Cali Raised LED OEM Switch Install & Wiring Guide
Cali Raised LED OEM Style Accessory Switch – How to Wire, and How to Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner Most lighting products on the market come with wiring harnesses…
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.
Prinsu Design Studios Ridgeline Handles – Full Review and Install
Prinsu Design Studios Ridgeline Handles For the 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Review and Install After having my roof rack for a few months, I realized what a pain it…
74Weld Upper Control Arm Install and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
74Weld Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Review and Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner 74 Weld is an aerospace machine shop located in San Diego, California, that makes aerospace…
Lasfit LED Pods As Chase Lights/Reverse Lights- Complete Install and Review
Lasfit 3″ LED Pods For Reverse Lights or Chase Lights – Step-by-Step Install & Review Having proper lighting is extremely important in keeping you safe and allowing you to have…
How to Remove and Apply Paint Protection Film (Door Cups and Edge Trim) on 5th Gen 4Runner
How to Remove old Dirty Protective Film and then Apply new Lamin-X Protective Films for a Cleaner Look and Better Protection Protecting your paint is one of the best ways…
Rear Suspension Extended Stabilizer End Links on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install Guide
Step-By-Step Guide For Installing Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar Links Additional Upgrades For the 5th Gen 4Runner When Changing Your Rear Suspension for a Lift Problem Statement The stabilizer bars, also…
MagnaFlow Overland Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
MagnaFlow Toyota 4Runner Overland Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System #19546 4.0L V6 (2003-2021) With No Drone Technology (NDT) I wasn’t looking to install a new exhaust system on my 2019…
Lux Lighting System – Complete Install and Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner
The Next Innovation in Rock Lights – A Review On Lux Lighting Systems for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you haven’t seen what bad rock lights look like, then you…
Eaton Rear E-Locker Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
E-Locker Installation Guide with Eaton E-Locker on Rear 3rd Member on 5th Gen 4Runner One of my biggest regrets about buying my used SR5 4Runner was the fact that it…
How to Mount Lights on Stock (TRD Pro) 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack
Mounting Lights on Stock Roof Racks For the 5th Gen 4Runner – Everything You Need To Know A Guide to Mounting Roof Top Lights while Keeping Your Stock Roof Rack…
In-House Fabrication Snorkel Step-By-Step Install with ADV Fiberglass Fenders
Snorkel Install on Fiberglass Fenders: In-House Fabrication Snorkel for 5th Gen 4Runner with Advanced Fiberglass Concepts +3” Fenders If you have installed your Advanced Fiberglass Concepts (ADV) fenders, then you…
Diode Dynamics Single Color LED Footwell Kit – Complete Install and Review
Diode Dynamics Single Color LED Footwell Kit – Complete Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Upgrading the lighting in your 4Runner is one of the easiest ways to…
Remmen Brakes for 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Overview
Complete Review Of Remmen Brakes – Superior Braking For Your 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to large heavy SUVs like the 5th Gen 4Runner, nothing is more important than…
Prinsu Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Review, Install & Overview
Prinsu Design Studios Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Accessories, Review, and Install Guide There are tons of aftermarket roof rack options on the market for the 4Runner…
Rear Window MOLLE Panels for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Introducing the Finn Fab Power Grids
Rear Window MOLLE Panels With Blue Sea Systems Accessory Panels for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner With all of the rear window MOLLE panels out there, which brand do you…
ROAM Vagabond Roof Top Tent – Complete Install and Overview
ROAM Adventure Co.’s Softshell Vagabond RTT: In-Depth Set-Up and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Images by Victoria Lopez How have we gotten this far into Trail4Runner.com and not covered…
Midland MXT275 Radio Under Dash (hidden mount) Installation Guide for 5th Gen 4Runner
Hidden Midland MXT 275 Complete Step-By-Step Install and Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner As someone that daily drives their 6500+lb “Overland” rig, I am constantly trying to find ways…
USR Blacked Out Tail Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner (Updated LEDs) Install and Review
Unique Style Racing Presents Their Prebuilt LED DEPO Tail Lights for 5th Gen 4Runner – Step-by-Step Install Guide & Overview Upgrading the stock tail lights on the 5th Gen is…
Blacked Out LED Projector Retrofit Headlights by USR for the 5th Gen 4Runner
USR DEPO Headlight Housings – 5000K LED Projector Retrofitted Low Beams for 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Install and Overview Headlights are a crucial part of any vehicle. But let’s…
AJC Gear Plate with Sliding Cargo Tray Delete for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Aiden James Customs (AJC) Sliding Cargo Deck Delete & Rear Platform Offers Endless Mounting Solutions If you go camping a lot or have larger bulkier items you like to bring…
Artec Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install, Review and Overview
Artec Industries Venture Cross Bars for 5th Gen 4Runner Non-TRD Pro Models Oh no, not another roof rack post… Almost every 4Runner comes equipped with the factory roof rack. Some…
DIY Fishing Rod Holder for 5th Gen 4Runner: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Do it Yourself Interior Fishing Rod Holder for a 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete DIY Guide I live in the burbs of Denver, CO, and there is no shortage of…
VLEDS Micro Extreme LED Low Beam Headlight Bulb Step-By-Step Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
VLEDS Micro Extreme Headlight Bulb Install for 5th Gen 4Runners: Quick Step-By-Step Guide Finally, a bulb that fits! If you’re reading this, then you already know about the struggle of…
SumoSprings Bump Stops for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install & Overview
Super Springs International Presents – SumoSprings Bump Stops for Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Complete Install Guide & Overview SumoSprings are a line of bump stops designed and manufactured by…
Trimming Fenders & Fender Flares on 5th Gen 4Runner – Fitting 35″ Tires With Factory Fenders
Pictured: RRW (Relations Race Wheels) RR8-H Forged Beadlocks, 35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts with ARB OME BP-51 3.5″ Lift How To Trim Fenders and Fender Flares to Fit 35″ Tires on a…
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner on ARB Safari Snorkel – Install & Overview
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Snorkel Pre-Cleaner Overview and Install on an ARB Safari Snorkel For the 5th Gen 4Runner In a previous article, I covered the installation of ARB’s Safari Snorkel…
RacksBrax Quick Release Awning Brackets – Install & Review
Take Off or Put on Your Awning on in the Blink of an Eye With the RacksBrax Quick Release Brackets I’ve had a few awnings over the past couple of…
JLT Oil Catch Can Separator Install and Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
JLT Oil Separator and Catch Can – Complete Step By Step Install and Review *** As of early 2022, JLT Performance is now call J&L Oil Separator Company. *** What…
ARB Safari Snorkel Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Safari Snorkel Step-By-Step Install On The 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Review & Product Overview While the majority of 4Runners sold here in North America will sadly spend most of…
Carbon Fiber Door & Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner
Car Trim Home Carbon Fiber Door and Steering Wheel Trim Cover for 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Install and Overview Tired of your door and steering wheel trim not matching your…