How to Prep and Paint Rock Sliders
Prepping and Painting Rock Sliders: A DIY Step-By-Step Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner or Any other Truck Getting the best bang for your buck. There are tons of options…
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.
Zarges Aluminum Gear Storage Boxes – Our Initial Thoughts, Review & Overview
Meet Zarges Storage Boxes: An Aluminum Storage Box That’ll Change How You Pack Your Off-Road, Overland or Daily Storage Gear Storage boxes are important for the type of travel we…
Motivx Tools 1/2″ Metric Drive Set Review
Motivx Tools 1/2″ Drive Ratchet Socket Set For DIY Work With so many options on the market for tools, it may be hard on deciding what route to take. Do…
Introducing Nomad Kitchen – A Slide-Out Kitchen System for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Utilize Full Kitchen Convenience Anywhere with This Slide-Out Camp Kitchen Including a Stove, Sink, Cutting Board, Drying Rack and more! Nomad Kitchen Co. is launching its first vehicle-based camp kitchen…
3 Types Of Axes (Multiple Reviews) For Overlanding
Here are 3 Types Of Ax Options (Plus Multiple Reviews) For Off-Roading and Overlanding As Brenan mentioned in his Every Day Carry article way back in November of ’17, an…
Choosing the Best 4Runner Tires for Off-Road & On-Road – The Complete Buyers Guide
35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts 1.25″ Spidertrax Wheel Spacers on Relations Race Wheels We Asked the Community and Here are the Most Common Tire Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner (HT, AT,…
This Is the Most Organized Survival Kit We’ve Seen For the Price – The Surviveware Large First Aid Kit
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit Review – Great Option for Overlanding & Wheeling in the 5th Gen 4Runner I am going to take a look at the most organized and…
Freedom Ropes Recovery Rope Review
Meet the Double-Braided Nylon Recovery Rope by Freedom Ropes you should add to your Recovery Bag With so many options on the market for recovery ropes and snatch straps, it’s…
C4 Fab Hybrid Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Full-Width Tube Bumper For the 5th Gen 4Runner: C4 FabHybrid Bumper – Step by Step Installation, Overview and Review Looking for one of the baddest hybrid bumpers on the market…
How to Change The Inner and Outer Tie Rods on Your 5th Gen 4Runner
Inner and Outer Tie Rod Replacement on 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Install and an Overview on Part Options One thing most people tend to overlook when it…
Why Put A Snorkel On Your Truck & How They Improve Performance
Pictured: kcsnowrunner Snorkels, Do They Actually Increase Fuel Efficiency or HP Performance? Here is our deeper look into the benefits of installing a snorkel on your 4Runner, how snorkels work…
LFD Full Roof Rack (Steel) – Review and Install
LFD Full Steel Roof Rack Installation & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner With overloading becoming increasingly more popular by the month, a roof rack has become an essential piece of…
MORRFlate v2 Tire Inflation and Deflation Kit Review
MORRFlate v2 – A 4-Way Tire Inflation and Deflation Kit – Full Review and Overview While tools that help you air down and up for off-roading aren’t considered vital, they…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro-Truck Lift Install & Overview on 4Runner
Affordable & Impressive New Lift Kit (2010 – 2020) for the 5th Gen 4Runner – 2.75″ Front and 1″ Rear If you are looking for a complete suspension lift kit…
GoTreads Folding Recovery Boards – Recovery Gear Review
GoTreads, Good Winter Recovery Traction Mat + BROG Bag: In-Depth Review When you hear the term recovery tracks most people think of the quintessential Maxtrax or similar style boards. For…
Adventure Tool Company Waxed Canvas Tool Rolls
Full Review and Overview on the Adventure Tool Company Waxed Canvas Tool Rolls Here, in the manufacturer’s words, is what sold me on the SportRoll: Like all ATC gear, the…
DIY Switch Panel – A Switch-Pros & sPOD Alternative
Looking For a Cheaper Switch-Pros & sPOD Alternative Off-Road Switch Panel? Start with this 6-Circuit Switch: Full Step by Step DIY Wiring lights and other accessories in your build is…
Factor 55 Rope Retention Pulley (RRP) Review
Introducing the New Factor 55 Rope Retention Pulley (Snatch Block Alternative): New Recovery Gear We Finally Trail-Tested! Why do you need a pulley? The Snatch Block or Pulley is a…
Winter Camping Gear: 8 Basic Essentials For Overlanding & Off-Roading
Winter Camping in the 5th Gen 4Runner: 8 Essentials in Off-Road Gear and Accessories To Make This Your Favorite Time of Year to Camp Heading out for an adventure in…
Baja Designs 20″ S8 Light Bar Review and Overview
Baja Designs 20″ S8 Light Bar + Mounting Options: An Install Overview + Overall Impressions for the 5th Gen 4Runner It is not a secret that lighting is a great…
SSO Slimline Bumper with Baja S8 Installation and Review
Southern Style Off-Road (SSO) Slimline Hybrid Winch Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runners have an abundance of aftermarket parts to choose from. I’ve upgraded many different…
Ironman 4×4 Stage 2 Suspension Lift Kit – Step by Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro 2” Suspension Kit Stage 2: Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner I am a firm believer that you shouldn’t run out and…
DMOS Stealth Snow Shovel Review Plus a look at their Other Popular Product Options
Could this DMOS Stealth Shovel be the Best Off-Road Snow Shovel we have Seen Yet? Selecting new recovery gear can be both half the fun and half the frustration of…
New Tech Comes to the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner
We got a Sneak Peek at the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner: New Stand-Out Features + Tech Upgrades Seen at the Sacramento Auto Show The biggest tech list for the 5th…
Trail Impressions: SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Signal Booster
Detailed Review and Overview on the SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Phone Signal Service Booster The desire to spend time outdoors is usually paired with the desire to be out of…
Toyota Reveals the 2020 TRD Pro Lineup at the LA Auto Show
2020 4Runner TRD Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout As fate would have it, work has given me a great…
VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor with Quick Release Air Chuck Mod
Using, Modifying, and Storing the VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor Reducing tire pressure, or “airing down” before hitting the trails for improved grip and a better ride is a common…
How to Install Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD Low/High Interface: Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing my Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders that have integrated rock lights I…
X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards Review
X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards – A Must-Have Budget-Friendly Essential For the TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner When the discussion of traction boards you see on everyone’s rigs comes up, Maxtrax…
30 Overlanding Gear Essentials & Car Camping Accessories for 2020
Check out these Outdoor Gift Ideas for Your Next Overlanding Adventure This isn’t going to be your average overland accessories list. Instead of adding the basics like an ARB Deflator,…