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…
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.
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
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 traction and help smooth out some of…
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 3Â 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…
Swellrunner Overland – 2016 Toyota 4Runner Build Overview
SWELL RUNNER BUILD PAGE – 2016 4RUNNER TRAIL FOLLOW SWELL RUNNER Instagram: Swell Runner Overland YouTube: Swell Runner Overland JASON’S OVERLAND BUILD 2016 4Runner Trail (not the fancy premium) | OME 3″…
Hankook i-Pike RW11 Studded Snow Tires
CONQUER WINTER WITH YOUR 4RUNNER – DON’T SURVIVE THE WINTER, CONQUER IT! It’s a common misperception that you don’t need snow tires in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. If you know…
2wd or 4wd 4Runner – What to buy??
2 wheel drive vs. 4 wheel drive on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Which is the 4Runner for your needs? We had a question come in about 2 wheel drive vs….
Non-Drill iPad Mount
Non-Drill GPS Mount for Ipad for 5th Gen 4Runner iPad Mount (No Drilling Required) on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner In a previous post, we covered a solution for a phone…
5th Gen 4Runner Battery Basics & Upgrade Options
Battery Basics Overview & Upgrade Options To Consider While most batteries have a lifespan of about 5 years, we are getting close for an upgrade on our 2014 4Runner. If…
Going Bigger? 4″ – 4.5″ Lift on 5th Gen 4Runner (Strut Shims & Springs)
5th Gen 4Runner Front 4″ – 4.5″ Lift with Adjustable Coilovers, Strut Shims & 3″ Rear Springs There are many ways to achieve different heights on your suspension lift. This…
Off-Road Recovery Straps & Tow Straps
ARB Recovery Snatch Strap Vs. Generic Grip Straps Vs. Rhino Off-Road Recovery Straps. Tow Straps Vs. Recovery Straps and off-road recovery strap explained Recovery straps are an essential item in…
Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 Overview
Factor 55 Hitchlink (Hitch Receiver) 2.0 Review Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 Review, Overview, How it Works, General Tips and Tricks – A solid option for a 5th Gen 4Runner Hitch Receiver…
Dometic CFX50 Fridge (5th Gen 4Runner) Review
Dometic CFX50 Fridge Review, Overview and General Process on Mounting So you want to install a fridge? I’m sure many of you guys have seen others running ARB and SnoMaster…
4Runner MOLLE Panel Accessories (General Ideas)
5th Gen 4Runner MOLLE Panel Rack Accessories – Gear Inspiration 4Runner storage panel racks for the 5th Gen 4Runner are one of the coolest mods you can customize. Everyone out…
NFab Roof Rack Install 5th Gen 4Runner
5th Gen 4Runner NFab Roof Rack Install & Overview If you are looking for a superior lightweight aluminum roof rack, check out the N-Fab rack. This rack is a semi-affordable option…
5th Gen 4Runner Off-Road Features Explained
The Complete Guide on how to use your 4Runner’s Off-Road, Crawl Control, Multi-terrain Select, Active Trac (A-TRAC) and E-Locker System There are many different four-wheel-drive systems on the market today. Each…
BF Goodrich Ko2 A/T Tires (285/70R17) 4Runner BFG Ko2s
5th Gen 4Runner BF Goodrich Ko2 A/T Tires (285/70R17) Complete Review and Overview This is a review of the BF Goodrich Ko2 A/T Tires. Prior to installing these, I was…
5th Gen 4Runner Antenna and Mount
Antenna and Mount – Communication Set-Up Options 5th Gen 4Runner Ham Radio, Two-Way Radio, Antenna and Mount Set-Up Options If you are looking for the nitty gritty on HAM Radio,…
Xenon Depot HID Bulbs
HID Headlights 5th Gen 4Runner Xenon Depot Xenon Depot HID (High-Intensity Discharge) Headlights on 5th Gen 4Runner We can all agree on one thing, Xenon Depot headlights are the way…
Rago Fabrication Ditch Light Brackets With Baja Squadrons – Wiring on 5th Gen 4Runner
Shot Cred:Â @Dumbo_t4R Rago Fabrication Ditch Light Brackets w/ Baja Designs Squadron Pros I purchased my Rago Fab ditch brackets as part of their Black Friday and Christmas sale event. I…
Largest Tire Size on 5th Gen 4Runner
What are the Biggest Tires you can run on 4Runner (Stock, Lift Kit, and Leveling Kit)? We have had a few questions on the biggest tires you can fit on…
Baja Designs Squadron Fog Lights – Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Squadron-R Pros Fog Light Install with Flush Brackets: Rounded Bezel Fog Pocket Kit There are plenty of options when it comes to squadrons. But, these squadrons might not be the…
C4 Fabrication Lo Pro Front Bumper for 5th Gen (Version 1)
Photos all updated March 2022 5th Gen 4Runner Front Bumper with KC Lights FLEX 30″ Bar with Amber Lamin-X and Smittybilt Winch We were a part of the C4 Fabrication…
LED Fog Light Install 5th Gen 4Runner
LED Fog Lights (6000k) on 5th Gen 4Runner (Overview and Installation) UPDATE: We installed these lights in my girls 4Runner a few days ago. After driving around with them in the dark,…
Xenon Depot LED Headlight Install (High Beams 9005) & (Low Beams H11)
Xenon Depot 4Runner LED Headlights (Low and High Beams)Â Complete Step by Step Installation Guide, Review, and Overview The Xenon Depot 4Runner LED headlights are bad ass! After writing our…
Building a 5th Gen 4Runner for under $3000
How to Build a 5th Gen 4Runner for under $3000 – What mods should you start with?) We recently got a question on the site about what to do with…