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…
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.
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…
Autoease Power Liftgate Review & Install
Autoease Power Liftgate Product Review & Install: Autoease’s Electric Powered Liftgate for 5th Gen 4Runner When building out your rig, the hardest part might be where to start: Install a…
5th Gen 4Runner Skid Plates: Buyers Guide (Updated 2024)
Everything To Know About Underbody Protection This is a guide for underbody protection for the 5th Gen 4Runner. We’ll go over the different options available, and the brands to consider….
Factor 55 FlatLink Rope Guard – Review & Overview
Introducing the Factor 55 Rope Guard – Wait, what is a rope guard for? Are they really worth $50? After our detailed overview of the Factor 55 FlatLink E and…
Factor 55 Hawse Fairlead (1″) Overview and Review
Factor 55 Fairleads – Which size is right for you? Following up on our last article about the Factor 55 FlatLink E, we wanted to briefly touch on fairleads and…
Factor 55 FlatLink E (Expert) Install & Overview
Everything you need to know about the Factor 55 FlatLink E – Install, Review, Overview and more When we ordered our C4 Fabrication Lo Pro bumper, we opted to add…
Constant Power: Off-Grid Engineering Aux Power Outlet on 4Runner
Off-Grid Engineering / Blue Sea Auxiliary Power Outlet Panel + Voltmeter: Constant Power On the 5th Gen 4Runner Constant power at the flick of a switch. The 4Runner has power…
JBA UCAs Install & Review
Off Road High Caster Standard UCAs By JBA: Step By Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is crucial for any vehicle – it helps your tires…
Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights Installation & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner We picked up a set of these Morimoto XB LED fog lights after being so pleased with the…
Regearing to 4.56 Gears on the 5th Gen 4Runner
3000 Mile In-depth Review: Regearing to 4.56 Gears by East Coast Gear Supply On the 5th Gen 4Runner 3000 miles ago, I re-geared my 2016 4Runner to 4.56 Gears using…
Trail Impressions: Rokblokz Mud Flaps Review
Product overview and installation of Rokblokz Rally Mud Flaps on a 5th Gen 4Runner One of the first things that many new 4Runner owners will do when they get their…
Fender Liners for Fiberglass Fenders
DIY Rubber Fender Liners Punched for ADV Fiberglass Fenders on the 5th Gen 4Runner Fender Liners Punched by RadRubberDesign.com When you make the jump to fiberglass fenders, you are changing…
Alpine Underseat Subwoofer Install on 4Runner
Alpine PWE-S8 Underseat Subwoofer Step By Step Install On the 5th Gen 4Runner The stock 4Runner sound system may not have enough bass for your preferences. An under-seat subwoofer is…
Top 5 Must-See Outdoor & Automotive Deals on Amazon Prime Day
You don’t want to miss these 5 Outdoor and Automotive Deals that are happening right now for Amazon Prime Day When it comes to the biggest day of the year…
Fender Liner Push Back & Trimming on 4Runner
Fender Liner Pushback and Bumper Cut on 5th Gen 4Runner When you buy bigger tires, you may need to prepare for cutting and trimming. Although we wrote a previous article…
Extreme LED 44” X6s Amber/White LED Light Bar Review & Install on Front Runner Rack
Extreme LED 44” X6s Amber/White LED Bar On the Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack For the 5th Gen 4Runner LED light bars, whether mounted on your 4Runner’s roof, bumper,…
CTEK CTX Battery Sense Install & Review
CTEK CTX Battery Sense Install & Review On the 5th Gen 4Runner The CTEK Battery sense allows you not only to view your battery’s real-time voltage via your smartphone but…
Genesis Dual Battery Kit Install on 4Runner
Genesis Off Road Dual Battery Kit Install & Review: Toyota Stock Battery Replacement For the 5th Gen 4Runner Warning: Nerd References Ahead We don’t have the power, Captain! (1) Overland…
Overlanding with an Infant – An idiots guide
Airing down & Ogling at the Shafer Trail Trailhead at the Canyonlands National Park. An Idiot’s Guide to Overlanding With an Infant or Baby in the 5th Gen 4Runner I…
ARB Awning Set-up, Assembly & Care
Setting up the ARB 2000 Awning & an Overview on Care When I first got the ARB 2000 awning, I was super excited but the instructions were a little less…
Thule Rack 4Runner Mounts & Accessories
Thule Racks and Accessories Install: Roof-Top Tent & Mounted with 65″ Square Bar on the 5th Gen 4Runner There are plenty of opinions when it comes to which roof rack…
ARB 2000 Awning Install & Overview on 4Runner
ARB Awning Installation & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack – Similar to Gobi, BajaRack and other Mesh Style Roof Racks When you need some shade, the ARB awning…
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller If you have ever towed a trailer off-road, even a lightweight one, you have probably felt the rush of a few thousand pounds pushing…
Victory 4×4 Center Console MOLLE Panel Install & Review
Victory 4X4 Center Console Accessory MOLLE Panel Installation & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Keep Items Close By, Accessible & Secured While Traveling & Trailing Sometimes an item appears…