Cloth Seat Covers vs Leather Replacement Covers on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Cloth vs Leather/Vinyl Seat Covers + Replacement Kits: Product Options + Comparison For the 5th Gen 4Runner We are going to look at why you would consider upgrading your current…
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.
Winter Camping Gear: 8 Basic Essentials For Overlanding & Off-Roading
Winter Camping in the 5th Gen 4Runner: 8 Essentials in Off-Road Gear and Accessories To Make This Your Favorite Time of Year to Camp Heading out for an adventure in…
DMOS Stealth Snow Shovel Review Plus a look at their Other Popular Product Options
Could this DMOS Stealth Shovel be the Best Off-Road Snow Shovel we have Seen Yet? Selecting new recovery gear can be both half the fun and half the frustration of…
New Tech Comes to the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner
We got a Sneak Peek at the 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner: New Stand-Out Features + Tech Upgrades Seen at the Sacramento Auto Show The biggest tech list for the 5th…
NORTHSTAR Group 27F AGM Battery 5th Gen 4runner
NorthStar Group 27F Battery (MODEL: NSB-AGM27F) for the 5th Gen 4Runner After owning my third 5th Gen 4Runner, it’s becoming a well-known fact that the factory batteries arent meant for…
Trail Impressions: SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Signal Booster
Detailed Review and Overview on the SureCall Fusion2Go Max Cell Phone Signal Service Booster The desire to spend time outdoors is usually paired with the desire to be out of…
GFC (Go Fast Campers) RTT Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Everything you need to know about the GFC Rooftop Tent on the 5th Gen 4Runner The hunt for a good rooftop tent can be pretty extensive. There were quite a…
Toyota Reveals the 2020 TRD Pro Lineup at the LA Auto Show
2020 4Runner TRD Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout As fate would have it, work has given me a great…
How to Install Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Rock Lights as Courtesy Lights with sPOD Low/High Interface: Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner After installing my Victory 4X4 Blitz Rock Sliders that have integrated rock lights I…
5th Gen 4Runner Black Hood Scoop Mod Install
Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner In the effort to transform my 2014 4Runner Trail into a top of the line TRD Pro, I am…
X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards Review
X-Bull Traction Recovery Boards – A Must-Have Budget-Friendly Essential For the TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner When the discussion of traction boards you see on everyone’s rigs comes up, Maxtrax…
Victory 4×4 Rear Window MOLLE Panel Overview
Victory 4×4 Rear Window Molle Panel Easy-To-Install Storage System For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re like me, there are often small items that tend to take up space in…
10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!
Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…
T9 Head Unit Review and Setup Install on 4Runner
Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner New Product – Upgraded T10 Android Post: T10 Android Head…
Off-Road Magnetic Armor Review + Install
Goat Truck Off-Road Magnetic Armor: Form, Function, Or Maybe Both? Product Review & Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner All it takes is one trip into the wild and…
Trail Tested: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…
Rocky Road Outfitters Roof Rack Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Rocky Road Outfitters Off-Road Low Profile Roof Rack Option + Spare Tire Mount: Install Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner offers tremendous versatility as a family-friendly…
WellVisors Window Visor Rain Guard Review
WellVisors Side Window Visor Wind Deflector / Rain Guard: A Product Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner When shopping for window visors (rain guards), what are you looking for? There are…
Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope Review
Bubba Rope PowerStretch Recovery Rope and Gator Jaw Soft Shackles Review For the Off-Roader & Overlander Tow straps, recovery straps, chains, recovery ropes…what’s the difference? There are so many different…
Sound Deadening 5th Gen 4Runner – What to Expect
Sound Deadening Benefits on the 5th Gen 4Runner – What is sound deadening and why should you do it? Sound deadening is the process of making your 4Runner’s interior quieter….
Trail Impressions: Eezi-Awn Swift Awning
Eezi-Awn Swift Vehicle-Mounted Awning: An In-Depth, Trail-Tested Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Vehicle-mounted awnings have long been a staple camping accessory for the global expedition traveler. In recent years,…
ARB Classic 50 Quart Fridge & Freezer Review
ARB 50 Quart Fridge Freezer Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner: The Perfect Overland & Off-Road Companion Over my many years of camping and traveling, the one bane of every…
Victory 4×4 Skid Plates on 4Runner – Install
Victory 4×4 Off-Road Skid Plates Install + Product Overview For the 5th Gen 4Runner My ideology when building an Overland / Off-Road build was first to protect my vehicle and…
Kenwood DNR876S Head Unit Install + Review on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner
Kenwood DNR876S Headunit Installation and Feature Overview For the 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner Technology is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to vehicle entertainment and its overall integration with…
Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA
Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Ladder – Full Review and Step by Step Install
C4 Fabrication Summit Hatch Bolt-On Ladder: An Overview & Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner You have a roof rack and maybe even a rooftop tent (RTT), but you don’t…
Victory 4×4 Roof Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
Durable Crossbar Functionality & Much More! I was reluctant to put a roof rack on my 5th Gen 4Runner at first, but after my first wheeling/camping trip in the 4Runner,…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Install
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper, Ironman 4X4 Monster Winch & Extreme LED 20” Off-Road Light Bar Install For 5th Gen 4Runner In a recent post, I shared my review of the…
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper 4Runner – Review
Victory 4X4 Blitz Bumper Review on 5th Gen 4Runner with Ironman 4X4 Winch & Extreme LED Light Bar In my youth, I found myself on many solo backcountry adventures taking…