10-13 4Runner – TRD Pro-Style Grille With Raptor Lights
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…
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.
Victory 4×4 Roof Rack Crossbars – 5th Gen 4Runner
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 Skid Plates Full Set – Install and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Introducing the KC Universal Wire Hider – How to Run Light Bar Wiring Down Your Windshield
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 Redesign – 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Lights – Full Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Introducing QuadLock – A Wireless Charging Phone Mount For the 5th Gen 4Runner
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 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…
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 – Full HD 1080p Dashcam with GPS, Wi-Fi & More!
Built-In Wifi – Full HD 1080p Resolution, 60 fps, Nighthawk Vision, Sony Starvis Sensor, Built-in GPS, Wide-Angle Lens & More! We use our 4Runners for everything—from our daily commute, errands…
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 Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution – Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level When it comes to the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, there are…
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…