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…
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.
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…
Goose Gear Drawers + Sleeping Platform Step-By-Step Install And Review
Goose Gear Drawer & Sleeping Platform – Is this the ultimate storage solution for the 5th Gen 4Runner? Why did I choose this? As far as I know, Goose Gear…
Rear Hatch Trim Removal Mod: Step-By-Step
How To Remove The Rear Hatch Trim – 5th Gen 4Runner Removing the rear hatch cover and the valance behind the letters on the 5th Gen 4R The following overview…
ARB Single Compressor with Shrockworks Mount
ARB Single Compressor Overview & Installation with the Shrockworks Mount Bracket There are many dual batteries and onboard air compressor options available for a 5th Gen 4Runner. Shrockworks, Genesis, C4…
King Suspension Preload Adjustment
King Suspension Preload Adjustment on 5th Generation 4Runner The following article is a step-by-step process on adjusting the preload on the OEM King Suspension System for a 2012 Toyota 4Runner…
Total Chaos UCA Install – Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-step Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Installation The following article is a step-by-step process on the installation of the Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on a 2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5….
King Shocks Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KING Lift Kit Installation with Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is our step-by-step process on the installation of the King Suspension system on a 2012…
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 Lift 5th Gen 4Runner Review
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 – The Complete Guide for the 5th Gen Owner A suspension is crucial to any vehicle – whether you have a performance sports car, off-road vehicle,…
Cheap 4Runner Mods you can buy for under $40
Looking for Inexpensive ways to enhance the look of your 4Runner? Check out our picks for the top cheap mods! Sometimes things like new wheels, tires, suspension, tinted windows or…
ARB Compressor Install w/ Slee Off-Road Bracket
Slee Off-Road Bracket with ARB Compressor – Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner If you own anything with wheels, chances are good that you will need to use…
SDHQ ABS Speed Sensor Guards Install & Review
ABS Guards from SDHQ for the 5th Gen 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and FJ Cruiser Like several critical parts of the 4runner’s undercarriage, the ABS Speed Sensors and harnesses are particularly vulnerable…
RotopaX Ladder Mount Bracket 4Runner
4Runner Ladder Accessory Mount – RotopaX Ladder Mounting Bracket – 5th Gen 4Runner Fuel cans and water storage are both important for longer trips. After heading out for the weekend, you never…
Overland Equipped Ladder Steps on 4Runner
Extra Accessory Steps (Bolt-On Step Mounts) for Off-Road Ladders, including the Gobi Ladder As time goes on with your build, you may start running out of space to mount your…
ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 4Runner
The ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 5th Gen 4Runner What is a Voltage Booster and Where/How do you install one on the 4Runner? When it comes to AGM battery upgrades for…
Grdian Krios Mini Dash Camera Install on 5th Gen 4Runner – How Do You Wire a Dash Cam?
Step by Step Installation Guide for Dash Camera on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Everything You Need to Know After dinner downtown with my friends, I was heading home for…
Snow Wheeling with Goodyear DuraTrac Tires
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification for any off-road intended vehicle tires. For many off-road enthusiasts,…
4XRAC Hi-Lift Jack Mount Install and Review
Universal 4XRAC Mounting Bracket for Any Hi-Lift Jack – Hi-Lift Jack Bracket & Mount Install and overview on a mesh roof rack When you are off exploring and four-wheeling, you…
Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors
Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors – 5th Gen 4Runner Protect your 4Runner’s paint with a set of Door Edge Trim Guard Protectors by Lamin-X I really enjoy keeping the 4Runners clean….
Lamin-X Door Cup Protectors
Install and Review of the Lamin-X Door Cup Protectors One of the most affordable mods you will find for your car, truck or in our case, the 4Runner – The…
SCRUBBLADE Wipers Overview and Review
Heavy Duty Windshield Wiper Blades – 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing new wiper blades it feels like there are hundreds on the market, different styles, materials, and prices. The search…
Falcon Shocks Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Falcon Shocks Tow/Haul Suspension 4Runner Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Just like any other suspension, you need a core set of shop tools for the job. If you are not…
High Clearance Bumper Cut Overview
DIY High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner – SSO High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod with C4 Fabrication Lo Pro There are many options on the market for…
ARB Flat Alloy 70” x 44” Mesh Roof Rack
ARB Flat Rack – Overview & Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is the installation, and a complete review on why I choose the Flat ARB Mesh Roof Rack – The…
5th Gen 4Runner Fog Light Bypass
Step by Step overview on the 4Runner Fog Light Bypass Pictured above – Fog Lights and Running Lights Would you like to know how to turn your fog lights on…
Custom Stellar Built Roof Rack
Custom Built Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Stellar Built – Sacramento, CA Many of you have asked, so here it is. If you have been in the off-road…
Trail Maintenance: Driveline fluids, how and when to change them
The topic of oil in vehicles is the easiest way to spark a debate on the internet in the gear head world. To be honest I am not sure how,…
Falcon Shocks Suspension Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner
Meet Falcon Shocks – A Towing/Hauling Suspension built and designed by TeraFlex For those that are unfamiliar with TeraFlex, they manufacture performance off-road products, including t-cases, gearing, complete suspensions and shocks,…
General Grabber ATX All-Terrain Tires – Full Review
Introducing the new General Grabber ATX all-terrain tires – An Overview and Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner I have a round-trip 80-mile commute to work. So I got a…