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.
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A Massive 12.5″ Touchscreen & Modern Head Unit Upgrade It’s really hard to put together a snappy intro paragraph when the opening image is of a massive screen replacing what…
The Fastest, Easiest, And Cleanest Oil Change You’ll Ever Do Have you ever wondered if there is an easier, faster, and cleaner way to drain your oil? If you are…
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 35X12.5R17 & 1.25 Wheel Spacers We Asked 6 4Runner Owners How They Fit Larger Off-Road Tires Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed…
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 and fixing noises can be…
We Asked 4Runner Owners Which Portable Fridge They Chose & Why Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at 4Runner Rear Cargo MOLLE…
Photo Credit: Talus Expedition Gear My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4 Swift RTT Picking a rooftop tent for your 4Runner typically…
We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Cargo MOLLE Panels They Added To Their Overland Rigs & Why Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we…
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., your phone),…
Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead Tray There’s no doubt that the 4Runner has a decent amount of storage space. Its squared-off…
We Asked 8 4Runner Owners Why They Installed Rock Sliders With Kick Outs To Protect Their Rig Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we…
Introducing the New Footwell Light Kit from VLEDS: Luxury Style Interior Lighting In the world of vehicle modifications, your options can be categorized into a few different buckets: Functional modifications…
An Essential Modification For Lifted Trucks In my opinion, lifting your 4Runner for more ground clearance or to correct the stock stance/rake is one of the top modifications. Let’s be…
DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These were the questions I had,…
We Asked Owners Why They Chose to Add a Hood Deflector to Their 4Runner & What Brands They Selected Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s…
Could This Be The Most Adaptable & Low-Profile Dash Mounting Setup? In my last post, I covered the ProClip iPhone dashboard mount, an easy-to-install and solid phone mount for the…
Popular Window Deflector Brands For The 5th Gen 4Runner This week, we continue the window theme in the form of aftermarket window deflectors for the Toyota 4Runner. The list is…
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 your tires to be able to…
An Overlooked But Important Component If You Have A Lifted Rig Have you ever heard that a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into? Well,…
We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add An Aftermarket Exhaust System. This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Exhaust Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed…
Budget Weatherproof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Others? There are a couple of good options for engine bay lighting on the…
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…
We Asked 5 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Window Tint & What Brands They Used Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF,…
Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It? It seems that if you see any built-out overland SUV, be it a 4Runner, Jeep,…
We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Aftermarket Front Skid Plate They’re Running & What They Like Most About It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed…
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:…
Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig I first found Everbrite metal protective coating when I noticed…
We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
Add Storage & Organization With The All New, Low-Profile Cali Raised Center Console MOLLE Panels It’s no secret that the 4Runner’s center console has some pretty useless storage cubbies. While…
We Asked 8 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Upgraded Their OEM Fog Lights & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
Better Protect Your Engine Against Debris On Daily Commutes & Weekend Adventures If you have owned your 4Runner for more than a couple of years, you’ve probably realized by now…
We Asked 6 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose Soft Shell RTTs For Their Overland Builds Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked…
An Upgraded Head Unit With Massive Display + OEM Look As any 5th Gen 4Runner owner knows, it lags behind the times with interior features, technology, and creature comforts. This…
Rear Cargo Storage Systems for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: DIY To Aftermarket Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we looked at Tire Swings…
The Overlander’s Roof Rack – Detailed Review & Impressions On The 5th Gen 4Runner When I first got a 4Runner, I had an unrestrained imagination about the modifications I wanted…
