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.
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…
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 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 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…
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…
The WaterPORT Weekender: Portable Water System Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Complete Overview & Review Whether you’re an overlander, a primitive camper, or you hit the sauce too hard at…
Tailgater Tire Table Install Overview & Initial Impressions For Camping and General Overlanding I came across this table last year while on a camping trip in Crested Butte Colorado, a…
HitchFire Forge 15 Grill Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Cooked food is an important element for those of us who participate in off-roading, overlanding, traveling, adventuring,…
SLAPs (Side Load Access MOLLE Panel v2) by JOE’s Original Equipment: Install & Mounting Options For the 4th and 5th Gen 4Runner The Side Load Access Panel v2, made by…
Illuminating Your License Plate On the 4Runner: Should You Relocate The Factory Light or Buy a New Light? If you’ve installed a rear bumper or some style of a swing-out…
Propeller Shaft Maintenance For the 5th Gen 4Runner: A Quick How-To Guide Propeller shaft lubrication is a very simple maintenance procedure to do, but it is often avoided because cleaning…
Westcott Designs Hatch Ladder Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Wescott Designs, a new and upcoming aftermarket fabrication company out of Phoenix, AZ, is looking to make a splash in…
How to Retrofit Headlight Housings on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Step-by-Step Walkthrough and Installation Process When it comes to headlights on the 5th gen 4Runner, you have plenty…
Mid-Atlantic Off-Roading Smoked Mirror Turn Signals Review for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Turn signals are funny things. Everyone complains about no one else using their turn signals properly, while…
TRD Pro (2019+) Roof Rack Swap and Installation Guide – Parts List and Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2019, Toyota paid tribute to the FJ Cruiser by…
Rhino Rack 270 Degree Batwing Awning Install and Review – Mounted on Gobi Roof Rack For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Rhino-Rack Batwing Awning is the perfect solution for an…
DIY Full-Sized Sleeping Platform Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner Ground tents are great and rooftop tents are also great. But ground tent season is shockingly short here in Upstate…
Blacked-Out Roof Rack Kit from Car Trim Home – How to Black Out Your Roof Rack without Plasti-Dip or Vinyl Wrap Do you ever look at the roof rack on…
Modular Roof Rack With Unique Design Elements Westcott Designs is an up and coming name in the offroading industry. Out of Phoneix, Arizona, Westcott Designs are made in the USA…
Yotaverse Pro Grill & Raptor Lights For the 5th Gen 4Runner A new front grill can make a huge difference in the appearance of a vehicle. Adding a TRD Pro…
Spyder Auto Group: Sequential Tail Lights Step-By-Step Install & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner For the longest time, nobody was offering an aftermarket tail light for the 5th Gen…
LASFit White LEDs for Cargo Trunk and Map Light Bulbs – Install & Review for 5th Gen 4Runner One of the latest things to update on my 4Runner is the…
LasFit LED Reverse Lights Installation Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner: 2020 / 2021 upgraded version Off-road or on-road, there is a major safety aspect to being able…
weBoost Drive Reach – Clean install for Off-Road Cell Signal Booster Antenna with Adjustable Ram Mount on CNC Roof Rack If you are looking to increase your cell signal when…
OEM Trunk Accessories – Are They Worth It? Complete Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner OEM Trunk Mods are a great way to improve the functionality and look of your…
The DIY Sleeping Platform and Storage Divider Camping Setup For the 5th Gen 4Runner Like many of us, I am looking to get the most out of my 4Runner. But…
Wide-Angle Heated Convex Mirros with Built-In LED Sequential Turn Signal Mirrors – Install & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Apple’s CEO Tim Cook once said “Apple has made products…
A Review Of The PedalBox+ Throttle Controller by DTE Systems: A 5th Gen 4Runner Throttle Response Controller If you drive a Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma, I presume you are well…
High-End Overland Drawer System with Offset Drawers and Slide Table from TruckVault Security – Step by Step Install When it comes to storage in the back of the 4Runner, you…
M.O.R.E. Front Skid Plate Installation Overview & Initial Impressions For the 5th Gen 4Runner Bumpers, sliders, skid plates…all different forms of protection for your 4Runner. I currently am running an…
