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.
Old Man Emu BP51 Suspension Kit 2.5-3″ Lift Kit For 10+ 4Runner (with KDSS) – Install Guide, Overview & Initial Thoughts Designed and engineered by ARB, the nitrogen-charged and progressive…
Ironman 4×4 Offers Standalone Recovery Points Review & How It Works On the 2010+ 5th Gen 4Runner A growing number of people have heard about the Australian-based company, Ironman 4×4…
How To: Clean Wiring For Dash Cam on Toyota 4Runner – Introducing the Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for the 5th Gen 4Runner is finally here…
A Complete LED Interior Lighting Kit With Dome, Hatch, Map, and Door Lights What’s Included Full replacement dome light 2 map lights 4 door lights 2 cargo lights in your…
OEM Floor Mats Full Review & Comparison To Husky & WeatherTech for the 5th Gen 4Runner Floor mats and liners take seconds to install but make a huge difference in…
Meet MoonShade: A Universal Off-Road and On-Road Compact, Lightweight, and Portable Awning – Ready for Rain or Shine! MoonShade is a portable vehicle awning from Moon Fabrications Incorporated, in San…
Single Piece. Billet Aluminum Goodness It’s been two years since we started running our Smittybilt X20 winch. Earlier this year, we snapped our synthetic line and needed to replace it….
Car Trim Home Power Folding Mirror Step-By-Step Install & Product Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner While 5th Gen 4Runners are extremely capable vehicles off-road, there are times when the lack…
TRD Pro-Style Grille with Raptor Lights Step-By-Step Install & Full Review for the v1 (2010-2013) 5th Gen 4Runner If you own a 5th gen 4Runner between the years 2010 through…
Installation and Review for Victory 4×4 4Runner Roof Rack Crossbar for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner The Victory 4×4 4Runner Roof Rack Crossbars occupy a weird place on the rooftop accessory…
4xInnovations Full Skid Plate Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner About Me and My Truck I drive a 2011 4Runner Trail Edition that I purchased used in…
KC Lights Wire Hider – A Clean Wiring and Cable Management Option for your Offroad Build Off-road lighting is one of the most common mods you can do to your…
S&B Cold Air Intake (CAI) Redesign & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner As someone with a very modest mod budget, I spent a long time on the fence about…
Brief Overview on Diode Dynamics SS3 SAE Vs. Baja Squadron SAE – What Should You Buy For Your 4Runner? Fog lights are one of the easier upgrades to complete on…
Wireless Charging, Secure Dock and All-Around Solid Phone Mount Set-Up For the 5th Gen 4Runner For the past few months, I’ve been passively in the market for a phone dock…
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…
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 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…
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 & 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 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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
