Feature Friday: 7 Rear Cargo Area Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Rear Cargo Storage Systems for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: DIY To Aftermarket Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at Tire Swings…
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.
Gamiviti Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner – One Year Ownership Review
The Overlander’s Roof Rack – Detailed Review & Impressions On The 5th Gen 4Runner When I first got a 4Runner, I had an unrestrained imagination about the modifications I wanted…
Top 25 Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner Under $100 In 2022
The 25 Best Mods, Accessories, and Upgrades Under $100 For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022 Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner. You…
ARK Splash Guards Mud Flap Delete Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review
Eliminate A Major Catch Point On Steep Departure Angles After a very long year without my 2010 5th Gen 4Runner, and with Toyota delaying the 6th Gen for at least…
The Dissent Off-Road Modular Low Profile Winch Bumper – Trail Install & Overall Impressions
A New Option For The 5th Gen 4Runner With An Industrial Look From the start, my 4Runner has been a representation of function with minimal sacrifice to performance or reliability….
Feature Friday: 9 Tire Swings & Spare Tire Carrier Setups On 5th Gen 4Runner
Top Spare Tire Carriers and Tire Swing Setups for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at some…
Top 6 Switch Panel Systems for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Buyers Guide
Best Switch Systems for Electrical Accessories – Wireless and even Bluetooth Controlled Options Eventually, we all get to a certain point in our builds where we accumulate too many accessories…
aFe Momentum GT CAI Pro 5R Filter Cleaning & Maintenance
How To Wash and Re-Oil The Pro5R Filter For The aFe Power Momentum Cold Air Intake Oil and air filter maintenance seemed to go hand in hand with the stock…
Introducing the Prinsu Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Overall Impressions & Install
Pushing the Boundaries Of What Can Be Modular Prinsu finally joins the rear hatch ladder game for the 5th Gen 4Runner (2014-2022, sorry pre-facelift owners)! This lightweight, modular ladder brings…
Feature Friday: 10 Vehicle Vinyl Wraps For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Inspiration For A Unique Exterior Look For Your Build Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at some overland/off-road trailer setups that were…
Dobinsons Rear Control Arms, Sway Bar End Links, and Panhard Bar Adjustment Tips
Tips for Adjusting Dobinsons Rear Upper & Lower Control Arms, Rear Sway Bar End Links, and Panhard Bar As we all continue to lift, increase tire size, and add more…
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…
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? The detailing industry is jam-packed…
Feature Friday: 8 Overland Camp Trailers & Trailer Setups Paired with the 5th Gen 4Runner
Expedition-Ready Trailers & Trailer Setup Options For The 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners about their Mud-Terrain Tires choices and…
ROAM Rugged Storage Box Mounts – Long Term Review
ROAM Rugged Mounts To Secure The 83L Rugged Case On 5th Gen 4Runner RCI Roof Rack Most of us have heard the saying, “the right tool for the job makes…
C4 TSS Relocation Bracket For 5th Gen (2020+) 4Runner: Install & Review
Critical Modification To Retain TSS Functionality With A Full Aftermarket Bumper I’ve wanted to modify the front end of my TSS-equipped 4Runner since the day that I picked it up….
Feature Friday: Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners What M/T Tires They Run & What They Like About Them Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners…
5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
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 TRD Off-Road 4Runner Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners about their 4Runner…
Feature Friday: 12 Gunmetal Aftermarket Wheel Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Aftermarket Gunmetal Wheel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we took a look at front bumper accessories….
Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner
After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, We Rank Our Favorite Mounts When it comes to mounting a compressor for onboard air, you can pick from Viair, Smittybilt, or one…
Feature Friday: Front Bumper Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners What Accessories They Mounted To Their Aftermarket Front Bumpers This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Front Bumper Accessories Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last…
Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner
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 4Runner’s interior is outdated. With…
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
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 market for the 5th Gen 4Runner….
Feature Friday: 8 Modified SR5 4Runners – Overland Ready Builds
We Asked SR5 Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were On Their Overland & Off-Road Ready Rigs Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we…
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 Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component on many vehicles. However, they…
Feature Friday: Top All-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
Which All-Terrain Tires Are The Best Upgrade For Your Rig? Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners what their top 5 off-road…
Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount for 5th Gen 4Runner – Assembly & Initial Thoughts
Keeping Your Phone Secure And Accessible With The Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount I’ll be honest… phone mounts? I have never been a big fan of them. I’ve seen many…
CanvasBack Custom-Fit Cargo Liner with Bumper Flap: Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
High-Quality Custom-Fit Cargo Liner & Bumper Flap With Precise Coverage for the Toyota 4Runner One of the most common accessories that a new 4Runner will buy is an all-weather cargo…
MEGA-LiFe Battery For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
An Ultra-Light-Weight Lithium-Ion Battery For Off-Road And Overland Rigs As a self-proclaimed “overlander”, I am always looking for ways to improve my rig to suit my needs better and solve…
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 Rock sliders are among the top recommendations every time a new 4Runner owner asks what their first mods…
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 for MOLLE panels available currently for…
AJC Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel Kit on 5th Gen 4Runner
AJC DRL Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel for the 5th Gen 4runner Looking to differentiate your 4Runner from the other 4Runners during your daily commute or when out on the…
HYUGA PA LED – Full LED Conversion from Factory (Interior & Exterior) Install + Review
A Full LED Interior And Exterior Conversion Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner I recently replaced every light on my 2016 4Runner with the HYUGA PA LED Full Replacement Pack,…