When it comes to an aftermarket install, it helps to be prepared. Anything can happen when you pop off an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part. In our aftermarket install section, we give you a heads up on what you can expect before you begin working on the project. There are many things to consider when replacing OEM parts on your 4Runner. We do our best to document every step and more of the install process to give you a good idea of what it takes and how to prevent common challenges along the way.
Affordable UCAs With OEM-Like Bushings & Ball Joints Upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension can positively impact your driving experience, whether conquering rough backcountry paths or daily commuting. However, a critical component…
Can This Mod Really Improve Your Driving Experience & MPG? Throttle controllers’ popularity for the 5th Gen 4Runner has grown exponentially. With its sluggish start and gear hunting, 4Runner owners…
An Affordable Ditch Light Option For Your 4Runner If you’re an avid overlander or off-roader or enjoy traveling down fire roads at night, you’ve probably considered adding ditch lights to…
Easily Organize Your Wiring & Fuses On Your Battery If you love adding powered accessories to your adventure vehicle, you know that cable management is a struggle. Between lights, winches,…
Adjustable Rear Chromoly Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner The stock rear links on the 5th Gen are prone to bushing failure, axle instability, limited articulation, and bending under extreme…
An Easy-To-Mount, High-Pressure Water Tank With Endless Potential The Yakima RoadShower may not be the coolest-looking piece of gear you can mount on your rig, but it might be the…
Billet Aluminum Shift Knob Upgrade – Made In The USA! The details matter for those who love to customize and enhance our vehicles. While the 5th Gen 4Runner is already…
Heavy Duty Inner & Outer Rod Steering Upgrade To Support Larger Tires The Tacoma and 4Runner platforms have never seen a factory-length tie rod with ball joints that is larger…
Expand Your Cargo Organization With This Simple Mod In the off-road and overland world, we love our gear. Eventually, we accumulate quite a bit and it becomes impossible to keep…
A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket exhaust options for the 5th Gen 4Runners, there are a plethora of options. If you…
Are These The Best Bang For Your Buck Fog Light Upgrade? Whether you are a new 4Runner owner or simply looking to update your rig’s lighting, most people agree that…
An Easy To Use, Plug & Play Module That’s Loaded With Features As a 4Runner owner, it’s unlikely you bought it expecting to take pink slips as a sleeper ride….
No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating useful injection-molded accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner like their upper dash mount, has something…
Custom-Fit Sun Blocking Kit For Your Camping Adventures Windshield sun shades are nothing new – they have been around for years and serve as critical shade or privacy. They also…
The Latest & Greatest In LED Bulb Upgrades From VLEDS Anyone who has driven an early 5th Gen at night understands why its headlights are one of owners’ biggest complaints….
Upgrading The 4Runner’s 1″ OEM Tweeters To 3.5″ Coxial Speakers The factory non-JBL 4Runner sound system leaves much to be desired in audio performance. In this article, we’ll cover how…
Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me share the story of a company that has been a pioneer in aftermarket components since…
OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes is a quick Google search to see that Nitrochargers are a go-to for owners looking…
Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it comes to camping and overlanding, gear organization is crucial. Sherpa Equipment Co.’s exterior side accessory…
Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more lighting in your trunk area? I’m sure I’m not the only one who often finds…
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list goes on and on. It seems like every company now a days makes a vehicle…
All Weather Option Made From Durable, Recyclable TPE Material As overlanders, off-roaders and automotive enthusiasts, we often focus on the “A-list” of gear and modifications, myself included. Suspensions, wheels and…
Custom Front End Lighting Option Built By Enthusiasts Many people opt for aftermarket headlights for their vehicles. Although the individual reasons may vary, aesthetics or function are usually the two…
Super Affordable Uniball UCAs That Are Made In The USA A lift kit is often one of the first mods that 4Runner owners choose, but it comes with a cost….
Billet Aluminum, Sealed Uniball UCAs For The 5th Gen 4Runner Lifting a truck for increased ground clearance and the ability to accommodate larger tires is arguably a must for off-road…
TSS Compatible Grille From TSO: Install & Review The Toyota Heritage grille on a 4Runner holds significant appeal for many enthusiasts. In my opinion, it outshines the standard Toyota emblem…
Reduce Wind Noise Produced By Your Roof Rack We’re back with another installation and review of the Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I’m covering a quick but awesome accessory for roof…
Bolt-On Panhard Correction Kit (BOTCK) Install & Review This installation was done on a 4th Gen 4Runner however the installation on the 5th Gen is the same. So, you’ve lifted…
When You Need To Replace Your PCV Valve And Why Replacing a PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve is incredibly easy and crucial to prolong your engine’s life. The hardest part…
How To Build A Sleeping Platform & Storage With Hinged Access One of the great perks of owning an SUV instead of a truck is the ability to sleep inside the vehicle,…
High Quality, Brightest LED Upgrade With Hyperflash Fix For 5th Gen 4Runner Today, I’ll cover a comprehensive installation and review of the VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber LED Turn Signal Kit…
Mount Your Auxbeam, Switch-Pro, or SPOD Switch with This Factory Replacement Bezel OE Panels heard the calls and answered with this first-to-market OEM-style panel replacement. Their current applications include the…
Free Up Space & Add Room To Mount Accessories We’re back with another post for the Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I am covering the Prinsu Rack Side Rail. Think of…
Add Visibility Using A Front/Rear Camera With a Selectable Switch For those tight off-road obstacles or navigating a fully built rig through the city, front and rear cameras are a…
