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.
Desert Does It Seat Jackers & Multi-Mount Panel Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner This was an interesting one for me… most of my mods consist of body, performance and…
Victory 4×4 Hatch Ladder Step-By-Step Install and First Impressions Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner As of now, this ladder will only mount on the driver’s side of your 5th…
Yakima Skyrise (Heavy-Duty, 4-Season) HD 3 Rooftop Tent Product Overview + Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in March, we reported on a new Yakima roof rack that…
Cooper Evolution M/T (35X12.50R17) Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4Runner After putting 20K miles on the Toyo Xtreme AT 2s (285/75R17 – 33.8″), I was ready for something bigger,…
Steering Wheel Installation, Review, and Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner – How to Remove your Steering Wheel and Airbag The factory steering wheel can start showing signs of wear and…
Diode Dynamics Lighting Overhaul: SS3 Fog + XPR Backup LED Lights Review + Install For 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve spent much time on this blog, you’ve noticed that lights…
OutdoorX4 – Our New Favorite Magazine: OutdoorX4 is a vehicle-based/overland/outdoors adventure lifestyle magazine Stuck on COVID shelter in place? Yeah me too! Whoa, we have so much in common… I’ve…
DIY First Aid Kits vs Pre-Made Kits (Like the Surviveware FAK) For the 5th Gen 4Runner Being prepared comes in many different forms and fashions. Perhaps it could be the…
Crutchfield Focal Integration (2-Way) Speaker Upgrade Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runner Speaker Upgrade: Improving audio quality using aftermarket speakers, adapters, Silicone baffles and sound deadening Like many of…
Apex Overland’s Recovery Points Step-By-Step Install & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner I’m new to the 4Runner game. I got mine within the last year and immediately caught the mod…
BMC High-Performance Drop-In Air Filter Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Your 4Runner’s engine air filter is one of the most important items to replace to keep your rig running…
Extreme LED RGB (Bluetooth-Controlled) Rock Light Kit Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Rock Lights? Rock lights are not just for showing off your sweet suspension at the…
Black Widow Oil Change Service Ramps – Quick Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Like many of you out there, I’ve learned that using oil change ramps are a big…
sPOD BantamX 8-Circuit Switch System Review + Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket accessories for a 4Runner are plentiful. Whether you are looking for additional lighting, some protection from…
NashFabCo Ladder Review & Step-By-Step No-Drill DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner A ladder can be a useful addition to an Overlanding rig, particularly for owners who have invested…
Oris – The Skottle Cooking Kit You Need When Going Camping or Overlanding With so many options on the market, it might be hard to decide what the right cooking…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) Wind Fairing – Everything you need to know about the Platform wind skid A conversation came up on the gram’ about the GFC wind fairing, which…
Coastal Offroad DIY Rear Bumper Kit – Review & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner I will admit, I’m a bit of a minimalist and I love the look of…
Product Review: Strawfoot Handmade Window Covers for the 5th Gen 4Runner In every vehicle, windows are the lenses to the surrounding world. They are the thin buffer between inside and…
General Grabber Arctic Studdable All-Terrain Snow Tires Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner is one of the most capable off-the-lot 4x4s available today—so why would it…
Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309FRN Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Upgrade the 4Runner Head Unit? We all know the factory head unit has a lot to be…
Yakima LockNLoad Roof Rack System + Mounting Options: An In-depth Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the not so distant past, dinosaurs ruled the world and for us, 5th…
Running Baja Designs S2 Chase Lights on 4Runners Roof or Bumper – An Overview and Review When it comes to lighting Baja Designs is one of the most respected names…
Eibach Stage 1 Pro-Truck Lift (2.75″ Front Lift + 1″ Rear Lift) Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner This lift kit from Eibach raises your 4Runner to 2.75″ in the…
2021 4Runner Trail Special Edition – “Gear Up and Get Out” It’s that time of year again! The Chicago Auto Show debuted Toyota’s new lineup of Trail Special Edition trucks…
Meet Zarges Storage Boxes: An Aluminum Storage Box That’ll Change How You Pack Your Off-Road, Overland or Daily Storage Gear Storage boxes are important for the type of travel we…
Motivx Tools 1/2″ Drive Ratchet Socket Set For DIY Work With so many options on the market for tools, it may be hard on deciding what route to take. Do…
GTR Ultra 2 LED High Beam Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why upgrade lights? The 5th Gen 4Runner is a new “Old School” vehicle. Meaning that…
35X12.5 Toyo M/Ts 1.25″ Spidertrax Wheel Spacers on Relations Race Wheels We Asked the Community and Here are the Most Common Tire Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner (HT, AT,…
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit Review – Great Option for Overlanding & Wheeling in the 5th Gen 4Runner I am going to take a look at the most organized and…
Winter Soldier: 7 Essentials For Living with a 5th Gen 4Runner and Preparing For Cold, Extreme Weather As I write this, the thermometer outside my door reads a balmy -22…
Product Review – Everything you need to know about the Garmin Dash Camera 66w The dash camera has become a way of life for many daily commuters, backroads cruisers, and…
Meet the Double-Braided Nylon Recovery Rope by Freedom Ropes you should add to your Recovery Bag With so many options on the market for recovery ropes and snatch straps, it’s…
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner and Real-Time Performance Monitor for iPhone, Android, and Windows If you’re like me and would like to keep a closer eye on the vehicle data…
Pictured: kcsnowrunner Snorkels, Do They Actually Increase Fuel Efficiency or HP Performance? Here is our deeper look into the benefits of installing a snorkel on your 4Runner, how snorkels work…
