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….
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.
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…
All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review
Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me share the story of a company that has been a pioneer in aftermarket components since…
Leitner Designs ACS Roof Platform Rack Review
Established Bed Rack Company Designed Their First Roof System We all know adding a roof rack provides versatility and virtually unlimited storage potential. If you’re in the market, you’ll find…
ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes is a quick Google search to see that Nitrochargers are a go-to for owners looking…
Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review
Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it comes to camping and overlanding, gear organization is crucial. Sherpa Equipment Co.’s exterior side accessory…
Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review
Keep Your Camping Cool With This Portable AC Unit As we come out of winter camping season, things are heating up in California. If you’re a car camper, you know…
DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more lighting in your trunk area? I’m sure I’m not the only one who often finds…
Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
New Product: Kinetic-X Hero Bridle Review
Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just added a new addition to its current offering of recovery gear, the Hero Bridle. We…
RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review
A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list goes on and on. It seems like every company now a days makes a vehicle…
Magnuson Supercharger: 7 Benefits To Consider
7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th Gen 4Runners, I decided to install a supercharger on our latest 2023 SR5P with portal…
Prinsu Hi-Lift Jack Mount – Install & Review
Easily Mount Your Hi-Lift Jack to Your Roof Rack We’re back with another post for Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I am covering the Hi-Lift Mount. This accessory makes it extremely…
BaseLayer Floor Liners – Install & Review
All Weather Option Made From Durable, Recyclable TPE Material As overlanders, off-roaders and automotive enthusiasts, we often focus on the “A-list” of gear and modifications, myself included. Suspensions, wheels and…
TEQ Customs Hex Halo Headlights Review
Custom Front End Lighting Option Built By Enthusiasts Many people opt for aftermarket headlights for their vehicles. Although the individual reasons may vary, aesthetics or function are usually the two…
Tuff Country Upper Control Arms – Install & Review
Super Affordable Uniball UCAs That Are Made In The USA A lift kit is often one of the first mods that 4Runner owners choose, but it comes with a cost….
Overlanding & E-Bikes – Should You Add One?
Are E-Bikes Valuable For Overlanding? We Take A Closer Look! E-bikes have become more popular and accessible in recent years. There’s been a flood of new options to the market….
Trail Standard Offroad’s TRD Pro-Style Grille For 2020-2024 5th Gen 4Runner
TSS Compatible Grille From TSO: Install & Review The Toyota Heritage grille on a 4Runner holds significant appeal for many enthusiasts. In my opinion, it outshines the standard Toyota emblem…
Prinsu Noise Reducing Edge Trim Review
Reduce Wind Noise Produced By Your Roof Rack We’re back with another installation and review of the Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I’m covering a quick but awesome accessory for roof…
DR.KDSS Bolt-On Panhard Correction Review
Bolt-On Panhard Correction Kit (BOTCK) Install & Review This installation was done on a 4th Gen 4Runner however the installation on the 5th Gen is the same. So, you’ve lifted…
BajaRack Rear Hatch Ladder Review
Installation, Product Review, And Comparison To The GOBI Ladder It’s no surprise that the rear hatch ladder is among the first mods many 4Runner owners make to their rigs. They’re…
First Look At The All-New 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner
It’s Finally Here! Here’s Our First Look At The All-New 4Runner! After a decade and a half, Toyota has FINALLY revealed to us, their new 6th Generation 4Runner! I was…
VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber Turn Signal Bulb Review
High Quality, Brightest LED Upgrade With Hyperflash Fix For 5th Gen 4Runner Today, I’ll cover a comprehensive installation and review of the VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber LED Turn Signal Kit…
OE Panels OEM-Style Switch Panel Mount Review
Mount Your Auxbeam, Switch-Pro, or SPOD Switch with This Factory Replacement Bezel OE Panels heard the calls and answered with this first-to-market OEM-style panel replacement. Their current applications include the…
Badass Tents Packout RTT Review
Lightweight Rooftop Tent That’s Made In America I’ve been ground camping for a while now, and there are two primary reasons I haven’t considered switching to a rooftop tent (RTT)….
Prinsu Rack Side Rail – Install & Review
Free Up Space & Add Room To Mount Accessories We’re back with another post for the Prinsu rack accessories! Today, I am covering the Prinsu Rack Side Rail. Think of…