MagnaFlow, Borla, or Gibson?
Best Cat-back Exhaust for the 5th Gen 4Runner? Exhaust System Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing an exhaust system, it’s essential to consider your specific goals. While there…
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.
Baja Design Squadron Sport Fog Lights
Baja Design Squadron Sports Fog Light Step by Step Installation The Sports are an excellent choice for upgrading your fog lights. While there are other options like Xenon Depot, The…
Ellis Precision TRD Shift Knobs – 4Runner/ FJ
Ellis Precision Automatic Shifter Knobs with Transfer Case Knobs Overall, these shift knobs are just flat-out amazing. When it comes to accessories, these are a must-have. If you want to…
Rago Fab MOLLE Panel Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Fab Modular Storage Panel Installation Guide and Review Rago Fabrication’s Modular Storage Panels have been around for a while now. They take pride in making a quality product, although…
34″ Toyo Open Country AT 2 on 5th Gen 4Runner
34″ Toyo Open County AT 2 Tires (285/75R17) & 17″ Fuel Wheels After upgrading to 34″ Toyo Open Country All Terrain 2 tires (285/75R17) and 17″ Fuel Anza Bronze wheels…
5th Gen 4Runner TRD Skid Plate For KDSS
Update: The shop I went to kinda botched the cut so I re-cut it at home with the grinder. There is no material left on the sides, it’s a straight…
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Lift Install – 4Runner (KDSS)
Icon Stage 2 Install on 5th Gen 4Runner With KDSS After weeks of anticipation, the installation of the Icon Stage 2 Suspension didn’t go as smoothly as we hoped. Everything…
Metal Tech 4×4 Sliders – 5th Gen 4Runner
Step by Step Install of the Metal Tech 4×4 Off-Road Rock Sliders Article was written by 2017 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO “War Runner”. The Metal Tech 4×4 Rock Sliders are top-tier off-road…
Spidertrax Wheel Spacer – Wider Stance
Spidertrax Wheel Spacers (1.25″) – Wider Stance If you are looking to push your wheels out a bit further and widen your stance, the Spidertrax Wheel Spacers are a good…
Fuel Anza Wheels with Toyo Open Country AT2
Fuel Anza 17×9 (-6) Wheels & 285/75R17 Toyo Open Country ATii I finally got to see the wheels in person, and they’re impressive. What excites me the most is that…
Black Emblems on Black 4Runner Valance
Black Emblems Against the Black 4Runner Valance In a previous post, we highlighted the emblem kit for the 2016 SR5 4Runner. Today, we installed the same kit on our Trail…
Orange Boxx Fab Storage Panel Review
Window Storage Panel from Orange Boxx Fabrication I saw this MOLLE panel one day and had to have it. It’s a rear window storage device that bolts to the existing…
N-Fab Nerf Bars 5th Gen 4Runner Review
N-Fab Nerf Bars 3-Year Full Review, Overview & Conclusion After three years of use, the N-Fab Bars have proven to be reliable. We purchased our 2014 Trail 4Runner in August…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Roof Rack Install & Review
Rhino-Rack with CXB Leg Kit Install on 5th Gen 4Runner Recently, we reviewed the Rhino-Rack Pioneer, which stands out among other off-road roof racks like the Front Runner Slimline 2,…
Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform 5th Gen 4Runner
Rhino-Rack Roof Rack CXB & SX Leg Kit + Backbone System When looking at roof racks, there are a handful of solid options to choose from. Some of my first…
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Differential Breather Kit Install & Review
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Diff Breather Benefits, Install, and Review A differential breather kit prevents water from entering your drivetrain during water crossings. It connects the rear axle, differentials, transmission,…
Wiring 4 Rigid Lights to Gobi Rack on 4Runner
4 Rigid E-Series Lights to a Single Air-On-Board Switch Off-road lighting for better trail visibility and light-duty use for camping has grown in popularity in recent years. While the classic…
Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System Install
Install of the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System on 5th Gen 4Runner The decision to install a cat-back exhaust system on my 2013 4Runner Trail was tough. By 2017, the 5th…
Press-on Black Emblems Kits for 4Runners
How to Blackout the Emblems on your SR5, Limited, or TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner This is the quickest, easiest mod you will ever do. The blackout emblem kit is…
5th Gen 4Runner – Fuel Wheels & KO2 Tires
Fuel 20″ Vapor Wheels Wrapped with KO2 (275/55R20) Tires Introducing the second 4Runner in the family—our 2016 SR5, now sporting Fuel 20″ Vapor Wheels and KO2 275/55R20 Tires. This is…
Pro Comp Spacer Leveling Kit Installation Guide
How To Install a Pro Comp Front Spacer and Rear Spacer This install will be done on the 2016 SR5, the third 4Runner in our family. The Pro Comp leveling…
Toytec Leveling Kit Vs. Stock Stance
Toytec Leveling Kit Vs. Stock Stance on the 5th Gen 4Runner The 4Runner on the right is a 2014 Trail Edition (TE) with KDSS, featuring a Toytec 2.5″ front leveling…
5th Gen 4Runner Pro Comp Nitro Leveling Kit Overview
Pro Comp Nitro 2 Inch Rear and 3 Inch Front Leveling Lift Kit – 65210K The Pro Comp Nitro Kit (2″ rear, 3″ front) is a durable leveling kit for…
5th Gen 4Runner Grille Kits & Grille Mods
Raptor Light Mods & TRD Pro Grille Kit Options The list below should give you a good place to start when exploring aftermarket grille kits. Jump To: Top 15 front…
5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Window Tint
How dark should you tint your 5th Gen 4Runner? In our 5th Gen 4Runner Mods (Part1) post, we touched on the basics of modding out your 4Runner. One of those…
5th Gen 4Runner Leveling Kits & Spacer Lift Kits
Pro Comp Vs. Supreme Suspensions Vs. Toytec If you want to eliminate the forward rake and level your 4Runner without a huge investment, consider a spacer leveling kit. This is…
5th Gen 4Runner Lift & Leveling Kits
Suspension Lifts & Leveling Kits – Which is For You? Below is a compiled list of links to other lift kit pages on the site. This is not everything but…
TRD Cold Air Intake (CAI) Install 5th Gen 4Runner
Step By Step TRD Cold Air Intake Installation on 4Runner This is a step by step guide and installation for the CAI on the 5th Generation 4Runner. There was a…
5th Gen 4Runner Baja Rack Install Guide
5th Gen 4Runner BajaRacks Roof Rack Installation Guide Written by: Jimmy Black of Snail Trail 4×4 BajaRacks is one of the leading rack companies. They have assorted styles of racks…
4×4 Tracks for 4Runners & Tacomas
Take Your Build To Another Level with Bolt-On Rubber Tracks Transform your 4X4 vehicle into a mean machine that can traverse the most challenging terrains by using rubber conversion track…