Bilstein 5160 & 6112 Lift 5th Gen 4Runner Review
Bilstein 5160 & 6112 – The Complete Guide for the 5th Gen Owner A suspension is crucial to any vehicle – whether you have a performance sports car, off-road vehicle,…
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.
SDHQ ABS Speed Sensor Guards Install & Review
ABS Guards from SDHQ for the 5th Gen 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and FJ Cruiser Like several critical parts of the 4runner’s undercarriage, the ABS Speed Sensors and harnesses are particularly vulnerable…
Snow Wheeling with Goodyear DuraTrac Tires
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification for any off-road intended vehicle tires. For many off-road enthusiasts,…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT – Initial Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Design, Tread Pattern, and Initial Impressions. Are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs for you? “When the time comes to replace the set, likely before the winter, I will be replacing…
Agency 6 Shackle Block – Full Overview
Introducing the Shackle Hitch Receiver by Agency 6 – Proudly Made in The USA with US Certified Materials – Full Review and Overview As you start to traverse off the beaten…
Trail Basics: Adventuring With Your Dog
General Tips for Exploring, and Camping with your Dog Dogs and adventures tend to mesh well together. Being outside, running around free from constraints, stopping to smell the air. It’s…
Dobinson 5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel Installation & General Overview Dobinsons 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Snorkel Install Overview When it comes to off-roading, one piece of equipment people choose to install is…
KC Lights Flex Dual Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HILITES Dual FLEX Array Ditch Lights Mounted on the 5th Gen 4Runner with the Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets KC HiLiTES now offers a wide variety of plug-n-play pillar/ditch…
Overlanding and Off-Road Water Storage – Portable Water Storage Ideas For Camp
A general guide to water storage containers, bladders, and packs for Off-Roading and Overlanding Use With all of the gear that is brought on a weekend camping trip, there is…
Safety Seal Tire Repair Kit – How To & Review
Step by Step overview on How to Use a Tire Repair Kit for Small Tire Leaks For drivers who explore remote trails or even city streets, you are bound to…
MORRFlate 4-way tire Inflation & Deflation Kit
Introducing the MORRFlate – The 4-way tire inflator kit from My Off-Road Radio If you are familiar with airing up and down your tires, it can be quite the process. With the…
Trail Review: Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx (All-Terrain/ Mud Terrain Tires) – Review on 5th Gen 4Runner With a new 4Runner in my life and a lot of places to see, I knew…
Timbren Rear Bump Stops 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview
Rear Suspension Enhancement System (SES) Installation & Review Bump stops are designed to prevent your truck from bottoming out. They help prevent metal to metal contact through extreme ranges of your…
Trail Basics: Understanding Weight in your 4Runner
Do You Have a Weight Problem? Understanding your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating & What To Consider When Adding More Modifications A common theme with the modern overland/off-road vehicle is having…
ARB Recovery Point on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Step by step installation for an ARB Recovery Point on a 5th Gen 4Runner DISCLAIMER: This recovery point was designed for a Prado. The Prado recovery point was not engineered…
KC HILITES FLEX Light Bar Wiring Install
KC HILITES FLEX Array Light Bar Install 5th Gen 4Runner We wired the 40″ KC HILITES FLEX Array to our Switch Pro 9100 and mounted it to our Stellar Built roof rack….
KC HILITES Cyclone LED Rock Light Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KC HiLiTES Cyclone Jeep JK Rock Light Kit converted to 5th Gen 4Runner and Wiring to Switch Pro (SP-9100). Rock lights serve many benefits when natural light is scarce. They…
KC HiLiTES FLEX™ ARRAY Lightbar Review
40″ KC FLEX™ Array LED Lightbar Initial Review There is an overwhelming amount of options out there for light bars. You have mini light bars (light pods), full-size light bars, low-profile…
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Review
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Tires on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Cooper Discoverer All Terrain 3 Tires – Complete Overview and Review For those of you who are wanting to upgrade your…
Bilstein 6112 & 5100 Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Bilstein 2.65″ Lift Front and 2″ Lift Rear – No KDSS Bilstein is one of the most common options for digressive shock absorbers across many platforms. Developed in both North…
Viair 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor
VIAIR 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor Review Overview and Review of the Viair 400P-Automatic Portable Compressor – After roughly a year of consistent use. If you enjoy four-wheeling and tackling…
Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor Review
The Ultimate Overland Compressor? Here is Everything To Know About the 12v Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor – Full Review & Overview Everything you need to know about the…
Long Canyon 4WD Trail – El Dorado National Forest
Long Cayon 4wd Trail Forest Service Road off Silver Fork Road in Kyburz, CA 95720 What started out as a weekend to install a suspension ended up being a weekend to…
Toyota 4Runner Vs. Nissan Xterra
JAPANESE BODY ON FRAME SUVs COMPARED HEAD TO HEAD We are fortunate enough to own both a 2010 Nissan Xterra Off Road (primarily my wife’s rig) and a 2018 Toyota…
DIY 4 Tire Inflation & Deflation System
DIY 4-Tire Inflator and Deflator Off-Road System Off-Road Tire Inflation and Deflation with a four-tire deflator System When hitting the trails, you want lower tire pressure in order to maximize…
Hitch Pin Recovery Point for Under $10
Using Hitch Pins as a Recovery Point – Recovery Points on a budget. Buy a Recovery Hitch Reciever or a Hitch pin? The other day, Max from Explore4R.com and I…
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…
Body Mount Chop (BMC) Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner
Metal Tech BMC Kit – Step by Step overview on Cutting Body Mounts for the 5th Gen 4Runner When you make the move to larger tires, you are likely going…
4Runner Recovery Gear Setup Example – Off-Road & Overland Recovery Gear Essentials
Snatch Straps, Winch Rigging Accessories, Hi-lift Jack Accessories, Recovery Boards, Shackles, and other Commonly Used Recovery Gear Recovery Gear is off-road insurance as far as I’m concerned. You don’t need…
Air Mattress Setup in 4Runner
Setting up AirBedz Air Mattress in the 4Runner Air Mattress Setup in 5th Gen 4Runner – AirBedz PPI-103 Mattress If you are looking for a good night sleep in your…