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,…
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.
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…
Bilstein B8 8112/8100 Suspension Setup Review for 5th Gen 4Runner
Everything You Need to Know: Initial Impressions and an In-Depth Review of the Bilstein B8 8112/8100 Setup on the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is one of the greatest upgrades you…
Feature Friday: 10 Must-See Silver 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds
Pictured: Daniel Khimthang (@daily.4r) 2019 TRD ORP 10 Unique Silver 5th Gen 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Off-Road & Overland Build – Front Bumpers, RTTs, Light Bars, Suspension, Wheels/Tires &…
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T: 5000K-Mile First Look & Impressions Overview
Meet The Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tire – 5000-Mile First Look at the New All-Terrain Tire Offering from Mickey Thompson The Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Hybrid Tires have been…
41.22 Hitch Slider – Overview and Review for the 5th Gen 4Runner
41.22 Hitch Slider – A Light Weight and Low Profile Option to Protect Your Hitch A skid or slider for your hitch isn’t something that typically makes the priority list…
Feature Friday: Roof Rack Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Pictured: Jared Johnson (@txhillrider) Front Runner Slimline ll 8 Different Gear & Accessory Setups to Add to Your 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner’s Roof Rack – Pelican Cases, RTTs, Light Bars &…
Trail Impressions: Toyo Open Country A/T III – Initial Thoughts & Overview
Trail Impressions: Design, Tread Pattern, and Initial Thoughts Two things are predictable in the world of off-roading. One, 4Runners are a great time off the beaten path. Two, tires will…
Feature Friday: 6 Cement Grey 4Runner Builds You Need To See
Pictured: Myke Cabras (@cement_rnr) 2021 Trail Feature Friday: 6 Cement 4Runner Builds in 2021 That Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Cement 4Runners Cement is a very rare and loved color on…
Introducing The Velox Offroad Gullwings for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Meet Velox Offroad’s 5th Gen 4Runner Gullwings, Interior Rear Window MOLLE Panels, and Exterior Accessory MOLLE Panels Every once in a while there comes an epic mod, so epic you…
Feature Friday: 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner
Featured Photo: Mo Esquivel (@4runningtheozarks) RCI Off-Road Lemme Slide On Over! – Here are 16 Rock Slider Options For 5th Gen 4Runner To Look at in 2021 and into 2022 This Weeks…
Feature Friday: TOP 17 Super White 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Builds In 2021
Featured Photo: Nick Gaudette (@Offroaddad) 2016 Trail Edition Mall Crawl… and Beyond! – 17 Super White 5th Gen 4Runner Builds, Everything from Mall Crawlers, to Overlanders, Offroad Builds and more This Weeks…
Feature Friday: 21 Suspension Setups & Lift Kits on 5th Gen 4Runner in 2021
Featured Photo: Osvaldo Maldonado (@D3v1lsrnr) King Shocks 2.5/ Dirt King UCS’s – $$$ Budget vs No Budget – These 21 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Setups Will Inspire Your Build This Weeks Topic: Suspension Setups…
Trail Tips for Packing & Organizing your Dometic CFX3 55IM
How to properly pack a portable fridge for Offroading and Overlanding: Tips and tricks to best-pack a Dometic CFX3 It’s the day before you leave on an adventure you’ve been…
Overland Communications Guide – FRS Vs. GMRS Vs. CB Vs. HAM (Amateur Radio)
Overland Communications: How To Communicate When Overlanding and Off-Roading – A Quick Guide to FRS, GMRS, CB, and HAM (Amateur Radio) Communication. It is one of the most important aspects…
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge Review – 5th Gen 4Runner
ARB Zero 47-Quart Fridge with Mounted Slide-Out Install and Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Back in 2020, I took a camping trip to New Mexico where we spent 12…
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires: 31k-Mile Review and Overview
BFGoodrich KM3 Tires: 31k-Mile Review and Overview on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner Tires not only contribute heavily to a vehicle’s aesthetics, but they’re what keeps us planted & going on…
5th Gen 4Runner Recovery Points
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…
DIY Overland Trailer Build – 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 3)
DIY Overland Trailer (Part 3) – Detailed Look at Add-Ons and Accessories In this third article covering my DIY overlanding trailer, I will do a brief overview of everything I…
OZTENT RV-3 Fast Setup Ground Tent – Detailed Review, Overview and What to Expect
OZTENT RV-3 Fast Setup Ground Tent – A Fast Rooftop Tent Alternative – Super Detailed Review, Overview and What to Expect When looking into tents, ground tents can often go…
Trail Interview: Meet Jason from RSG Off-Road, and the T40R V8 SAS Build
Meet Jason from RSG Off-Road and his T40R: A Straight Axle 5.7L V8 Swapped and Supercharged 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner This interview has been in the works for quite some…
Introducing Elevate Outdoor Piggyback, A 4-Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack on 4Runner
Elevate Outdoor Piggyback Hitch (4 Bike) Bike Rack – Full Review and User Guide For 5th Gen 4Runner Owning a 4Runner allows you to enjoy a plethora of activities that…
Oztent 30-Second Tent – The Ground Tent Game Just Got Better
Oztent Tents Review and Overview: Do they Really Take 30-seconds to set up? If you’ve followed my reviews, you might be wondering two things: Where the hell is the 4Runner?…
Jump Starter Vs. Jumper Cables – What’s Best for the 4.0 V6 4Runner?
Jump Starter vs. Jumper Cables: What’s the Difference and What Should You Carry in your 5th Gen 4Runner? There’s no need to explain why the 4Runners (in all its generations)…
Types & Styles of Front Bumpers: Hybrid Vs. Low Profile Vs. Full Plate
Full-Width Hybrid Vs. Low Profile Vs. Full Plate Bumper on 5th Gen 4Runner – What’s The Difference? When it comes to choosing an aftermarket front bumper, you have a wide…
LifeSaver Water Jerrycan and Portable Water Filter Container – Full Review
LifeSaver Jerrycan Portable Water Filter For Camping, General Off-Road Use, and Overlanding – Product Overview & Trail-Tested Review Whether you’re out on a camping trip or hitting long trails in…
4Runner Bump Stops: The Complete Guide
Bump Stops For the 5th Gen 4Runner: Complete Buyers Guide Have you ever been driving along on a trail, when all of the sudden you hit a rut that turns…
Trail Impressions: Dometic CFX3 Portable Fridges Full Review & Overview
Introducing the Dometic CFX3 Fridge Line: Mountable Portable Fridge For the Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner Let’s get this out of the way first: A fridge is a game-changer…
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack w/ Hidden Light Bar Fairing Cover & Built-In Scene Lighting
Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Product Review and Installation Overview On extended adventures, the 4Runner has an ongoing struggle for more space. There…
Remmen Brakes for 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Overview
Complete Review Of Remmen Brakes – Superior Braking For Your 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to large heavy SUVs like the 5th Gen 4Runner, nothing is more important than…