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)…
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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…
Boslla 7 Inch LED Light Bar Review
Boslla 7 Inch Led Light Bar Review and Install on a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner LED lights and lightbars are an essential part of offroading and when out exploring. Even…
Overlvnd 4Runner Liftgate Strap for 5th Gen 4Runner
MightyKillers / Overlvnd Brand Liftgate Strap for 5th Gen 4Runner – Super High-Quality Rear Hatch Door Lift Gate Pull Strap If you spend some time on any of the Facebook…
4Runner Lifestyle License Plate Lights – Install, Review and Overview
Converting License Plate Lights To Full LED Housing – Step Step by Step Overview & Review We can all agree that the stock halogen bulbs are both dull and likely…
Luno Air Mattress 2.0 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
High-Quality, Inflatable SUV Air Mattress For The 4Runner From Luno Life – Detailed Setup, Review & Overview Are you looking to dip your toes into the water of the overlanding…
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires – Long-Term Review
31k-Mile Review and Overview on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Tires not only contribute heavily to a vehicle’s aesthetics, but they’re what keeps us planted & going on roads or trails….
OZTENT RV-3 Fast Setup Ground Tent – Detailed Review, Overview and What to Expect
OZTENT RV-3 Fast Setup Ground Tent – A Fast Rooftop Tent Alternative – Super Detailed Review, Overview and What to Expect When looking into tents, ground tents can often go…
Interior Red/White LED Switchback Light Kit for 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Install & Overview
Car Trim Home Interior Switchback LED Kit Step-By-Step Install & Product Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner Update: CarTrimHome Discontinued these however you can pick up a set from https://www.arclightleds.com/….
Trail Standard Off-Road Center Console MOLLE Panels – Review & Install
Trail Standard Off-Road (TSO) Center Console Molle Panel System Step-by-Step Install for 5th Gen 4Runner The Trail Standard Off-Road center console molle panels are a great way to keep gear…
Fire Extinguisher Mounts for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Fire Extinguisher Access When Off-Roading & Overlanding – Where Should You Mount A Fire Extinguisher in the 5th Gen 4Runner If you’re at all like me, you pick up mods…
Introducing Elevate Outdoor Piggyback, A 4-Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack on 4Runner
Elevate Outdoor Piggyback Hitch (4 Bike) Bike Rack – Full Review and User Guide For 5th Gen 4Runner Owning a 4Runner allows you to enjoy a plethora of activities that…
Jomax Customs ABS Sensor Armor Install & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner
Jomax Customs ABS Sensor Armor – Step by Step Install & Product Review on 5th Gen 4Runner ABS sensors play a huge role in the automotive braking technology that’s communicating…
Jump Starter Vs. Jumper Cables – What’s Best for the 4.0 V6 4Runner?
Jump Starter vs. Jumper Cables: What’s the Difference and What Should You Carry in your 5th Gen 4Runner? There’s no need to explain why the 4Runners (in all its generations)…
Offroading Gear Granville IV-S Tent Review
Offroading Gear Granville IV-S SUV Instant Popup Camping Tent Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Introduction I live in Colorado and try to spend a fair amount of time out…
Overlanding on a Budget – What To Consider?
Budget Overlanding – What To Consider If You’re Living in Your 5th Gen 4Runner for Months When you browse through Instagram, Trail4Runner.com, or any other social media, you are constantly…
Victory 4×4 3/4 Roof Rack Review
Victory 4×4 3/4 Roof Rack Install & Review 5th Gen 4Runner As soon as I got my new TRD Off-Road Premium, I couldn’t wait to make it live up to…
Fumoto Drain Valve Guide, Install and Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
Fumoto Drain Valve for 5th Gen 4Runner – Easy and Clean Method for Changing Your Engine Oil So the dreaded day has finally arrived, your 4Runner’s Toyota Care has expired. Now…
Morimoto Gen 1 LED Tail Lights for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Gen 1 Tail Lights For The 4Runner – Gen 2 Now Available! The long-awaited Morimoto XB tails are finally out in the wild and might be the sharpest tail light…
Diode Dynamics 6″ Stage Series LED Lightbar Kit – Install and Review
Diode Dynamics 6″ Stage Series SAE/DOT LED Driving Amber Lightbar Kit – Install and Review For 5th Gen 4Runner Diode Dynamics recently released two new lightbar kits for the 2014-2019…
LifeSaver Water Jerrycan and Portable Water Filter Container – Full Review
LifeSaver Jerrycan Portable Water Filter For Camping, General Off-Road Use, and Overlanding – Product Overview & Trail-Tested Review Whether you’re out on a camping trip or hitting long trails in…
WeatherTech Side Window Rain Deflectors – 5th Gen 4Runner
WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Airflow Problem I’m not a neat freak by any means, but I hate the smell of…
Car Trim Home TRD Skid Plate – 5th Gen 4Runner
Car Trim Home TRD Skid Plate Review & Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner One of the most important things to do to prolong the life of our 4Runner’s is…
VLEDS Micro Limited H11 Fog Light Bulbs with Amber Lamin-X Film
VLEDS Micro Limited H11 Fog Light Bulbs + Lamin-X Fog Light Covers Install & Review – 5th Gen 4Runner Like most of the lights coming stock on a 5th gen…
Cali Raised LED OEM Switch Install & Wiring Guide
Cali Raised LED OEM Style Accessory Switch – How to Wire, and How to Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner Most lighting products on the market come with wiring harnesses…
Prinsu Design Studios Ridgeline Handles – Full Review & Install
Prinsu Design Studios Ridgeline Handles For the 5th Gen 4Runner – Full Review and Install After having my roof rack for a few months, I realized what a pain it…
74Weld Upper Control Arm Install and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
74Weld Billet Aluminum Upper Control Arm Review and Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner 74 Weld is an aerospace machine shop located in San Diego, California, that makes aerospace…
OEDRO All Weather Floor Liners – 5th Gen 4Runner
OEDRO All-Weather Floor Liners – An affordable Husky and Weather Tech Floor Liner Alternative Option for the 5th Gen 4Runner One simple upgrade to help keep your vehicle’s interior clean…
How to Remove and Apply Paint Protection Film (Door Cups and Edge Trim) on 5th Gen 4Runner
How to Remove old Dirty Protective Film and then Apply new Lamin-X Protective Films for a Cleaner Look and Better Protection Protecting your paint is one of the best ways…
4Runner Bump Stops: The Complete Guide
Bump Stops For the 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Buyers Guide Have you ever been driving along on a trail, when all of the sudden you hit a rut that turns…
DRT Fabrication Hitch Skid Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
DRT Fabrication Universal Hitch Skid Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner (This Might Just Save Your Bumper!) Ever go up or down a steep incline and just as you thought…
Trail Impressions: Dometic CFX3 Portable Fridges Full Review & Overview
Introducing the Dometic CFX3 Fridge Line: Mountable Portable Fridge For the Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner Let’s get this out of the way first: A fridge is a game-changer…
Introducing STEEL-IT, A DIY Powder Coating Alternative – How to Paint Bare Metal with STEEL-IT
STEEL-IT Preparation and Application Instructions – A Complete Step by Step Guide and Overview There have been quite a few posts showing us how to paint bare metal. Some of…