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.
Xenon Depot 4Runner LED Headlights (Low and High Beams)Â Complete Step by Step Installation Guide, Review, and Overview The Xenon Depot 4Runner LED headlights are bad ass! After writing our…
How to Build a 5th Gen 4Runner for under $3000 – What mods should you start with?) We recently got a question on the site about what to do with…
Cali Raised Ditch Lights & Ditch Light Brackets: Full Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner If you are looking for a set of ditch lights, consider Cali Raised. The…
4Runner Suspension Terminology and Guide – Toyota IFS Overview Guide Front 4Runner Suspension Terminology Coilovers Remote Reservoir Shock Wraps Neoprene Coil-Over Shock Protection Covers Secondary Shock Hoop Kit Struts Upper…
Complete LED Light Bulb Swap and Replacement on 5th Gen 4Runner – Interior and Exterior Light Bulb Numbers Jump To: Map Dome Courtesy Door Vanity Visor Rear Hatch License Plate…
LED 4Runner Headlights (High and Low Beams) From Xenon Depot After installing a previous set of high beams and low beams, and not be satisfied enough, we decided to go another…
5th Gen 4Runner Engine Splash Guard Replacement by Rad Rubber Design If you are looking for new rubber guards, you have found the right company. Rad Rubber Design makes a…
LED High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Install on 5th Gen 4Runner (Step by Step Guide) This a complete plug-n-play install. The only issue and toughest part of this install…
Best Liners for 5th Gen 4Runner – Husky or Weather Tech? Is there really a big difference? Recently, we wrote a post on floor mat options but still had not…
Doug Thorley Headers for 5th Gen 4Runner Doug Thorley Headers on 4Runner – 5th Gen 4Runner Headers Overview and is the Install worth it? When it comes to power on…
We’ve Tested Everything: Full-Length & 3/4 Racks After years of running different setups on my 4Runner, I wanted to put together an overview of some of the top (most common)…
5th Gen 4Runner Ladder Installation (Step by Step Gobi Ladder Install) If you are like most 5th Gen 4Runner owners out there, odds are you have a roof rack. If…
CougarMotors All-In-One Low Beam H11 LED Conversion Kit – Affordable Amazon LED Headlight Option These CougarMotors LED Headlight All-In-One low beam H11 conversion kits are a fantastic option for your…
Headlights and Fog Lights: Low Beam (H11), High Beam (9005), and Fog Light (H16) This is a general overview of LED bulbs, HID Bulbs, Projector Retrofits, and brands that offer…
C4 Fabrication Rock Sliders Install, Review, and Overview on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner The C4 Fab Sliders are a good option. My girl originally bought these for her 2016 SR5 but they…
Top Brands To Consider When Shopping For Your Next Set Consider this your complete buyer’s guide for rock sliders on the 5th Gen 4Runner. Whether you’re an off-road expert or…
5th Gen 4Runner Magnuson Supercharger – No more TRD We recently wrote some verbiage on the 4Runner Supercharger. This page included some information about talks on the TRD and the…
RCI Rock Sliders Overview, Review, and Installation with KDSS The RCI Rock Sliders are a top choice for 4Runner owners, offering full-frame support to protect your rocker panels from trail…
WeatherTech, Husky Liners or Stock Genuine Toyota? Most 5th Gen SR5 4Runners come with fabric floor mats, while the Trail, TRD, and TRD Off-Road models feature Genuine Toyota All-Weather (rubber)…
Rain Guards for Front and Rear Windows on 5th Gen 4Runner Rain Guards: Three Years Later Rain guards were the first addition I made to my 4Runner, and three years…
Best Cat-back Exhaust for the 5th Gen 4Runner? Exhaust System Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing an exhaust system, it’s essential to consider your specific goals. While there…
Baja Design Squadron Sports Fog Light Step by Step Installation The Sports are an excellent choice for upgrading your fog lights. While there are other options like Xenon Depot, The…
The Difference Between Sliders, Nerf Bars, and Running Boards Rock sliders and Nerf Bars are some of the most common upgrades when choosing mods and accessories. Aftermarket Running Boards &…
Top 10 4Runner Off-Road Mods for the 2010-2024 4Runner When starting out in the 4×4 world, many of us wonder which accessories or upgrades to prioritize for our 4Runner. While…
Ellis Precision Automatic Shifter Knobs with Transfer Case Knobs Overall, these shift knobs are just flat-out amazing. When it comes to accessories, these are a must-have. If you want to…
Rago Fab Modular Storage Panel Installation Guide and Review Rago Fabrication’s Modular Storage Panels have been around for a while now. They take pride in making a quality product, although…
Ride Quality on the Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock Suspension We received a question from a 4Runner owner with KDSS asking about the difference between the Icon Stage 2 suspension…
How to Organize the Center Console with a Divider & Tray Having a durable and dependable organizer is key. Having things organized in your 4Runner, whether you’re off-road or on-road…
34″ Toyo Open County AT 2 Tires (285/75R17) & 17″ Fuel Wheels After upgrading to 34″ Toyo Open Country All Terrain 2 tires (285/75R17) and 17″ Fuel Anza Bronze wheels…
Pushing Back Plastic Fenders on Limited Edition 5th Gen 4Runner Written by Ross Reale Recently, I decided to do a wheel and tire mod to my 5th gen 4Runner Limited. My…
Update: The shop I went to kinda botched the cut so I re-cut it at home with the grinder. There is no material left on the sides, it’s a straight…
Blacking Out The Roof Rails With Plasti Dip – A Step-by-Step Guide If you’re looking to black out your roof rack, you have a few options. You can remove and…
Icon Stage 2 Install on 5th Gen 4Runner With KDSS After weeks of anticipation, the installation of the Icon Stage 2 Suspension didn’t go as smoothly as we hoped. Everything…
Icon Vehicle Dynamics – Stage 2 Suspension Lift Kit Icon Vehicle Dynamics is a high-end suspension system, comparable to KING and Radflo, offering a true lift with exceptional off-road functionality….
Step by Step Install of the Metal Tech 4×4 Off-Road Rock Sliders Article was written by 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO “War Runner”. The Metal Tech 4×4 Rock Sliders are top-tier off-road…
