4.56 Vs. 4.88 Gears For Your 4Runner – How To Choose
How Each Affects Performance, Fuel Economy & Capability If you’ve lifted your 4Runner and added bigger tires (or a bunch of weight), you’ve probably noticed a drop in performance. Sluggish…
Off-Road
Your complete guide to 5th Gen 4Runner Off-Road & Off-Road Accessories. In this category, we talk about all things “Off-Road”. Whether that’s a product install, review, or off-road-focused topic, we cover it all. Accessories may include compressors, recovery gear, tow straps, recovery boards, and more. Off-road parts may include suspension systems, tires, bumpers, sliders, and general armor. Other topics might include general off-road tips and much more.
Ironman 4×4 Raid Front Winch Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Crash Safety Tested Bumper With Lot Of Accessory Support If you’re looking to protect your 4Runner without sacrificing factory safety systems, the Ironman 4×4 Raid winch bumper might be the…
Agency 6 (2″) Soft Shackle Hitch Receiver Recovery Block – Review
Hitch Mounted Recovery Gear Made For Soft Shackles We all know the frustration of feeding a thick 7/8″ soft shackle through a standard D-ring hole on a hitch receiver recovery…
Prinsu Pro Rack For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review
Stronger, More Configurable & More Customizable Tested on hundreds of vehicles over the years, Prinsu has become a household name for the overland space. There is a reason why Prinsu…
Dissent Off-Road 6th Gen 4Runner High Clearance Front Bumper Review
First “Mustache Delete” Front Bumper For 6th Gen 4Runner When the 6th Gen 4Runner was announced, the one thing just about everyone complained about was the double mustache. Well, here…
Aluminum Vs. Steel Front Bumpers – What’s Best For You?
Key Factors To Consider When Looking At Materials & Construction Upgrading the front bumper is one of the most common and impactful modifications you can make to your off-road rig….
upTOP Overland Kilo Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Could This Be The Ultimate Daily Driver Option? It’s no secret that there are many roof rack options for the 5G 4Runner. They’re easy to install, add substantial utility, and…
KC HiLiTES Platform One (PL1) Roof Rack System – First Impressions
The Next Gen Hybrid Roof Rack System That Can Do It All KC HiLiTES, a legendary brand known for their high-output, high-quality off-road lighting, cooked up something brand new this…
Wolfbox G900 TriPro Rearview Mirror & Dashcam On 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Made For Off-Road, The New Wolfbox System With 3 Cameras Dash cameras have come a long way in recent years. I had one in my first 4Runner back in 2017…
Morimoto XB Evo LED Headlights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A Deep Dive Into Morimoto’s Latest & Greatest Housing Upgrade Upgrading the headlights is one of the most transformative modifications you can make to a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner. Not…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Long Term 20K Mile Review
One Year & 20K Miles – How These Budget Friendly Tires Held Up I’ve been running the Tamarock M/Ts for a year now, having put on about 20,000 miles in…
OPENROAD Panther Series 13,500 Lb. Winch – Initial Impressions
Super Affordable Option With Synthetic Rope If you’re looking for a winch that’s more affordable than most on the market, then OPENROAD might be a good option for you. This…
Beatty MetalWorks High Clearance Rear Winch Bumper For 5th Gen – Review
First Winch Compatible Option With Crossmember Delete Beatty Metal Works (pronounced baity) has stepped in with something no one else has pulled off until now: a production rear-mounted, high clearance…
Field Tested: ARB Brushless Twin Compressor – Review
ARB Brushless Twin Vs. ARB Original Twin – Worth $1000? After decades of success in the onboard compressor market, ARB finally launched something new… the ARB Brushless compressor. But is…
BamBeds Leveling Platform For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review
Low Profile, Tailored-Fit, Rapidly Removable Cargo Platform The new 4Runner brings plenty of new features, but one thing Toyota didn’t fix is the uneven cargo area when the rear seats…
Revolution Gear & Axle 4.88 Gears For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Why An Upgrade To 4.88 Gears Is Important For The Avid Overlander When it comes to off-roading in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, one of the most impactful upgrades—beyond tires…
