Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Insert (Non-OEM) On The 5th Gen 4Runner
Make Your Rig Stand Out With A Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Insert For The 5th Gen 4Runner – An Installation Guide Have you ever been face-to-face with your 4Runner, locked in…
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.
Cali Raised LED Launched It’s Stealth Series – A Low Profile Front Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Hey everyone, this is a new style of post we’re introducing to the TrailCo brand of websites, called “Sponsored Content“. It’s a way for our sponsors to quickly announce product…
Car Trim Home T10 V3 Knobless 12.5″ Touch Screen Head Unit For The 5th Gen 4Runner
The T10 v3 by Car Trim Home: A Massive 12.5″ Touchscreen & Modern Head Unit Upgrade – Installation, Review & Comparison To The Dasaita Vivid11 It’s really hard to put…
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve (F133S: Short Nipple): Install & Long-Term Review
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve – The Fastest, Easiest, And Cleanest Oil Change You’ll Ever Do: Install & Long-Term Review Have you ever wondered if there is an easier, faster, and…
Feature Friday: 6 Oversized Tire Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 35X12.5R17 & 1.25 Wheel Spacers We Asked 6 4Runner Owners How They Fit Larger Off-Road Tires On Their 5th Gen 4Runner – Here’s What They…
Replacing Your Sway Bar Bushings – A Simple DIY Fix For Potential Squeaking
Sway Bar Bushing Replacement – The Source Of Squeaking That No Shop Could Find Tracking down noises in your 4Runner can be a process. From professionals to complete newbies, finding…
Feature Friday: 6 Portable Fridge Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Portable Car Fridge They Chose To Add To Their Rigs & Why – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Overland Fridges Welcome back…
Ironman 4×4 Swift 1400 RTT: Initial Impressions & Review
My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4 Swift RTT – Initial Impressions & Review Picking a rooftop tent for your 4Runner typically…
Feature Friday: 5 Cargo MOLLE Panels For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Cargo MOLLE Panels They They Added To Their Overland Rigs & Why – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Rear Cargo MOLLE Panels…
Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Here Are The Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Mount Your Devices Securely Organized On The Trails If you drive with more than one device (i.e….
Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead Tray There’s no doubt that the 4Runner has a decent amount of storage space. Its…
Feature Friday: 7 Kick-Out Rock Slider Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 8 4Runner Owners Why They Installed Rock Sliders With Kick Outs To Protect Their Rig – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Rock Sliders w/ Kick Outs…
VLEDS Footwell Light Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review
Introducing the New Footwell Light Kit from VLEDS: Luxury Style Interior Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Review & Installation In the world of vehicle modifications, your options…
Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Essential Modification For Lifted Trucks In my opinion, lifting your 4Runner for more ground clearance or to correct the…
DIY Viper Cut – Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut: Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These…
Feature Friday: Bug & Stone Hood Deflector Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
We Asked 9 Owners Why They Chose To Add A Hood Deflector To The Front Of Their 4Runner & What Brands They Chose – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s…
67 Designs Toyota 4Runner 4RunnerRail™ Packs – Install & First Impressions
67 Designs Toyota 4RunnerRail Packs – Could This Be The Most Adaptable & Low-Profile Dash Mounting Setup For The 5th Gen 4Runner? In my last post, I covered the ProClip…
Feature Friday: Popular Window Deflectors For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Popular Window Deflector Brands For The 5th Gen 4Runner – We Asked Owners Why They Chose Window Deflectors For Their Rig. This week, we continue the window theme in the…
The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire: A 5k-Mile Owner’s Review & Initial Impressions
The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T – Initial Impressions, Review and Overview After 5,000 Miles Tires are considered one of the most important mods a 4Runner owner can do. You want…
Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Overlooked But Important Component If You Have A Lifted Rig Have you ever heard that a boat…
Feature Friday: Aftermarket Exhaust Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add An Aftermarket Exhaust System To Their Build – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Exhaust Welcome…
How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide
Budget Weather Proof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Other Options? There are a couple of good options when it comes to…
KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
The KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle – Installation & Review for The 5th Gen 4Runner Maybe it’s just me, but Toyota seems to have a very odd approach when…
Feature Friday: 5 Window Tint Film Brands For Toyota 4Runner
We Asked 5 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Window Tint & What Brands They Used: Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Window Tint Welcome back to…
Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Buyer’s Experience & Review
Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It? It seems that if you see any kind of built-out overland SUV, be it a…
Feature Friday: 8 Front Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 8 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Aftermarket Front Skid Plate They’re Running & What They Like Most About It: Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket…
Heretic Studio Lighting Review: A Detailed Look At Heretic Light Pods & Light Bars
Why You Need To Know About Heretic Studio Off-Road Lighting – Insane Light Output & Obsessive Attention To Detail We all know the big names in the off-road lighting industry:…
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – DIY Application Guide & Review
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig – DIY Guide To Application…
Feature Friday: 7 Winch Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup This Week’s Topic: Winch Options Welcome…
New Cali Raised LED Center Console MOLLE Panels For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Add Storage & Organization With The All New, Low-Profile Cali Raised LED Center Console MOLLE Panels For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Detailed Install & Review It’s no secret…