Artec Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install, Review and Overview
Artec Industries Venture Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner Non-TRD Pro Models Oh no, not another roof rack post… Almost every 4Runner comes equipped with the factory roof rack. Some…
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.
DIY Fishing Rod Holder for 5th Gen 4Runner: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Do it Yourself Interior Fishing Rod Holder for a 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete DIY Guide I live in the burbs of Denver, CO, and there is no shortage of…
Smittybilt XRC GEN3 9.5K Winch – Overview, Review & Assembly Guide
Introducing the New Smittybilt XRC GEN3 Winch – Assembly Guide + New Features That Stand Out Smittybilt makes two versions of this winch, the Steel and Comp Series. The Comp…
Top 6 Amber or Yellow Fog Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner: Updated 2024
Different Amber and Yellow Fog Light Options To Consider Fog lights might not be at the forefront of your mind, but don’t be too quick to look over them. Not…
JAGMTE Jerry Can Overland Accessories for Scepter Jerry Cans
Military-Style Jerry Cans Accessories from JAGMTE for the Scepter Line of Jerry Cans If you own any of the military-style Jerry Cans on the market, specifically the Scepter, then you…
VLEDS Micro Extreme LED Low Beam Headlight Bulb Step-By-Step Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
VLEDS Micro Extreme Headlight Bulb Install for 5th Gen 4Runners: Quick Step-By-Step Guide Finally, a bulb that fits! If you’re reading this, then you already know about the struggle of…
SumoSprings Bump Stops for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install & Overview
Super Springs International Presents – SumoSprings Bump Stops for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Complete Install Guide & Overview SumoSprings are a line of bump stops designed and manufactured by…
Trimming Fenders & Fender Flares on 5th Gen 4Runner – Fitting 35″ Tires With Factory Fenders
Pictured: RRW (Relations Race Wheels) RR8-H Forged Beadlocks, 35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts with ARB OME BP-51 3.5″ Lift How To Trim Fenders and Fender Flares to Fit 35″ Tires on a…
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner on ARB Safari Snorkel – Install & Overview
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Overview and Install on an ARB Safari Snorkel For the 5th Gen 4Runner In a previous article, I covered the installation of ARB’s Safari Snorkel…
RacksBrax Quick Release Awning Brackets – Install & Review
Take Off or Put on Your Awning on in the Blink of an Eye With the RacksBrax Quick Release Brackets I’ve had a few awnings over the past couple of…
JLT Oil Catch Can Separator Install and Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
JLT Oil Separator and Catch Can – Complete Step By Step Install and Review *** As of early 2022, JLT Performance is now call J&L Oil Separator Company. *** What…
Carbon Fiber TRD Style Shift Knob with Red Stitching for 4Runner, Tundra, and FJ Cruiser
5th Gen 4Runner Carbon Fiber TRD Style Gear Shifter Knob by Car Trim Home – Complete Review and Overview One of the more aesthetically pleasing mods I’ve done is the…
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner on Dobinsons Snorkel – Install & Overview
Snorkel Upgrade Pre-Cleaner Filter Provides Cleaner Air For Your 5th Gen 4Runner: Trail-Tested Review and Product Overview If you have a snorkel, you’ve likely noticed a cleaner air filter compared…
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio – Discrete Install for Communication Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner Being able to communicate while off-roading is a must for any 5th Gen…
ARB Single Air Compressor – Full Overview
ARB HD Single Onboard Air Compressor System for 5th Gen 4Runner: What to Consider I have pondered and researched an onboard air system heavily over the past year. For me…
ARB Safari Snorkel Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Safari Snorkel Step-By-Step Install On The 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Review & Product Overview While the majority of 4Runners sold here in North America will sadly spend most of…
Carbon Fiber Door & Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner
Car Trim Home Carbon Fiber Door and Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install and Overview Tired of your door and steering wheel trim not matching your…
Overland 4Runner Build: A 6-Year Owner Review & What Mods To Consider Before Building
