Mounting a Handgun in the 5th Gen 4Runner
Magnet Pistol Mount for the 5th Generation 4Runner – Overview on the Keeper MG Mount I have wanted a home for my Berretta PX4 up front in the cabin 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.
Switchback LED Turn Signals on 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Turn Signals with Load Resistors to Fix Hyperflash on 5th Gen 4R Continuing right along with the LED swap on the 4Runner, we have the LED turn signal switchbacks…
DIY 4 Tire Inflation & Deflation System
DIY 4-Tire Inflator and Deflator Off-Road System Off-Road Tire Inflation and Deflation with a four-tire deflator System When hitting the trails, you want lower tire pressure in order to maximize…
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount Review
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount System For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Installation Guide and What to Expect When Expedition Essentials released their T4RPAM dash mount, I knew I had to…
Side Exit Exhaust – Rotten Egg Smell Fix on 5th Gen 4Runner
Sulfur Smell (Rotten Egg Smell) Exhaust fix on 5th Gen 4Runner Exhaust systems that smell like rotten eggs or sulfur are usually due to an exhaust leak. You may have a hole…
Yakima Racks: Load Warrior Review 4Runner
Yakima Racks Load Warrior Roof Rack Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner A few days before a big camping trip to the Outer Banks (North Carolina) I started to pack…
RSG ROCK SLIDER INSTALL 5th Gen 4Runner
RSG Bulletproof Bolt-on Rock Sliders on TRD Off-Road 4Runner There are a lot of rock slider options out there. I went with RSG Metal Works out of Colorado. True confession,…
Diode Dynamics SL1 Install and Overview
Diode Dynamics SL1 (H11) Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Review, Overview, and Installation – Diode Dynamics SL1 LED H11 bulb There are many different upgrades you can do to a…
Ellis Precision Battery Clamp
Ellis Precision Billet Battery Clamp 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket Aluminum Battery Clamp for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner A simple, yet eye-catching upgrade for the 5th Gen, is an aftermarket battery…
WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats
WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats – 5th Gen 4Runner Floor Mats and Liners – What is the difference? Overview and Review on the Quality/Design of the WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats If…
Trail Install: Switch-Pros 9100 / PowerTray Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Complete Step by Step Install of the Switch-Pros 9100 with PowerTray: How to Wire a Switch-Pros In Detail Electrical organization will come into play for most builds, mild to wild….
The Tikit – Seatbelt Alarm Silencer
The Tikit – Seatbelt Alarm Silencer & Bottle Opener Seatbelt Alarm Silencer for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and ATVs As a disclaimer to this post, we are not recommending you drive on…
Replacing Brake Pads and Rotors on 4Runner
Powerstop Brake Pads and Rotor Swap on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Below, you will find the complete step by step installation of front brake pads, rear brake pads along with…
How To Install Wheel Spacers Install on Your 4Runner
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers Step by Step Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Wheel spacers are an easy install. This is a quick little mod that you can do in under an…
Powerstop Extreme Brake Upgrade for 5th Gen 4Runner
Z36 Extreme Brake Pads and Evolution Rotors for 5th Generation 4Runner If you are looking for an upgraded brake option on your 5th Gen 4Runner, you can go with factory…
Body Mount Chop (BMC) Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner
Metal Tech BMC Kit – Step by Step overview on Cutting Body Mounts for the 5th Gen 4Runner When you make the move to larger tires, you are likely going…
4Runner Recovery Gear Setup Example – Off-Road & Overland Recovery Gear Essentials
Snatch Straps, Winch Rigging Accessories, Hi-lift Jack Accessories, Recovery Boards, Shackles, and other Commonly Used Recovery Gear Recovery Gear is off-road insurance as far as I’m concerned. You don’t need…
Air Mattress Setup in 4Runner
Setting up AirBedz Air Mattress in the 4Runner Air Mattress Setup in 5th Gen 4Runner – AirBedz PPI-103 Mattress If you are looking for a good night sleep in your…
Xenon Depot HID Low Beam Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Xenon HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Low Beam Bulb Install – 5th Gen 4Runner The Xenon Depot HID bulbs are a pretty simple install. Because Xenon Depot includes the 3M adhesive backing on…
Swellrunner Overland – 2016 Toyota 4Runner Build Overview
SWELL RUNNER BUILD PAGE – 2016 4RUNNER TRAIL FOLLOW SWELL RUNNER Instagram: Swell Runner Overland YouTube: Swell Runner Overland JASON’S OVERLAND BUILD 2016 4Runner Trail (not the fancy premium) | OME 3″…
Hankook i-Pike RW11 Studded Snow Tires
Hankook i-Pike RW11 Studded Snow Tires Review CONQUER WINTER WITH YOUR 4RUNNER – DON’T SURVIVE THE WINTER, CONQUER IT! An overview on the Hankook i-Pike RW11 Studded Tires It’s a common…
Rear Dual Battery Set-Up on 4Runner
Rear Dual Battery Set-Up on 5th Gen 4Runner I have a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail and I have done a few modifications that include adding a 2nd battery to power my…
Tail as Turn Mod Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner
Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn + Backup Module on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner They really should call this mod Tail as Turn and Turn as Reverse. That makes more sense…
Non-Drill iPad Mount
Non-Drill GPS Mount for Ipad for 5th Gen 4Runner iPad Mount (No Drilling Required) on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner In a previous post, we covered a solution for a phone…
2017 4Runner TRD Intake Install
TRD Cold Air Intake Install (2017 4Runner) Toyota TRD Cold Air Intake Install – 2017 4Runner (P/N: PTR03-89100) We have had quite a few emails come in about whether or…
4Runner Battery Replacement
It is hard to see the numbers right here, but it reads 12.89. There is a better shot down the page. 5th Gen 4Runner Battery Replacement Guide. Odyssey 34R Battery…
5th Gen 4Runner Battery Basics & Upgrade Options
Battery Basics Overview & Upgrade Options To Consider While most batteries have a lifespan of about 5 years, we are getting close for an upgrade on our 2014 4Runner. If…
ARB Flat Rack – Coming Soon!
ARB Flat Alloy Mesh Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner Release!! For a complete overview, review and installation on this rack, jump straight to this post. ARB is at it again…
Going Bigger? 4″ – 4.5″ Lift on 5th Gen 4Runner (Strut Shims & Springs)
5th Gen 4Runner Front 4″ – 4.5″ Lift with Adjustable Coilovers, Strut Shims & 3″ Rear Springs There are many ways to achieve different heights on your suspension lift. This…
Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 Overview
Factor 55 Hitchlink (Hitch Receiver) 2.0 Review Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 Review, Overview, How it Works, General Tips and Tricks – A solid option for a 5th Gen 4Runner Hitch Receiver…