Rain Guards & Bug Deflector – 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
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.
MagnaFlow, Borla, or Gibson?
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 Sport Fog Lights
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…
Sliders Vs. Nerf Bars Vs. Running Boards
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 Off-Road Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner
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 TRD Shift Knobs – 4Runner/ FJ
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 MOLLE Panel Install 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension
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…
Center Console Organizer From Vehicle OCD For 5th Gen 4Runner (Review)
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 Country AT 2 on 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
5th Gen 4Runner Limited Fender Mod – Running Bigger Tires on Limited Model
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…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Skid Plate For KDSS
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…
Painting 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack Cross Bars
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 Suspension Lift Install – 4Runner (KDSS)
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 Stage 2 Suspension Lift – 5th Gen 4Runner
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….
Metal Tech 4×4 Sliders – 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Spidertrax Wheel Spacer – Wider Stance
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers (1.25″) – Wider Stance If you are looking to push your wheels out a bit further and widen your stance, the Spidertrax Wheel Spacers are a good…
Fuel Anza Wheels with Toyo Open Country AT2
Fuel Anza 17×9 (-6) Wheels & 285/75R17 Toyo Open Country ATii I finally got to see the wheels in person, and they’re impressive. What excites me the most is that…
Black Emblems on Black 4Runner Valance
Black Emblems Against the Black 4Runner Valance In a previous post, we highlighted the emblem kit for the 2016 SR5 4Runner. Today, we installed the same kit on our Trail…
Orange Boxx Fab Storage Panel Review
Window Storage Panel from Orange Boxx Fabrication I saw this MOLLE panel one day and had to have it. It’s a rear window storage device that bolts to the existing…
N-Fab Nerf Bars 5th Gen 4Runner Review
N-Fab Nerf Bars 3-Year Full Review, Overview & Conclusion After three years of use, the N-Fab Bars have proven to be reliable. We purchased our 2014 Trail 4Runner in August…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Roof Rack Install & Review
Rhino-Rack with CXB Leg Kit Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Recently, we reviewed the Rhino-Rack Pioneer, which stands out among other off-road roof racks like the Front Runner Slimline 2,…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform 5th Gen 4Runner
Rhino-Rack Roof Rack CXB & SX Leg Kit + Backbone System When looking at roof racks, there are a handful of solid options to choose from. Some of my first…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Front Skid Plate With & Without KDSS
TRD Pro Skid Plate Mods for Non-KDSS & KDSS 4Runners The TRD skid plate is a solid option for protecting your 4Runner’s undercarriage, whether it came stock on a TRD…
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Diff Breather Benefits, Install, and Review A differential breather kit prevents water from entering your drivetrain during water crossings. It connects the rear axle, differentials, transmission,…
Wiring 4 Rigid Lights to Gobi Rack on 4Runner
4 Rigid E-Series Lights to a Single Air-On-Board Switch Off-road lighting for better trail visibility and light-duty use for camping has grown in popularity in recent years. While the classic…
Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System Install
Install of the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System on 5th Gen 4Runner The decision to install a cat-back exhaust system on my 2013 4Runner Trail was tough. By 2017, the 5th…
Press-on Black Emblems Kits for 4Runners
How to Blackout the Emblems on your SR5, Limited, or TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner This is the quickest, easiest mod you will ever do. The blackout emblem kit is…
5th Gen 4Runner – Fuel Wheels & KO2 Tires
Fuel 20″ Vapor Wheels Wrapped with KO2 (275/55R20) Tires Introducing the second 4Runner in the family—our 2016 SR5, now sporting Fuel 20″ Vapor Wheels and KO2 275/55R20 Tires. This is…
Pro Comp Spacer Leveling Kit Installation Guide
How To Install a Pro Comp Front Spacer and Rear Spacer This install will be done on the 2016 SR5, the third 4Runner in our family. The Pro Comp leveling…