C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install
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…
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 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,…
ARB Twin Compressor Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Step-by-Step Installation of ARB Twin Onboard air Compressor on 5th Gen 4Runner with Switch-Pros Harness and M.O.R.E. Bracket I have been running the Smittybilt 5.7 Air Compressor for a little…
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…
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Ladder – Full Review and Step by Step Install
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Bolt-On Ladder: An Overview & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner You have a roof rack and maybe even a rooftop tent (RTT), but you don’t…
5th Gen 4Runner Speaker Only Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus
Direct Plug and Play Speaker Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Speakers Only My first 4Runner (1999 SR5 4×4 Imperial Jade Green) back in high…
AJT Climate Knobs for the 5th Gen 4Runner
AJT Custom Climate Control Knobs: An Easy DIY Interior Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner Are you wanting to add a little bit of style to your 4Runner’s interior? Well,…
Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio Install on 4Runner
Midland MXT275 GMRS Two-Way Radio + Detachable Mount Setup: Step-By-Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner We started with a CB radio about a year ago and we were not…
Victory 4×4 Roof Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Durable Crossbar Functionality & Much More! I was reluctant to put a roof rack on my 5th Gen 4Runner at first, but after my first wheeling/camping trip in the 4Runner,…
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Install and Overview
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Installation & Overview ShrockWorks is a Texas-based company that has been in the business of fabricating front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, and miscellaneous parts…
Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights
Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the easiest, cheapest mods you can do is add a set of Lamin-X filters to your fog…
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Review & Install Guide
Front Runner Slimline II 3/4 Low Profile Flat Rack I decided to upgrade the roof rack on the 4Runner and decided to go with Front Runner. It was a close…
Sequential Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
CarTrim Sequential Dynamic LED Amber Turn Signal Lights — Easy Install Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner I love my 4Runner with a passion. There is absolutely no question about…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper, Ironman 4X4 Monster Winch & Extreme LED 20” Off-Road Light Bar Install For 5th Gen 4Runner In a recent post, I shared my review of the…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Review
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper Review on 5th Gen 4Runner with Ironman 4X4 Winch & Extreme LED Light Bar In my youth, I found myself on many solo backcountry adventures taking…
Car Trim Home Interior LED Lights for the 4Runner – Hatch, Dome, and Map Lights
Car Trim Home Extremely Bright Interior LED Lights – Hatch, Dome, and Map Lights First of all, I put a poll on Instagram asking if we should do this review/overview…
S-V.4 9005 High Beams from Headlight Revolution (Brightest High Beams?)
Headlight Revolution S-V.4 9005 High Beams with the GTR Lighting CANbus 5th Gen 4Runner If you are looking to upgrade your high beams to one of the brightest 9005 LED…
Trail Intro: C4 Fabrication Front Bumpers for the 5th Gen 4Runner
C4 Fab Hybrid Vs. Overland Series Front Bumpers for the 5th Gen 4Runner: What’s the difference? It’s not very often that a new armor product comes on the market for…
Relations Race Wheels – RR5-S 17X8.5 Wheels
Relations Race Wheels (RRW) – RR5-S 17X8.5 (6X5.5 | 6X139.7) For our newest 4Runner in the family, we grabbed a set of the RR5-S 17X8.5 (6X5.5 | 6X139.7) Hub-Centric wheels…
Anytime Backup & Front Camera (Updated 2022 Version)
Anytime Backup and Front Camera (Updated Version) Install & Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner This mod is very cool as it adds a front camera and allows you…
Vertical Mounting for Switch-Pros SP9100 (Introducing the Mount Tray)
Vertical Mounting Tray Solution for Switch-Pros SP9100 Power Module: Step By Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Mt-4 R5.Sm2 Mount Tray by DC Distribution Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete…
TreadWright Guard Dog M/T Tires Review
TreadWright Guard Dog M/T (Mud Terrain) Tires – 285/70R17 – Initial Impressions and Partial Review If you are looking for an affordable M/T (Mud Terrain) tire, you may want to…
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir Review
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir with Dual Speed Compression Adjusters Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Coilover Shock that does it all… When demanding performance meets the capability of…
PowerTray & sPOD Install and Review
PowerTray & sPOD source SE + Touch Screen: Setup Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner From the start, I knew that I wanted to keep my 4Runner simple since I myself,…
Trail Install: Durobumps Rear Bump Stops
Product overview and installation of Durobump Rear Bump Stops on a 5th Gen 4Runner You have just upgraded your suspension with a mild 2-inch lift and are ready to hit…