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.
LFD Off-Road: The Must-Have 5th Gen 4Runner Skid Plate Every Off-Roader & Overlander Needs There’s nothing that can replace protecting your vehicle, especially the underbody when you are on all…
RDJ Trucks PRO-X-TEND Off-Road Fender Flares Step-By-Step Install + Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Anytime you upgrade to larger tires there are unattended side effects such as throwing mud and…
Yakima SlimShady Awning + Front Runner Mounts Step-By-Step Install + Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner Will the real SlimShady please stand up? Come on guys and gals you saw…
Steering Rack Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Guide: The Ultimate Quarantine Project For Your 5th Gen 4Runner During a recent wheeling trip, I noticed that my steering fluid started to run really…
DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 1) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 1): Introduction To Building A DIY Overland Trailer. This will cover…
Desert Does It Seat Jackers & Multi-Mount Panel Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner This was an interesting one for me… most of my mods consist of body, performance and…
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Step-By-Step Install and First Impressions Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner As of now, this ladder will only mount on the driver’s side of your 5th…
Ironman 4×4 2.5M Awning Review – The (Game-Changer) Awning You Need For Your 5th Gen 4Runner There are a few things that are necessary when camping or setting up a…
Yakima Skyrise (Heavy-Duty, 4-Season) HD 3 Rooftop Tent Product Overview + Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in March, we reported on a new Yakima roof rack that…
Cooper Evolution M/T (35X12.50R17) Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4Runner After putting 20K miles on the Toyo Xtreme AT 2s (285/75R17 – 33.8″), I was ready for something bigger,…
Steering Wheel Installation, Review, and Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner – How to Remove your Steering Wheel and Airbag The factory steering wheel can start showing signs of wear and…
Pictured: @GopherDirt 4Runner + @Acoucke 5th Gen 4Runner Overland Builds That Will Inspire You To Get Out There and Explore So you want to drive over some land huh? The…
Diode Dynamics Lighting Overhaul: SS3 Fog + XPR Backup LED Lights Review + Install For 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve spent much time on this blog, you’ve noticed that lights…
Crutchfield Focal Integration (2-Way) Speaker Upgrade Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runner Speaker Upgrade: Improving audio quality using aftermarket speakers, adapters, Silicone baffles and sound deadening Like many of…
BMC High-Performance Drop-In Air Filter Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Your 4Runner’s engine air filter is one of the most important items to replace to keep your rig running…
Extreme LED RGB (Bluetooth-Controlled) Rock Light Kit Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Rock Lights? Rock lights are not just for showing off your sweet suspension at the…
Black Widow Oil Change Service Ramps – Quick Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Like many of you out there, I’ve learned that using oil change ramps are a big…
sPOD BantamX 8-Circuit Switch System Review + Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket accessories for a 4Runner are plentiful. Whether you are looking for additional lighting, some protection from…
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Step-By-Step No-Drill DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner A ladder can be a useful addition to an Overlanding rig, particularly for owners who have invested…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) Wind Fairing – Everything you need to know about the Platform wind skid A conversation came up on the gram’ about the GFC wind fairing, which…
Coastal Offroad DIY Rear Bumper Kit – Review & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner I will admit, I’m a bit of a minimalist and I love the look of…
Gibson Cat-Back Dual Side-Exit Sport Exhaust Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner This is a pretty simple overview of how to install the Gibson cat-back dual sport exhaust. I…
Diode Dynamics 42″ Stage Series Light Bar Review If you like off-roading and tend to do night runs or late trail runs, odds are you’ve found yourself needing better lighting…
General Grabber Arctic Studdable All-Terrain Snow Tires Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner is one of the most capable off-the-lot 4x4s available today—so why would it…
Element E50 Fire Extinguisher – Benefits Of It’s Compact Design & Easy-To-Use System Over Conventional Options How does it work? Element fire extinguishers are compact units that operate by vaporizing…
Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309FRN Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Upgrade the 4Runner Head Unit? We all know the factory head unit has a lot to be…
Yakima LockNLoad Roof Rack System + Mounting Options: An In-depth Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the not so distant past, dinosaurs ruled the world and for us, 5th…
Running Baja Designs S2 Chase Lights on 4Runners Roof or Bumper – An Overview and Review When it comes to lighting Baja Designs is one of the most respected names…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro-Truck Lift (2.75″ Front Lift + 1″ Rear Lift) Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner This lift kit from Eibach raises your 4Runner to 2.75″ in the…
Corona Virus Got You Locked Up? Here are 5 Things you Can Do To Your 4Runner While Stuck at Home We are dealing with some strange times here in the…
