Morimoto XB Headlights – Full Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Morimoto XB LED Headlights DIY Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner So, you saved all of your pennies and finally decided to pick up a pair of…
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.
GTR Ultra 2 High Beam Install & Review on 4Runner
GTR Ultra 2 LED High Beam Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why upgrade lights? The 5th Gen 4Runner is a new “Old School” vehicle. Meaning that…
Adding Eye Bolts for Ceiling Cargo Nets and Accessories on 5th Gen 4Runner
Here’s Why You Need Eye Bolts in Your Hatch For The 5th Gen 4Runner It’s amazing what you can find on the plethora of 4Runner forums and message boards out…
Introducing Nomad Kitchen – A Slide-Out Kitchen System for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Utilize Full Kitchen Convenience Anywhere with This Slide-Out Camp Kitchen Including a Stove, Sink, Cutting Board, Drying Rack and more! Nomad Kitchen Co. is launching its first vehicle-based camp kitchen…
Choosing the Best 4Runner Tires for Off-Road & On-Road – The Complete Buyers Guide
35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts 1.25″ Spidertrax Wheel Spacers on Relations Race Wheels We Asked the Community and Here are the Most Common Tire Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner (HT, AT,…
12V Solutions 4Runner Remote Start Install
12V Solutions Remote Start (Push To Start) Plug & Play Kit Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner is a lot of things but luxurious…
7 Items for Preparing Your 4Runner During Extremely Cold Weather
Winter Soldier: 7 Essentials For Living with a 5th Gen 4Runner and Preparing For Cold, Extreme Weather As I write this, the thermometer outside my door reads a balmy -22…
Trail Impressions: Garmin Dash Cam 66w Review
Product Review – Everything you need to know about the Garmin Dash Camera 66w The dash camera has become a way of life for many daily commuters, backroads cruisers, and…
C4 Fab Hybrid Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Full-Width Tube Bumper For the 5th Gen 4Runner: C4 FabHybrid Bumper – Step by Step Installation, Overview and Review Looking for one of the baddest hybrid bumpers on the market…
OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner and Vehicle Performance Monitor
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner and Real-Time Performance Monitor for iPhone, Android, and Windows If you’re like me and would like to keep a closer eye on the vehicle data…
Why Put A Snorkel On Your Truck & How They Improve Performance
Pictured: kcsnowrunner Snorkels, Do They Actually Increase Fuel Efficiency or HP Performance? Here is our deeper look into the benefits of installing a snorkel on your 4Runner, how snorkels work…
LFD Full Roof Rack (Steel) – Review and Install
LFD Full Steel Roof Rack Installation & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner With overloading becoming increasingly more popular by the month, a roof rack has become an essential piece of…
LFD Off Road Ruggedized Crossbars and Accessories for Factory Rack Side Rails
LFD Off Road Ruggedized Crossbars and Accessories for Factory Rack Side Rails If you’re looking to add crossbars to the factory side rails of your 5th Gen 4Runner, increase the…
Wireless Charger Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
Wireless Charging Station For Apple + Andriod Devices Setup + Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you ever taken a trip or gone to work only to realize…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro-Truck Lift Install & Overview on 4Runner
Affordable & Impressive New Lift Kit (2010 – 2020) for the 5th Gen 4Runner – 2.75″ Front and 1″ Rear If you are looking for a complete suspension lift kit…
Lamin-X Tail Light Blackout Film 4Runner
Lamin-X Blackout Film: Taillight Tint Review & Step-By-Step Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Remember the days of the Honda Civic euro taillights… and how god awful they were? Cheap plastic-looking…
BajaRack Ladder Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
BajaRack Full-Length Roof Rack Ladder Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner So, I finally got around to getting a ladder after having a full-length roof rack for almost a…
DIY Switch Panel – A Switch-Pros & sPOD Alternative
Looking For a Cheaper Switch-Pros & sPOD Alternative Off-Road Switch Panel? Start with this 6-Circuit Switch: Full Step by Step DIY Wiring lights and other accessories in your build is…
7 New Products From SEMA for the 5th Gen 4Runner
New and Awesome Products Found at SEMA for Your 4Runner Walking around the SEMA Show, there were a number of different products on display that would suit the 4Runner very…
Cloth Seat Covers vs Leather Replacement Covers on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Cloth vs Leather/Vinyl Seat Covers + Replacement Kits: Product Options + Comparison For the 5th Gen 4Runner We are going to look at why you would consider upgrading your current…
Scrubblade Windshield Wiper Upgrade
Scrubblade Heavy Duty Windshield Wiper Upgrade on the 5th Gen 4Runner After putting 40K miles on a set of blades, it was time for an upgrade before heading into winter…
Baja Designs 20″ S8 Light Bar Review and Overview
Baja Designs 20″ S8 Light Bar + Mounting Options: An Install Overview + Overall Impressions for the 5th Gen 4Runner It is not a secret that lighting is a great…
SSO Slimline Bumper with Baja S8 Installation and Review
Southern Style Off-Road (SSO) Slimline Hybrid Winch Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runners have an abundance of aftermarket parts to choose from. I’ve upgraded many different…
Ironman 4×4 Stage 2 Suspension Lift Kit – Step by Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro 2” Suspension Kit Stage 2: Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner I am a firm believer that you shouldn’t run out and…
New Tech Comes to the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner
We got a Sneak Peek at the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner: New Stand-Out Features + Tech Upgrades Seen at the Sacramento Auto Show The biggest tech list for the 5th…
NORTHSTAR Group 27F AGM Battery 5th Gen 4runner
NorthStar Group 27F Battery (MODEL: NSB-AGM27F) for the 5th Gen 4Runner After owning my third 5th Gen 4Runner, it’s becoming a well-known fact that the factory batteries arent meant for…
Trail Impressions: SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Signal Booster
Detailed Review and Overview on the SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Phone Signal Service Booster The desire to spend time outdoors is usually paired with the desire to be out of…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Everything you need to know about the GFC Rooftop Tent on the 5th Gen 4Runner The hunt for a good rooftop tent can be pretty extensive. There were quite a…
Toyota Reveals the 2020 TRD Pro Lineup at the LA Auto Show
2020 4Runner TRD Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout As fate would have it, work has given me a great…
Door Lock Actuator Replacement Install
Failed Door Lock Actuator Replacement Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen SR5 4Runner How bout it fellas. Jared here. Has this ever happened to you? You are running late (as…