Prinsu Universal WaterPORT Mount – Install & Review
A Simple Way To Mount A Portable Water Tank To Your Roof Rack Say hello to the simplest and most reliable way to mount your WaterPORT DayTank to your Prinsu…
Install
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.
upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Could This Be The Ultimate Daily Driver Option? It’s no secret that there are many roof rack options for the 5G 4Runner. They’re easy to install, add substantial utility, and…
Wolfbox G900 TriPro Rearview Mirror & Dashcam On 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Made For Off-Road, The New Wolfbox System With 3 Cameras Dash cameras have come a long way in recent years. I had one in my first 4Runner back in 2017…
Morimoto XB Evo LED Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A Deep Dive Into Morimoto’s Latest & Greatest Housing Upgrade Upgrading the headlights is one of the most transformative modifications you can make to a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner. Not…
The Full Guide To Prinsu Awning Mount Brackets
Which Of These 3 Options Is Right For Your Setup? Having an awning mounted to your 4Runner can be a game changer. Whether it’s for a single trip or all…
Beatty MetalWorks High Clearance Rear Winch Bumper For 5th Gen – Review
First Winch Compatible Option With Crossmember Delete Beatty Metal Works (pronounced baity) has stepped in with something no one else has pulled off until now: a production rear-mounted, high clearance…
Revolution Gear & Axle 4.88 Gears For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Why An Upgrade To 4.88 Gears Is Important For The Avid Overlander When it comes to off-roading in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, one of the most impactful upgrades—beyond tires…
RAM Mounts Headrest Ball Base – Install & Review
Easily Mount Mobile Devices To Your Headrests As a parent, traveling long distances with kids can be challenging. After some trial and error (like purchasing cheap mounts online), RAM Mounts…
Wheels & Feels Storage & Camping System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Fully Customizable & Modular Storage System With DIY Assembly Using 3D scanning techniques in Houston, Texas, Wheels & Feels’ (W&F) Advanced Storage & Camping System for the 4Runner is a…
Bison Gear Rear Cargo Storage System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Complete Setup That Expands Your Storage & Organization There are only so many ways to stack boxes, bins, and oddly shaped equipment in the already restricted cargo area of your…
Dissent Off-Road Modular Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install Guide
Add Off-Road Utility To Your 4Runner With This Versatile Bumper There are plenty of rear bumper options for the 5th Gen 4Runner, but none of them grabbed my attention—until Dissent…
Aspire G1 Stealth LED Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Affordable Smoked Taillights, Sequential Turn Signal & Startup Sequence When researching new taillights for our OG 4Runner, we came across several options. However, many are expensive. But there is a…
Freedom Off-Road Upper Control Arms – Install & Review
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…
Ultimate9 EVC Throttle Controller – Install & Review
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…
Auxbeam XP-Ultra Series LED Pods – Install & Review
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…
Bison Gear On Battery Fuse Bracket – Install & Review
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,…
Built Right Fab Adjustable Rear Links Review
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…
Yakima RoadShower – Long Term Review
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…
TrailMade Shift Knobs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
Apex Chassis Tie Rod Kit Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Bison Gear Rear Hatch MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacements – Install & Review
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…
Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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….
LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
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…
WeatherTech SunShade Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
New VLEDS Monochrome Series Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs – Review
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….
Tweeter Adapter Spacer Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review
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…
ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
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…
Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review
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…
DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review
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…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review
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…
BaseLayer Floor Liners – Install & Review
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…