Prinsu Original Vs. Prinsu Pro – Roof Rack Comparison
Which Prinsu Rack is Right For You – Orginal or Pro? Prinsu was the first to introduce the CNC laser-cut roof rack, revolutionizing the rack manufacturing industry. I remember when…
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.
Apex Chassis Tie Rod Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Why Upgraded Tie Rods Are A Worthy Investment Upgrading essential steering components can make all the difference in off-roading and pushing your 4Runner to its limits. Although this is often…
Falken Wildpeak A/T4W Tires – First Thoughts After 500 Miles
Testing Falken’s Latest & Greatest All Terrain Tire As an off-road enthusiast, finding the right set of all-terrain tires is a never-ending quest. The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W tires promise to…
Dirt King Group Buy – 25% OFF For 30 Days
Save Almost $1400! – Dirt King MT PreRunner Kit Group Buy *THIS GROUP BUY IS NOW CLOSED* The biggest group buy of the year is here. Dirt King and TrailCo…
Freedom Off-Road Upper Control Arms – Install & Review
Affordable UCAs With OEM-Like Bushings & Ball Joints Upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension can positively impact your driving experience, whether conquering rough backcountry paths or daily commuting. However, a critical component…
CBI Covert Front Bumper Review For 5th Gen
Everything You Need in a Low-Profile Winch Bumper I bought another 4Runner. This time, I bought a 2024 Underground TRD OR non-Premium. We already have a pretty modded 2023 4Runner…
Daily Driving A 4Runner With Long Travel Suspension
What To Know Before Adding LT To Your Build – Featuring Dirt King Long Travel. That’s a whirlwind of emotions and opinions all within two words. When it’s all said…
Auxbeam XP-Ultra Series LED Pods – Install & Review
An Affordable Ditch Light Option For Your 4Runner If you’re an avid overlander or off-roader or enjoy traveling down fire roads at night, you’ve probably considered adding ditch lights to…
Lock Off-Road Onyx Wheels – Review
Tuner-Inspired Design For Off-Road Applications There’s no shortage of off-road wheel options for our Toyota trucks. And, with this hobby becoming increasingly popular, we’re starting to see a lot of…
Bump Stop History: Are 3D-Printed Parts The Future?
Perry Parts Innovation – From Rudimentary Rubber to Fused Pellet Fabrication Anyone who has spent enough time off-roading in an older vehicle has experienced the jarring sensation of bottoming out…
OEM Vs. Aftermarket – Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review
Upgrading OEM LCAs On 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve owned a 4Runner or Tacoma long enough, you’ve probably experienced worn-out lower control arm bushings. It’s one of those maintenance issues…
Built Right Fab Adjustable Rear Links Review
Adjustable Rear Chromoly Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner The stock rear links on the 5th Gen are prone to bushing failure, axle instability, limited articulation, and bending under extreme…
Yakima RoadShower – Long Term Review
An Easy-To-Mount, High-Pressure Water Tank With Endless Potential The Yakima RoadShower may not be the coolest-looking piece of gear you can mount on your rig, but it might be the…
Dirt King 2.0 IFP Shocks – Overview & Initial Impressions
A Fantastic Mid-Travel Suspension Upgrade For Your 4Runner Dirt King has officially entered the mid-travel suspension market with its new 2.0 Internal Floating Piston (IFP) suspension kit. This is a…
MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro – Review
What Makes This Portable 12V Air Compressor So Good? A reliable air compressor is an essential piece of equipment for off-roading and can make a significant difference in your experience….
TrailMade Shift Knobs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Billet Aluminum Shift Knob Upgrade – Made In The USA! The details matter for those who love to customize and enhance our vehicles. While the 5th Gen 4Runner is already…
Auxito Portable Jump Starters – Testing The J503 & AJ01
Ditch The Bulky Cables For These Portable Jump Starters Auxito’s new portable jump boxes, the J503 with a 6000A capacity and the AJ01 with a built-in air compressor are the…
Backwoods Adventure Mods Universal Dual Jerry Can Carrier – Review
Lightweight, Versatile Storage For Water, Fuel & More Carrying extra fuel and water is a necessity when venturing far from civilization. Gas stations are few and far between in these…
Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review
A New Wheel Design That Perfectly Complements My Build Aftermarket wheels are one of the best ways to show off your style and upgrade the look of your truck. Picking…
Sandy Cats Kinetic-X Static Bridle Review
Proper Load Distribution Makes Recovery Situations Safer & Easier Building out your recovery gear kit is crucial if you’re spending time on the trails. Even the easiest routes can throw…
Eaton E-Lockers Vs. ARB Air Lockers
Which Locker Should You Choose For Your Toyota? Eaton or ARB? If you’re an SR5 owner like myself, you didn’t get a fancy e-locker like the TRD Off-Road and Pro…
R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket exhaust options for the 5th Gen 4Runners, there are a plethora of options. If you…
ARB OME Updated Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit – What’s New
How Does The Iconic Suspension Line Stack Up After A Serious Refresh? If you’re the owner of a 5th Gen 4Runner, you likely didn’t choose your vehicle for its mediocre…
Luno Window Screens For 4Runner – Review
Premium Window Covers That Are Perfect For Car Camping If you love car camping in your 4Runner, you’ve likely experienced those uncomfortably warm nights from having to keep the windows…
Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Overview & First Impressions
Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles With My New MT Setup Arroyo Tires may not be as well known to the market as other brands, but that hasn’t stopped them from…
ICECO APL35: Ultralight 35L Dual Zone Aluminum Fridge Review
Light Weight, Super Fast Cooling With A Stunning New Design Once you experience the benefits of a fridge while camping, it’s hard to go back to a standard cooler. For…
LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating useful injection-molded accessories for the 5th Gen 4Runner like their upper dash mount, has something…
WeatherTech SunShade Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Custom-Fit Sun Blocking Kit For Your Camping Adventures Windshield sun shades are nothing new – they have been around for years and serve as critical shade or privacy. They also…
True North Fabrications Hybrid Light Weight Rear Bumper – Review & Overview
Light Weight (46 lbs) Hybrid Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner We’re always on the lookout for lighter mods. Whether it’s armor, RTTs, drawer systems, or tires, shedding a…
MORRFlate Air Hub AutoMagic Air Controller Review
Automatically Inflate And Deflate Your Tires With Air Hub What’s better than automatically and simultaneously inflating all your tires? Well, that would be deflating them all to a set PSI….
Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Review
Tested: 6-Months of Wheeling & Accessorizing The DRIFTR Rack After 6 months of testing the DRIFTR rack, we’ve grown to really appreciate its performance. DRIFTR stands out with more built-in…
Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the debut of Garmin’s InReach, satellite communicators have gained massive traction in the outdoor market. The…
Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts
A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension, there are endless options and discussions about the shocks and springs you can…
Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review
On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product overview post which covered a detailed look at the coilovers. If you have not read…
What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?
What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past 10 years of owning the Garmin inReach (formally the DeLorme inReach), I always considered it…