Understanding Your 4Runner’s Odometer
How To Leverage Your Odometer Functions For Overlanding Many of us are familiar with the odometer on our dash. Historically, Toyotas are known for having a lifespan exceeding 200,000 miles….
Tech
Find all the 4Runner Technical Information you need here. If you are looking to learn about 4Runner features, and what your truck is capable of, find it here. Tech talk can be anything from technical off-road experience, and how features of the 4Runner apply to on-road and off-road terrain to towing and recovery tips. We cover many technical pieces, whether it be from simple features on the 4Runner to the geometry of aftermarket end-links, find it all on Trail4R.com.
High Mileage Preventative Maintenance Guide
Avoiding Unexpected Breakdowns & Repairs On Older Or High Mileage 5th Gen 4Runners The inevitable march of time looms on all of us, and our 4Runners are no exception. Every…
The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount – Install & Review
How To Install The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount Despite a 0-60 mph time of 14 minutes and the body style of a shoe box, some of…
Feature Friday: 5 Head Unit Stereo Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
Five 4Runner Owners Discuss Their After Market Head Unit Stereo Replacements This Week’s Topic: Head Units / Stereos We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we covered…
Feature Friday: 8 Dash Mount Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
8 Unique Dash Mount Setups: Keep Your Tech & Gear Organized This Week’s Topic: Dash Mount Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we took a…
The New CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display) For The 5th Gen 4Runner
CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display): Installation, Benefits, & Overview It goes without saying, but the 4Runner is in desperate need of an overall redesign. Since 2010 when the 5th Gen…
Fukin Tuned Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Fukin Tuned (FT27): Improve Throttle Response, Decrease Throttle Lag & More! It is likely that you have heard of “throttle response controllers”. These units are often sought out by drivers…
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?…
Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gear Categories For Off-Roading & Overlanding
The Top 10 Emergency & Essential Gear Categories Checklist To Consider When Offroading Or Overlanding – Be Prepared For Whatever Comes Your Way A little planning can go a long…
N2 Remote Start Module For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review
Runnin 4 Taco’s N2 Remote Start (Push To Start) With Smart Phone Module Add-On For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Plug & Play Install How many times have you gotten in…
Buyer’s Guide: 5 Popular Throttle Response Controllers For 5th Gen 4Runner
5 Popular Throttle Controllers For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Throttle Response & Dead Spots When Accelerating + Improve Drivability & MPGs If you’ve been driving around in your…
VLEDS Footwell Light Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review
Introducing the New Footwell Light Kit from VLEDS: Luxury Style Interior Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Review & Installation In the world of vehicle modifications, your options…
67 Designs Toyota 4Runner 4RunnerRail™ Packs – Install & First Impressions
67 Designs Toyota 4RunnerRail Packs – Could This Be The Most Adaptable & Low-Profile Dash Mounting Setup For The 5th Gen 4Runner? In my last post, I covered the ProClip…
5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Sliders
What to Consider When Buying Rock Sliders For the 5th Gen 4Runner: DOM Vs. HREW Sliders, Tube Vs. Square, Bolt-on Vs. Weld-On & More Rock Sliders. Yep! They are exactly…
Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner
Looking for a better Cabin Experience? These 7 Interior Mods will Improve Your Daily Driver… and how you Explore The Trails Let’s not beat around the bush – the 5th gen…
Top 3 Emergency GPS Locator Devices for Off-Roading and Overlanding
Top 3 Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and Satellite Communicator Saftey Devices for Off-Roading and Overlanding: Safety Is The First Priority Each and every one of us here loves outdoor…
Introducing The Lensun 100W Hood Solar Panel – Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Hood
How to run a Solar Panel on the Hood of your 5th Gen 4Runner with The Lensun 100W: It Provides Consistent Efficient Charging Power You Can Depend On If you…
Prinsu Quick Release Awning Mounts Review: Assembly, Installation, and Trail Overview
Finally, An Awning Mount Quick Release Bracket System that works for just about any Roof Rack with Crossbars… from Prinsu Prinsu Quick Release Awning Mounts have been around for a…
Feature Friday: 6 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket Headlight Housings & Retrofits
6 Unique Headlight Options from Complete Housing Replacements to Custom Retrofits for the 5th Gen 4Runner This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Headlight Assemblies Welcome back to another Feature Friday! As many of…
Meet the Garmin Tread Overland Edition Navigator – Detailed Review & Impressions
Detailed Review & Overview for the All-New Garmin Tread Series Overland Edition: Trail Navigation, Route Planning, Emergency Communications & More Wow, before we begin… this is one of the most…
Dongar Technologies Adapter for 5th Gen 4Runner with Garmin Dash Cam
The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for 2020+ Toyota 4Runner Models Traditionally, there were two methods of running power to your dashcam: Run a long USB cord down the side of…
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…
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…
Fanttik T8 APEX Jump Starter Overview & Initial Thoughts
FANTTIK T8 APEX 2000 Amp Portable Jump Starter (8.5L Gas and 6L Diesel Engines) 65W Two-Way Fast Charging – Review and Overview Battery pack-style jump starters have been around for…
ICECO VLPro75D Dual Zone Fridge Review
ICECO’s New Line of VL Series Dual Zone Fridges: First Impressions and Complete Overview Last year, I did a review on the ICECO JP50 detailing out all of the features…
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…
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/….
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…
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner
Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio – Discrete Install for Communication Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner Being able to communicate while off-roading is a must for any 5th Gen…
SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker Review & Overview
SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker for the 4Runner & Overland/Off-Road Use – What Is The SPOT Trace Used for? As much as we seek the wilderness for its ability to force…