Bare Bones Hitch Mounted Hammock Review
McLean Metalworks – Bare Bones Hitch Mounted Hammock Mount – Full Review While Traveling in the Backcountry of the Sonoran Desert has Serene beauty and seems surreal compared to so…
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.
ARB TRED PRO Recovery Board: In-Depth Review
ARB TRED PRO Recovery Board: Review of the Low Profile Off Road Total Recovery Board on the 5th Gen 4Runner You have an awesome 4Runner. It may have upgraded suspension,…
Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 LED Low Beams (H11 Bulb) for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Morimoto 2Stroke LED Low Beams 5th Gen 4Runner from The Retrofit Source As most of you know by now, the 4Runners factory low beam lighting is horrible. With our 2016…
Blacked Out Amber Marker Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner
Simple Bolt-On Blackout Amber Marker Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner – from Car Trim Home – Straight from China We can all agree by now the amber marker lights are…
ADV Fiberglass Fenders on the 5th Gen 4Runner
ADV Fiberglass Fenders Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner When I think Fiberglass Fenders, what comes to mind is this epic BJ Baldwin video racing through the streets…
Rago Fab ARB Twin Air Compressor Mount on 5th Gen 4Runner
Rago Air Compressor Mount with ARB Dual Compressor Review & Install + Rhino USA’s Tire Pressure Inflator Gauge So you finally broke down and decided onboard air is an absolute…
8 Accessory Locks & Storage Box Locks for Your Roof Rack or Overland Setup
A general guide to Off-Road & Overland Roof Rack Accessory & Storage Box Locks If you have a roof rack and you leave your 4×4 unattended, you may be looking…
S&B Filters CAI Installation, Testing & Review
S&B FILTERS & COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLATION & 0-60 ACCELERATION TESTING For 42.99% Airflow Increase In this article, we take on the installation of the S&B Filters Cold Air Intake….
OEM 4Runner Hood Protector Install & Review
5th Gen 4Runner OEM Hood Protector: Complete Step By Step Install & In-depth Review A hood protector is a great way to prevent rock chips and make your 4Runner stand…
Aqua-Tainer 4 Gallon Water Container Review
Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer Stackable 4 Gallon Rigid Water Container – Off-Road and Overland Water Storage Made by Reliance Products in Canada, the 4 gallon (15 liter) Aqua-Tainer is a great…
Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Camp Lanterns – Full Review
Black Diamond Apollo vs Moji LED Lanterns: Simple and Lightweight Led Camping Lanterns by Black Diamond Lantern options seem nearly endless these days with lots of great brands offering some…
Detours Knucklebone Tire Carrier Review
Detours Knucklebone Tire Carrier: An In-depth Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you been looking for a spare tire carrier for your 5th Gen 4Runner? Another generation? Another vehicle?…
Should You Buy a TRD Pro 4Runner? A 2-Year Review of the TRD Pro
An In-depth 2-Year Look at the TRD Pro 4Runner In Off-Roading Capabilities & Feature Options When it comes to buying a vehicle there are a lot of things to consider….
C4 Fab 10-13 Lo Pro Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner
C4 Fab 10-13 Lo Pro Front Bumper in Steel-It Finish w/ Smittybilt X20 Winch & SLDX 25” Light Bar: Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner If you own…
Rail Dust Removal How-To with Adam’s Polishes – The Complete Guide
How to remove “Rail Dust” and other paint contaminants using Adam’s Polishes Iron Remover & VISCO Clay Bar: The complete guide Rail Dust. It’s pesky, it’s nasty, it’s gross…it makes…
RCI Off-Road Full Skid Plate Package Install on 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Guide
Front Skid Plate, Transmission and Transfer Case Step by Step Installation RCI Offroad makes a great set of skids plates for the 5th Gen 4Runner. They are competitively priced, quick…
Rhino Rack SunSeeker 2.5m Awning: Step By Step Install & Review
Install & Overview of the Rhino Rack SunSeeker 2.5m Awning with Frontrunner Slimline II Roof Rack Awnings have long enhanced the camping and off-roading experience. There’s nothing like escaping the…
ReadyLight by Freespirit Recreation (FSR) – The Complete Overview and Review
FreeSpirit Recreation ReadyLight – A Must-Have Essential For An All-In-One Lighting Solution To Upgrade Your Off-Roading & Camping Gear Arsenal Whether you camping in the wilderness, changing a tire roadside,…
SDHQ Module Mounts for Switch Pros 9100
SDHQ Module Mounts for Switch Pros 9100: A Complete Step-By-Step & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Running various independently controlled lighting can significantly enhance your off-roading and/or camping experience….
Anti Flicker LED Turn Signal & Reverse Light Bulbs from Unique Style Racing
Anti Flicker 7440 Turn Signal and 921 Reverse Light Bulbs on the 5th Gen 4Runner Finally!! You can upgrade your LED turn signal bulbs and LED backup light bulbs without…
ARB Flat Alloy Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
A complete overview of what it’s like to run the ARB Flat Roof Rack by ARB After owning the ARB Flat Alloy Roof Rack for over two months now I…
Michelin XR1 Portable Power Source Review
Michelin XR1 Multi-Function Portable Power Source by Wagan Tech The Michelin XR1, when compared to other similar multi-function portable power sources, might seem pricey but the unit is packed with…
Top 12 Off-Road Shovels – The Complete Guide
Top 12 Off-Road and Overland Shovels – Which option is right for your adventuring needs? On every trail we explore, there’s often the chance of getting stuck and more often…
Trail Impressions: Indeflate Tire System
Product review of the Indeflate tire INflate/DEflator The formula is simple: air down when the pavement ends. This step is crucial to a successful adventure and can be the deciding…
RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier with UltraPlate and Table – Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Almost everything you need to know about the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ Tire Carrier on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing the tire carrier last week, we knew the RIGd (pronounced…
KC HiLiTES 20” C-Series Behind the Grille Light Bar – Full Review and Overview
KC HiLiTES Behind the Grille Lightbar on 5th Gen 4Runer – 20” C-Series (Full Review and Overview – 1 Year Later) Lighting is such a great upgrade to do on…
T8 Head Unit Full Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
7 DAY FOLLOW UP ON THE ANDROID T8 HEAD UNIT – 5TH GEN 4RUNNER It’s been about a week since I’ve had the new head unit installed. If you missed…
The J5 Tactical V1-PRO Vs. The GearLight S2000
Handheld LED Flashlights Face-off: The J5 Tactical V1-PRO Vs. GearLight S2000 Whether you’re on the 4×4 trail, in camp, hiking, or just kicking around the house, everyone needs to have…
Cali Raised Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets with Baja Designs Squadron Sports
Cali Raised Low Profile Ditch Light Brackets with Baja Designs Squadron Sports Mounted on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Ditch lights, while not completely necessary, do provide some really valuable lighting…
Super Bright License Plate Reverse Light by VLEDs
Super Bright Universal Plug & Play VLEDS License Plate Mounted Reverse Lights There are plenty of reverse light systems but few may compete for the term hidden, sleek and almost…