MESO Customs Ultimate Dome Light for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Add a Dual Color Interior LED with the MESO Customs Ultimate Series Dome Light – Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to your dome light,…
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.
Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit
Trail Impressions: Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit – Which Setup Performed Better? To give a little background about myself, I’m an amateur photographer who travels…
AlphaRex LUXX-Series “Red-Black” Tail Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
How To Install & My Initial Impressions – Detailed Look AlphaRex is one of the biggest names in the aftermarket lighting game, especially for Toyotas. They have several options in…
Black & Red Machined Billet Teton Shift Knob for a 5th Gen 4Runner
The Teton Workshop Shift Knob – A Machined Billet Shift Knob for the 5th Gen 4Runner with Multiple Color Options There are several variants of the main shift knob depending…
Boss StrongBox Console Safe for 5th Gen 4Runner – Secure Valuables with Peace of Mind
Introducing The Boss StrongBox Console Safe: Interior Security With Quick and Easy Access – Install & Initial Impressions It’s inevitable that at some point, you’ll need to leave something of…
Dongar Technologies Adapter for 5th Gen 4Runner with Garmin Dash Cam
The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for 2020+ Toyota 4Runner Models Traditionally, there were two methods of powering your dashcam: Run a long USB cord down the side of your windshield…
The TRD Pro Grille For 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runners (TSS Compatible)
TRD-Pro Grille Install & Review On 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runner (TSS Compatible) The TRD-Pro Grille is a super popular mod and for good reason. It contributes to the clean, aggressive…
N-FAB LBM Behind the Bumper Light Bar Mount – Review & Install
N-Fab Lower Grill Hidden Light Mount (2014+ 4Runner) – 7 Month Trail-Tested Review and Full Installation Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing some ditch lights on the 4Runner,…
Budget-Friendly Switch Panel: Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Controller – Quick Overview
Introducing the 2nd Gen Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Panel: General Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you are like me (and probably many others out there), spending $600-$1,000 on a…
Body Mount Relocation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Overview
Body Mount Relocation and Cab Mount Relocation Service in Sacramento: Performed on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Quick Note on Terminology: You will often hear the terms “Cab Mount Relocation”…
Introducing Rear Light Bar’s Pro8 Switch Panel: A Switch-Pros Alternative
Rear Light Bar Pro8 Switch Panel – Switch Pro Alternative For the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner When you first begin to buy aftermarket accessories for your 4Runner, the switches and…
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel on the 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel Install – Making the Most of the Hidden Space for 5th Gen 4Runners Hiding your gear or other 4Runner-kept items can help free…
TRD Pro Style Grille and “Raptor” Lights for 2010-2013 4Runner
CarTrimHome’s New TRD Pro Style Grille and “Raptor” Lights for 2010-2013 4Runner – Complete Install Guide and Review Today, I’d like to tell you about another addition to my rig…
YotaVerse Door Jam Clean-Up Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Tidy Up Your Door Jam With a Door Jam Clean-Up Kit From YotaVerse Does seeing all of the exposed hardware in your 4Runner’s door jam ever annoy you? Does it…
5th Gen 4Runner Sliding Cargo Tray Swap – Install & Parts List
5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Cargo Tray Install – Complete Sliding Cargo Tray Swap The sliding rear cargo tray for the 4Runner wasn’t something I ever thought I would need, let…
The CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Increase Your Engine Protection With a CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate: Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, the owner of a TRD Off-Road, or…
CarTrimHome MOLLE Panel Shelf for the 5th Gen 4Runnner – Install and Review
CarTrimHome Rear MOLLE Panels and Shelf: Installation Guide, Review, and Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner Rear window MOLLE panels have cemented their place as a top upgrade in the 4Runner…
