Moisture in 4Runner headlights
Condensation and Moisture in 5th Gen 4Runner Headlight Housing after installing new Headlights (LEDs or HIDs) We have installed a few sets of headlights on our 4Runners. Since then, most…
Maintenance
4Runner Maintenance can range through a ton of different topics. As our 5th Gen and upcoming 6th Gen 4Runners are still new, 4Runner Maintenance is a very low volume topic. As the blog grows with 5th Gen and 6th Gen 4Runner years and problems, we will be here to address common 4Runner Maintenance tips and tricks. 4Runner Maintenance is a must and we want to cover everything that needs to be done on our 4Runners in detail. If you have any questions about 4Runner Maintenance, let us know anytime!
Trail Maintenance: Driveline fluids, how and when to change them
The topic of oil in vehicles is the easiest way to spark a debate on the internet in the gear head world. To be honest I am not sure how,…
Secondary Air Pump Mod on 5th Gen 4Runner
Air Injection Pump Preventative Maintenance, Uni Filter Mod This modification has been done widely in the Tacoma and Lexus GX460 area where the foam element inside of the secondary air…
K&N VF2000 cabin air filter for the 5th Gen 4Runner
K&N VF2000 Washable & Reusable Cabin Air Filter Overview and Review Some upgrades can visibly be seen, heard, or felt in terms of performance. Other upgrades are much more subtle…
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…
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. We had some damage on the…
Rustproofing and Undercoating 4Runner
Eastwood Rubberized Rust Encapsulator Undercoating Prevent Rust with Rubberized Rust Encapsulator on your Car, Truck or 4Runner Growing up in the Orlando area, I had only a vague concept of…
5th Gen 4Runner Oil Change – What You Need and How to do it
How to Change the Oil and Oil Filter on the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner There are many different types of maintenance you can do on a vehicle, but quite possibly…
Side Exit Exhaust – Rotten Egg Smell Fix on 5th Gen 4Runner
Sulfur Smell (Rotten Egg Smell) Exhaust fix on 5th Gen 4Runner Exhaust systems that smell like rotten eggs or sulfur are usually due to an exhaust leak. You may have a hole…
Pro Eagle Off-Road Jack Review
Pro Eagle Jack Review (3-ton & 2-ton Options) The jack pictured is the 3 ton “Kratos” Pro Eagle Floor Jack Review – The Best Off-Road and Shop Floor Jack? When…
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…
Powerstop Extreme Brake Upgrade for 5th Gen 4Runner
Z36 Extreme Brake Pads and Evolution Rotors for 5th Generation 4Runner If you are looking for an upgraded brake option on your 5th Gen 4Runner, you can go with factory…
4Runner Battery Replacement
It is hard to see the numbers right here, but it reads 12.89. There is a better shot down the page. 5th Gen 4Runner Battery Replacement Guide. Odyssey 34R Battery…
How to Fit Bigger Tires on 5th Gen 4Runner? (Cutting & Trimming Guide)
How to Fit 33″ and 34″ Tires on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Areas for Trimming and Cutting the Wheel Well Areas to look at: Trimming the body Push back…
Windshield Wiper Blade Refill 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner Windshield Wiper Blade Refill (OEM) When your rubber blade insert starts giving you problems, it is time for a replacement. We have a 2014 4Runner that we…
Puddle Lights aka the Side Mirror Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
How to Replace the Side Mirror Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Overview on the Puddle Lights The puddle lights aka the side mirror lights on 5th Gen 4Runner…
LED Dome Light Swap on 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Dome Light Swap and Light Replacement on 5th Gen 4Runner When you unlock your 4Runner, the dome light, the puddle (side mirror) lights, and the map lights turn on….
LED Map Lights (Bulb Replacement) 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Map Light Swap and Bulb Number (194) on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner The map lights might be the single most important interior light bulb on your 5th Gen 4Runner….
LED Reverse Lights for 5th Gen 4Runner
Reverse Lights LED Swap on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Ultra Bright LED Reverse Lights One major light you want to replace is the back-up/reverse light bulbs. By replacing your reverse lights…
Rear Hatch & Cargo Area LED Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
Rear Hatch & Cargo Area LED Light Swap on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Trunk or Cargo Area Light Bulb: DE3175 The rear hatch/ cargo/ trunk lights on our 4Runner are…
Vanity Visor Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
Vanity Visor LED Light Upgrade 5th Gen 4Runner Vanity Visor LED Light Swap and Upgrade (Installation Guide) on 5th Gen 4Runner Moving forward with the next interior bulb is the vanity/visor….
Courtesy Door Lights (LED Swap) 5th Gen 4Runner
Courtesy Door Lights LED Swap (Step by Step Guide) on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner The courtesy door lights are pretty straight-forward. There are plenty of companies that make aftermarket bulbs…
License Plate Lights 5th Gen 4Runner
License Plate Lights 5th Gen 4Runner LED License Plate Lights – Install, Swap and Upgrade on 5th Gen 4Runner One of the simplest mods you can do in the lighting…
Cleaning 5th Gen 4Runner Engine Bay With Powersports Cleaner
How To Clean the Engine on the 5th Generation 4Runner On our recent trip to Blue lakes, we experience some sudden rain and hail. What we didn’t account for was massive…
Aftermarket Filter Options for 5th Gen 4Runner
TRD or K&N? – Which Aftermarket Filter Is For You? You can get the maximum performance out of your Toyota with aftermarket intakes and an exhaust system, but what about…