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…
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.
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Bolt-On Accessory For Easy Roof Access & Gear Storage You have a roof rack and maybe even a rooftop tent (RTT), but you don’t have a way to climb up…
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 4Runner’s 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 I finally decided to upgrade my 4Runner’s roof rack and opted for Front Runner. It was a close call between Front…
Sequential Side Mirror Turn Signal Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
CarTrim Sequential Dynamic LED Amber Turn Signal Lights — Easy Install Guide For the 5th Gen 4Runner I love my 4Runner with a passion. There is absolutely no question about…
Victory 4×4 Blitz Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install
A Solid Bumper, Light Bar, And Winch Combination For Your 4Runner In a recent post, I shared my review of the Victory 4×4 Front Bumper, Ironman Monster Winch, and the…
Headlight Revolution S-V.4 9005 High Beams For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Could These Be The Brightest High Beam LEDs For The 4Runner? If you are looking to upgrade your high beams to one of the brightest 9005 LED lights on the…
NOCO Boost XL GB50 Review – The Tried and True Portable Battery Jump Starter
Portable Jump Starter Review: GB40 Vs. GB50 – Which best selling NOCO charger is for you? I am a big advocate of being prepared. I have often found that preparing…
Anytime Backup & Front Camera (Updated 2022 Version)
Anytime Backup and Front Camera (Updated Version) Install & Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner This mod is very cool as it adds a front camera and allows you…
Vertical Mounting for Switch-Pros SP9100 (Introducing the Mount Tray)
Vertical Mounting Tray Solution for Switch-Pros SP9100 Power Module: Step By Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Mt-4 R5.Sm2 Mount Tray by DC Distribution Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete…
Trail Install: Durobumps Rear Bump Stops
Product overview and installation of Durobump Rear Bump Stops on a 5th Gen 4Runner You have just upgraded your suspension with a mild 2-inch lift and are ready to hit…
Autoease Power Liftgate Review & Install
Autoease Power Liftgate Product Review & Install: Autoease’s Electric Powered Liftgate for 5th Gen 4Runner When building out your rig, the hardest part might be where to start: Install a…
Constant Power: Off-Grid Engineering Aux Power Outlet on 4Runner
Off-Grid Engineering / Blue Sea Auxiliary Power Outlet Panel + Voltmeter: Constant Power On the 5th Gen 4Runner Constant power at the flick of a switch. The 4Runner has power…
JBA Standard UCAs – Install & Review
Off Road High Caster Standard UCAs By JBA: Step By Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is crucial for any vehicle – it helps your tires…
Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights On 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Direct Fit OEM Fog Light Housing Upgrade For 4Runner We picked up a set of these Morimoto XB LED fog lights after being so pleased with the new Morimoto 2Stroke…
Fender Liners for Fiberglass Fenders
DIY Rubber Fender Liners Punched for ADV Fiberglass Fenders on the 5th Gen 4Runner Fender Liners Punched by RadRubberDesign.com When you make the jump to fiberglass fenders, you are changing…
Alpine Underseat Subwoofer Install on 4Runner
Alpine PWE-S8 Underseat Subwoofer Step By Step Install On the 5th Gen 4Runner The stock 4Runner sound system may not have enough bass for your preferences. An under-seat subwoofer is…
CTEK CTX Battery Sense Install & Review
CTEK CTX Battery Sense Install & Review On the 5th Gen 4Runner The CTEK Battery sense allows you not only to view your battery’s real-time voltage via your smartphone but…
Genesis Dual Battery Kit Install on 4Runner
Genesis Off Road Dual Battery Kit Install & Review: Toyota Stock Battery Replacement For the 5th Gen 4Runner Warning: Nerd References Ahead We don’t have the power, Captain! (1) Overland…
Thule Rack 4Runner Mounts & Accessories
Thule Racks and Accessories Install: Roof-Top Tent & Mounted with 65″ Square Bar on the 5th Gen 4Runner There are plenty of opinions when it comes to which roof rack…
ARB 2000 Awning Install & Overview on 4Runner
ARB Awning Installation & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack – Similar to Gobi, BajaRack and other Mesh Style Roof Racks When you need some shade, the ARB awning…
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller
REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller If you have ever towed a trailer off-road, even a lightweight one, you have probably felt the rush of a few thousand pounds pushing…
M.O.R.E. Air Tank Mount Install
M.O.R.E. (Mountain Off-Road Enterprises) Air Tank Mount Step by Step Install & Power Tank Super Bracket On Rear Cargo Area for 5th Gen 4Runner Taking a compressed CO2 tank, or…
RCI Lower Link Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
RCI Off-Road Lower link skid plate install with Rock Sliders on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Protecting linkage on your 4Runner is just as important as any other vulnerable area….
RCI Gas Tank Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
RCI Off-Road Gas tank skid plate installation on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner The fuel tank skid, otherwise known as a gas tank skid plate is one of those skid plates…
RCI T-Case Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Transfer Case Skid Plate Installation on the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner The last set inline for the belly skids or a “full set of RCI skid plates” is the Transfer…
RCI Transmission Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
RCI Off-Road Transmission Skid Plate Installation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Continuing along with our RCI full skid plate set, we are moving to the transmission skid plate. I don’t…
RCI Front Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Step-by-Step RCI Off-Road Front Skid Plate (KDSS Specific) Installation on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Simply put, skid plates help protect many undercarriage parts of your truck. If you start beating…
Goose Gear Cargo Plate System for 5th Gen 4Runner
Goose Gear Cargo Plate System Installation: Step by Step Install of the Cargo Plate System on the 5th Gen 4Runner The factory 4Runner tie-down points work well… However, when you…
Dual Battery with CTEK Charger and Running a Solar Set-Up on 5th Gen 4Runner
Dual Battery Overview on the 5th Gen 4Runner: CTEK Dual Battery Charger For Maximum Battery Life & Performance on the go The first upgrade I made to my Land Rover…
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Camera Relocation
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Camera Relocation: Step by Step Install on How to Relocate the Rear Back-Up Camera Do you have a custom rear bumper or a swing out of…