Bilstein B8 8112/8100 Suspension Setup Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
Everything You Need to Know: Initial Impressions and an In-Depth Review of the Bilstein B8 8112/8100 Setup on the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is one of the greatest upgrades you…
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Top 5 Tail Light Housings For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022
Top 5 Aftermarket Tail Lights For The 5th Gen 4Runner To Buy in 2022 – Complete Breakdown and Buyers Guide We all know that the OEM lighting on the 5th…
Sherpa Equipment Company ROAM Case Mounts on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Sherpa Equipment Co’s Solution for Non-Drill Modular Case Mounts: Installation and Review with the ROAM 83L and 95L Cases Explorers are always trying to stack more storage in every nook…
Introducing the Step22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll – Storage for Essentials on the Trails
Trail Impressions: The Step 22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll is a Must-Have on the Trails – Great for Solo Adventurers and Families Alike The more things that I accumulate for my…
Trail Impressions: Toyo Open Country A/T III – Initial Thoughts & Overview
Trail Impressions: Design, Tread Pattern, and Initial Thoughts Two things are predictable in the world of off-roading. One, 4Runners are a great time off the beaten path. Two, tires will…
Feature Friday: 6 Cement Grey 4Runner Builds You Need To See
Pictured: Myke Cabras (@cement_rnr) 2021 Trail Feature Friday: 6 Cement 4Runner Builds in 2021 That Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Cement 4Runners Cement is a very rare and loved color on…
CarTrimHome MOLLE Panel Shelf for the 5th Gen 4Runnner – Install and Review
CarTrimHome Rear MOLLE Panels and Shelf: Installation Guide, Review and Oveview For 5th Gen 4Runner Rear window MOLLE panels have cemented their place as a top upgrade in the 4Runner…
Trail Tested: Dometic CFX3 Power Consumption Test – Which Performed Best?
How Much Energy Is your Dometic Pulling? We Tested The Top Dometic CFX3 Refrigerators Power Consumption Working in the off-road and overland industry has required me to become intricate with…
Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runner Front-End Bumper Set-Ups
Pictured: Jonathan Alonso (@That_cavalry_trd) 2018 TRD Pro Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runner Front Ends Worth Taking Inspiration From This Weeks Topic: Front End Friday Time for a classic and simple Front End Friday!…
Introducing The Velox Offroad Gullwings for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Meet Velox Offroad’s 5th Gen 4Runner Gullwings, Interior Rear Window MOLLE Panels, and Exterior Accessory MOLLE Panels Every once in a while there comes an epic mod, so epic you…
AL Offroad Onyx Roof Rack for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Is This the Strongest Roof Rack For The 4Runner? Utilizing T-Slot (extrusion) crossbars that are twice the size of others on the market, AL Offroad is on the scene with…
VIAIR 400H-A Automatic Compressor – On-Board Air Install Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner
VIAIR Hard Mounted Compressor Installation Guide and Overview on a 5th Gen 4Runner – How to install and hard wire an on-board air VIAIR compressor I’ve been very pleased with…
Top 4 Paint Protection Options To Consider for the 5th Gen 4Runner
A Complete Guide to Paint Protection for your 5th Gen 4Runner: Waxing, Ceramic Coating Vs. Wrapping Vs. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Let’s get right to it; protecting your paint is…
Color Matched TRD Pro Grille with Black “TOYOTA” Letters from TSO
Introducing the All-New Trail Standard Offroad (TSO) Color Matched TRD Pro Grille on 5th Gen 4Runner The TRD Pro Grille is nothing new, however today we’re looking at one of…
Introducing the MORRflate Stubby Manifold – Initial Impressions & Review
The MORRflate Stubby Is Modular Manifold That Doesn’t Require Fixed Hoses – 2-Way Air System or 4-Way MORRflate specializes in multi-tire inflation/deflation kits that are designed to make your life…
Feature Friday: 5 Rear Ladder Options For 5th Gen 4Runner In 2021
Featured Photo: Mark S (@nova.t4r) Greenlane Off-Road Climb On Up! – 5 Rear Ladders To Consider in 2021 and into 2022 For Your 5th Gen 4Runner This Weeks Topic: Rear Hatch Ladder Wow,…
The 75Built Recovery Ring Review – Everything You Need to Know
Compact, Light-Weight, and Effective – Recovery Rings are a Key Part of your Recovery Kit How often have you taken inventory of your toolkit? Added to it? Removed things from…
Diode Dynamics SS3 Ditch Lights on 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview, Install, and Review
Diode Dynamics SS3 Ditch Lights – Installation Guide and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner Ditch Lights are one of the most common lighting upgrades that lots of 4Runner owners…
Feature Friday: 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Featured Photo: Mo Esquivel (@4runningtheozarks) RCI Off-Road Lemme Slide On Over! – Here are 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner To Look at in 2021 and into 2022 This Weeks…
Auto-Dimming Dash Light Mod 5th Gen 4Runner – How To Dim The Lights in Your 4Runner
Auto-Dimming Dash Lighting for 5th Gen 4Runner – Compatible with 2014-2019 5th Gen 4Runner, Not Compatible with 2020+ Sometimes a mod isn’t a way to improve stock capabilities, it’s a…
Bolting a Storage Box To Crossbars on Factory 4Runner Roof Rack – Install using Pelican Vault
Mount Storage Cases and Cargo Boxes To Factory 4Runner Roof Rack Cross with LFD Aluminum Crossbars Using a Pelican Vault Case You may have seen rigs around town (and definitely…
EcoFlow River Portable Power Station – Review
Use Cases For Power Stations – Plus Review of The Ecoflow River Portable power stations have been growing exponentially in popularity, and for good reason. They provide added utility beyond…
Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp Review – Awning Vs. Tarp
Take in the views, not the sun. The Quest for Shelter – Slumberjack Roadhouse Tarp Regardless of what you use your 4Runner for, everyone can agree that having a portable…
Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit + Load-Leveling System
Introducing the Eibach Pro-Truck Coilover 2.0 Lift Kit Paired With the Load-Leveling System for the 5th Gen 4Runner As part of the winter 2020 edition of YOTA Magazine, I did…
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S. MOLLE Panel – 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review
Agency 6 Liftgate G.R.I.D.S MOLLE Panel: Install, Use, and Review for 5th Gen 4Runners MOLLE panels have established themselves as one of the top accessory purchases for the 4Runner. What…
5th Gen 4Runner Water System With Trail’d Tanks – Full DIY and How-To Guide
The Trail’d Universal 6 Gallon “Spare” Tank – Complete Installation Guide on 5th Gen 4Runner If you take your rig overlanding for a weekend or more, a good water system…
SSO Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
Southern Style Offroad (SSO) Rock Sliders Install Overview and Review – 5th Gen 4Runner In this article, I will walk you through the installation of the Southern Style Offroad (SSO)…
Overland Communications Guide – FRS Vs. GMRS Vs. CB Vs. HAM (Amateur Radio)
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
Midland MXT Radio Install Guide – Center Console to Prinsu Roof Rack on 5th Gen 4Runner
A Clean Installation Guide for The Midland MXT275 15-Watt GMRS Radio on the 5th Gen 4Runner Off-road radios come in all types, sizes, and frequencies. While some require licenses or…
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge with Mounted Slide-Out Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2020, I took a camping trip to New Mexico where we spent 12…