TrailMade Shift Knobs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Billet Aluminum Shift Knob Upgrade – Made In The USA! The details matter for those who love to customize and enhance our vehicles. While the 5th Gen 4Runner is already…
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.
Interior Storage Mods Under $150
Organize Your 5th Gen 4Runner’s Interior For Under $150 Keeping your 5th Gen organized doesn’t have to break the bank, nor do you have to settle for low-quality gear from…
Luno AIR+FOAM PRO Vehicle Mattress – Review
The Latest & Most Comfortable Vehicle Specific Mattress From Luno If you love car camping, getting a good night’s sleep is essential. A comfortable sleeping setup can make all the…
Apex Chassis Tie Rod Kit Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Heavy Duty Inner & Outer Rod Steering Upgrade To Support Larger Tires The Tacoma and 4Runner platforms have never seen a factory-length tie rod with ball joints that is larger…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Universal Dual Jerry Can Carrier – Review
Lightweight, Versatile Storage For Water, Fuel & More Carrying extra fuel and water is a necessity when venturing far from civilization. Gas stations are few and far between in these…
Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review
A New Wheel Design That Perfectly Complements My Build Aftermarket wheels are one of the best ways to show off your style and upgrade the look of your truck. Picking…
Blind Test: King Vs. Fox Vs. Dirt King Vs. Bilstein
Dirt King Launched a Blind Test Against The Best Shocks for the 4Runner & Tacoma – The Dedication To Be #1 Is Impressive! What an epic move to stack your…
TrailMade T-Case Dial Selectors – Now Available
Blacked Out Transfer Case Dial and Matching Bezel for 5th Gen 4Runner We finally dropped the TrailMade T-Case Dial Selector for 2010-2024 4Runner SR5 and Limited models. This kit is…
Eaton E-Lockers Vs. ARB Air Lockers
Which Locker Should You Choose For Your Toyota? Eaton or ARB? If you’re an SR5 owner like myself, you didn’t get a fancy e-locker like the TRD Off-Road and Pro…
Bison Gear Rear Hatch MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Expand Your Cargo Organization With This Simple Mod In the off-road and overland world, we love our gear. Eventually, we accumulate quite a bit and it becomes impossible to keep…
R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket exhaust options for the 5th Gen 4Runners, there are a plethora of options. If you…
Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacements – Install & Review
Are These The Best Bang For Your Buck Fog Light Upgrade? Whether you are a new 4Runner owner or simply looking to update your rig’s lighting, most people agree that…
Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
An Easy To Use, Plug & Play Module That’s Loaded With Features As a 4Runner owner, it’s unlikely you bought it expecting to take pink slips as a sleeper ride….
ARB OME Updated Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit – What’s New
How Does The Iconic Suspension Line Stack Up After A Serious Refresh? If you’re the owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner, you likely didn’t choose your vehicle for its mediocre…
Luno Window Screens For 4Runner – Review
Premium Window Covers That Are Perfect For Car Camping If you love car camping in your 4Runner, you’ve likely experienced those uncomfortably warm nights from having to keep the windows…
LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating useful injection-molded accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner like their upper dash mount, has something…
True North Fab Hybrid DIY Rear Bumper – Installation & Fabrication Guide
How To Weld & Install The DIY Hybrid Bumper From True North True North offers the bumper in a couple of configurations; with or without a swingout and welded or…
True North Fabrications Hybrid Light Weight Rear Bumper – Review & Overview
Light Weight (46 lbs) Hybrid Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner We’re always on the lookout for lighter mods. Whether it’s armor, RTTs, drawer systems, or tires, shedding a…
Toyota Wheel Brands In 2024-2025 (6×139.7 Lug)
LOCK OFFROAD BAJA | 17X9.0 | -12mm | 4.530 Backspace | 32 LB New Toyota Wheel Designs and Upcoming Companies in 2024-2025 The wheel industry has progressed over the years….
New VLEDS Monochrome Series Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs – Review
The Latest & Greatest In LED Bulb Upgrades From VLEDS Anyone who has driven an early 5th Gen at night understands why its headlights are one of owners’ biggest complaints….
SRQ Fabrications & True North Fabrications – Company Interview
Building Uncompromising Off-Road Products In The U.S.A. Like everyone else in this community, I got bit by the 4×4 bug and started down the rabbit hole on OEM, third-party, and…
Understanding Lighting Color Temperature
A Guide To Off-Road Lighting And What’s Right For You Outfitting your 4Runner with the right lights is crucial for maximizing visibility and safety during any adventure, especially at night….
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Review
Tested: 6-Months of Wheeling & Accessorizing The DRIFTR Rack After 6 months of testing the DRIFTR rack, we’ve grown to really appreciate its performance. DRIFTR stands out with more built-in…
Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade 5th Gen 4Runner
2010-2024 Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade: Install & Review It’s finally here, the heated steering wheel upgrade we’ve all been waiting for. This CarTrimHome (CTH) kit is compatible with 2010-2022 (non-heated)…
Tweeter Adapter Spacer Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner
Upgrading The 4Runner’s 1″ OEM Tweeters To 3.5″ Coxial Speakers The factory non-JBL 4Runner sound system leaves much to be desired in audio performance. In this article, we’ll cover how…
Tested: KC Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Lights
Street Legal Off-Road Lighting Performance Without Compromise No longer do you need to choose between an SAE fog light that’s underwhelming off-road and a non-road legal light pod that blinds…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver
My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is my wife’s daily driver for commuting to work, driving around town, road trips, and…
True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates
Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a few skid plates on the market that don’t have protection built in for bolt heads….