How To Work On Your 4Runner Without Your Own Garage
How To Complete DIY Projects On Your Vehicle If Your Home Doesn’t Have a Garage If you’re like me, you’ve got your priorities straight: you’re driving a money pit in…
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.
RestorFX & ClearFX – A Paint Correction Alternative that Works Better & Lasts Longer
Pictured: Jade fresh after a full RestorFX & ClearFX from RestorFX in Sacramento, CA RestorFX Vs. Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – What’s the Difference? Full Review & Overview on…
Feature Friday: 8 Overland Camp Trailers & Trailer Setups Paired with the 5th Gen 4Runner
Make The Most Out Of Your Overland Adventure With These 8 Expedition-Ready Trailers & Trailer Setup Options For The 4Runner This Week’s Topic: Overland Trailers Welcome back to another Feature…
ROAM Rugged Storage Box Mounts On 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack – Long Term Review
ROAM Rugged Mounts To Secure The 83L Rugged Case On The RCI Roof Rack – Long Term Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Most of us have heard the saying, “the…
C4 TSS Relocation Bracket For 5th Gen (2020+) 4Runner: Install & Review
The C4 TSS Relocation Bracket For 5th Gen (2020+) 4Runner – A Critical Modification To Retain TSS Functionality With A Full Aftermarket Bumper I’ve wanted to modify the front end…
Feature Friday: Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner
Which Mud-Terrain Tires Are Best For Your Build? We Asked 14 4Runner Owners What M/T Tires They Run & What They Like About Them This Week’s Topic: Mud-Terrain Tires Welcome…
5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Sliders
DOM Vs. HREW Sliders, Tube Vs. Square, Bolt-on Vs. Weld-On Rock Sliders. Yep! They are exactly like they sound. A way to slide your vehicle across rocks without damaging your…
Feature Friday: 15 TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
We Asked 15 TRD Off-Road 4Runner Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were On Their Overland & Off-Road Ready Rigs – Here’s What They Had To Say This Week’s Topic:…
Feature Friday: 12 Gunmetal Aftermarket Wheel Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Aftermarket Gunmetal Wheel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 12 Unique Looks To Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build in 2022 This Week’s Topic: Gunmetal Aftermarket Wheels Welcome…
Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner
After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, Here Are Our Favorite On-Board Air Mounting Brackets, Under-Seat Mounts, and Switch + Compressor Tray Options When it comes to mounting a compressor…
Feature Friday: Front Bumper Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 9 4Runner Owners What Accessories They Mounted To Their Aftermarket Front Bumpers – Here’s What They Said & How They Chose This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Front Bumper Accessories …
Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner
Looking for a better Cabin Experience? These 7 Interior Mods will Improve Your Daily Driver… and how you Explore The Trails Let’s not beat around the bush – the 5th gen…
Canvasback Back Seat Cover for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Second Row Bench Seat Cover & Liner To Protect Against Kids, Crumbs, Dog Hair, Dog Nails & Much More Whatever kids you have; human or the four-legged furry kind, you…
Introducing The YotaMafia Steel Skid Plate For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review
Introducing The YotaMafia Steel Skid Plate: No-Nonsense Engine Protection At An Incredible Price Point For The 5th Gen 4Runner There are many different types of front skid plates on the…
Feature Friday: 8 Modified SR5 4Runners – Overland Ready Builds
We Asked 8 SR5 Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were On Their Overland & Off-Road Ready Rigs – Here’s What They Had To Say This Week’s Topic: SR5 4Runners…
Energy Suspension Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Review and Install Overview
Energy Suspension 8.9104G & 8.9104R Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Tested Review and Full Install Overview Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component…
Feature Friday: Top All-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
Which All-Terrian Tires Are The Best Upgrade For Your Rig? We Asked 7 4Runner Owners What A/T Tires They Run & What They Liked About Them This Week’s Topic: All-Terrain…
Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount for 5th Gen 4Runner – Assembly & Initial Thoughts
Keeping Your Phone Secure And Accessible – Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount Install & Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner I’ll be honest… phone mounts? I have never been a…
CanvasBack Custom-Fit Cargo Liner with Bumper Flap: Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
CanvasBack Offers a High-Quality Custom-Fit Cargo Liner & Bumper Flap Great for Precise Coverage for the Toyota 4Runner One of the most common accessories that a new 4Runner will buy…
MEGA-LiFe Battery Review: A Light-Weight Lithium-Ion Battery – Review & Overview
Introducing The MEGA-LiFe Battery: An Ultra Light-Weight Lithium-Ion Battery – Product Overview, Impressions & Trail Review As a self-proclaimed “overlander”, I am always looking for ways to improve my rig…
White Knuckle Off Road Rock Sliders for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Introducing The White Knuckle Off-Road Rock Sliders for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Installation & Review Rock sliders are among the top recommendations every time a new 4Runner owner asks what…
R4T MOLLE Mounts Install & Review – Easily Add Gear + Accessories To Your MOLLE Panels
MOLLE Panel Mounting Hardware & Fasteners Made for Steel Panels: Backing Plates, Bolts, and Nuts That Make Mounting Gear Easy There are several options in the way of MOLLE panels…
AJC Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel Kit on 5th Gen 4Runner
DRL Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel from AJC: Full Step-by-step Install & Review for the 5th Gen 4runner Looking to differentiate your 4Runner from the other 4Runners during your daily…
HYUGA PA LED – Full LED Conversion from Factory (Interior & Exterior) Install + Review
HYUGA PA LED – A Full LED Conversion Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review I recently replaced every light on my 2016 4Runner with the HYUGA PA…
Feature Friday: 7 Black Aftermarket Wheel Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Aftermarket Black Wheel Setups for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 7 Unique Looks To Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build in 2022 This Week’s Topic: Black After Market Wheels Welcome…
TRD Door Stabilizer For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation and Review
TRD Door Stabilizer For The 5th Gen 4Runner – What It Is, Installation, and Review Originally developed by Aisin Aftermarket, door stabilizers are parts that are engineered to fill the…
Feature Friday: 7 Full Length Roof Rack Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Full Length Roof Racks for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 7 Unique Setups That Maximize Storage Capacity & Functional Space This Week’s Topic: Roof Rack Setups Welcome back to another…
A More Secure Mount: Offroam Phone Mount Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner (2014-2019) Review
Introducing the Non-Drill Phone Mount that Anyone Can Run: The Offroam Phone Mount Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner (2014-2019) – Full Review & Overview Many of the modifications that we…
2023 4Runner TRD Pro Color & New 40th Anniversary Model Revealed
The 2023 Toyota 4Runner Celebrates 40 Years Of Production With Special Anniversary Model - TRD Pro Receives A Bright Exclusive Color: Solar Octane The 4Runner's iconic nameplate turns the “big...
Introducing The GTR Carbide Headlights For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
GTR Carbide Sequential Headlights: The New Kid On The Block Came To Play With The Big Brands: Install & Review Plus Comparison to Factory LED Low Beams In the aftermarket…