2014+ Front-End 4Runner Bumper Conversion
Early 5th Gen (2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) to 2014+ 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Front-End Conversion This installation is going to be the same for all early generations:Â 2010 2011…
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.
TufSkinz 4RUNNER to TOYOTA Letters Swap
TufSkinz TOYOTA Letters Swap from OEM 4Runner Badge 5th Gen 4Runner rear Emblem Removal and replacement with TOYOTA Lettering Peel. Stick. Increase HP. Simple as that. Okay, maybe that’s not…
Dobinsons Differential Drop (Diff Drop) Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Icon Stage 2 3.5″ + 1″ Ekstrom Shims = 4.5″ lift and Toyo Open County 285/75R17s (33.8″). Dobinsons Diff Drop Install on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner with TRD Pro Skid…
Trail Standard Off-road (TSO) Blank Grille Installation Overview
Step by Step Install – Trail Standard Off-Road TRD Pro Style Grille Trail Standard Off-Road (TSO) is a company that specializes in a front-end TRD Pro style grille for the…
ARB Recovery Point on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Step by step installation for an ARB Recovery Point on a 5th Gen 4Runner DISCLAIMER:Â This recovery point was designed for a Prado. The Prado recovery point was not engineered…
ScanGauge II OBDII Diagnostic Tool – 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner Diagnostic Scan Tool, and 37 digital gauges in one! For this article, I will discuss general information and installing a Scan Gauge II OBD2 reader for the…
KC HILITES FLEX Light Bar Wiring Install
KC HILITES FLEX Array Light Bar Install 5th Gen 4Runner We wired the 40″ KC HILITES FLEX Array to our Switch Pro 9100 and mounted it to our Stellar Built roof rack….
KC HILITES Cyclone LED Rock Light Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLiTES Cyclone Jeep JK Rock Light Kit converted to 5th Gen 4Runner and Wiring to Switch Pro (SP-9100). Rock lights serve many benefits when natural light is scarce. They…
Rear Bumper Replacement 5th Gen
Rear Bumper Replacement 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition, TRD Off-Road, or TRD Pro Bumper to an SR5 Bumper Today, we are replacing a Trail Edition bumper with an SR5…
Rear Window MOLLE Panel Light on 5th Gen 4Runner
How to Wire a Molle Panel Light Using a Baja Designs Dome Light on Rear Window Molle Panels on a 5th Gen 4Runner After upgrading the rear hatch bulbs to…
Tufskinz TRD Skid Insert 5th Gen 4Runner
Tufskinz TRD Skid Plate Insert for 5th Gen 4Runner TUFSKINZ TRD SKID PLATE INSERTS OVERVIEW AND INSTALL As 4Runner and off-roading enthusiasts (you wouldn’t be on this site reading this if…
Tail Light Replacement Guide 5th Gen 4Runner
Tail Light Assembly Replacement and Light Bulb Replacement Overview We will be replacing both tail lights on this beautiful 2012 (5th gen) Toyota 4runner. Â We had some damage on the…
Alpena PositionPodz: Amber LED Marker Light Pod Light Install
Amber Marker Lights with Pods on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner This is a modification that I have been considering for a couple months. There are many ways to accomplish the…
aFe Intake Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
aFe Momentum GT Cold Air Intake on 5th Gen 4Runner AFE Momentum GT Pro DRY S Cold Air Intake System – Installation, review and comparison to the TRD Intake on…
Bilstein 6112 & 5100 Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Bilstein 2.65″ Lift Front and 2″ Lift Rear – No KDSS Bilstein is one of the most common options for digressive shock absorbers across many platforms. Developed in both North…
4Runner’s Dash Speaker Upgrade for Better Audio Quality
Swapping out the OEM dash speakers with a coaxial speaker, that has a woofer cone, and integrated tweeter Most everyone will admit that the 4Runner’s audio system isn’t horrid, but…
Paracord Grab Handles 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY Paracord Grab Handle kit for the 5th Generation 4Runner (Simple DIY) We had a question come in about paracord grab handles for the 4Runner and it got me thinking….
Rago Fab Antenna Mount CB/HAM Wiring on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Running CB Antenna Cable from Inside to Outside Your 4Runner Without Drilling – and an overview on the Rago Antenna Mount (2010-2019 5th Gen 4Runner) What is a CB Radio?…
Toyota 4Runner Air Bag Suspension Kit – aka Air Lift
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Air Bag Suspension Lift Installation and Overview I think we all enjoy working on our 4Runners and as we keep adding stuff to our favorite rigs,…
KC HiLites Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLites Cyclone Under Hood LEDs – Step by Step Install KC HiLiTES is a widely-trusted and highly depended upon brand when it comes to off-road lighting. KC HiLiTES offers a wide…
Switchback LED Turn Signals on 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Turn Signals with Load Resistors to Fix Hyperflash on 5th Gen 4R Continuing right along with the LED swap on the 4Runner, we have the LED turn signal switchbacks…
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount Review
Expedition Essentials T4RPAM Dash Mount System For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Installation Guide and What to Expect When Expedition Essentials released their T4RPAM dash mount, I knew I had to…
RSG ROCK SLIDER INSTALL 5th Gen 4Runner
RSG Bulletproof Bolt-on Rock Sliders on TRD Off-Road 4Runner There are a lot of rock slider options out there. I went with RSG Metal Works out of Colorado. True confession,…
Diode Dynamics SL1 Install and Overview
Diode Dynamics SL1 (H11) Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Review, Overview, and Installation – Diode Dynamics SL1 LED H11 bulb There are many different upgrades you can do to a…
Trail Install: Switch-Pros 9100 / PowerTray Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Complete Step by Step Install of the Switch-Pros 9100 with PowerTray: How to Wire a Switch-Pros In Detail Electrical organization will come into play for most builds, mild to wild….
Replacing Brake Pads and Rotors on 4Runner
Powerstop Brake Pads and Rotor Swap on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Below, you will find the complete step by step installation of front brake pads, rear brake pads along with…
How To Install Wheel Spacers Install on Your 4Runner
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers Step by Step Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Wheel spacers are an easy install. This is a quick little mod that you can do in under an…
Body Mount Chop (BMC) Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner
Metal Tech BMC Kit – Step by Step overview on Cutting Body Mounts for the 5th Gen 4Runner When you make the move to larger tires, you are likely going…
Xenon Depot HID Low Beam Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Xenon HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Low Beam Bulb Install – 5th Gen 4Runner The Xenon Depot HID bulbs are a pretty simple install. Because Xenon Depot includes the 3M adhesive backing on…
Rear Dual Battery Set-Up on 4Runner
Rear Dual Battery Set-Up on 5th Gen 4Runner I have a 2015 Toyota 4Runner Trail and I have done a few modifications that include adding a 2nd battery to power my…