Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack 5th Gen 4Runner
Installation Overview and Review of the Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack Carrier Front loader racks for bikes are secure and easy to use. When I owned a Rav4, I used front…
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.
Dobinsons Lift Options, Nittos & Level 8 Wheels
Dobinsons Lift Kit Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner and a few other mods – A follow-up on the $3K Build I recently sent an email asking the trail4r.com crew…
Toyota 4Runner Air Bag Suspension Kit – aka Air Lift
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Air Bag Suspension Lift Installation and Overview I think we all enjoy working on our 4Runners and as we keep adding stuff to our favorite rigs,…
Paddle Board & Kayak Roof Rack Carriers
Paddle Board Rack or Kayak Rack for Toyota 4Runner – What to Consider Before Buying Canoe, Paddle Board & Kayak Carriers for the 5th Gen 4Runner and a general overview…
KC HiLites Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLites Cyclone Under Hood LEDs – Step by Step Install KC HiLiTES is a widely-trusted and highly depended upon brand when it comes to off-road lighting. KC HiLiTES offers a wide…
Swagman XC Cross-Country Hitch Mount Rack
Bike Rack Mount 5th Gen 4Runner (2-Bike Hitch Mount) Bike Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Swagman XC Cross-Country Rack (Made for both 1/1/4 and 2-Inch Receivers One of the…
Stubby Antenna for 4Runner
The Stubby Antenna install and review Toyota 4Runner 2002-2013 Toyota 4Runner Stubby Antenna (Late model 3rd Gens, 4th Gens, and early model 5th Gens) What is the stubby? The stubby…
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…
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
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 traction and help smooth out some of…
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
CONQUER WINTER WITH YOUR 4RUNNER – DON’T SURVIVE THE WINTER, CONQUER IT! It’s a common misperception that you don’t need snow tires in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. If you know…
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…