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.
Meso Customs Brings A Custom Housing With Integrated VLED Puddle Lights For The 5th Gen 4Runner Have you ever come off the trail in the evening or even just approached…
Heretics Amber Fog Lights & Fog Pocket Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Step-by-Step Installation Guide & Review My 2021 4Runner came with LED fog lights from the factory,…
Australian Shocks: The ARB/OME Nitrochargers & the Fully Adjustable BP-51s – Most Dependable Shocks Available? There are a few, call them household names, in the world of off-road and overland….
6 Unique Headlight Options from Complete Housing Replacements to Custom Retrofits for the 5th Gen 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! As many of us 4Runner owners know, the…
How To Install a RAV4 Factory Blind Spot on a 4Runner I’ve always thought that the factory side mirrors on the 5th Gen 4Runner were a bit small for the…
How To Install a Dash-Mounted OEM-Style Rocker Switch Panel & Relay on the 5th Gen 4runner: Step by Step Install Guide As an avid DIY project enthusiast, I am often…
Looking for a Wide Stance & Tons of Suspension Travel? Check Out These 10 Unique 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Off-Road & Overland Builds Holy smokes, do we have…
Introducing the Toyota 4Runner Center Dash Mount from ProClip: Attaches To The Center Vent on the Dash We can all agree that a new lift, fresh tires, and body armor…
11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods List & More! Welcome back to another Feature Friday! This week, we are doing my…
The First 3-Color and 4-Mode White + Amber LED Switchback Low Beams Upgrading to new housings is becoming increasingly popular, but what if you want to upgrade your lights and…
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek (285/70/17) – On-Road & Off-Road Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4runner A relatively newer tire from Cooper (released in early 2021), the Cooper Discoverer Rugged…
We asked 10 4Runners what their top 5 Favorite Mods are Well, as much as we would like to say that we bought our 4Runners to join the overland movement,…
Add a Dual Color Interior LED with the MESO Customs Ultimate Series Dome Light – Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to your dome light,…
SuperSprings International: SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve been around Trail4Runner for a while, you’ve probably seen Brenan’s intro article on the SumoSprings by SuperSprings…
Essential Camping Gear Needed For The Ultimate Overland Campsite Experience – These 4Runners Will Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Rig Goals in 2022 Hey guys, welcome back to another Feature…
How To Install & My Initial Impressions – Detailed Look AlphaRex is one of the biggest names in the aftermarket lighting game, especially for Toyotas. They have several options in…
14 Rad 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You Voodoo Blue was only available in 2019 on the TRD Pro 4Runner… unless you lived in Hawaii. In 2020, the 1919 Waialua…
The Teton Workshop Shift Knob – A Machined Billet Shift Knob for the 5th Gen 4Runner with Multiple Color Options There are several variants of the main shift knob depending…
PLB40 Power Station + CFX3 45 Portable Fridge: The Perfect Setup? We all seem to be in search of the most efficient refrigerator and power setup for our 4Runner and…
Trail Impressions: Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 Tires – Terrain Performance and Initial Impressions The Toyota 4Runner is synonymous with being “overbuilt.” One of the first mods an owner will undertake…
Introducing The Boss StrongBox Console Safe: Interior Security With Quick and Easy Access – Install & Initial Impressions It’s inevitable that at some point, you’ll need to leave something of…
What’s the Difference Between These Two Lineups? Detailed Look When it comes to tail lights, you have tons of options. AlphaRex offers one of the most impressive lines of taillights…
The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for 2020+ Toyota 4Runner Models Traditionally, there were two methods of powering your dashcam: Run a long USB cord down the side of your windshield…
TRD-Pro Grille Install & Review On 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runner (TSS Compatible) The TRD-Pro Grille is a super popular mod and for good reason. It contributes to the clean, aggressive…
From the Beaches to the Mountains, Beat the Sun & Elements with These 8 Different Roof-Mounted Awnings to Consider for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Can you believe the first…
N-Fab Lower Grill Hidden Light Mount (2014+ 4Runner) – 7 Month Trail-Tested Review and Full Installation Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing some ditch lights on the 4Runner,…
Trail Impressions: Introducing the Oztent Foxwing 270° Awning Mounted on AL Offroad Roof Rack – How to Deploy, Complete Review & Overview Whether it’s providing a safe haven from precipitation…
Pictured: Ryan Gibbons (@gibburnz) 2011 Trail Edition What are our Top 5 4Runner Mods for Offroading and Overlanding? Here are 12 example 4Runner set-ups and what their owners like most about…
Introducing the 2nd Gen Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Panel: General Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you are like me (and probably many others out there), spending $600-$1,000 on a…
Body Mount Relocation and Cab Mount Relocation Service in Sacramento: Performed on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Quick Note on Terminology: You will often hear the terms “Cab Mount Relocation”…
Rear Light Bar Pro8 Switch Panel – Switch Pro Alternative For the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner When you first begin to buy aftermarket accessories for your 4Runner, the switches and…
Everything You Need to Know: Initial Impressions and an In-Depth Review of the Bilstein B8 8112/8100 Setup on the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is one of the greatest upgrades you…
Pictured: Daniel Khimthang (@daily.4r) 2019 TRD ORP 10 Unique Silver 5th Gen 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build – Front Bumpers, RTTs, Light Bars, Suspension, Wheels/Tires &…
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel Install – Making the Most of the Hidden Space for 5th Gen 4Runners Hiding your gear or other 4Runner-kept items can help free…
Meet The Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tire – 5000-Mile First Look at the New All-Terrain Tire Offering from Mickey Thompson The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tires have been…
