Custom Mesh Grille For The (2010-2013) 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Review
Custom Mesh Grille Insert – Install & Review I’ve always wanted a TRD-style mesh grille on my OG 5th Gen 4Runner to replace the boring factory one. Well, options 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.
Feature Friday: 7 Full Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
7 Owners Discuss Their Skid Plate Setups For Protecting Their 4Runners This Week’s Topic: Skid Plate Collections We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we covered aftermarket…
Feature Friday: 10 Aftermarket Lighting Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
10 Owners Share Their Aftermarket Lighting Setups This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Off-Road Lighting Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! We previously talked about regearing your 5th Gen…
True Beadlock Rings For RRW Hybrid Wheels – Install & Review
True Beadlock Rings For Relations Race Wheels (RRW) Hybrid Wheels In Machined Aluminum When it comes to off-roading, having the right equipment can make all the difference. One piece of…
Feature Friday: Why Did You Re-Gear? – Let’s Hear What These 4 Builds Have to Say
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…
7 Suspension Setup Examples For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023: A User-Sourced Reference
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…
OME Nitrocharger Sport 3″ Suspension Lift For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Review
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…
Recovery Gear: Large Eyelet D-Ring By 41.22 – Overview & Initial Impressions
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 Cargo Liners’ Interior Protection For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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 Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review
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…
Feature Friday: 6 Upper Control Arm Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Top 4 Benefits Of Window Deflectors For Your 4Runner
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 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Feature Overview
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…
Feature Friday: 10 Recovery Board & Mount Setups For 4Runner
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…
Feature Friday: 8 Dash Mount Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Top 11 Drawer Systems For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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: Catalytic Converter Shields For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Master Pull Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope & Bridle: Review
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…
Feature Friday: 9 Portable Fridge Freezer Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
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 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
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…
Armstrong Tire Desert Dog M/T Tires: 2000-Mile Initial Impressions Overview
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…
The GOBI Light Bar Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack
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,…
Feature Friday: 8 Interior Storage Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Feature Friday: 6 Exterior Storage Setups For The 4Runner
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 Ultimate Overland Drawer System Lighting Setup – Featuring Goose Gear Offset Drawers
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…
How To Carpet A Goose Gear Drawer System For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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 For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Feature Friday: 8 Budget-Friendly Amazon Mods For The 4Runner
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…