DIY Power Tank (Co2 Tank) for Airing Up Tires
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…
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.
Curt Front Receiver Hitch Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
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 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install
Protecting Your 4Runner’s Rear Axle (Non-KDSS) When a vehicle is built, it’s meant to stay the way it is from the factory, as the geometry of the vehicle is set…
RSG Offroad Skid Plate Install & Review
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 Install + Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
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 “Spare” Tank Install For 5th Gen 4Runner
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 Install + Review 5th Gen 4Runner
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 “Upper” Grill Lightbar Install & Review 5th Gen 4Runner
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
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…
Fitting 35″ Tires on the 5th Gen 4Runner Using Fiberglass Fenders
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 Full Width Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Fender Flares by RDJ Trucks for the 5th Gen 4Runner
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…
Yakima SlimShady Awning Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Yakima SlimShady Awning + Front Runner Mounts Step-By-Step Install + Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner Will the real SlimShady please stand up? Come on guys and gals you saw…
5th Gen 4Runner Steering Rack Replacement
Steering Rack Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Guide: The Ultimate Quarantine Project For Your 5th Gen 4Runner During a recent wheeling trip, I noticed that my steering fluid started to run really…
DIY Overland Trailer Build: 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 1)
DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 1) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 1): Introduction To Building A DIY Overland Trailer. This will cover…
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Step-By-Step Install and First Impressions Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner As of now, this ladder will only mount on the driver’s side of your 5th…
Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Upgrade & Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
A Custom Steering Wheel Upgrade That Could Pass As OEM+ The factory steering wheel can start showing signs of wear and tear over time. At just over 50k miles, my…
2-Way Speaker Upgrade For 5th Gen 4Runner
Crutchfield Focal Integration (2-Way) Speaker Upgrade Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runner Speaker Upgrade: Improving audio quality using aftermarket speakers, adapters, Silicone baffles and sound deadening Like many of…
Extreme LED Bluetooth RGB Rock Lights Install 5th Gen 4Runner (FR)
Extreme LED RGB (Bluetooth-Controlled) Rock Light Kit Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Rock Lights? Rock lights are not just for showing off your sweet suspension at the…
sPOD BantamX Review + Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
sPOD BantamX 8-Circuit Switch System Review + Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket accessories for a 4Runner are plentiful. Whether you are looking for additional lighting, some protection from…
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Install 5th Gen 4Runner
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Step-By-Step No-Drill DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner A ladder can be a useful addition to an Overlanding rig, particularly for owners who have invested…
Coastal Offroad Rear Bumper Install & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Coastal Offroad DIY Rear Bumper Kit – Review & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner I will admit, I’m a bit of a minimalist and I love the look of…
Gibson Dual Sport Exhaust Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Gibson Cat-Back Dual Side-Exit Sport Exhaust Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner This is a pretty simple overview of how to install the Gibson cat-back dual sport exhaust. I…
Alpine Halo9 Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309FRN Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Upgrade the 4Runner Head Unit? We all know the factory head unit has a lot to be…
Baja Designs S2 Chase Lights on 4Runner Roof Rack or Bumper
Running Baja Designs S2 Chase Lights on 4Runners Roof or Bumper – An Overview and Review When it comes to lighting Baja Designs is one of the most respected names…
Headlight Revolution Level 3 Reverse Lights for The 4Runner – Features Diode Dynamics & GTR Lighting
Headlight Revolution Level 3 GTR Lighting & Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn Reverse Lights – Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Upgrade? Reversing in the backcountry can…
Marlin Crawler Heavy Duty LCA (Lower Control Arm) Frame Brace – Camber Tab Kit
LCA Cam Tab Reinforcement Gusset and Frame Brace Kit from Marlin Crawler It may come as no surprise that the cam tabs (camber tabs) on Toyotas can get bent pretty…
How to Prep and Paint Rock Sliders
Prepping and Painting Rock Sliders: A DIY Step-By-Step Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner or Any other Truck Getting the best bang for your buck. There are tons of options…
Morimoto XB Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Full Housing Upgrade With Amber Or White DRL So, you saved all of your pennies and finally decided to pick up a pair of the Morimoto XB headlights for your…
GTR Ultra 2 High Beam Install & Review on 4Runner
GTR Ultra 2 LED High Beam Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why upgrade lights? The 5th Gen 4Runner is a new “Old School” vehicle. Meaning that…
12V Solutions 4Runner Remote Start Install
12V Solutions Remote Start (Push To Start) Plug & Play Kit Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner is a lot of things but luxurious…
C4 Fab Hybrid Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Full-Width Tube Bumper For the 5th Gen 4Runner: C4 FabHybrid Bumper – Step by Step Installation, Overview and Review Looking for one of the baddest hybrid bumpers on the market…
OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner and Vehicle Performance Monitor
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner and Real-Time Performance Monitor for iPhone, Android, and Windows If you’re like me and would like to keep a closer eye on the vehicle data…
LFD Full Roof Rack (Steel) – Review and Install
LFD Full Steel Roof Rack Installation & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner With overloading becoming increasingly more popular by the month, a roof rack has become an essential piece of…
LFD Off Road Ruggedized Crossbars and Accessories for Factory Rack Side Rails
LFD Off Road Ruggedized Crossbars and Accessories for Factory Rack Side Rails If you’re looking to add crossbars to the factory side rails of your 5th Gen 4Runner, increase the…