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.
Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD Low/High Interface: Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing my Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders that have integrated rock lights I…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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….
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 aftermarket liftgate struts on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review When you start adding weight to the rear hatch the factory struts can start…
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…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT: A Review on Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use on the 5th Gen 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the…
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 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 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 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 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 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 Differential Skid (KDSS) Install For Off-Road Rear Differential Protection + E-Locker Cover On the 5th Gen 4Runner Due to the independent front suspension design on the 5th Gen…
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…
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,…
