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…
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.
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…
Indeflate Tire System – Review
Trail review of the Indeflate Tire System 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
Nearly 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…
KC HiLiTES Gravity G4 Fog Lights Review & Install
KC HiLiTES Gravity G4 Clear LED Fog Light Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner – What to Expect and are they for you? After running a few different fog lights in…
Lock’er Down EXXtreme Console Safe – Install and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Lock’er Down Exxtreme Console Safe (Keypad Entry Safe) – An in-depth review and install If you are anything like me you are hesitant to leave guns, valuables, or anything that…
Factory LED Fog Light Review – Retrofitted from OEM 2019 TRD Pro 4Runner
High-Performance Factory LED Fog Light Upgrade – Complete Overview and In-depth Review For the 2019 model lineup, Toyota added LED fog lights to the TRD Pro. They offer substantially higher…
Rhino USA Off-Road Folding Survival Shovel
An ultra-compact folding shovel that will fit in almost any off-road recovery bag If you’re serious about exploring and wheeling on sketchy trails, then it’s likely you’ll get stuck and…
5th Gen 4Runner Interior Lighting Kit with VLEDS
VLEDS Complete Interior Light Kit – 5th Gen 4Runner Interior LED light Conversion kit Upgrading the interior and exterior lights on the 4Runner is pretty common. The factory incandescent bulbs…
Dominion Off-Road Accessory Mount on Hi-Lift – Mounted to Factory Roof Rack
Hi-Lift Jack Mount for Factory Roof Rack + Shovel Accessory Mount on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Full overview and installation A few weeks ago I broke through one too…
Diode Dynamics SLF Fog Lights (Yellow) for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Yellow vs White fog lights for your 5th Gen 4Runner – What Should You Install? UPDATE/DISCLAIMER (FROM DD): While the installation can be tight, our SLF Fog Lights do fit…
NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Review & Guide
The NOCO GB40 BOOST PLUS 1000A LITHIUM JUMP STARTER Everything you need to know about the NOCO GB40 Boost Plus – An Ultra Safe Lithium Jump Starter You hop in…
Goodyear DuraTrac Tires – Off-Road Review
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you have bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification of any off-road intended vehicle: tires. For many off-road…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT – Initial Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs for you? “When the time comes to replace the set, likely before the winter, I will be replacing them with their skinnier cousins the…
SCRUBBLADE Wipers Overview and Review
Heavy Duty Windshield Wiper Blades – 5th Gen 4Runner When choosing new wiper blades it feels like there are hundreds on the market, different styles, materials, and prices. The search…
Custom Stellar Built Roof Rack
Custom Built Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Stellar Built – Sacramento, CA Many of you have asked, so here it is. If you have been in the off-road…
Falcon Shocks Suspension Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner
Meet Falcon Shocks – A Towing/Hauling Suspension built and designed by TeraFlex For those that are unfamiliar with TeraFlex, they manufacture performance off-road products, including t-cases, gearing, complete suspensions and shocks,…
General Grabber ATX All-Terrain Tires – Full Review
Introducing The New General Grabber ATX All-Terrain Tires I have a round-trip 80-mile commute to work. So I got a new 4Runner. I found myself in an interesting situation that…
Magnuson Supercharger For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Initial Thoughts On Off-Road and Daily Driving Performance So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and spent this past weekend covering approximately 200 miles behind the…
H3R Performance Fire Extinguishers – Overview
Mounting Fire Extinguishers from H3R Performance What to Look for when Buying a Fire Extinguisher with the H3R Performance Lineup Too often, one of the most overlooked items when kitting out…
Overlanding and Off-Road Water Storage – Portable Water Storage Ideas For Camp
A general guide to water storage containers, bladders, and packs for Off-Roading and Overlanding Use With all of the gear that is brought on a weekend camping trip, there is…
Portable Draft Beer System – TrailKeg Review
TrailKeg Pressurized Growler for Craft Beer Drinkers Carbonated, Fresh, Craft Beer on Tap offered by the Trail Keg – Full Review and Overview I have a confession to make. I. Love….