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…
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.
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…
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…
ARCLightLEDÂ Voltage Booster for the 4Runner
The ARCLightLEDÂ 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…