Dual Drawer Storage System – Easy DIY Plans
Dual Drawer Storage System & Sleeping Platform DIY Plans for the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you always wanted to maximize the storage in your 4Runner? Didn’t want to hassle with…
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.
Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Install + Review
Sherpa Crestone Roof Rack Review & Installation Guide When researching which roof rack to purchase for your build, it is important to make sure that the rack you choose will…
Victory 4×4 LCA Skid Plates Install
Victory 4X4 Lower Control Arm Skid Plates + Superior A-Arm Protection: Step-by-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Skids on Lower Control Arms? I have heard the question āWhy…
CBI Front Bumper Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
CBI Offroad Fabrication Adventure Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner There are a number of different bumper options available for the 5th Gen 4Runner. However, there are…
T9 Head Unit Review and Setup Install on 4Runner
Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio UpgradeĀ For the 5th Gen 4Runner New Product – Upgraded T10 Android Post: T10 Android Head…
Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review + Install
Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner All it takes is one trip into the wild and…
ARB Skid Plates for 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview
The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you go by most advertisements for ARBās 5th…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Install on 4Runner
Step by Step Installation of the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT on a 5th Gen 4Runner If you have some assistance, installing the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT (Roof Top…
Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Install on Toyota 4Runner
Total Chaos Weld-On Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets For – Maintain Alignment Specs When Off-Roading The 3rd through 5th Gen 4Runner models have their alignment adjusted via 2 adjustable…
Upgrading Heavy Duty 4Runner Lift Gate Struts
Upgrading to Heavy Duty aftermarket liftgate struts on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review When you start adding weight to the rear hatch the factory struts can start…
Rocky Road Outfitters Roof Rack Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Rocky Road Outfitters Off-Road Low Profile Roof Rack Option + Spare Tire Mount: Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner oļ¬ers tremendous versatility as a family-friendly…
Sound Deadening Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install
Sound Deadening the Doors, Floors and Rear Hatch on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install Application of CLD (Constrained Layer Damper) is fairly simple once you get…
Smittybilt On-Board Air Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Smittybilt 2781cfm On-Board Air CompressorĀ on the 5th Gen 4Runner (Passenger Side Mount) The Smittybilt 2781 is currently the highest CFM air compressor available other than the dual ARB compressor….
C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install
C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install For Off-Road Rear Differential Protection + E-Locker Cover On the 5th Gen 4Runner Due to the independent front suspension design on the 5th Gen…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders: Install Overview + Comparison to ARTEC Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner If you have been following along on my 4Runner build, then you’ve already…
ARB Twin Compressor Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Step-by-Step Installation of ARB Twin Onboard air Compressor on 5th Gen 4Runner with Switch-Pros Harness and M.O.R.E. Bracket I have been running the Smittybilt 5.7 Air Compressor for a little…
Passenger Side ARB Twin Compressor Mounting Bracket for 5th Gen 4Runner
Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Twin/Dual Air Compressor Passenger Side Bracket – Install and Review This is a full step-by-step overview of the Mountain Off-Road Enterprises (M.O.R.E.) ARB Dual Air…
Victory 4×4 Skid Plates on 4Runner – Install
Victory 4×4 Off-Road Skid Plates Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and…
Kenwood DNR876S Head Unit Install + Review on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner
Kenwood DNR876S Headunit Installation and Feature Overview For the 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner Technology is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to vehicle entertainment and its overall integration with…
Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA
Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Ladder – Full Review and Step by Step Install
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Bolt-On Ladder: An Overview & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner You have a roof rack and maybe even a rooftop tent (RTT), but you donāt…
5th Gen 4Runner Speaker Only Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus
Direct Plug and Play Speaker Upgrade from OEM Audio Plus for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Speakers Only My first 4Runner (1999 SR5 4×4 Imperial Jade Green) back in high…
AJT Climate Knobs for the 5th Gen 4Runner
AJT Custom Climate Control Knobs: An Easy DIY Interior Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner Are you wanting to add a little bit of style to your 4Runnerās interior? Well,…
Midland MXT275 GMRS Radio Install on 4Runner
Midland MXT275 GMRS Two-Way Radio + Detachable Mount Setup: Step-By-Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner We started with a CB radio about a year ago and we were not…
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Install and Overview
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Installation & Overview ShrockWorks is a Texas-based company that has been in the business of fabricating front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, and miscellaneous parts…
Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights
Lamin-X Filters on Aftermarket Fog Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner One of the easiest, cheapest mods you can do is add a set of Lamin-X filters to your fog…
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Review & Install Guide
Front Runner Slimline II 3/4 Low Profile Flat Rack Ā I decided to upgrade the roof rack on the 4Runner and decided to go with Front Runner. It was a close…
Sequential Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
CarTrim Sequential Dynamic LED Amber Turn Signal Lights ā Easy Install Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner I love my 4Runner with a passion. There is absolutely no question about…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper, Ironman 4X4 Monster Winch & Extreme LED 20ā Off-Road Light Bar Install For 5th Gen 4Runner In a recent post, I shared my review of the…
S-V.4 9005 High Beams from Headlight Revolution (Brightest High Beams?)
Headlight Revolution S-V.4 9005 High Beams with the GTR Lighting CANbus 5th Gen 4Runner If you are looking to upgrade your high beams to one of the brightest 9005 LED…