Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter – Full Review & Install
Nite Ize Steelie Orbiter Magnetic Phone Mount Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Introducing a Magnetic Phone Mount (Vent) that rivals all vent mounts If you’re new to the whole…
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.
RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier with UltraPlate and Table – Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Almost everything you need to know about the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ Tire Carrier on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing the tire carrier last week, we knew the RIGd (pronounced…
How To Install RCI Lower Link Skid Plates: A Step by Step Guide
RCI Lower Link Skids Installation on The 5th Gen 4Runner The brackets for the rear lower links are exposed and inline with the tires so they are likely to get…
RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier Installation
Complete Step by Step Installation of the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ with UltraPlate and Camp Table – 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tire carriers for the 5th Gen 4Runner,…
Engine Block Heater Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER AND TESTING If you live in a very cold climate it may be a good idea to install an engine block heater. Here in the Colorado Rocky…
KC HiLiTES 20” C-Series Behind the Grille Light Bar – Full Review and Overview
KC HiLiTES Behind the Grille Lightbar on 5th Gen 4Runer – 20” C-Series (Full Review and Overview – 1 Year Later) Lighting is such a great upgrade to do on…
C4 Fab Lo Pro Front Bumper Install 5th Gen 4Runner
C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Front Bumper With KC HiLiTES 30″ Flex Lightbar & Smittybilt X20 10K pound Winch We finally installed a bumper, a bumper that’s tried and true. Many…
T8 Head Unit Full Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
7 DAY FOLLOW UP ON THE ANDROID T8 HEAD UNIT – 5TH GEN 4RUNNER It’s been about a week since I’ve had the new head unit installed. If you missed…
Bumper and Fender Liner Wheel Well Trimming
Trimming The Bumper and Fender Liners on the 5th Gen 4Runner Wheel Well to Prevent Larger Tires from Rubbing This is going to be a pretty straightforward trimming overview. After…
Android Head Unit Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
HOW TO INSTALL THE T8 ANDROID HEAD UNIT INTO A SR5P – 5TH GEN 4RUNNER This is a step-by-step process to install the new T8 Android head unit into a…
5th Gen 4Runner Audio Upgrades – The Complete Guide
Options for Improving the 4Runner’s Audio System in Stages vs Complete System Upgrade Toyota engineers are renowned for building reliable long lasting vehicles, known for the infamous 2JZ, a virtually…
How to Plasti Dip Wheels on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Using Plasti Dip to Blackout the 4Runner’s Wheels – Everything you need to know! Plasti Dip has long been used to quickly and easily change the color of various components…
Cali Raised Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets with Baja Designs Squadron Sports
Cali Raised Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets with Baja Designs Squadron Sports Mounted on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Ditch lights, while not completely necessary, do provide some really valuable lighting…
Super Bright License Plate Reverse Light by VLEDs
Super Bright Universal Plug & Play VLEDS License Plate Mounted Reverse Lights There are plenty of reverse light systems but few may compete for the term hidden, sleek and almost…
Change Your 4Runner Emblems to a Custom Color in a Few Steps
How To Change Your Emblems to a Custom Color on the 5th Gen 4Runner I’m very happy with the overall look of my TRD Pro 4Runner, but something that bothered…
KC HiLiTES Gravity G4 Fog Lights Review & Install
KC HiLiTES Gravity G4 Clear LED Fog Light Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner – What to Expect and are they for you? After running a few different fog lights in…
Lock’er Down EXXtreme Console Safe – Install and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Lock’er Down Exxtreme Console Safe (Keypad Entry Safe) – An in-depth review and install If you are anything like me you are hesitant to leave guns, valuables, or anything that…
Factory LED Fog Light Review – Retrofitted from OEM 2019 TRD Pro 4Runner
High-Performance Factory LED Fog Light Upgrade – Complete Overview and In-depth Review For the 2019 model lineup, Toyota added LED fog lights to the TRD Pro. They offer substantially higher…
Should you Supercharge or Re-Gear Your 5th Gen 4Runner?
Magnuson Supercharger or Gearing to 4.10, 4.56 or 4.88 on the Toyota 4Runner (overview on gearing) We had a question come in about the Supercharger Vs. Gearing. Both of these…
Profile Pixel RGB Rock Lights from TRS
Profile Pixel RGB Rock Lights from The Retrofit Source. Full Installation & a General Overview on Rock Lights When wheeling at night you think of the usual lightbar and ditch…
Dobinsons Rollout Awning Review and Install
Dobinsons 4×4 Roll Out Awning 8FT x 9.8FT Large Size, Includes Brackets and Hardware When it comes to awnings there are a few brands that are well known throughout the…
The Agency 6 Mini Off-Road Shovel
Introducing the Agency 6 Adventure Mini Shovel with Universal Billet Aluminum Mount If you’ve been reading any of the other articles on off-road shovels, you know we have covered a…
13 Off-Road Wheel Companies That Make Killer Wheel Designs for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Pictured: Fuel Off-Road Matte Bronze Anza (Size: 17X8.5, Bolt Pattern: 6×139.7mm, Offset -6, Backspace 4.5″) Wheel Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner in Wheel Size 17X8.5, 17X9, and Bolt Pattern…
15 Rear Bumpers for the 5th Gen 4Runner
The man, the myth, the legend @fotornr Rear bumpers, tire swing-out options, and off-road protection for the 5th Gen If you are an avid off-roader, overlander, weekend warrior, or someone…
5th Gen 4Runner Interior Lighting Kit with VLEDS
VLEDS Complete Interior Light Kit – 5th Gen 4Runner Interior LED light Conversion kit Upgrading the interior and exterior lights on the 4Runner is pretty common. The factory incandescent bulbs…
Hidden Winch Mount Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Photo Credit: @lawndartdesign, Isaac Marchionna Features, benefits, and options for hidden winch mount systems The ability to mount a winch to the front of any off-road vehicle will add capability…
Dominion Off-Road Accessory Mount on Hi-Lift – Mounted to Factory Roof Rack
Hi-Lift Jack Mount for Factory Roof Rack + Shovel Accessory Mount on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Full overview and installation A few weeks ago I broke through one too…
TRD Off-Road Valance Swap 5th Gen 4Runner
MODIFYING A FRONT VALENCE TO FIT A SR5P WITHOUT REMOVING THE BUMPER ON THE 5TH GEN 4Runner This is a step-by-step process to install a lower front valence (Toyota Part…
Scosche MagicMount (Vent Mount) Phone Holder
A Universal Vent Mounted Phone Holder for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner That Actually works There are dozens of ways to mount your smartphone in your 4Runner. One of the…
Diode Dynamics SLF Fog Lights (Yellow) for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Yellow vs White fog lights for your 5th Gen 4Runner – What Should You Install? UPDATE/DISCLAIMER (FROM DD): While the installation can be tight, our SLF Fog Lights do fit…