2022 4Runner Overland Build: 10-Month Owner Review & Impressions
10 Months Of 4Runner Ownership & Frequent Modifications: We Like About Our 2022 TRD ORP 4Runner Build I come from a background of performance cars and living in the UK….
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.
Introducing The Martin Offroad Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Review Of The Martin Offroad Roof Rack & Accessories One of the best ways to increase your gear carrying capacity is with the addition of a roof rack. Whether you’re…
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Featuring An Available 270 Degree Lighting Kit & Adjustable Light Bar Deflector It goes without saying a roof rack is a valuable and versatile accessory for many 4×4 vehicles. It’s…
Feature Friday: 6 Fiberglass Front Fender Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 6 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Fiberglass Front Fenders To Their 5th Gen – Here’s What They Said! This Week’s Topic: Fiberglass Front Fenders Hey…
Sub 100lb Clamshell Rooftop Tents – Lightweight Rooftop Tent Buyers Guide
Rooftop Tents Under 100 lbs – A New Class of RTTs We’ve all heard the phrase by now… “weight is the enemy”. The 4Runner is not rated for a large…
DIY Viper Cut – Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner
DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut: Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These…
4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide
Undercarriage Cleaning & Protection – How Corrosion Forms & How Can You Help Prevent It From Happening Corrosion is inevitable, there is almost no avoiding it in a natural world….
The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire: A 5k-Mile Owner’s Review & Initial Impressions
The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T – Initial Impressions, Review and Overview After 5,000 Miles Tires are considered one of the most important mods a 4Runner owner can do. You want…
Heretic Studio Lighting Review: A Detailed Look At Heretic Light Pods & Light Bars
Why You Need To Know About Heretic Studio Off-Road Lighting – Insane Light Output & Obsessive Attention To Detail We all know the big names in the off-road lighting industry:…
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – DIY Application Guide & Review
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig – DIY Guide To Application…
Feature Friday: 7 Winch Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner
We Asked 7 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Run A Winch & What They Like Most About Their Current Setup This Week’s Topic: Winch Options Welcome…
Energy Suspension Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Review and Install Overview
Energy Suspension 8.9104G & 8.9104R Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Trail Tested Review and Full Install Overview Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component…
Feature Friday: 8 Unique Rooftop Tent (RTT) Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner
For The Ultimate In Outdoor Camping, Checking Out These 8 Rooftop Tent Options on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runners – Car Camping Inspiration for 2022 This Week’s Topic: Roof Top Tent…
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 Must See Army Green 4Runner Builds
6 TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runner Setups & Their Owner’s Top 5 Must-Have Mods – 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Inspiration in 2022 This Week’s Topic: Army Green 4Runners Welcome back…
Dobinsons IMS Suspension with UCAs: Level Up Your Weekend Warrior
Dobinsons Internal Monotube Shocks (IMS) + Upper Control Arms (UCAs): The Perfect Setup For A Serious Weekend Warrior? The Dobinsons IMS kit is a solid mid-level suspension offering for our…
Dobinsons MRR/MRA Suspension: 5000-Mile Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
Dobinsons MRR/MRA Suspension: 5000-Mile Onroad & Offroad Review for 5th Gen 4Runner My lift kit was one of the biggest decisions for my build. Since I’m newer to the scene,…
Feature Friday: 8 Snorkel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Extend Your Factory Air Intake to Help Your Engine Breathe Clean Air & Minimize Engine Water Damage With A Snorkel This Week’s Topic: 4Runner Snorkels Hey guys, how’s it going?…
Rig Feature: Michael Devecchio aka “@mammoth4runner” 5th Gen 4Runner Build
Meet Michael Devecchio’s Fully Built Off-Road Black on Orange Spec 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner You can find Michael on Instagram: @mammoth4runner Welcome to the first of an awesome series that…
ARB Old Man Emu (OME) Lift Kits for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Most Dependable Shocks?
Australian Shocks: The ARB/OME Nitrochargers & the Fully Adjustable BP-51s – Most Dependable Shocks Available? There are a few, call them household names, in the world of off-road and overland….
Top 14 Rooftop Tents (RTTs) for the Toyota 4Runner – Full Buyer’s Guide (Updated 2023)
The Beginner’s Guide Understanding Rooftop Tent Brands, Manufactures, Material, Weight, Features & More – Buyers Guide by Spirit of 1876 Before we jump in, I want to introduce myself. Hi,…
Feature Friday: 10 Must-See 5th Gen 4Runner Long Travel Suspension Setups
Looking for a Wide Stance & Tons of Suspension Travel? Check Out These 10 Unique 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Off-Road & Overland Builds This Week’s Topic: Long Travel…
Feature Friday: 11 Midnight Black Metallic 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods List & More! This Week’s Topic: Midnight Black 4Runners Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
Deadman Off-Road Earth Anchor Review
Deadman Snow Recovery in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Venturing into the unknown isn’t something to take lightly. Whether it’s venturing solo in extreme weather, like summer in the desert,…
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek – First Look and Initial Impressions
Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trek (285/70/17) – On-Road & Off-Road Initial Impressions on the 5th Gen 4runner A relatively newer tire from Cooper (released in early 2021), the Cooper Discoverer Rugged…
SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner
SuperSprings International: SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview, Install & Impressions If you’ve been around Trail4Runner for a while, you’ve probably seen Brenan’s intro article…
Feature Friday: 11 5th Gen 4Runner Examples Of Essential Overland Camping Gear For 2022
Essential Camping Gear Needed For The Ultimate Overland Campsite Experience – These 4Runners Will Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Rig Goals in 2022 This Weeks Topic:Â Overland Campsite Setups Hey guys…
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…
Feature Friday: 14 Voodoo Blue Toyota 4Runner Overland & Off-Road Builds
14 Rad 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You Voodoo Blue was only available in 2019 on the TRD Pro 4Runner… unless you lived in Hawaii. In 2020, the 1919 Waialua…
Feature Friday: Top 5 Favorite 5th Gen 4Runner Mods for Overlanding & Off-roading
Pictured: Ryan Gibbons (@gibburnz) 2011 Trail Edition What are our Top 5 4Runner Mods for Offroading and Overlanding? Here are 12 example 4Runner set-ups and what their owners like most about…