Blind Test: King Vs. Fox Vs. Dirt King Vs. Bilstein
Dirt King Launched a Blind Test Against The Best Shocks for the 4Runner & Tacoma – The Dedication To Be #1 Is Impressive! What an epic move to stack your…
Suspension
Suspension modifications can turn your stock 4Runner into an off-road rock crawling beast or an overland prepared adventure platform. We feature many different suspension mods ranging from coilover assembly to long-travel suspension mods, and more. We document the install process for shocks, springs, coilovers, shims, spacers, track bars, CV axles, tie rods, replacing your steering rack, and more. If you are looking for information on the 5th gen 4Runner suspension, welcome home.
ARB OME Updated Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit – What’s New
How Does The Iconic Suspension Line Stack Up After A Serious Refresh? If you’re the owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner, you likely didn’t choose your vehicle for its mediocre…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
Monotube Vs. Twin-Tube Shocks Explained
The Pros And Cons Of Each And Which Might Be The Best Choice For You There’s no shortage of opinions in the debate of monotube vs. twin-tube shocks. Today, I…
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…
Introducing the Dirt King 2.5″ Dual Compression Adjuster (DCA) Series Coilovers
The Best “Out-Of-The-Box” Ride Quality That’s Ever Been Offered? After two decades of racing experience and building high-end suspension components, Dirt King finally brought a shock offering to the market….
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….
Relation Race Wheels Billet Uniball UCAs
Billet Aluminum, Sealed Uniball UCAs For The 5th Gen 4Runner Lifting a truck for increased ground clearance and the ability to accommodate larger tires is arguably a must for off-road…
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…
7 KDSS Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Aftermarket Products That Will Improve Your KDSS-Equipped Rig Offered for the TRD Off-Road, Trail Edition and optioned for the TRD Pro, Toyota’s KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) firms up the…
What Is Toyota KDSS & Why Do You Want It?
How KDSS Revolutionizes Driving: A Guide To 4Runner KDSS Regarding offroading, overlanding, and tackling rugged terrain, the Toyota 4Runner has built a solid reputation for being one of the utmost…
Wheeler’s Off-Road SuperBump Set For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Easily Improve Ride Quality & Increase Suspension Longevity In the world of aftermarket parts, bump stops are relatively cheap, super easy to install, and a must if you are taking…
JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit – Review If you want to clear larger tires, the JD Fabrication lower control arm pivot kit offers a killer solution. As many…
Portal Axles & Gear Reduction Boxes For The Toyota 4Runner & Tacoma – Buyer’s Guide
74Weld Vs. Werewolf – What To Consider Before You Buy Rarely does a product make such a profound impact in the off-road space, offering a wide variety of advantages that…
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…
ARB Launches New OME MT64 Suspension System: First Look
POSTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2023 BY BRENAN GREENE ARB USA MT64 Suspension System Bigger. Bolder. Smoother The MT64 showcases the same stout 6061 aluminum construction as the premium BP-51 models,...
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…
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…
7 Suspension Setup Examples For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023: A User-Sourced Reference
Here are 7 Different Suspension Setups for the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023 – A User-Submitted Reference for Suspension Ideas in 2023 When I purchased my 4Runner, I immediately knew…
OME Nitrocharger Sport 3″ Suspension Lift For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Review
The OME Nitrocharger Sport Suspension On A Daily Driver: A 5000-Mile Review After the pure stoke of your new 4Runner fades, you realize that there are countless options for upgrading…
Feature Friday: 6 Upper Control Arm Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Aftermarket Upper Control Arms – Owner Submitted Suspension Setups This Week’s Topic: Upper Control Arms We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we checked out recovery boards…
Feature Friday: 7 Adjustable Suspension Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Premium Coilover/Shock Setups With Height Adjustment + Fine Tuning For Damping This Week’s Topic: Adjustable Suspension Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took a look at…
Black Vs. Blue SumoSprings Bump Stops: What’s The Difference & How To Choose
SSI SumoSprings Bump Stops For 5th Gen 4Runner: Black Vs. Blue Options – How To Choose The Setup That Is Best For Your Build When it comes to bump stops,…
Top 6 Towing Accessories & Mods For 5th Gen 4Runner
Helpful Accessories & Mods To Consider For A Safer, Better & More Comfortable Experience While Towing With Your Toyota 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner isn’t necessarily a vehicle that comes to…
5th Gen 4Runner Beginner Budget Build: Top 6 Mods & Overland Gear To Get You Started
What Are The Top Products On The Market For A 5th Gen 4Runner Budget Overland Setup? We Cover The Basics To Get You Started! Like many new 4Runner owners, I…
ARB Radiator Support Bracket to Prevent Sway Bar Rubbing on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Installation Guide and How-To: Solving Sway Bar Noise Issues On 5th Gen 4Runner With The ARB OME BP-51 Brace Mount Shortly after adding a Toytec Boss Aluma Series lift on…
Replacing Your Sway Bar Bushings – A Simple DIY Fix For Potential Squeaking
Sway Bar Bushing Replacement – The Source Of Squeaking That No Shop Could Find Tracking down noises in your 4Runner can be a process. From professionals to complete newbies, finding…
Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Essential Modification For Lifted Trucks In my opinion, lifting your 4Runner for more ground clearance or to correct the…
Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Overlooked But Important Component If You Have A Lifted Rig Have you ever heard that a boat…