5th Gen 4Runner Black Hood Scoop Mod Install
Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the effort to transform my 2014 4Runner Trail into a top of the line TRD Pro, I am…
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.
Dual Drawer Storage System – Easy DIY Plans
Dual Drawer Storage System & Sleeping Platform DIY Plans for the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you always wanted to maximize the storage in your 4Runner? Didn’t want to hassle with…
Best Black Friday Deals going on Right Now
Get Ready! These are the Best Black Friday Deals going on Right Now – 2019 Black Friday is here, let the deals begin! I spent the last couple of days…
Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Install + Review
Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Review & Installation Guide When researching which roof rack to purchase for your build, it is important to make sure that the rack you choose will…
Carbon Fiber Center Console 5th Gen 4Runner
How to Add Carbon Fiber to your Center Console on the 5th Gen 4Runner This might be a two-fold mod for some people out there. The first thing that came…
Shop TRD Emblems and Badges for your Toyota
Check out these Toyota Heritage Color TRD Emblems straight from China These TRD Emblems are pretty cool. Car Trim Home says they are for 4Runner 2010-2020, but they are universal….
Prevent Bumper Scratches on your 4Runner with These Bumper Cover Plates
Bumper Cover Plates for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Preventing Scratches on the Factory Bumper If you are looking for a way to prevent scratches on the bumper of your…
Victory 4×4 LCA Skid Plates Install
Victory 4X4 Lower Control Arm Skid Plates + Superior A-Arm Protection: Step-by-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Skids on Lower Control Arms? I have heard the question “Why…
CBI Front Bumper Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
CBI Offroad Fabrication Adventure Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner There are a number of different bumper options available for the 5th Gen 4Runner. However, there are…
Victory 4×4 Rear Window MOLLE Panel Overview
Victory 4×4 Rear Window Molle Panel Easy-To-Install Storage System For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, there are often small items that tend to take up space in…
Every 5th Gen 4Runner You Missed from SEMA 2019
All the 5th Gen 4Runners at SEMA 2019 – Spoiler Alert: We were underwhelmed SEMA is the ultimate automotive show, with everything from jet turbine-powered big rigs to cars featured…
10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!
Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…
T9 Head Unit Review and Setup Install on 4Runner
Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner New Product – Upgraded T10 Android Post: T10 Android Head…
Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review + Install
Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner All it takes is one trip into the wild and…
ARB Skid Plates for 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview
The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you go by most advertisements for ARB’s 5th…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Install on 4Runner
Step by Step Installation of the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT on a 5th Gen 4Runner If you have some assistance, installing the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT (Roof Top…
Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Install on Toyota 4Runner
Total Chaos Weld-On Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets For – Maintain Alignment Specs When Off-Roading The 3rd through 5th Gen 4Runner models have their alignment adjusted via 2 adjustable…
Upgrading To Heavy Duty Lift Gate Struts On 5th Gen 4Runner
Heavy-Duty Lift Gate Struts To Support A Rear Hatch Ladder & More When you add weight to the rear hatch, the factory struts can start sagging. After adding accessories like…
Goal Zero Yeti 400 + Boulder 100 Briefcase
Goal Zero Yeti 400/“1200” Portable Power Station + Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The modern vehicle-based adventurer is more technically laden than ever before…
Trail Tested: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…
Rocky Road Outfitters Roof Rack Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Rocky Road Outfitters Off-Road Low Profile Roof Rack Option + Spare Tire Mount: Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner offers tremendous versatility as a family-friendly…
WellVisors Window Visor Rain Guard Review
WellVisors Side Window Visor Wind Deflector / Rain Guard: A Product Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner When shopping for window visors (rain guards), what are you looking for? There are…
Sound Deadening Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install
Sound Deadening the Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install Application of CLD (Constrained Layer Damper) is fairly simple once you get…
Smittybilt On-Board Air Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Smittybilt 2781cfm On-Board Air Compressor on the 5th Gen 4Runner (Passenger Side Mount) The Smittybilt 2781 is currently the highest CFM air compressor available other than the dual ARB compressor….
Sound Deadening 5th Gen 4Runner – What to Expect
Sound Deadening Benefits on the 5th Gen 4Runner – What is sound deadening and why should you do it? Sound deadening is the process of making your 4Runner’s interior quieter….
C4 Fabrication (KDSS-Compatible) Rear Differential Skid Install For 5th Gen 4Runner
Armor & Protection For Your Rear Axle, Works With All Options Due to the independent front suspension design on the 5th Gen 4Runner, the front differential can be lifted away…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders: Install Overview + Comparison to ARTEC Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner If you have been following along on my 4Runner build, then you’ve already…
Trail Impressions: Eezi-Awn Swift Awning
Eezi-Awn Swift Vehicle-Mounted Awning: An In-Depth, Trail-Tested Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Vehicle-mounted awnings have long been a staple camping accessory for the global expedition traveler. In recent years,…
Onboard Air With ARB Twin Compressor For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install
Step-by-Step Guide To Installing Onboard Air I have been running the Smittybilt 5.7 Air Compressor for a little over a year now. I have no complaints about it. That compressor…
Passenger Side ARB Twin Compressor Mounting Bracket for 5th Gen 4Runner
Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Twin/Dual Air Compressor Passenger Side Bracket – Install and Review This is a full step-by-step overview of the Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Dual Air…
Switch Pros Quick Connect Harness for ARB Compressors
Switch-Pros Quick Connect Harness Wiring for ARB Twin or Single Compressor? If you have a Switch-Pros switch panel and are looking to run an ARB Compressor, then there is an…
Victory 4×4 Skid Plates on 4Runner – Install
Victory 4×4 Off-Road Skid Plates Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and…
Kenwood DNR876S Head Unit Install + Review on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner
Kenwood DNR876S Headunit Installation and Feature Overview For the 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner Technology is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to vehicle entertainment and its overall integration with…
Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA
Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…