What I learned After 6 Years of Building an Overland-Focused Toyota 4Runner – General Cost, Part Selection and What to Consider It’s been over six years since we bought our…
Top 3 Options for Blacking Out the Factory Roof Rails on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Photo Credit: Â @taco.rnr How to Black Out the Roof Rack of a 5th Gen 4Runner and What are Your Options – Plastidip, Spray Paint, or Pre-Blacked Out Kits If you…
Cooper STT Pro Vs. Cooper Evolution M/T – Comparison
Cooper STT Pro 295/70R17 + Relations Race Wheels RR5 0 offset Gun Metal Gray + Spidertrax 1.25″ Spacers Battle of the Two Most Impressive M/T Offerings from Cooper Tire After…
RockPals Portable RV Refrigerator & Freezer Review & Overview
RockPals 26-Quart Portable Refrigerator Review & Quick Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner In my other article, I reviewed the RockPals 500w power station. I liked their power station…
The WaterPORT Weekender Review: 8.0 Gallons of Pressurized Water
The WaterPORT Weekender: Portable Water System Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete Overview & Review Whether you’re an overlander, a primitive camper, or you hit the sauce too hard at…
Tailgater Tire Table – Review
Initial Impressions For Camping and General Overlanding Last year, I came across this table while on a camping trip in Crested Butte, Colorado. A camping neighbor down the hill seemed…
Vehicle OCD – Center Console Organizer Tray for the 5th Gen 4Runner
OCD Salex Organizer Center Console Organizer Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner It doesn’t take much to fill up the 4Runner’s center console. The small space under your elbow becomes…
SLAPS – Exterior MOLLE Window Panels: Install & Mounting Options – 5th Gen 4Runner
SLAPs (Side Load Access MOLLE Panel v2) by JOE’s Original Equipment: Install & Mounting Options For the 4th and 5th Gen 4Runner The Side Load Access Panel v2, made by…
ARB’s OME (Old Man Emu) BP-51 5K-Mile Review: Everything You Need To Know About the BP-51s
Pictured: ARB OME BP-51 with 295/70R17 Cooper STT Pro + Ekstrom Designs Strut Shims & Rear 1″ Spacer OME (Old Man Emu) BP-51 Bypass Shocks Techincal Overview, Height Adjustments &…
Wiring Baja Designs S1 Ditch Lights to Factory-Style Push Switch
How To Wire Aftermarket Lights to Factory-Style Push Switch on the 5th Gen 4Runner (AOB or CH4x4 Push Switch) One of the first modifications people usually do to their 4Runner…
How to Relocate Your License Plate Light on A Bumper or Tire Swing for 5th Gen 4Runner
Illuminating Your License Plate On the 4Runner: Should You Relocate The Factory Light or Buy a New Light? If you’ve installed a rear bumper or some style of a swing-out…
Westcott Designs Hatch Ladder – 5th Gen 4Runner
Westcott Designs Hatch Ladder Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Wescott Designs, a new and upcoming aftermarket fabrication company out of Phoenix, AZ, is looking to make a splash in…
How to Retrofit Headlight Housings on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Full Step-by-Step Walkthrough and Installation Process Using Morimoto M-LED Bi-LEDs When it comes to headlights on the 5th Gen 4Runner, you have plenty of options. From the basic halogens to…
Top Off-Road Wheel Companies in 2021 – Beadlock, Non-Beadlock & Hybrid Wheel Options
Pictured: Relations Race Wheels (Gunmetal) RR5-Smooth Top Off-Road and Overland-Focused Wheel Companies Buying aftermarket wheels is one of the best ways to personalize your vehicle and make it your own….
10 TRD Pro Colors Toyota Should Offer for 2022
TRD Pro Colors You’ve Never Seen, Possible TRD Pro Color Options for 2022 & Wrap Inspiration for your 4Runner Before we get started, I just wanted to give a big…
Relations Race Wheels Dropped a New Line of Forged Monoblocks – And They’re Fire!
Featured: RR8-S (Smooth Lip) left & RR8-H (Hybrid Beadlock) right RRW Just Released Its New Line of Forged Monoblocks – Complete with True Beadlocks, Billet Center Caps & More Just…
Factory Wheel Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner – TRD Pro & Off-Road Vs. SR5 Vs. Limited
Photo Credit: Max Sheehan – @life.to.the.max TRD Pro Vs. TRD Off-Road Vs. SR5 Vs. Limited: Factory Wheel Options For the 5th Gen 4Runner Wheels can make or break the look…
Mid-Atlantic Off-Roading Smoked Mirror Turn Signals – 5th Gen 4Runner
Mid-Atlantic Off-Roading Smoked Mirror Turn Signals Review for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Turn signals are funny things. Everyone complains about no one else using their turn signals properly, while…