KC Pro6 M-RACKS Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC Pro6 M-Racks Step-By-Step Install + How To Wire Scene Lights On The 5th Gen 4Runner The KC M-Rack comes in two different options: Pro6 and C-Series. The rack is…
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.
OEM Audio+ Door Speakers Review & Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Door Speakers Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In this third and final article covering the OEM Audio+ Reference 500 audio system for a 5th…
WeatherTech Floor Liners For 5th Gen 4Runner
WeatherTech Floor Liners Review for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to floor liners and floor mats, you have plenty of options. You can go with brands like Husky or…
URD MAF Sensor Calibrator For 5th Gen 4Runner
Underdog Racing Development: Plug and Play MAF Sensor Calibrator Install & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Current Setup: 2016 Trail Premium 4Runner w/ aFe GT Momentum Cold Air Intake and…
ARB Air Locker Manifold with Single Solenoid Install – Front Locker on 5th Gen 4Runner
Arb Air Locker Manifold & Solenoid Step by Step Install on the Mountain Off-Road Enterprises Bracket We just had Nitro 4.88 gears dropped in so we added an ARB front…
LASFIT LED Turn Signal with Built-in Resistor For 5th Gen 4Runner
LASFIT LED Front/Rear Amber Turn Signals for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Plug and Play w/ built-in CANBUS (Resistor) If you want a little extra lighting in your turn signals,…
HIKEit Throttle Controller Install & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
HIKEit X9 Throttle Response Controller Step-By-Step Install Overview and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview I’ve had my eye on the Sprint Booster or Pedal Commander for a good…
ARB Touring 2.5M Aluminum Awning Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Introducing The New ARB Touring Aluminum Awning For the 5th Gen 4Runner: A Must Have For Backcountry Exploring and Overlanding Being able to get out of the sun or rain…
Anker ROAV DashCam S1 – Review
Built-In Wi-Fi – Full HD Resolution, Nighthawk Vision, Built-in GPS, & More! We use our 4Runners for everything—from our daily commute, errands, and hauling the kids around to road trips,…
Toyota 4Runner Buyers Guide for 2020 and 2021 Models (Trail Edition vs. TRD vs. SR5)
2020 – 2021 5th Gen 4Runner Buyers Guide: Trail Edition, Venture, TRD Pro, TRD Off-Road or SR5 Premium – What Should You Buy? If you are looking at buying a…
Introducing MoonShade: The Compact Lightweight Portable Awning
MoonShade: A Compact Lightweight Portable Awning that You Can Literally Take Anywhere & Mount To Almost Anything Awnings are one of the most important travel companions when exploring the great…
Vinyl Wrapping Your Valance, Grille and Hood on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Step-By-Step Install On How To Apply Vinyl Wrap To Your 5th Gen 4Runner I originally got the idea of vinyl wrapping my own 4Runner as a cheaper alternative to buying…
ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review (For My DIY Overland Trailer) As a side article to my DIY Overland Trailer Build Series (Part 1) and (Part 2), I…
ADS Coil Over Shock Suspension Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
ADS Coil Over 2.5″ Racing Shocks with Remote Reservoir Suspension Setup Install Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner I’m just going to come out and say it… If you can change…
Trail Install: ICS Fabrication 4Runner Dash Mount
ICS Fabrication Dash Mount Review & Step-by-Step Install (& Video) for the 5th Gen 4Runner Every enjoyable adventure tends to go smoother with good preparation and organization, including how you…
Blackout Sequential Turn Signal Tail Lights – Install & Review
Anzo Blacked Out Sequential Fiber Optic LED Tail Lights Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner debuted in 2009 and hasn’t seen many changes since…
GFC Universal Mounting Brackets for Rooftop Tents or Roof Racks
GFC Universal Awning & Recovery Gear Mounting Brackets for Racks and Rooftop Tents When you are running a roof-top tent or a roof rack on top of your 4Runner, odds…
23Zero Peregrine 180R Awning Mounted with GFC Universal Mounting Bracket
23ZERO Peregrine 180R Awning Review and Overview – Mounted on GFC (Go Fast Campers) Universal Mounting Bracket Before we start talking about the awning, we need to talk about where…
KC Lights 50″ Flex Led Light Bar Wiring Overview
KC Lights 50 Inch Flex Led Light Bar Step by Step Wiring Overview We stepped it up from a 40-inch flex to a 50-inch flex light bar so the wiring…
2020 4Runner Review: Top 5 Differences in the 2020 5th Gen 4Runner
2020 5th Gen 4Runner Review: Top 5 Differences in the 2020 4Runner – Items To Consider Before Buying Are you searching for your next dream vehicle? Maybe you are looking…
OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level When it comes to the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, there are a lot of positives and negatives regarding…
Cali Raised LED Rock Sliders: Install Guide & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
Cali Raised LED Rock Sliders Installation Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Cali Raised LED is another option for a great set of off-road sliders for your 5th…
DIY Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution – 5th Gen 4Runner
Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution DIY Install Guide For Non-3rd Row Seating For 5th Gen 4Runner Models I bought my 5th Gen 4Runner in 2015. I was upgrading from a 2011…
Baja S2 Sport Ditch Lights with Rago Fab Brackets for 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Low Pro Ditch Bracket Step-By-Step Installation + Review Featuring Baja S2 Sports On the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Installing ditch brackets on a 5th Gen 4Runner (or any rig…
DIY Overland Trailer Build: 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 2)
DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 2) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 2): How To Build An Off-The-Grid Solar System On A DIY…
75Built Overland Storage Crates – An Affordable Overland Storage Box for your 4Runner
75Built Overland Storage Crates & Accessories – Everything you need to know about these affordable Overland storage boxes These crates were originally manufactured as ammo utility boxes by MTM Case Guard…
AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights for the 5th Gen 4Runner
AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Ever heard of AnzoUSA? If so, you know they make aftermarket headlights, taillights, auxiliary lights, etc. and until…
JBA OffRoad Heavy Duty UCAs – Install + Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
JBA Offroad Heavy Duty UCAs Installation Overview + Review: The Most Heavy-Duty UCA for the 5th Gen 4Runner For the install and step-by-step guide on the Standard UCAS. The Purpose…
AJC Gear Plate – A Modular Rear Cargo Plate for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Install
AJC Gear Plate for 5th Gen 4Runner with Sliding Cargo Tray The cargo area of the 5th Gen 4Runner is an important area we rely on for storing our gear….
Wheel Stud Replacement Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Front Wheel Stud Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner How To Replace a Front Wheel Stud Rotating your tires is a necessary reoccurring maintenance item for every…
Wilco Hitchgate Solo Hi-Clearance Review & Full Overview on the 5th Gen 4Runner
WilcoOffroad Hitch-Mounted Tire Carrier Solo Hi-Clearance Quick Install Guide + Full Review For The 5th Gen 4Runner “It is worth it?” has got to be one of the most difficult…
Renogy Solar Panel Setup + Dual Battery – 5th Gen 4Runner
Renogy Solar Power Panel Setup + Dual Battery Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In preparation for a trip to Lincoln Nation Forest for 9 days, I wanted…
Weekly Roundup: 9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runners (Updated 2025)
9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You – What’s the best roof rack for you? Whether it be for cargo, a rooftop tent, auxiliary…
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer & Amplifier Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer and Amplifier Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Previously in this 3-piece article set, I installed the OEM Audio+ tweeters. In this article, I will…
Agency 6 Billet Universal Roof Rack Grab Handles
Agency 6 Universal Aluminum Billet Grab Handles for Roof Racks & Much More Give yourself something to grab onto with these Agency 6 billet grab handles. They offer a universal…