Anytime Backup & Front Camera Kit Review
Add Visibility Using A Front/Rear Camera With a Selectable Switch For those tight off-road obstacles or navigating a fully built rig through the city, front and rear cameras are a…
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.
Mox Motors ROX Light Under Hood Kit Review
Trail Tested: Affordable & Universal Under Hood Light Kit One of the most necessary items for our vehicles, off-road or city, is lighting. We often overlook a major area of…
What Is Toyota KDSS & Why Do You Want It?
How KDSS Revolutionizes Driving: A Guide To 4Runner KDSS Regarding offroading, overlanding, and tackling rugged terrain, the Toyota 4Runner has built a solid reputation for being one of the utmost…
New Cali Raised MOLLE Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
True Utilitarian Option For Mounting Any & All Accessories Overlanding is all about access – access to a new trail, access to your favorite camping spot, or even access to…
Trail Tested: ARB 3/4 Base Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Versatile Flat Aluminum Alloy Platform For All Of Your Needs If you’ve been in the off-road scene for any amount of time, you know that ARB stands for quality. ARB…
CBI Overland Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner
Strength & Meticulously Crafting – Install, Review & Overview One of the very first mods you’ll see many off-road and overland rigs get are rock sliders. That’s for good reason,…
Shop Feature: SD Truck Shop – This San Diego Off-Road & Overland Truck Shop Does It All
SD Truck Stop Is A San Diego Off-Road Truck Shop that has it all! It’s incredibly rare for an off-road shop to offer just about every service possible for off-road…
Prinsu Rack Bottle Opener – Install & Review
Never Forget Your Bottle Opener Again with This Accessory Mount Ever reached your campsite, ready to unwind with a drink, only to realize no one remembered to pack a bottle…
Top 5 Oil Catch Cans For 5th Gen 4Runner
What They Are, How They Work & 5 Options To Consider The oil catch can, often overlooked but profoundly significant, can play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and…
R4T Cubby Storage System For MOLLE Shelves
How To Easily Add More Organization To Your MOLLE Panel Shelf Do you have a MOLLE cargo shelf in the back of your 5th Gen 4Runner? Are you wondering how…
Prinsu Universal Utility Hook – Install & Review
Secure Your Gear & Essentials With The Versatile Prinsu Universal Utility Hooks Introducing the versatile Prinsu Utility Hooks – your quick solution for seamless securing items to your roof rack….
Backwoods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Backwoods Adventure Mods Front Bumper With New PreRunner Bull Bar We decided to run the Backwoods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper with the Pre-Runner Bull Bar. Backwoods Adventure Mods is an…
Wheeler’s Off-Road SuperBump Set For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Wheeler’s Off-Road Front & Rear Bump Stop Kit: Easily Improve Ride Quality & Increase Suspension Longevity In the world of aftermarket parts, bump stops are relatively cheap, super easy to…
BamBeds Leveling Platform & Luno Mattress For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Bambeds + Luno – Easily Create A Low Profile, Level & Comfortable Sleeping Area Sleeping platforms are incredibly popular, however, there aren’t many high-quality options on the market. We’ve seen…
Alpha Equipt Carbon Fiber Snorkel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Alpha Equipt Carbon Fiber Snorkel (Short Version): Low-Profile Alternative to the Standard Safari Snorkel Let’s be honest, there are several great snorkel options on the market for the 5th Gen…
5 Hard-Wired Comms Setups For The 4Runner
Five 4Runner Owner’s Discuss Their Hard-Wired Comms Setups This Week’s Topic: Hard-Wired Comms Setups We’re back with a brand new feature post! When it comes to overlanding and off-roading adventures,…
N-Fab RKR Step System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
N-Fab RKR Step System: Combination Rock Slider Alternative & Running Board Steps Step bars, sometimes referred to as “nerf bars” (or running boards) come in several different styles but are…
4×4 Colorado Nimbus Hardshell Review
A Unique And Innovative Take On The Typical Wedge-Style RTT Deciding on a rooftop tent can be difficult when so many options exist. Do you pick a soft top that…
The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount – Install & Review
How To Install The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount Despite a 0-60 mph time of 14 minutes and the body style of a shoe box, some of…
Walkaround Wednesday: Jay Fawcett’s 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner Build
Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Jay Fawcett And His Rare Army Green 4Runner Welcome to this week’s installation of Walkaround Wednesday! Today, we’ll be talking to Jay Fawcett, the proud owner…
Offroam Phone Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner
A High-Quality, Secure Mount That Can Handle The Trails Phone mounts with suction cups suck, and mounts with magnets aren’t that much better. The biggest complaint that I have about…
Top Mods To Black Out Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Buyer’s Guide
How To Black Out Your 4Runner – What Are The Best Modifications? There’s a reason that dealerships worldwide will charge extra for things like “The Blackout Package” or “Special Midnight…
JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit – Review If you want to clear larger tires, the JD Fabrication lower control arm pivot kit offers a killer solution. As many…
Walkaround Wednesday: Francis Ngo’s 2020 TRD Off Road Premium 4Runner Build
Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Francis Ngo’s OEM+ 5th Gen ORP 4Runner Welcome back to another Walkaround Wednesday! Last week, we looked at Oleg’s (owner of Sandy Cats) 4Runner; you can…
Walkaround Wednesday: Oleg Flaksman’s 2019 TRD Off Road 4Runner Build
Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Oleg Flaksman – 5th Gen 4Runner With RCLT HD Suspension Welcome to another Walkaround Wednesday, our weekly segment where we interview the owner of a trail-built…
Walkaround Wednesday: Michael Reardon’s 2017 TRD Off-Road 4Runner Build
Build/Rig Feature + Interview – Michael Reardon & His Lifted 4Runner Welcome to the second installment of our newest weekly series, Walkaround Wednesday, where we interview owners of trail-built 4Runners…
2023 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale Guide – Off-Road & Overland Products
2023 Holiday Deals For All Type Of Off-Road & Overland Companies & Products As the spooky vibes fade away, the air is filled with excitement and anticipation. Why? Because November…
Walkaround Wednesday: XOverland’s Tanner Johnson & His 2014 4Runner Trail Build
Build/Rig Feature + Interview – XOverland’s Tanner Johnson Welcome to Trail 4Runner’s newest weekly segment: Walkaround Wednesday! Each week, we’ll do a detailed walkaround of a trail-built Toyota 4Runner and…
R4T Billet Battery Tie-Down For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
R4T Billet Battery Tie-Down: Why You Need One If You’ve Upgraded To An AGM Battery Upgrading your factory battery tie-down after switching to a Group 27F AGM battery is a…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper Install
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Overland Hybrid (Steel Winch Cradle + Aluminum Shell) Front Bumper – Installation Guide Have you been struggling with clearance? Maybe leaving a trail of bumper plastic…