpers – What’s Best For You?

Key Factors To Consider When Looking At Materials & Construction Upgrading the front bumper is one of the most common and impactful modifications you can make to your off-road rig….

UpTop Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner Install And Review
By Garrett Rymer On October 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Could This Be The Ultimate Daily Driver Option? It’s no secret that there are many roof rack options for the 5G 4Runner. They’re easy to install, add substantial utility, and…

By Kyle Ortiz On October 24, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

KC HiLiTES Platform One (PL1) Roof Rack System – First Impressions

The Next Gen Hybrid Roof Rack System That Can Do It All KC HiLiTES, a legendary brand known for their high-output, high-quality off-road lighting, cooked up something brand new this…

By Brenan Greene On October 23, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen 4Runner, Trail Tested

74Weld Gen2 Portal Axles Review

Top 7 Changes On The 74Weld Gen2 Portals – Tested With 6G 4Runner On Rubicon With OEM Suspension We finally got the 6th Gen 4Runner out for some proper wheeling…

By Luis Castillo On October 22, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Wolfbox G900 TriPro Rearview Mirror & Dashcam On 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Made For Off-Road, The New Wolfbox System With 3 Cameras Dash cameras have come a long way in recent years. I had one in my first 4Runner back in 2017…

By Arsh Sidhu On October 15, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Headlights, Install, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Morimoto XB Evo LED Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A Deep Dive Into Morimoto’s Latest & Greatest Housing Upgrade Upgrading the headlights is one of the most transformative modifications you can make to a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner. Not…

By Dillon W On October 15, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Long Term 20K Mile Review

One Year & 20K Miles – How These Budget Friendly Tires Held Up I’ve been running the Tamarock M/Ts for a year now, having put on about 20,000 miles in…

By Brenan Greene On October 14, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

OPENROAD Panther Series 13,500 Lb. Winch – Initial Impressions

Super Affordable Option With Synthetic Rope If you’re looking for a winch that’s more affordable than most on the market, then OPENROAD might be a good option for you. This…

By Marie Dubray On October 02, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Comparison, Install, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks

The Full Guide To Prinsu Awning Mount Brackets

Which Of These 3 Options Is Right For Your Setup? Having an awning mounted to your 4Runner can be a game changer. Whether it’s for a single trip or all…

By R D On October 02, 2025 in Interviews, Maintenance

What You’re Missing About Oil Changes: Data Driven Insights With An Expert

Lake Speed Jr. Explains Why Oil & Data Do Mix! We should all eat better, get more quality sleep, exercise more, and moderate alcohol intake. That’s what our doctors and,…

By Brenan Greene On September 19, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews, Trail Tested

Beatty MetalWorks High Clearance Rear Winch Bumper For 5th Gen – Review

First Winch Compatible Option With Crossmember Delete Beatty Metal Works (pronounced baity) has stepped in with something no one else has pulled off until now: a production rear-mounted, high clearance…

By Brenan Greene On September 18, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Field Tested: ARB Brushless Twin Compressor – Review

ARB Brushless Twin Vs. ARB Original Twin – Worth $1000? After decades of success in the onboard compressor market, ARB finally launched something new… the ARB Brushless compressor. But is…

Vehicle cargo area leveled with modular platform system
By Brenan Greene On September 10, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Storage, Trail Tested

BamBeds Leveling Platform For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review

Low Profile, Tailored-Fit, Rapidly Removable Cargo Platform The new 4Runner brings plenty of new features, but one thing Toyota didn’t fix is the uneven cargo area when the rear seats…

By Arsh Sidhu On August 27, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Performance, Reviews, Trail Tested

Revolution Gear & Axle 4.88 Gears For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Why An Upgrade To 4.88 Gears Is Important For The Avid Overlander When it comes to off-roading in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, one of the most impactful upgrades—beyond tires…

By Arsh Sidhu On August 27, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Eaton Front E-Locker For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Why Every Serious Off-Roader Should Consider Adding One The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner is a solid off-road platform, and if you’re lucky enough to have a Trail, TRD Off-Road, or…

By Luis Castillo On August 25, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Reviews, Trail Tested

RAM Mounts Headrest Ball Base – Install & Review

Easily Mount Mobile Devices To Your Headrests As a parent, traveling long distances with kids can be challenging. After some trial and error (like purchasing cheap mounts online), RAM Mounts…

Old-Man-Emu-ARB-Nitrocharger-Plus
By Justice Mitchell On August 25, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Suspension, Trail Tested

Nitrocharger Plus: Why It’s The Ideal Lift Kit For The Everyday 4Runner Adventurer

Built Just Right — Not Too Much, Not Too Little Some of you know me from previous articles. And while I may have taken the long way around in building…

Morrflate Ultimate Tire Plug Kit
By Brenan Greene On August 04, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Maintenance, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

