Trail Tested means the product or accessory has literally been put to the test on the trail. This was a category brought by ours truly; Max from Explore4R.com. All products and posts in Trail Tested have typically been put through their paces while exploring or off-road somewhere. This is a great category because it gives you an idea of which products you can expect to perform when it matters most to you.
Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves in the off-road market in recent years. Most notably, their Badlands Apex Winches and Off-Road…
Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just added a new addition to its current offering of recovery gear, the Hero Bridle. We…
7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th Gen 4Runners, I decided to install a supercharger on our latest 2023 SR5P with portal…
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….
Are E-Bikes Valuable For Overlanding? We Take A Closer Look! E-bikes have become more popular and accessible in recent years. There’s been a flood of new options to the market….
Lightweight Rooftop Tent That’s Made In America I’ve been ground camping for a while now, and there are two primary reasons I haven’t considered switching to a rooftop tent (RTT)….
Tested by CERTEX, Innovative Technology, and a Lifetime Warranty Carrying a recovery kit is crucial for wheeling and offroading trips because these activities often involve navigating challenging terrain where getting…
Backwoods Hybrid Aluminum & Steel Bumper With New PreRunner Bull Bar We decided to run the Backwoods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper with the Pre-Runner Bull Bar. Backwoods Adventure Mods is…
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…
Bambeds + Luno – Easily Create A Low Profile, Level & Comfortable Sleeping Area Sleeping platforms are incredibly popular, however, there aren’t many high-quality options on the market. We’ve seen…
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…
MORRFlate FiveSix PSI Pro Vs. The Popular Viair 400P When it comes to portable air compressors, there are plenty on the market to choose from. While MORRFlate has historically only…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Overland Hybrid (Steel Winch Cradle + Aluminum Shell) Front Bumper – Installation Guide Have you been struggling with clearance? Maybe leaving a trail of bumper plastic…
Could The Made In The USA ActionTrax Recovery Boards Be A Maxtrax Killer? When off-roading, having a well-equipped recovery kit is crucial for a safe adventure. Recovery boards, such as…
Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines By Mudify After you lift your 4runner, the stock brake lines do not accommodate the additional flex that comes with new shock…
Aluminum Vs. Steel Skid Plates: How To Choose Which Is Best When you’re out on the trails, safeguarding your vehicle and its critical components is a top priority. The most…
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…
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…
Are The Kenda Klever R/T Tires Any Good? A 10,000 Mile Review Having a good set of tires is one of the most important factors in off-road driving. They provide…
7 Locals Discuss Top Trails & Areas To Explore In The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) This Week’s Topic: Top PNW Trails We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday!…
6 Owners Discuss Their Favorite Camping Products This Week’s Topic: Camp Essentials We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we covered full skid plate setups. In a…
7 Owners Discuss Their Skid Plate Setups For Protecting Their 4Runners This Week’s Topic: Skid Plate Collections We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we covered aftermarket…
True Beadlock Rings For Relations Race Wheels (RRW) Hybrid Wheels In Machined Aluminum When it comes to off-roading, having the right equipment can make all the difference. One piece of…
Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner For Larger Tires: Benefits Overview This Week’s Topic: Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we highlighted…
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…
Cali Raised LED Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders With Kick-Out For 5th Gen 4Runner – Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview If you haven’t heard, Cali Raised LED offers quite…
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…
The All-New Dissent Off-Road High Clearance Rear Bumper: Fully Customizable Here it is guys, the long-awaited and highly anticipated high clearance modular Dissent Off-road rear bumper for the 5th Gen…
Example Recovery Boards & Mounting Solutions To Keep You Prepared For Your Adventures This Week’s Topic: Recovery Board Setups We’re back with a brand new Feature Friday! Last week, we…
7 Owners Discuss Their Kitchen Setups For Camping This Week’s Topic: Camp Kitchen Setups Welcome to this week’s Feature Friday! Last week, we looked at portable fridge/freezer setups. This week,…
