RockPals 500w Power Station Review – How to Setup, Testing and More
RockPals 500w Power Station Setup, Testing and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Now more than ever, people are loving the opportunity to escape the everyday grind and go…
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.
ICECO JP50: A Budget-Friendly Portable Off-Road & Overland Focused Fridge
ICECO’s JP50 Portable Fridge For Camping & Overlanding: It’s Budget Friendly, But is it Better Than the Competition? So, you’re in the market for a portable refrigerator and not sure…
Power Folding Mirrors for 5th Gen 4Runner
Car Trim Home Power Folding Mirror Step-By-Step Install & Product Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner While 5th Gen 4Runners are extremely capable vehicles off-road, there are times when the lack…
Introducing QuadLock – A Wireless Charging Phone Mount For the 5th Gen 4Runner
Wireless Charging, Secure Dock and All-Around Solid Phone Mount Set-Up For the 5th Gen 4Runner For the past few months, I’ve been passively in the market for a phone dock…
OEM Audio+ Door Speakers Review & Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Door Speakers Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In this third and final article covering the OEM Audio+ Reference 500 audio system for a 5th…
Lion Energy Safari LT Power Station & Solar-Powered Generator – Full Overview
Lion Energy Safari LT Solar Generator – Off-Road/Overland Fridge Test With AC & DC Power We all demand power, and some more than others. When it comes to traveling, off-roading,…
HIKEit Throttle Controller Install & Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
HIKEit X9 Throttle Response Controller Step-By-Step Install Overview and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview I’ve had my eye on the Sprint Booster or Pedal Commander for a good…
Anker ROAV DashCam S1 – Review
Built-In Wi-Fi – Full HD Resolution, Nighthawk Vision, Built-in GPS, & More! We use our 4Runners for everything—from our daily commute, errands, and hauling the kids around to road trips,…
OnX Offroad Review: GPS Mapping App For Off-Roaders
OnX Offroad App: GPS Mapping Software For Off-Roading & Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner When planning your adventures you have a plethora of options when it comes to research…
Toyota 4Runner Buyers Guide for 2020 and 2021 Models (Trail Edition vs. TRD vs. SR5)
2020 – 2021 5th Gen 4Runner Buyers Guide: Trail Edition, Venture, TRD Pro, TRD Off-Road or SR5 Premium – What Should You Buy? If you are looking at buying a…
Trail Install: ICS Fabrication 4Runner Dash Mount
ICS Fabrication Dash Mount Review & Step-by-Step Install (& Video) for the 5th Gen 4Runner Every enjoyable adventure tends to go smoother with good preparation and organization, including how you…
OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level When it comes to the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, there are a lot of positives and negatives regarding…
Solar Power Options For Truck Camping & Overlanding
Types of Solar Solutions For Campers & Overlanders I’ve been using a dual battery/solar setup on my vehicles for at least the last 6 years. While most of my setups…
Weekly Roundup: 9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runners (Updated 2025)
9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You – What’s the best roof rack for you? Whether it be for cargo, a rooftop tent, auxiliary…
RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ + X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Holder
RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ + X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Phone Holder For 5th Gen 4Runner I was lucky enough to receive my RAM® Mounts and phone holder right before my…
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer & Amplifier Review + Install 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Subwoofer and Amplifier Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Previously in this 3-piece article set, I installed the OEM Audio+ tweeters. In this article, I will…
Apple iPad “Head Unit” Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Easily Mount Your iPad To Modernize Your 4Runner’s Interior If there’s one thing all 4Runner owners can agree upon, it’s that the factory head unit on the 5th Gen needs…
OEM Audio+ Tweeter System Install + Review 5th Gen 4Runner
OEM Audio+ Tweeter System Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Audio system upgrades can be intimidating. What speakers, how to wire them, how to equalize sound, and…
2-Way Speaker Upgrade For 5th Gen 4Runner
Crutchfield Focal Integration (2-Way) Speaker Upgrade Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner 4Runner Speaker Upgrade: Improving audio quality using aftermarket speakers, adapters, Silicone baffles and sound deadening Like many of…
sPOD BantamX Review + Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
sPOD BantamX 8-Circuit Switch System Review + Step-By-Step Install For 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket accessories for a 4Runner are plentiful. Whether you are looking for additional lighting, some protection from…
Alpine Halo9 Install & Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309FRN Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Why Upgrade the 4Runner Head Unit? We all know the factory head unit has a lot to be…
11 Must-Have Features for the 6th Gen 4Runner
11 Must-Have Upgraded Interior, Performance and Tech Features for the 6th Gen 4Runner I used to consider myself a low maintenance car owner because I never had a need for…
12V Solutions 4Runner Remote Start Install
12V Solutions Remote Start (Push To Start) Plug & Play Kit Step-By-Step Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Toyota 4Runner is a lot of things but luxurious…
How to Fix Limp Mode & ETCs Error Codes on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Limp Mode – What is it, How Can it Happen, and How to Fix it The back story: I jumped in the truck and had no throttle. At mid to…
OBDLink MX+ Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner and Vehicle Performance Monitor
OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner and Real-Time Performance Monitor for iPhone, Android, and Windows If you’re like me and would like to keep a closer eye on the vehicle data…
Wireless Charger Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
Wireless Charging Station For Apple + Andriod Devices Setup + Step-By-Step Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner Have you ever taken a trip or gone to work only to realize…
Toyota Reveals the 2020 TRD Pro Lineup at the LA Auto Show
2020 4Runner TRD Pro at The LA Auto Show: First Glance and Overall Thoughts of the Gen 5 Tailout As fate would have it, work has given me a great…
10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!
Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…
T9 Head Unit Review and Setup Install on 4Runner
Car Trim Home T9 Head Unit Product Review and Setup Installation: A GPS + Audio Upgrade For the 5th Gen 4Runner New Product – Upgraded T10 Android Post: T10 Android Head…
Kenwood DNR876S Head Unit Install + Review on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner
Kenwood DNR876S Headunit Installation and Feature Overview For the 5th Gen Limited Edition 4Runner Technology is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to vehicle entertainment and its overall integration with…
Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA
Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…
Trail Basics: 4Runner Winter Travel Preparation Tips
4×4 Winter Traveling Basics: Driving Techniques, Accessories & General Preparation It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are getting cold in the mountains, and the snow is starting to fall….
Trail Basics: Understanding Weight in your 4Runner
Do You Have a Weight Problem? Understanding your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating & What To Consider When Adding More Modifications A common theme with the modern overland/off-road vehicle is having…
Trail Install: Switch-Pros 9100 / PowerTray Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Complete Step by Step Install of the Switch-Pros 9100 with PowerTray: How to Wire a Switch-Pros In Detail Electrical organization will come into play for most builds, mild to wild….
TRD Supercharger or Magnuson Superchargers
Toyota Stops Manufacturing Superchargers – Replaced by Magnuson TRD Superchargers are made for Toyotas and Scions and are built for many Scion and Toyota models. With a supercharger, you will…