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.
23ZERO Peregrine 180R Awning Review and Overview – Mounted on GFC (Go Fast Campers) Universal Mounting Bracket Before we start talking about the awning, we need to talk about where…
How To Replace The Front Axle Seal (How to Remove a CV Axle) On Your 5th Gen 4Runner You walk outside, towards your 4Runner, only to be disappointed when you…
2020 5th Gen 4Runner Review: Top 5 Differences in the 2020 4Runner – Items To Consider Before Buying Are you searching for your next dream vehicle? Maybe you are looking…
Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution DIY Install Guide For Non-3rd Row Seating For 5th Gen 4Runner Models I bought my 5th Gen 4Runner in 2015. I was upgrading from a 2011…
Rago Low Pro Ditch Bracket Step-By-Step Installation + Review Featuring Baja S2 Sports On the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Installing ditch brackets on a 5th Gen 4Runner (or any rig…
DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 2) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 2): How To Build An Off-The-Grid Solar System On A DIY…
AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Ever heard of AnzoUSA? If so, you know they make aftermarket headlights, taillights, auxiliary lights, etc. and until…
JBA Offroad Heavy Duty UCAs Installation Overview + Review: The Most Heavy-Duty UCA for the 5th Gen 4Runner For the install and step-by-step guide on the Standard UCAS. The Purpose…
AJC Gear Plate for 5th Gen 4Runner with Sliding Cargo Tray The cargo area of the 5th Gen 4Runner is an important area we rely on for storing our gear….
Front Wheel Stud Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner How To Replace a Front Wheel Stud Rotating your tires is a necessary reoccurring maintenance item for every…
WilcoOffroad Hitch-Mounted Tire Carrier Solo Hi-Clearance Quick Install Guide + Full Review For The 5th Gen 4Runner “It is worth it?” has got to be one of the most difficult…
Renogy Solar Power Panel Setup + Dual Battery Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In preparation for a trip to Lincoln Nation Forest for 9 days, I wanted…
RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ + X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Phone Holder For 5th Gen 4Runner I was lucky enough to receive my RAM® Mounts and phone holder right before my…
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer and Amplifier Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Previously in this 3-piece article set, I installed the OEM Audio+ tweeters. In this article, I will…
Agency 6 Universal Aluminum Billet Grab Handles for Roof Racks & Much More Give yourself something to grab onto with these Agency 6 billet grab handles. They offer a universal…
BOSS StrongBox Custom Drawer System Step-By-Step Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview If you’re like us, you’ve yearned for a storage solution for your 4Runner. If you’re…
SUMA Performance Convex Mirrors Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner I chose the SUMA Performance Convex mirrors because I’m old, kidding but I am. I first saw them at a…
Blackgate Customs, KDSS Rear Sway Bar Drop Kit (Spacers) Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Today we’re excited to introduce a relatively new product for KDSS equipped 4Runners! This…
How To Build Your Own CO2 Tank or “Power Tank” – A Few Options To Consider When Building a DIY CO2 Tank For Airing Up Tires Let’s be honest, Power…
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Trail-Tested Review + Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the weak points of the 5th Gen 4Runner is the absence of a strong recovery…
EIMKeith Panhard Bar Correction Kit – Protecting Your Axle: Installation Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner (Non-KDSS) When a vehicle is built it’s meant to stay the way it is from…
One Piece Engine + Transmission Skid Plate: RSG Offroad Steel Skid Plate Install & Review for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to Toyota armor, RSG Offroad (also known as…
CSF High-Performance Radiator Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Earlier this year, CSF High-Performance launched its new all-aluminum, heavy-duty radiator for the 5th Gen 4Runner to…
Trailed 6-Gallon “Spare” Tank Overview & DIY Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner Traveling into the backcountry by vehicle can be a safe and rewarding adventure if properly prepared. However,…
OEM Audio+ Tweeter System Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Audio system upgrades can be intimidating. What speakers, how to wire them, how to equalize sound, and…
Behind-the-Grill LED lightbar Install of the upper top 4Runner grille After I bought my 5th Gen 4Runner and started diving into the modifications world, I found lighting something easy I…
RSG Offroad KDSS Skid Plate Install & Review for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Skid plates are an essential part of Off-Roading… From the front, transmission, and t-case to the…
How to Fit 35″ Tires on a 5th Gen 4Runner with Fiberglass Fenders and Relocating the Pinch Weld Running bigger tires on the 4Runner often creates some new challenges. I…
LFD Off-Road: The Must-Have 5th Gen 4Runner Skid Plate Every Off-Roader & Overlander Needs There’s nothing that can replace protecting your vehicle, especially the underbody when you are on all…
RDJ Trucks PRO-X-TEND Off-Road Fender Flares Step-By-Step Install + Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Anytime you upgrade to larger tires there are unattended side effects such as throwing mud and…
