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…
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.
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…
Secondary Air Pump Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner
Air Injection Pump Preventative Maintenance, Uni Filter – Air Pump Filter Swap This modification has been done widely in the Tacoma and Lexus GX460 area where the foam element inside…
Magnuson Supercharger Review
Initial Thoughts, Off-Road and Daily Driving Review Initial Review So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and spent this past weekend covering approximately 200 miles behind…
Top 9 Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Bulbs Vs. Projectors Vs. LED Housing – Which Is For You? Aftermarket fog lights are a great addition to the 4Runner. They are simple to install, and can drastically…
Dobinson 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel Installation & General Overview Dobinsons 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Snorkel Install Overview When it comes to off-roading, one piece of equipment people choose to install is…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguishers – Overview
Mounting Fire Extinguishers from H3R Performance What to Look for when Buying a Fire Extinguisher with the H3R Performance Lineup Too often, one of the most overlooked items when kitting out…
Icon Track Bar for KDSS 4Runners
ICON 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Adjustable Rear Track Bar/pan hard bar ICON-54200 We were recently working on extending the brake lines on the 4Runner and noticed it. There were marks on…
DDM Tuning Saber 50W 9005 LED High Beam – 5th Gen 4Runner
Halogen, HID or LED. What is best for high beams in the 5th Gen 4Runner? Halogen Cheap and effective, but not very bright and poor color tint. Old technology is…
Roof Nest Sparrow RTT Install and Review
What to Expect from a Roof Nest Sparrow Roof Top Tent on 5th Gen 4Runner This install/review is on the Roof Nest Sparrow roof top tent. I have been in…
Simple Cargo Area Leveling Platform & Sleeping System
DIY Removable Sleeping Platform Build for the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Sleeping in the cargo area of the 4Runner is a popular way to spend the night while out on…
KC Lights Flex Dual Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HILITES Dual FLEX Array Ditch Lights Mounted on the 5th Gen 4Runner with the Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets KC HiLiTES now offers a wide variety of plug-n-play pillar/ditch…
Yellow Lamin-X Fog Filters 5th Gen 4Runner
Lamin-X Precut Tint Film – Step by Step Application Process on 4Runner Fog Lights Recently, we covered the Xenon Depot H16 yellow fog light bulb. Those bulbs produced impressive/intense yellow…
KC Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights on 4Runner
KC HiLiTES Cyclone Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Similar to the Toyota LED Illumination Package This mod may work on many other Toyota platforms, Tacoma,…
LFD Off-Road Rack with Factory or Steel Rails?
LFD Off-Road Roof Rack System Review on 5th Gen 4Runner An overview of the LFD Cargo-stop brackets, Steel Rails, and Crossbars There are many options for roof rack setups for…
Hardshell or Softshell: Which RTT is for you?
Different Styles, and features of the Hard Shell and Soft Shell Roof Top Tents – Which is the best option for your platform? If you are looking for rooftop tent…
Front Bump Stops – Duro Bump Stops
Front Durometer Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Built by Toyota enthusiasts for Toyota enthusiasts. If you frequently explore trails, desert washboards, tow a trailer or carry heavy…
Extended Brake Lines for 5th Gen 4Runner: 3″+ Lifts and Long Travel Suspension
Braided Extended Brake Lines by Crown Performance, Made in the USA – pick them up at Metal Tech 4×4 I thought at first Metal Tech 4×4 made these brake lines…
Scosche MagicMount Review
Scosche MagicMount Review and Overview Universal Magnetic Windshield Phone Mount on the 4Runner – Full Review Are you interested in a good mount for your phone? I think I’ve found…
TRD Pro SEMA Wheels – Full Overview
TRD Pro Wheels Review and Full Overview on 4Runner: Upgrading to the TRD Pro Wheels with 265, 275, 285 sized tires? What To Expect A common upgrade for people to…
Xenon Depot H16 Yellow Fog Lights for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
H16 Xtreme Led Pro Fog Light Bulb – Yellow (2700K color) Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner In many automotive circles, the question always arises, are yellow fog lights really…
Trail Review: 1UP USA Quik Rack Single
1UP USA Quik Rack Bicycle Rack Review on Toyota 4Runner: Easy Access, Modularity, Toughness, and Style Mountain bikes and 4×4’s go together like Toyotas and 10mm sockets. Sometimes the bike…
Anytime Backup Camera and Add Front Camera
5th Gen 4Runner Front Camera add and View your Cameras at any time This mod allows for a couple different options. You can go with the anytime backup camera alone which…
2010 – 2013 4Runner Rear Bumper Cut
2010 – 2013 Rear Bumper Cut Mod Cutting/Trimming the Rear Bumper on early 5th Gen Limited 4Runner (2010-2013) After my 2010 4Runner got a facelift (see 2014+ swap) and a…
NFAB Step Mod for 5th Gen 4Runner Limited
DIY Tucked NFAB Steps for 5th Gen 4Runner Limited Customizing the NFAB Steps so they sit higher and tighter on the 4Runner When I first got my 2010 4Runner I…