Introducing The Velox Offroad Gullwings for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Meet Velox Offroad’s 5th Gen 4Runner Gullwings, Interior Rear Window MOLLE Panels, and Exterior Accessory MOLLE Panels Every once in a while, there comes an epic mod, so epic you…
AL Offroad Onyx Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Is This the Strongest Roof Rack For The 4Runner? Utilizing T-Slot (extrusion) crossbars that are twice the size of others on the market, AL Offroad is on the scene with…
VIAIR 400H-A Automatic Compressor – On-Board Air Install Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner
How To Hard Mount A VIAIR Air Compressor I’ve been very pleased with the VIAIR 88P that I’ve been using for a few years, but decided that I wanted something…
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview, Install, and Review
Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Ditch Lights – Installation Guide and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Ditch Lights are one of the most common lighting upgrades that lots of 4Runner…
Auto-Dimming Dash Light Mod 5th Gen 4Runner – How To Dim The Lights in Your 4Runner
Auto-Dimming Dash Lighting for 5th Gen 4Runner (Only Compatible with 2014-2019 5th Gen 4Runner) Sometimes, a mod isn’t about improving stock capabilities; it’s about bringing your vehicle up to what…
Bolting a Storage Box To Crossbars on Factory 4Runner Roof Rack – Install using Pelican Vault
Mount Storage Cases and Cargo Boxes To Factory 4Runner Roof Rack Cross with LFD Aluminum Crossbars Using a Pelican Vault Case You may have seen rigs around town (and definitely…
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Out for Stove – 5th Gen 4Runner
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Outs for Stove Listed on the following post are the dimensions and cut list for the storage box pictured above. All dimensions were based…
4Runner Key Fob Window Switch Module For 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Install Guide
A Simple Mod To Enable Rolling Up Your Windows Via Keyfob Can we take a moment to appreciate Harbor Freight Tools? You hear people say things like, “If you…
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S. MOLLE Panel – 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S MOLLE Panel: Install, Use, and Review for 5th Gen 4Runners MOLLE panels have established themselves as one of the top accessory purchases for the 4Runner. What…
5th Gen 4Runner Water System With Trail’d Tanks – Full DIY and How-To Guide
The Trail’d Universal 6 Gallon “Spare” Tank – Complete Installation Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner If you take your rig overlanding for a weekend or more, a good water system…
SSO Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Southern Style Offroad (SSO) Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner In this article, I will walk you through the installation of the Southern Style Offroad (SSO)…
Midland MXT Radio Install Guide – Center Console to Prinsu Roof Rack on 5th Gen 4Runner
A Clean Installation Guide for The Midland MXT275 15-Watt GMRS Radio on the 5th Gen 4Runner Off-road radios come in all types, sizes, and frequencies. While some require a license…
Boslla 7 Inch LED Light Bar As A Ditch Light – Review
Boslla 7 Inch Led Light Bar Review and Install on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner LED lights and lightbars are an essential part of offroading and when out exploring. Even…
4Runner Lifestyle License Plate Lights – Install, Review and Overview
Converting License Plate Lights To Full LED Housing – Step-by-Step Overview & Review We can all agree that the stock halogen bulbs are both dull and likely don’t match the…
Coil SumoSprings™ – Coil Spring Inserts on 5th Gen 4Runner
Coil SumoSprings™ – Improve Load Carrying Capacity with Changing Springs – Great for Suspension Lifts with Weight and/or Light Towing I drive a 2011 4Runner Trail Edition that I purchased…
DIY Overland Trailer Build – 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 3)
DIY Overland Trailer (Part 3) – Detailed Look at Add-Ons and Accessories In this third article covering my DIY overlanding trailer, I will do a brief overview of everything I…
Interior Red/White LED Switchback Light Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Install & Overview
Car Trim Home Interior Switchback LED Kit Step-By-Step Install & Product Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner Update: CarTrimHome has discontinued these. There is no denying that stock interior lights…
Trail Standard Off-Road Center Console MOLLE Panels – Review & Install
Trail Standard Off-Road (TSO) Center Console MOLLE Panel System Step-by-Step Install for 5th Gen 4Runner The Trail Standard Off-Road center console MOLLE panels are a great way to keep gear…