Sandy Cats Kinetic-X Static Bridle Review
Proper Load Distribution Makes Recovery Situations Safer & Easier Building out your recovery gear kit is crucial if you’re spending time on the trails. Even the easiest routes can throw…
Reviews
We go pretty deep on the product reviews here. Whether you are looking for 4Runner headlight reviews or rock sliders reviews, odds are that we have covered the brand you are looking for. Our goal at Trail4R is to provide the ultimate resource in product overviews for the 4Runner community. Our reviews go beyond the average “notable mention” in a forum. Most of our contributors provide high-quality photos to give you a better idea of what to expect from that product.
Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma – Regrets?
After Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma, Do I Have Any Buyer’s Remorse? I recently made the difficult decision to sell my beloved 2018 4Runner for a 2021 Tacoma. For…
Eaton E-Lockers Vs. ARB Air Lockers
Which Locker Should You Choose For Your Toyota? Eaton or ARB? If you’re an SR5 owner like myself, you didn’t get a fancy e-locker like the TRD Off-Road and Pro…
Bison Gear Rear Hatch MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Expand Your Cargo Organization With This Simple Mod In the off-road and overland world, we love our gear. Eventually, we accumulate quite a bit and it becomes impossible to keep…
R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket exhaust options for the 5th Gen 4Runners, there are a plethora of options. If you…
Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacements – Install & Review
Are These The Best Bang For Your Buck Fog Light Upgrade? Whether you are a new 4Runner owner or simply looking to update your rig’s lighting, most people agree that…
Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
An Easy To Use, Plug & Play Module That’s Loaded With Features As a 4Runner owner, it’s unlikely you bought it expecting to take pink slips as a sleeper ride….
Luno Window Screens For 4Runner – Review
Premium Window Covers That Are Perfect For Car Camping If you love car camping in your 4Runner, you’ve likely experienced those uncomfortably warm nights from having to keep the windows…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Overview & First Impressions
Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles With My New MT Setup Arroyo Tires may not be as well known to the market as other brands, but that hasn’t stopped them from…
ICECO APL35: Ultralight 35L Dual Zone Aluminum Fridge Review
Light Weight, Super Fast Cooling With A Stunning New Design Once you experience the benefits of a fridge while camping, it’s hard to go back to a standard cooler. For…
LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating useful injection-molded accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner like their upper dash mount, has something…
BamBeds Rocking Couch Kit – Review
A Portable Rocking Bench For Your Adventures If you have BamBeds’ leveling platform, this is the perfect accessory for you. Departing from the typical folding camp chairs, this kit seamlessly…
WeatherTech SunShade Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Custom-Fit Sun Blocking Kit For Your Camping Adventures Windshield sun shades are nothing new – they have been around for years and serve as critical shade or privacy. They also…
True North Fabrications Hybrid Light Weight Rear Bumper – Review & Overview
Light Weight (46 lbs) Hybrid Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner We’re always on the lookout for lighter mods. Whether it’s armor, RTTs, drawer systems, or tires, shedding a…
New VLEDS Monochrome Series Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs – Review
The Latest & Greatest In LED Bulb Upgrades From VLEDS Anyone who has driven an early 5th Gen at night understands why its headlights are one of owners’ biggest complaints….
Go Rhino El Gato Hydraulic Jack Review
Newer, Safer Alternative To The Traditional Farm Jack In terms of off-road jacks for making trail repairs, you have a few options. First, there are off-road floor jacks like the…
MORRFlate Air Hub AutoMagic Air Controller Review
Automatically Inflate And Deflate Your Tires With Air Hub What’s better than automatically and simultaneously inflating all your tires? Well, that would be deflating them all to a set PSI….
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Review
Tested: 6-Months of Wheeling & Accessorizing The DRIFTR Rack After 6 months of testing the DRIFTR rack, we’ve grown to really appreciate its performance. DRIFTR stands out with more built-in…
Tweeter Adapter Spacer Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner
Upgrading The 4Runner’s 1″ OEM Tweeters To 3.5″ Coxial Speakers The factory non-JBL 4Runner sound system leaves much to be desired in audio performance. In this article, we’ll cover how…
Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the debut of Garmin’s InReach, satellite communicators have gained massive traction in the outdoor market. The…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver
My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro is my wife’s daily driver for commuting to work, driving around town, road trips, and…
What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?
What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…
True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates
Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a few skid plates on the market that don’t have protection built in for bolt heads….
DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms
Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck while camping? Are you annoyed at that awkward hump between your rear seats and cargo…
No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner
Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is both my daily driver and weekend warrior. As my adventures evolved from short day trips…
Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review
Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire excel in more than just one category rather than just be a jack of all…
RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review
You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I was never a big rooftop tent (RTT) guy. They tend to be bulky, weigh down…
5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area
Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure travels, packing out everything needed for even a simple weekend getaway can become a bit…