Deadman Off-Road Earth Anchor Review
Deadman Snow Recovery in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Venturing into the unknown isn’t something to take lightly. Whether it’s venturing solo in extreme weather, like summer in the desert,…
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.
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek – First Look and Initial Impressions
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek (285/70/17) – On-Road & Off-Road Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4runner A relatively newer tire from Cooper (released in early 2021), the Cooper Discoverer Rugged…
Meet the Garmin Tread Overland Edition Navigator – Detailed Review & Impressions
Detailed Review & Overview for the All-New Garmin Tread Series Overland Edition: Trail Navigation, Route Planning, Emergency Communications & More Wow, before we begin… this is one of the most…
Feature Friday: 14 Voodoo Blue Toyota 4Runner Overland & Off-Road Builds
14 Rad 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You Voodoo Blue was only available in 2019 on the TRD Pro 4Runner… unless you lived in Hawaii. In 2020, the 1919 Waialua…
Yokohama Geolandar MT G003: 2,500-Mile Initial Thoughts & Impressions
Trail Impressions: Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 Tires – Terrain Performance and Initial Impressions The Toyota 4Runner is synonymous with the theme of being “overbuilt”. One of the first mods an…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Favorite 5th Gen 4Runner Mods for Overlanding & Off-roading
Pictured: Ryan Gibbons (@gibburnz) 2011 Trail Edition What are our Top 5 4Runner Mods for Offroading and Overlanding? Here are 12 example 4Runner set-ups and what their owners like most about…
Budget-Friendly Switch Panel: Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Controller – Quick Overview
Introducing the 2nd Gen Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Panel: General Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you are like me (and probably many others out there), spending $600-$1,000 on a…
Body Mount Relocation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Overview
Body Mount Relocation, and Cab Mount Relocation Service in Sacramento: Performed on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Quick Note on Terminology: You will often hear the term “Cab Mount Relocation”…
Introducing Rear Light Bar’s Pro8 Switch Panel: A Switch-Pros Alternative
Rear Light Bar Pro8 Switch Panel – Switch Pro Alternative For the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner When you first begin to buy aftermarket accessories for your 4Runner, the switches and…
Feature Friday: 10 Must-See Silver 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
Pictured: Daniel Khimthang (@daily.4r) 2019 TRD ORP 10 Unique Silver 5th Gen 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build – Front Bumpers, RTTs, Light Bars, Suspension, Wheels/Tires &…
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel on the 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel Install – Making the Most of the Hidden Space for 5th Gen 4Runners Hiding your gear or other 4Runner-kept items can help free…
KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th gen 4Runner by Dr. KDSS (2014 – 2022) Let’s talk about the KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th Gen 4Runner, GX460, and GX470. The…
41.22 Hitch Slider – Overview and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
41.22 Hitch Slider – A Light Weight and Low Profile Option to Protect Your Hitch A skid or slider for your hitch isn’t something that typically makes the priority list…
The CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Increase Your Engine Protection With a CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate: Install and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, the owner of a TRD Off-Road, or…
Feature Friday: Roof Rack Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Pictured: Jared Johnson (@txhillrider) Front Runner Slimline ll 8 Different Gear & Accessory Setups to Add to Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner’s Roof Rack – Pelican Cases, RTTs, Light Bars &…
Trail Impressions: Toyo Open Country A/T III – Initial Thoughts & Overview
Trail Impressions: Design, Tread Pattern, and Initial Thoughts Two things are predictable in the world of off-roading. One, 4Runners are a great time off the beaten path. Two, tires will…
Feature Friday: 6 Cement Grey 4Runner Builds You Need To See
Pictured: Myke Cabras (@cement_rnr) 2021 Trail Feature Friday: 6 Cement 4Runner Builds in 2021 That Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Cement 4Runners Cement is a very rare and loved color on…
