Aluminum Vs. Steel Skid Plates – How To Choose
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…
Trail Tested
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.
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…
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…
Kenda Klever R/T Rugged-Terrain Tires: 10,000-Mile Owner’s Review & Impressions
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…
Feature Friday: 7 PNW Off-Road Areas & Trails To Explore – A Local Sourced Guide
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!…
Feature Friday: 6 Owners Talk Overland Camp Gear Favorites
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…
Feature Friday: 7 Full Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
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 RRW Hybrid Wheels – Install & Review
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…
Feature Friday: Why Did You Re-Gear? – Let’s Hear What These 4 Builds Have to Say
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…
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…
Cali Raised Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review
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…
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…
Dissent Off-Road Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Feature Overview
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…
Feature Friday: 10 Recovery Board & Mount Setups For 4Runner
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…
Feature Friday: 7 Camp Kitchen Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
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,…
Master Pull Super Yanker® Kinetic Recovery Rope & Bridle: Review
The Ultimate Recovery Gear Kit From Master Pull When it comes to off-roading, finding a stuck rig or getting your rig stuck is bound to happen at some point. Having…
Feature Friday: 9 Portable Fridge Freezer Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
9 Example Portable Fridge/Freezer Setups For Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Cold Food Storage Inspiration For Overland Builds This Week’s Topic: Portable Fridge Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
Armstrong Tire Desert Dog M/T Tires: 2000-Mile Initial Impressions Overview
Meet the Desert Dog M/T: A Review & Impressions After 2,000 Miles If you know anything about my posts on Trail4R.com or follow me on Instagram, you know I love…
Cali Raised Stealth Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
The New Cali Raised LED Low-Profile Stealth Bumper For 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner: Detailed Step-By-Step Install, Review & Overview Cali Raised LED recently released their new low-profile bumper, the Stealth…
Feature Friday: 8 SR5 Premium 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
8 Different 5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Premium Builds & Their Owners’ Top 5 Mods This Week’s Topic: SR5 Premium Builds Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took…
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…
Dissent Off-Road High Line Wings for the Low Profile Modular Winch Bumper on the 5th Gen 4Runner
The Dissent Off-Road 4Runner High Line Wing Kit – Install & Review Previously, I installed Dissent Off-Road’s Low Profile Modular Winch Bumper so I could add a winch and lightbar…
GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder – Install & Review
GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder For GFC Campers & Rooftop Tents: Installation & Review Not all rooftop tents are created equal. To stand out in a saturated market, creativity is…
Feature Friday: 8 Air Compressor Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
8 Air Compressor & Accessory Setups For 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Mods That Make Airing Up & Down On The Trail Easy This Week’s Topic: Air Compressor Setups Welcome…
Feature Fridays: 6 Must-See Quicksand 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
6 Unique Quicksand TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runner Overland Builds & Their Owners’ Top 5 Mods – Off-Road Inspiration For 2023 This Week’s Topic: Quicksand 4Runners Last time, we took…
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,…
Feature Friday: 10 Owners’ Favorite Rooftop Tent Gear & Accessories
Gear & Accessories To Get The Most From Your RTT Experience – 10 Owners’ Favorite Products To Inspire Your Overland & Camping Build This Week’s Topic: RTT Gear/Accessories Picture this,…
Inspired Overland Light Weight Rooftop Tent – Review & Overview
Inspired Overland Makes a Big Push into the RTT Market We recently wrote a post on the sub-100lb class rooftop tents, which covered lightweight tents in general. In that post, we…
Feature Friday: Off-Road Recovery Gear Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked Nine 4Runner Owners What Their Must-Have Off-Road Recovery Gear Is For A Successful Adventure – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Off-Road Recovery Gear Hey guys, welcome…
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – 5k Mile Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – Install & Review – Long Term Results After 5,000+ Mile Round-Trip From Pennsylvania To Utah! Back in November of 2022, my wife…