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.
Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner For Larger Tires: Benefits Overview This Week’s Topic: Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we highlighted…
Here are 7 Different Suspension Setups for the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023 – A User-Submitted Reference for Suspension Ideas in 2023 When I purchased my 4Runner, I immediately knew…
The OME Nitrocharger Sport Suspension On A Daily Driver: A 5000-Mile Review After the pure stoke of your new 4Runner fades, you realize that there are countless options for upgrading…
The D-Ring By 41.22 – A Recovery Shackle That Looks Just As Good As It Performs A D-ring recovery shackle, also referred to as a “bow shackle” is a heavy-duty…
Canvasback Interior Cabin Protection – A Detailed Overview For the past 5 years, my back seats have been beaten up by both myself and Shadow, my Australian Shepherd. I’ve looked…
Cali Raised LED Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders With Kick-Out For 5th Gen 4Runner – Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview If you haven’t heard, Cali Raised LED offers quite…
Aftermarket Upper Control Arms – Owner Submitted Suspension Setups This Week’s Topic: Upper Control Arms We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we checked out recovery boards…
The Top Reasons To Add Window Deflectors: Featuring The AVS Low Profile Ventvisors Let’s be realistic, sometimes needing to open the windows doesn’t always line up with the driving conditions….
True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points – Install & Review A common misconception is that the tow hooks on the front of the 4Runner are proper recovery points. However, these…
The All-New Dissent Off-Road High Clearance Rear Bumper: Fully Customizable Here it is guys, the long-awaited and highly anticipated high clearance modular Dissent Off-road rear bumper for the 5th Gen…
Example Recovery Boards & Mounting Solutions To Keep You Prepared For Your Adventures This Week’s Topic: Recovery Board Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we…
8 Unique Dash Mount Setups: Keep Your Tech & Gear Organized This Week’s Topic: Dash Mount Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we took a…
Drawer Systems & Cargo Plate Options – Everything To Know The 5th Gen 4Runner features a large cargo space but no configurable storage solution from the factory. There are, however,…
Buyer’s Guide: Top 5 Catalytic Converter Guards For 4Runners As of recent, catalytic converter theft has increased all over the country. Unfortunately, this type of theft has become almost inevitable…
The Ultimate Recovery Gear Kit From Master Pull When it comes to off-roading, finding a stuck rig or getting your rig stuck is bound to happen at some point. Having…
9 Example Portable Fridge/Freezer Setups For Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Cold Food Storage Inspiration For Overland Builds This Week’s Topic: Portable Fridge Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper How many times have you asked yourself this question: “Do I really need a rear bumper?” The answer to…
Meet the Desert Dog M/T: A Review & Impressions After 2,000 Miles If you know anything about my posts on Trail4R.com or follow me on Instagram, you know I love…
Mounting A Rigid Series LED Light Bar With The GOBI Racks Light Bar Mount As soon as I decided to make the move to the GOBI USA Stealth Roof Rack,…
Example Interior Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Gear Organization & Accessibility For Your Off-Roading & Overlanding Adventures This Week’s Topic: Interior Storage Setups Welcome back to another…
6 Exterior Storage Setups For Easy Access To Your Gear: Inspiration For Your Builds This Week’s Topic: Exterior Storage Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week we discussed…
The Guide to Goose Gear Overland Drawer Lighting: In-Drawer Lights, Camp Lights, Kitchen Lights, Fitted Plate Lights, and More! Instead of documenting a simple step-by-step installation on the drawers, I…
Installing Marine-Grade Carpet & Finish Trim On A Goose Gear Drawer System The Goose Gear drawer system doesn’t have the option to come with carpet, so I decided to add…
The New Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights: Initial Review Toyota’s 4Runner platform has and will, for the foreseeable future, be one of their top-selling vehicles. Time and time again, it’s…
Snap Shades Window Covers: Add Sun Protection To Your Backseats & Cargo Area The rear seat and side cargo windows of a 4Runner have decent tint from the factory, as…
8 Affordable Amazon Mods For Your Build – Upgrades That Won’t Break The Bank This Week’s Topic: Amazon Mods Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we covered beadlock…
The Enfig MIC-TOY1: An OEM-Style Aftermarket Radio Microphone Over the last year, I swapped out the head unit in my 2019 TRD Off-Road twice; twice. First, I installed the Dasaita…
The New Cali Raised LED Low-Profile Stealth Bumper For 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner: Detailed Step-By-Step Install, Review & Overview Cali Raised LED recently released their new low-profile bumper, the Stealth…
CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display): Installation, Benefits, & Overview It goes without saying, but the 4Runner is in desperate need of an overall redesign. Since 2010 when the 5th Gen…
True Beadlock & Simulated (Faux) Beadlock Wheels – Nine Owners Tell Us About Their Setups This Week’s Topic: Beadlock-Steyl Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took a…
Fukin Tuned (FT27): Improve Throttle Response, Decrease Throttle Lag & More! It is likely that you have heard of “throttle response controllers”. These units are often sought out by drivers…
How To Drain & Fill Transmission Fluid For The 5th Gen 4Runner and How It Differs From A Flush – A Step-By-Step Guide If you’re like me and enjoy doing…
8 Different 5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Premium Builds & Their Owners’ Top 5 Mods This Week’s Topic: SR5 Premium Builds Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took…
Premium Coilover/Shock Setups With Height Adjustment + Fine Tuning For Damping This Week’s Topic: Adjustable Suspension Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took a look at…
KTJO 4×4 Power Folding Mirrors: Convenience & Luxury – Install & Review Have you ever been up against a dirt or rock wall and had to pull your mirrors in?…
