Toyo Steering Billet Steering Rack: First Look
Toyo Steering Billet Tundra Rack for Tacoma, 4Runner, and GX When it comes to larger tires on the 4Runner, Tacoma, and GX platforms, steering has always been a concern. Whether…
5th Gen Mods
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.
Ironman 4×4 Raid Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Six Months Daily Driving & Overlanding – Overall Performance When prioritizing mods, installing a rear bumper is easy to put off… that is, until you come off a ledge a…
KC HiLiTES FLEX ERA 40” Light Bar Review – Is It Worth The Price?
Deep Dive On KC’s Premium, Modular Light Bars There’s a moment with any lighting upgrade where specs stop mattering and a straightforward question takes over: Is my lighting capable of…
TrailMade Billet Transfer Case Shift Knob For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Clean Design, Customizable Magnetic Caps When you climb into certain 4Runners, one interior features immediately stands out… The manual transfer case! Many modern 4x4s (certain 4Runner trims included) use an…
Why You Should Upgrade To A Full Front Bumper For Your 4Runner
More Protection, Better Clearance, Accessory Mounts & More If you own a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point… Is an aftermarket front bumper really necessary,…
Lock Off-Road Mojave Wheels – Review
Rugged Looks Meet Classic JDM Styling With Faux Beadlock Ring When we first got our new 6th Gen 4Runner, we added some Lock Off-Road Invader forged beadlocks. But as we…
6 Reasons JBA Standard UCAs Make Sense For Daily-Driven 4Runners
Durability & Performance Without Complicating Your Suspension Setup In this review, I will be covering the main reasons why JBA Standard Upper Control Arms (UCAs) are ideal for daily driven…
Morimoto Gen 2 XB LED Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
The Latest In Premium Tail Lights With Red Or Smoked Lenses Every detail matters, but the small ones are what makes a build. The 5th Gen 4Runner’s OEM lights got…
Air Down Gear UP Drawer System Review 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Tons of Usable Surface, Sleeper System & Clutch Storage Capacity ADGU designs every system specifically for each make and model. Everything they engineer is tailored to the exact trim. The…
Bison Gear External MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Add MOLLE Storage To Your Factory Or Aftermarket Roof Rack Tacoma or 4Runner? Truck or SUV? This is a question many potential Toyota owners have asked themselves when faced with…
Why Unsprung Weight Matters When Upgrading Wheels & Tires
Is Now The Greatest Time In History For Wheels & Tires? Goodyear made the first air-filled truck tire in 1916; before that, tires were solid rubber. In 1931, DuPont invented…
Form Sequential LED Projector Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A Big Lighting Upgrade With Selectable DRL & More! If you’re a 4Runner owner, you already know the world of lighting upgrades is massive. Options range from budget-friendly bulb swaps…
5 Reasons To Upgrade Your Floor Liners To The New Husky X-Act Contour
Why Better Protection For Your Carpet Should Be Your First Mod Probably one of the best mods any new 4Runner owner can start with is a set of floor liners….
4.56 Vs. 4.88 Gears For Your 4Runner – How To Choose
How Each Affects Performance, Fuel Economy & Capability If you’ve lifted your 4Runner and added bigger tires (or a bunch of weight), you’ve probably noticed a drop in performance. Sluggish…
Ironman 4×4 Raid Front Winch Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
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…
Agency 6 (2″) Soft Shackle Hitch Receiver Recovery Block – Review
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…
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…
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 & 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…