MORRFlate Ultimate 4×4 Tire Plug Kit – Review

Compact MOLLE Pouch Tire Repair Kit That Works Most of you guys are familiar with MORRFlate for their hose kits and compressors. However, they also make accessories designed for tire…

Lock Off-Road Invader Beadlocks on 6th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On July 30, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, 6th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested, Wheels

Lock Off-Road Invader Forged Beadlock Wheels – Review

The Latest Forged Beadlock To Hit The Market For Toyotas If you’re looking at forged beadlocks, you’re probably aware of the options out there on the market. There aren’t that…

By Brenan Greene On July 24, 2025 in 6th Gen Mods, Electrical, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Slee Off-Road Compressor & Multi Mount Bracket For 6th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Mounting New ARB Brushless Compressor In Engine Bay This marks a pretty big milestone for Trail4Runner.com, our first official 6th Gen 4Runner installation guide and review. I can’t believe it’s…

Falken VS Toyo RT
By Ryan L On July 21, 2025 in Comparison, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Falken R/T01 Vs. Toyo RT Trail – Comparison Review

New RT Tire Faceoff – Why The Winner Isn’t So Clear Since Toyo released its original Open Country Rough Rerrain (RT) tire, this hybrid segment has exploded in popularity. Bridging…

By Luis Castillo On July 18, 2025 in Accessories, Camping, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

WaterPORT Overlander Tank – Install & Review

Easily Carry Up To 5 Gallons Of Portable, Pressurized Water I recently purchased the all-new WaterPORT Overlander 5-gallon tank. I have been running WaterPORT tanks for years. They offer a…

By Lindsay Hayashigatani On July 16, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Storage, Trail Tested

Wheels & Feels Storage & Camping System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Fully Customizable & Modular Storage System With DIY Assembly Using 3D scanning techniques in Houston, Texas, Wheels & Feels’ (W&F) Advanced Storage & Camping System for the 4Runner is a…

By Ryan Resatka On July 11, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Off-Road, Overland, Rear Bumpers, Reviews

Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper Long Term Review

Tested & Proven: Uncompromising Strength And Versatility We all know that aftermarket rear bumpers are a staple of the off-road and/or overland industries. They are valuable additions to any rig…

By Joshua Gray On July 09, 2025 in News

Toyota Invests $50 Million To Improve Arizona Testing Facility

Toyota’s Commitment To Arizona & Their Vehicle Platforms When you drive your Toyota around town to pick up groceries, take the kids to soccer practice, or head on an epic…

By Brenan Greene On July 05, 2025 in Overland, Refrigerators, Trail Tested

APL55 vs APL35: Best ICECO Fridge For The 4Runner?

APL55 vs APL35: Best Size Fridge For The 4Runner? Finding the right 12V fridge for your 4Runner can make or break your setup. If you’ve narrowed it down to the…

By Joshua Gray On June 30, 2025 in Camping, News, Off-Road, Overland

How Would The Sale Of Public Land Affect Off-Roading?

Government Public Land Sales & How It Would Affect Us In the summer of 2020, we had very little hope and few things to look forward to, thanks to the…

By Brenan Greene On June 30, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Armor, Front Bumpers, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

C4 Rock Runner Front Bumper Review For 5th Gen 4Runner

Ultra High Clearance & Super Lightweight Armor The long-awaited Rock Runner bumper is finally here for the 5G 4Runner. This front bumper was launched last year on the 3rd Gen…

Fitting 35x11.5 Tires 4Runner
By Ryan L On June 25, 2025 in Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

35×12.5″ Vs. 35×11.5″ Tires – Pros & Cons

Are “Skinny 35s” The Sweet Spot For Daily Drivers? Whether you’ve dabbled in building your off-road rig or are a seasoned veteran, you’ve likely heard that “35s” are the gold…

Custom PRP Seat Covers - Material Options & Stitching Explained
By Brenan Greene On June 19, 2025 in Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Custom PRP Seat Covers – Material Options & Stitching Explained

Nearly Endless Customization – Seat Stitching, Colors & Materials Explained When it comes to protecting your factory seats, PRP is hands-down the biggest player in the game. These aren’t just…

Cali Raised Roof Rack Grab Handles
By Ryan L On June 16, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Roof Racks, Trail Tested

Cali Raised Roof Rack Grab Handles – Review

How To Make Accessing Your Rack More Convenient & Comfortable Whether you’re securing gear, setting up a rooftop tent, or simply reaching cargo on your roof rack, a sturdy grab…

By Jon E.M. On June 16, 2025 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Storage, Trail Tested

Bison Gear Rear Cargo Storage System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Complete Setup That Expands Your Storage & Organization There are only so many ways to stack boxes, bins, and oddly shaped equipment in the already restricted cargo area of your…

By Joshua Gray On June 12, 2025 in 6th Gen 4Runner, News

How Will Tariffs Affect The 6th Gen 4Runner?

Could We See Costs Rise Even Higher? We have all seen the price increases in the newest Toyota lineup models and have done our best to justify why they are…

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