How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide
Budget Weatherproof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Others? There are a couple of good options for engine bay lighting on the…
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.
Feature Friday: 8 Front Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Aftermarket Front Skid Plate They’re Running & What They Like Most About It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed…
Heretic Studio Lighting Review: A Detailed Look At Heretic Light Pods & Light Bars
Why You Need To Know About Heretic Studio Off-Road Lighting – Insane Light Output & Obsessive Attention To Detail We all know the big names in the off-road lighting industry:…
Feature Friday: 7 Winch Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
Feature Friday: 8 Fog Light Kit Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 8 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Upgraded Their OEM Fog Lights & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
The Dissent Off-Road Modular Low Profile Winch Bumper – Trail Install & Overall Impressions
A New Option For The 5th Gen 4Runner With An Industrial Look From the start, my 4Runner has been a representation of function with minimal sacrifice to performance or reliability….
Top 6 Switch Panel Systems for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Buyers Guide
Best Switch Systems for Electrical Accessories – Wireless and even Bluetooth Controlled Options Eventually, we all get to a certain point in our builds where we accumulate too many accessories…
Feature Friday: 8 Overland Camp Trailers & Trailer Setups Paired with the 5th Gen 4Runner
Expedition-Ready Trailers & Trailer Setup Options For The 4Runner Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners about their Mud-Terrain Tires choices and…
ROAM Rugged Storage Box Mounts – Long Term Review
ROAM Rugged Mounts To Secure The 83L Rugged Case On 5th Gen 4Runner RCI Roof Rack Most of us have heard the saying, “the right tool for the job makes…
5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
DOM Vs. HREW Sliders, Tube Vs. Square, Bolt-on Vs. Weld-On Rock Sliders. Yep! They are exactly like they sound. A way to slide your vehicle across rocks without damaging your…
Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner
After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, We Rank Our Favorite Mounts When it comes to mounting a compressor for onboard air, you can pick from Viair, Smittybilt, or one…
Feature Friday: Front Bumper Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 4Runner Owners What Accessories They Mounted To Their Aftermarket Front Bumpers This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Front Bumper Accessories Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last…
Energy Suspension Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Review and Install Overview
Energy Suspension 8.9104G & 8.9104R Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Tested Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component on many vehicles. However, they…
Feature Friday: Top All-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
Which All-Terrain Tires Are The Best Upgrade For Your Rig? Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we asked owners what their top 5 off-road…
Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount for 5th Gen 4Runner – Assembly & Initial Thoughts
Keeping Your Phone Secure And Accessible With The Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount I’ll be honest… phone mounts? I have never been a big fan of them. I’ve seen many…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Essential Mods for Overland Built 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Their Top 5 Off-Road Mods Were Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF, we showcased some black…
R4T MOLLE Mounts Install & Review – Easily Add Gear + Accessories To Your MOLLE Panels
MOLLE Panel Mounting Hardware & Fasteners Made for Steel Panels: Backing Plates, Bolts, and Nuts That Make Mounting Gear Easy There are several options for MOLLE panels available currently for…
Top 3 Emergency GPS Locator Devices for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Top 3 Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and Satellite Communicator Safety Devices for Off-Roading and Overlanding: Safety Is The First Priority Each and every one of us here loves outdoor…
Feature Friday: 6 Must See Army Green 4Runner Builds
6 TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runner Setups & Their Owner’s Top 5 Must-Have Mods – 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Inspiration in 2022 Welcome back to another Feature Friday! I hope…
Dobinsons IMS Suspension with UCAs: Level Up Your Weekend Warrior
Dobinsons Internal Monotube Shocks (IMS) + Upper Control Arms (UCAs): The Perfect Setup For A Serious Weekend Warrior? The Dobinsons IMS kit is a solid mid-level suspension offering for our…
Introducing The YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover – Add Storage & Organization To Your 4Runner
Organize Random EDC Gear and Off-Road Essentials with the YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover YotaVerse is one of the most reputable companies out there when it comes to Toyota-specific mods…
Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-Step Stage 1 Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner with Pads & Rotors Before we jump into the complete installation guide here, if you have…
Introducing Powerbrake’s Big Brake Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner
The Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Was Designed for Off-Roaders – It Features Billet Calipers Along with Race-Inspired Pads & Rotors It all circles back to weight. How much weight are…
Top 5 Camping and Overlanding Water Storage Containers
Camping, Off-Roading, and Overlanding Water Storage Containers: How To Ensure You Bring Enough Water When Exploring the Great Outdoors While we travel the great wild wonders of our forests and…
Top 64 Wheel Designs to Consider in 2022
Top New Wheel Companies & Wheel Designs to Look at in 2022 for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner As we hit the end of the first quarter of 2022, there…
ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit: How-To & Review
How to Repair a Flat Tire with the ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide & Review Imagine heading down the trail and you notice that you’re going…
Morimoto 4Banger Ditch Light System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
From Headlights & Tail Lights To Light Pods & More! Morimoto is a name that almost everyone knows in the automotive lighting industry. Some would even say that they’re the…
Feature Friday: 8 Bronze Wheel Options For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
8 Unique Bronze Wheel Setups On The 5th Gen 4Runner – Off-Road & Overland Aftermarket Wheel Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 It’s Friday! Time to wrap this week…
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner The quest to find the easiest and fastest way to air up and down has spurred…
Feature Friday: 8 Snorkel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Extend Your Factory Air Intake to Help Your Engine Breathe Clean Air & Minimize Engine Water Damage With A Snorkel Hey guys, how’s it going? Welcome back to another Feature…
Rig Feature: Michael Devecchio aka “@mammoth4runner” 5th Gen 4Runner Build
Meet Michael Devecchio’s Fully Built Off-Road Black on Orange Spec 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner You can find Michael on Instagram: @mammoth4runner. Welcome to the first of an awesome series that…
ARB Old Man Emu (OME) Lift Kits for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Most Dependable Shocks?
Australian Shocks: The ARB/OME Nitrochargers & the Fully Adjustable BP-51s – Most Dependable Shocks Available? There are a few, call them household names, in the world of off-road and overland….
Top 14 Rooftop Tents (RTTs) for the Toyota 4Runner – Full Buyer’s Guide (Updated 2023)
The Beginner’s Guide Understanding Rooftop Tent Brands, Manufacturers, Material, Weight, Features & More – Buyers Guide by Spirit of 1876 Before we jump in, I want to introduce myself. Hi,…
Feature Friday: 10 Must-See 5th Gen 4Runner Long Travel Suspension Setups
Looking for a Wide Stance & Tons of Suspension Travel? Check Out These 10 Unique 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Off-Road & Overland Builds Holy smokes, do we have…
Feature Friday: 11 Midnight Black Metallic 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods List & More! Welcome back to another Feature Friday! This week, we are doing my…