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.
Why I Chose This Combo Shackle/Fairlead For My Winch Setup There’s something about knocking out a clean, functional upgrade during your kids’ nap time that just hits different. Between daily…
Easy Bolt-On High Volume Air Inflation/Deflation Valve Stem If you’ve been looking for a faster way to inflate and deflate your tires, Power Tank’s Monster Valves are worth considering. Monster…
Six Months Daily Driving & Overlanding – Overall Performance When prioritizing mods, installing a rear bumper is easy to put off… that is, until you come off a ledge a…
Keep Your Turbo Cool And Maintain Horsepower With This Upgrade With the arrival of the 6th Gen 4Runner comes a turbocharger. The addition of a turbo means more horsepower and…
Deep Dive On KC’s Premium, Modular Light Bars There’s a moment with any lighting upgrade where specs stop mattering and a straightforward question takes over: Is my lighting capable of…
Clean Design, Customizable Magnetic Caps When you climb into certain 4Runners, one interior features immediately stands out… The manual transfer case! Many modern 4x4s (certain 4Runner trims included) use an…
A Big Lighting Upgrade With Selectable DRL & More! If you’re a 4Runner owner, you already know the world of lighting upgrades is massive. Options range from budget-friendly bulb swaps…
Black Housings With Selectable White/Amber DRL & Sequential Turns When it comes to upgrading your headlight housings, there aren’t too many options out there for the 6G, but AlphaRex delivered!…
Crash Safety Tested Bumper With Lot Of Accessory Support If you’re looking to protect your 4Runner without sacrificing factory safety systems, the Ironman 4×4 Raid winch bumper might be the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