Eaton Front E-Locker For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Why Every Serious Off-Roader Should Consider Adding One The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner is a solid off-road platform, and if you’re lucky enough to have a Trail, TRD Off-Road, or…
Nitrocharger Plus: Why It’s The Ideal Lift Kit For The Everyday 4Runner Adventurer
Built Just Right — Not Too Much, Not Too Little Some of you know me from previous articles. And while I may have taken the long way around in building…
MORRFlate Ultimate 4×4 Tire Plug Kit – Review
Compact MOLLE Pouch Tire Repair Kit That Works Most of you guys are familiar with MORRFlate for their hose kits and compressors. However, they also make accessories designed for tire…
Lock Off-Road Invader Forged Beadlock Wheels – Review
The Latest Forged Beadlock To Hit The Market For Toyotas If you’re looking at forged beadlocks, you’re probably aware of the options out there on the market. There aren’t that…
Slee Off-Road Compressor & Multi Mount Bracket For 6th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Mounting New ARB Brushless Compressor In Engine Bay This marks a pretty big milestone for Trail4Runner.com, our first official 6th Gen 4Runner installation guide and review. I can’t believe it’s…
Falken R/T01 Vs. Toyo RT Trail – Comparison Review
New RT Tire Faceoff – Why The Winner Isn’t So Clear Since Toyo released its original Open Country Rough Rerrain (RT) tire, this hybrid segment has exploded in popularity. Bridging…
WaterPORT Overlander Tank – Install & Review
Easily Carry Up To 5 Gallons Of Portable, Pressurized Water I recently purchased the all-new WaterPORT Overlander 5-gallon tank. I have been running WaterPORT tanks for years. They offer a…
Wheels & Feels Storage & Camping System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Fully Customizable & Modular Storage System With DIY Assembly Using 3D scanning techniques in Houston, Texas, Wheels & Feels’ (W&F) Advanced Storage & Camping System for the 4Runner is a…
Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper Long Term Review
Tested & Proven: Uncompromising Strength And Versatility We all know that aftermarket rear bumpers are a staple of the off-road and/or overland industries. They are valuable additions to any rig…
How Would The Sale Of Public Land Affect Off-Roading?
Government Public Land Sales & How It Would Affect Us In the summer of 2020, we had very little hope and few things to look forward to, thanks to the…
C4 Rock Runner Front Bumper Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
Ultra High Clearance & Super Lightweight Armor The long-awaited Rock Runner bumper is finally here for the 5G 4Runner. This front bumper was launched last year on the 3rd Gen…
35×12.5″ Vs. 35×11.5″ Tires – Pros & Cons
Are “Skinny 35s” The Sweet Spot For Daily Drivers? Whether you’ve dabbled in building your off-road rig or are a seasoned veteran, you’ve likely heard that “35s” are the gold…
Custom PRP Seat Covers – Material Options & Stitching Explained
Nearly Endless Customization – Seat Stitching, Colors & Materials Explained When it comes to protecting your factory seats, PRP is hands-down the biggest player in the game. These aren’t just…
Cali Raised Roof Rack Grab Handles – Review
How To Make Accessing Your Rack More Convenient & Comfortable Whether you’re securing gear, setting up a rooftop tent, or simply reaching cargo on your roof rack, a sturdy grab…
Bison Gear Rear Cargo Storage System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Complete Setup That Expands Your Storage & Organization There are only so many ways to stack boxes, bins, and oddly shaped equipment in the already restricted cargo area of your…
Dissent Off-Road Modular Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install Guide
Add Off-Road Utility To Your 4Runner With This Versatile Bumper There are plenty of rear bumper options for the 5th Gen 4Runner, but none of them grabbed my attention—until Dissent…
Rear Bump Steer – What It Is & How To Fix It
An Often Neglected Aspect Of Lifting Your 4Runner If you buy a 4Runner with the intention of modifying it, a suspension lift is usually one of the first items on…
Dirt King 4130 UCAs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
The Perfect Control Arms For Your Mid-Travel Suspension You can’t take full advantage of the additional travel with upgraded suspension without aftermarket upper control arms (UCAs). Dirt King has been…
Ironman 4×4 Heavy Duty Side Steps For 5th Gen 4Runner – First Impressions
Enhanced Access, Rocker-Panel Protection & Rugged Style If you own a lifted 4Runner, you know firsthand how the vehicle’s increased ride height can complicate daily use and off-road adventures alike….