Victory 4×4 LCA Skid Plates Install
Victory 4X4 Lower Control Arm Skid Plates + Superior A-Arm Protection: Step-by-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Skids on Lower Control Arms? I have heard the question “Why…
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.
CBI Front Bumper Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
CBI Offroad Fabrication Adventure Front Bumper Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner There are a number of different bumper options available for the 5th Gen 4Runner. However, there are…
Victory 4×4 Rear Window MOLLE Panel Overview
Victory 4×4 Rear Window Molle Panel Easy-To-Install Storage System For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, there are often small items that tend to take up space in…
Every 5th Gen 4Runner You Missed from SEMA 2019
All the 5th Gen 4Runners at SEMA 2019 – Spoiler Alert: We were underwhelmed SEMA is the ultimate automotive show, with everything from jet turbine-powered big rigs to cars featured…
10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!
Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…
Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review + Install
Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner All it takes is one trip into the wild and…
ARB Skid Plates for 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview
The ARB Skid Plate Kit Is More Than Meets the Ad: Quick Overview and Install Guide for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you go by most advertisements for ARB’s 5th…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Install on 4Runner
Step by Step Installation of the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT on a 5th Gen 4Runner If you have some assistance, installing the GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT (Roof Top…
Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Install on Toyota 4Runner
Total Chaos Weld-On Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets For – Maintain Alignment Specs When Off-Roading The 3rd through 5th Gen 4Runner models have their alignment adjusted via 2 adjustable…
Goal Zero Yeti 400 + Boulder 100 Briefcase
Goal Zero Yeti 400/“1200” Portable Power Station + Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The modern vehicle-based adventurer is more technically laden than ever before…
Trail Tested: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…
Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope Review
Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope and Gator Jaw Soft Shackles Review For the Off-Roader & Overlander Tow straps, recovery straps, chains, recovery ropes…what’s the difference? There are so many different…
Smittybilt On-Board Air Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Smittybilt 2781cfm On-Board Air Compressor on the 5th Gen 4Runner (Passenger Side Mount) The Smittybilt 2781 is currently the highest CFM air compressor available other than the dual ARB compressor….
C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install
C4 Fabrication Differential Skid (KDSS) Install For Off-Road Rear Differential Protection + E-Locker Cover On the 5th Gen 4Runner Due to the independent front suspension design on the 5th Gen…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders: Install Overview + Comparison to ARTEC Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner If you have been following along on my 4Runner build, then you’ve already…
ARB Classic 50 Quart Fridge & Freezer Review
ARB 50 Quart Fridge Freezer Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner: The Perfect Overland & Off-Road Companion Over my many years of camping and traveling, the one bane of every…
Victory 4×4 Skid Plates on 4Runner – Install
Victory 4×4 Off-Road Skid Plates Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and…
Victory 4×4 Roof Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Durable Crossbar Functionality & Much More! I was reluctant to put a roof rack on my 5th Gen 4Runner at first, but after my first wheeling/camping trip in the 4Runner,…
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Install and Overview
ShrockWorks Rock Sliders Installation & Overview ShrockWorks is a Texas-based company that has been in the business of fabricating front and rear bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, and miscellaneous parts…
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Review & Install Guide
Front Runner Slimline II 3/4 Low Profile Flat Rack I decided to upgrade the roof rack on the 4Runner and decided to go with Front Runner. It was a close…
Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout & Trail System
Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout Trail System – Tahoe National Forest Grouse Ridge Lookout is located in Nevada County just outside of Cisco Grove and North West of the well known…
ARB Recovery Kit (RK9) – Full Review & Overview
ARB RK9 Recovery Kit Review For the 4Runner— All You Need in One Package For Your Off-Road Truck The Recovery Kit To Get Your 4Runner Out of Trouble — Everything…
Advanced First Aid Kit from My Medic – The MyFAK
MyFAK (My First Aid Kit) from My Medic – Full Review with Comparison to DIY First Aid Kit I recently wrote about the importance of being prepared for off-road emergencies,…
Recovery Gear Essentials – Outfitting your rig and where to spend big
Recovery Gear Must-Haves – Outfitting your rig and where to spend big Wheeling is expensive, there’s no other way to put it. When I say wheeling, I’m not talking about…
TreadWright Guard Dog M/T Tires Review
TreadWright Guard Dog M/T (Mud Terrain) Tires – 285/70R17 – Initial Impressions and Partial Review If you are looking for an affordable M/T (Mud Terrain) tire, you may want to…
Coyote Enterprises Automatic Tire Deflators – Full Review and Comparison
Airing down your tires before hitting the trail is a good way to increase traction, which is due to a larger contact patch that comes with lower air pressure. Airing…
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir Review
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir with Dual Speed Compression Adjusters Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Coilover Shock that does it all… When demanding performance meets the capability of…
TCTeardrops Off Road Trailer Review
TCTeardrops Off-Road Trailers for the 5th Gen 4Runner: An Overview on Accessories for Camping in Comfort Comfort and convenience on the open road! Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity…
Trail Install: Durobumps Rear Bump Stops
Product overview and installation of Durobump Rear Bump Stops on a 5th Gen 4Runner You have just upgraded your suspension with a mild 2-inch lift and are ready to hit…