Fieldcraft Survival Mobility Bag – Overview & Review
Fieldcraft Survival Mobility Bag: What’s Included & Why You Should Keep One In Your Rig Overlanders often pack a substantial amount of gear. We spend countless hours researching, selecting, and…
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.
Mudify Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines By Mudify After you lift your 4Runner, the stock brake lines do not accommodate the additional flex that comes with new shock…
ICECO VL45ProS: A Single Zone Portable Fridge Freezer – Review
A User-Friendly & Energy-Efficient Single-Zone Fridge Freezer I never thought that I would be one to want a fridge in the back of my 4Runner, but after about a year…
4Runner Lifestyle Sequential Turn Signals For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
4Runner Lifestyle Sequential Turn Signals: Chrome Delete With A Flair The aesthetics of the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner are already pretty awesome straight from the factory. However, they can easily…
SandyCats TrailWash Overland Shower System – Detailed Overview
SandyCats TrailWash Scepter Can Shower – A Versatile High-Quality Water System For Overlanding On the road to achieving a perfect camping/overland setup, having some sort of onboard water system is…
Top 7 Theft Prevention Mods & Tips For Protecting Your Overland Rig In The City
Theft Prevention Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner & General Tips for Protecting Your Overland Rig in the City Owning an overland rig that also serves as your daily driver…
The Full Guide To Prinsu Roof Rack Grab Handles – What’s For You?
A Guide To Choosing Prinsu Roof Rack Grab Handles The right equipment can make all the difference when you’re off the grid. No matter the length of the adventure, grab…
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Install
Backwoods DRIFTR Rack Install Guide for 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runners have plenty of options for customization and improvements. Having the ability to store, mount, and secure gear is crucial for…
The Cali Raised LED Lower Control Arm (LCA) Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner
The Cali Raised LED Lower Control Arm (LCA) Skid Plates Lower control arm (LCA) skid plates are often the most overlooked, even though they sit adjacent to the front engine…
Rugged Ridge Kinetic Recovery Rope – Overview & Review
Rugged Ridge Kinetic Recovery Rope: Safer, More Effective Vehicle Recovery Vehicle recovery equipment is always evolving to make things easier and safer. Among the ever-growing list of shackles, shovels, traction…
The All New OME MT64 Suspension For 5th Gen 4Runner – Detailed Overview & Impressions
Introducing A Brand New Suspension Line From ARB / OME – The MT64 It’s not uncommon for suspension companies to offer several tiers of suspension kits for their customers. After…
PerryParts Bump Stops For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
PerryParts Bump Stops: Why Is Upgrading Your Factory Bump Stops So Important? It’s happened to all of us before – you’re out on the trail having a blast, when all…
Magnum RT Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Magnum RT Low-Profile Front Bumper With Removable Bull Bar Are you in the market for a front bumper? These days, there are a ton of options with varying designs and…
Runnin4Tacos Lower Control Arm Skid Plates For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Runnin4Tacos (R4T) Lower Control Arm (LCA) Skid Plates Armor comes in many forms, especially for the 5th Gen 4Runner. There are options ranging from front and rear bumpers to gas…
Armstrong Desert Dog M/T Follow Up 6000-Mile Review & Feature Highlights
6000-Mile Follow-Up of The Armstrong Desert Dog M/T Tires I recently had the opportunity to put the Armstrong Desert Dog MT tires to the test, and over the last 6000…
Kenda Klever R/T Rugged-Terrain Tires: 10,000-Mile Owner’s Review & Impressions
Are The Kenda Klever R/T Tires Any Good? A 10,000 Mile Review Having a good set of tires is one of the most important factors in off-road driving. They provide…
Besteam SA-77 Ultra-Light Sleeping Bag: Overview & First Impressions
A Tightly Packable, Warm Weather Sleeping Bag Okay, I know many of you are asking, “Why would I need a sleeping bag in warm weather?” To which I would respond,…
Canvasback Front Seat Barrier For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Overview
Protect Your Vehicle From Your Pet With The Canvasback Front Seat Barrier If you have a dog, they probably want to ride in the front seat during road trips. Dogs…
Towing A Car With A Stock 4Runner & The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Kit
Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Kit – Towing A Car Across The Country In A Stock 4Runner We’ve all asked this question before – can the 5th Gen 4Runner tow a…
Custom Mesh Grille For The (2010-2013) 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Review
Custom Mesh Grille Insert – Install & Review I’ve always wanted a TRD-style mesh grille on my OG 5th Gen 4Runner to replace the boring factory one. Well, options for…
The Deepsleep Overland Solo Mat – Review
The Deepsleep Overland Solo With Leveling Mat Like most of you, when I set out on how I wanted to sleep in the woods, I was lost with all the…
True Beadlock Rings For RRW Hybrid Wheels – Install & Review
True Beadlock Rings For Relations Race Wheels (RRW) Hybrid Wheels In Machined Aluminum When it comes to off-roading, having the right equipment can make all the difference. One piece of…
Cali Raised Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review
Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview If you haven’t heard, Cali Raised LED offers quite the array of rock slider options for the 5th Gen 4Runner. In this post, we’ll…
Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Feature Overview
The All-New Dissent Off-Road High Clearance Rear Bumper: Fully Customizable Here it is guys, the long-awaited and highly anticipated high clearance modular Dissent Off-road rear bumper for the 5th Gen…
Buyer’s Guide: Catalytic Converter Shields For 5th Gen 4Runner
Buyer’s Guide: Top 5 Catalytic Converter Guards For 4Runners As of recent, catalytic converter theft has increased all over the country. Unfortunately, this type of theft has become almost inevitable…
Master Pull Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope & Bridle: Review
The Ultimate Recovery Gear Kit From Master Pull When it comes to off-roading, finding a stuck rig or getting your rig stuck is bound to happen at some point. Having…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper How many times have you asked yourself this question: “Do I really need a rear bumper?” The answer to…
Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights For The 5th Gen 4Runner
The New Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights: Initial Review Toyota’s 4Runner platform has and will, for the foreseeable future, be one of their top-selling vehicles. Time and time again, it’s…
Snap Shades Window Covers For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Snap Shades Window Covers: Add Sun Protection To Your Backseats & Cargo Area The rear seat and side cargo windows of a 4Runner have decent tint from the factory, as…
Enfig Aftermarket Radio Microphone For The 5th Gen 4Runner
The Enfig MIC-TOY1: An OEM-Style Aftermarket Radio Microphone Over the last year, I swapped out the head unit in my 2019 TRD Off-Road twice. First, I installed the Dasaita Vivid11…
Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
The New Cali Raised LED Low-Profile Stealth Bumper For 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner The Cali Raised LED Stealth Bumper is an off-road bumper designed to offer maximum protection to your…
The New CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display) For The 5th Gen 4Runner
CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display): Installation, Benefits, & Overview The 4Runner is in desperate need of an overall redesign. Since 2010, when the 5th Gen hit the market, we’ve seen…
Fukin Tuned Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Fukin Tuned (FT27): Improve Throttle Response, Decrease Throttle Lag & More! You have likely heard of “throttle response controllers”. These units are often sought out by drivers who experience poor…
ICECO APL55 – A Dual-Zone Fridge Packed With Tons Of New Features
The ICECO APL55: A Dual-Zone Fridge Designed Purely From Overlander Feedback This isn’t my first time buying and reviewing an ICECO fridge. And, it probably won’t be my last. Back…
KTJO 4×4 Power Folding Mirrors For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
KTJO 4×4 Power Folding Mirrors: Convenience & Luxury – Install & Review Have you ever been up against a dirt or rock wall and had to pull your mirrors in?…