Hidden Winch Mount Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Photo Credit: @lawndartdesign, Isaac Marchionna Features, benefits, and options for hidden winch mount systems The ability to mount a winch to the front of any off-road vehicle will add capability…
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.
TRD Off-Road Valance Swap 5th Gen 4Runner
MODIFYING A FRONT VALENCE TO FIT A SR5P WITHOUT REMOVING THE BUMPER ON THE 5TH GEN 4Runner This is a step-by-step process to install a lower front valence (Toyota Part…
Goose Gear Drawers + Sleeping Platform Step-By-Step Install And Review
Goose Gear Drawer & Sleeping Platform – Is this the ultimate storage solution for the 5th Gen 4Runner? Why did I choose this? As far as I know, Goose Gear…
ARB Single Compressor with Shrockworks Mount
ARB Single Compressor Overview & Installation with the Shrockworks Mount Bracket There are many dual batteries and onboard air compressor options available for a 5th Gen 4Runner. Shrockworks, Genesis, C4…
King Suspension Preload Adjustment
King Suspension Preload Adjustment on 5th Generation 4Runner The following article is a step-by-step process on adjusting the preload on the OEM King Suspension System for a 2012 Toyota 4Runner…
Total Chaos UCA Install – Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-step Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Installation The following article is a step-by-step process on the installation of the Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on a 2012 Toyota 4Runner SR5….
King Shocks Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KING Lift Kit Installation with Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is our step-by-step process on the installation of the King Suspension system on a 2012…
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 Lift 5th Gen 4Runner Review
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 – The Complete Guide for the 5th Gen Owner A suspension is crucial to any vehicle – whether you have a performance sports car, off-road vehicle,…
ARB Compressor Install w/ Slee Off-Road Bracket
Slee Off-Road Bracket with ARB Compressor – Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner If you own anything with wheels, chances are good that you will need to use…
SDHQ ABS Speed Sensor Guards Install & Review
ABS Guards from SDHQ for the 5th Gen 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and FJ Cruiser Like several critical parts of the 4runner’s undercarriage, the ABS Speed Sensors and harnesses are particularly vulnerable…
RotopaX Ladder Mount Bracket 4Runner
4Runner Ladder Accessory Mount – RotopaX Ladder Mounting Bracket – 5th Gen 4Runner Fuel cans and water storage are both important for longer trips. After heading out for the weekend, you never…
Overland Equipped Ladder Steps on 4Runner
Extra Accessory Steps (Bolt-On Step Mounts) for Off-Road Ladders, including the Gobi Ladder As time goes on with your build, you may start running out of space to mount your…
ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 4Runner
The ARCLightLED Voltage Booster for the 5th Gen 4Runner What is a Voltage Booster and Where/How do you install one on the 4Runner? When it comes to AGM battery upgrades for…
Grdian Krios Mini Dash Camera Install on 5th Gen 4Runner – How Do You Wire a Dash Cam?
Step by Step Installation Guide for Dash Camera on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Everything You Need to Know After dinner downtown with my friends, I was heading home for…
4XRAC Hi-Lift Jack Mount Install and Review
Universal 4XRAC Mounting Bracket for Any Hi-Lift Jack – Hi-Lift Jack Bracket & Mount Install and overview on a mesh roof rack When you are off exploring and four-wheeling, you…
Falcon Shocks Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Falcon Shocks Tow/Haul Suspension 4Runner Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Just like any other suspension, you need a core set of shop tools for the job. If you are not…
High Clearance Bumper Cut Overview
DIY High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner – SSO High Clearance Bumper Cut Mod with C4 Fabrication Lo Pro There are many options on the market for…
ARB Flat Alloy 70” x 44” Mesh Roof Rack
ARB Flat Rack – Overview & Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is the installation, and a complete review on why I choose the Flat ARB Mesh Roof Rack – The…
Secondary Air Pump Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner
Air Injection Pump Preventative Maintenance, Uni Filter – Air Pump Filter Swap This modification has been done widely in the Tacoma and Lexus GX460 area where the foam element inside…
Dobinson 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel Installation & General Overview Dobinsons 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Snorkel Install Overview When it comes to off-roading, one piece of equipment people choose to install is…
Icon Track Bar for KDSS 4Runners
ICON 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Adjustable Rear Track Bar/pan hard bar ICON-54200 We were recently working on extending the brake lines on the 4Runner and noticed it. There were marks on…
Roof Nest Sparrow RTT Install and Review
What to Expect from a Roof Nest Sparrow Roof Top Tent on 5th Gen 4Runner This install/review is on the Roof Nest Sparrow roof top tent. I have been in…
Simple Cargo Area Leveling Platform & Sleeping System
DIY Removable Sleeping Platform Build for the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Sleeping in the cargo area of the 4Runner is a popular way to spend the night while out on…
KC Lights Flex Dual Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HILITES Dual FLEX Array Ditch Lights Mounted on the 5th Gen 4Runner with the Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets KC HiLiTES now offers a wide variety of plug-n-play pillar/ditch…
KC Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights on 4Runner
KC HiLiTES Cyclone Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Similar to the Toyota LED Illumination Package This mod may work on many other Toyota platforms, Tacoma,…
LFD Off-Road Rack with Factory or Steel Rails?
LFD Off-Road Roof Rack System Review on 5th Gen 4Runner An overview of the LFD Cargo-stop brackets, Steel Rails, and Crossbars There are many options for roof rack setups for…
Extended Brake Lines for 5th Gen 4Runner: 3″+ Lifts and Long Travel Suspension
Braided Extended Brake Lines by Crown Performance, Made in the USA – pick them up at Metal Tech 4×4 I thought at first Metal Tech 4×4 made these brake lines…
Anytime Backup Camera and Add Front Camera
5th Gen 4Runner Front Camera add and View your Cameras at any time This mod allows for a couple different options. You can go with the anytime backup camera alone which…
2010 – 2013 4Runner Rear Bumper Cut
2010 – 2013 Rear Bumper Cut Mod Cutting/Trimming the Rear Bumper on early 5th Gen Limited 4Runner (2010-2013) After my 2010 4Runner got a facelift (see 2014+ swap) and a…
NFAB Step Mod for 5th Gen 4Runner Limited
DIY Tucked NFAB Steps for 5th Gen 4Runner Limited Customizing the NFAB Steps so they sit higher and tighter on the 4Runner When I first got my 2010 4Runner I…