In the 5th Gen 4Runner Mods section, we talk about everything 5th Gen. Everything from small additions to large and custom aftermarket DIY installs. Some of the most common items you will find in the mod section are performance topics, armor and increasing strength off-road, lighting and wiring, roof racks, sliders, along with a wide variety of other miscellaneous items. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you have any comments, please feel free to comment on any post.
Crash Safety Tested Bumper With Lot Of Accessory Support If you’re looking to protect your 4Runner without sacrificing factory safety systems, the Ironman 4×4 Raid winch bumper might be the…
Hitch Mounted Recovery Gear Made For Soft Shackles We all know the frustration of feeding a thick 7/8″ soft shackle through a standard D-ring hole on a hitch receiver recovery…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Add Off-Road Utility To Your 4Runner With This Versatile Bumper There are plenty of rear bumper options for the 5th Gen 4Runner, but none of them grabbed my attention—until Dissent…
An Often Neglected Aspect Of Lifting Your 4Runner If you buy a 4Runner with the intention of modifying it, a suspension lift is usually one of the first items on…
The Perfect Control Arms For Your Mid-Travel Suspension You can’t take full advantage of the additional travel with upgraded suspension without aftermarket upper control arms (UCAs). Dirt King has been…
Enhanced Access, Rocker-Panel Protection & Rugged Style If you own a lifted 4Runner, you know firsthand how the vehicle’s increased ride height can complicate daily use and off-road adventures alike….
Affordable Smoked Taillights, Sequential Turn Signal & Startup Sequence When researching new taillights for our OG 4Runner, we came across several options. However, many are expensive. But there is a…
Determining Which Control Arm Type Best Suits Your Needs When upgrading the front suspension of your 4Runner, especially after a lift or for enhanced off-road performance, replacing the Upper Control…
Keep Your Off-Road Gear & Accessories Easily Accessible Overlanding and off-road enthusiasts know organization and accessibility are crucial when gearing up for adventure. Cali Raised’s Exterior Window MOLLE Panel offers…
Which Prinsu Rack is Right For You – Orginal or Pro? Prinsu was the first to introduce the CNC laser-cut roof rack, revolutionizing the rack manufacturing industry. I remember when…
Why Upgraded Tie Rods Are A Worthy Investment Upgrading essential steering components can make all the difference in off-roading and pushing your 4Runner to its limits. Although this is often…
Wheels That Meet At The Intersection Of Off-Road And Car Cultures As the Toyota community grows, the two worlds of trucks and cars continue to meld together. With a rich…
Save Almost $1400! – Dirt King MT PreRunner Kit Group Buy *THIS GROUP BUY IS NOW CLOSED* The biggest group buy of the year is here. Dirt King and TrailCo…
Roof Rack Scene Lights Mounted on Prinsu Ridgeline Handles Scene lights are among my favorite light mods to wire onto a 4Runner and are often the most functional. They’re incredibly…