Feature Friday: 20 Unique 4Runner Wheel & Tire Combinations to Consider For 2022
Pictured: Rommel Lalunio (@supreme4runnin) Fuel/Toyo Feature Friday: 20 Wheel/Tire Combos To Consider For Purchase In 2022 For Your 4Runner This Weeks Topic: Wheel/Tire Combinations Are you tired of your 4Runner looking boring in…
Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runner Front-End Bumper Set-Ups
Pictured: Jonathan Alonso (@That_cavalry_trd) 2018 TRD Pro Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runner Front Ends Worth Taking Inspiration From This Weeks Topic: Front End Friday Time for a classic and simple Front End Friday!…
AL Offroad Onyx Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Is This the Strongest Roof Rack For The 4Runner? Utilizing T-Slot (extrusion) crossbars that are twice the size of others on the market, AL Offroad is on the scene with…
Top 4 Paint Protection Options To Consider for the 5th Gen 4Runner
A Complete Guide to Paint Protection for your 5th Gen 4Runner: Waxing, Ceramic Coating Vs. Wrapping Vs. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Let’s get right to it; protecting your paint is…
Introducing the MORRflate Stubby Manifold – Initial Impressions & Review
The MORRflate Stubby Is Modular Manifold That Doesn’t Require Fixed Hoses – 2-Way Air System or 4-Way MORRflate specializes in multi-tire inflation/deflation kits that are designed to make your life…
Feature Friday: 5 Rear Ladder Options For 5th Gen 4Runner In 2021
Featured Photo:Â Mark SÂ (@nova.t4r) Greenlane Off-Road Climb On Up! – 5 Rear Ladders To Consider in 2021 and into 2022 For Your 5th Gen 4Runner This Weeks Topic:Â Rear Hatch Ladder Wow,…
The 75Built Recovery Ring Review – Everything You Need to Know
Compact, Light-Weight, and Effective – Recovery Rings are a Key Part of your Recovery Kit How often have you taken inventory of your toolkit? Added to it? Removed things from…
Feature Friday: 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Featured Photo: Mo Esquivel (@4runningtheozarks) RCI Off-Road Lemme Slide On Over! – Here are 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner To Look at in 2021 and into 2022 This Weeks…
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Out for Stove – 5th Gen 4Runner
Advanced DIY Drawer System Plans with Slide-Outs for Stove for the 5th Gen 4Runner – CAD Files and Detailed Overview Listed on the following post are the dimensions and cut…
Feature Friday: TOP 17 Super White 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Builds In 2021
Featured Photo: Nick Gaudette (@Offroaddad) 2016 Trail Edition Mall Crawl… and Beyond! – 17 Super White 5th Gen 4Runner Builds, Everything from Mall Crawlers, to Overlanders, Offroad Builds and more This Weeks…
Feature Friday: 21 Suspension Setups & Lift Kits on 5th Gen 4Runner in 2021
Featured Photo: Osvaldo Maldonado (@D3v1lsrnr) King Shocks 2.5/ Dirt King UCS’s – $$$ Budget vs No Budget – These 21 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Setups Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Suspension Setups…
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit + Load-Leveling System
Introducing the Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit Paired With the Load-Leveling System for the 5th Gen 4Runner As part of the winter 2020 edition of YOTA Magazine, I did…
Feature Friday: 6 Rear Bumper Setups for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner in 2021
Featured Photo: Dorin (@buck_rnr) Nguyen Works Junk In The Trunk – These Six 4Runner Rear Bumper Setups Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Rear Bumper Setups Well, it is time to put…
Overland Communications Guide – FRS Vs. GMRS Vs. CB Vs. HAM (Amateur Radio)
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
Feature Friday: 9 Ditch Light Options For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2021
Featured: Dustin Smith (@calrunr) Lasfit LED 9 Ditch Lights Options in 2021: Here are some High-Quality Ditch Light Options for the Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra and beyond! This Weeks Topic:Â Ditch...
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge with Mounted Slide-Out Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2020, I took a camping trip to New Mexico where we spent 12…
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires: 31k-Mile Review and Overview
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires: 31k-Mile Review and Overview on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Tires not only contribute heavily to a vehicle’s aesthetics, but they’re what keeps us planted & going on…
5th Gen 4Runner Recovery Points
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…