Cali Raised Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review
Detailed Installation Guide, Review & Overview If you haven’t heard, Cali Raised LED offers quite the array of rock slider options for the 5th Gen 4Runner. In this post, we’ll…
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.
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 The Cali Raised LED Stealth Bumper is an off-road bumper designed to offer maximum protection to your…
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, allowing me to add a winch and light…
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
Mods That Make Airing Up & Down On The Trail Easy This Week’s Topic: Air Compressor Setups Welcome back to another Feature Friday! Last week, we took a look at…
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
How To Choose The Correct SumoSpring For Your Build When it comes to bump stops, you probably have heard of SumoSprings. SumoSprings are the bump stop lineup manufactured by Super…
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 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 back…
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – 5k Mile Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – Long-Term Results After 5,000+ Mile Round-Trip From Pennsylvania to Utah! Back in November of 2022, my wife and I decided to embark…
2022 4Runner Overland Build: 10-Month Owner Review & Impressions
10 Months Of 4Runner Ownership & Frequent Modifications: What We Like About Our 2022 TRD ORP 4Runner Build I come from a background of performance cars and living in the…
Introducing The Martin Offroad Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner
A No-Compromise Alternative To Prinsu Racks One of the best ways to increase your gear carrying capacity is by adding a roof rack. Whether you’re looking to add a rooftop…
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
Why These 4Runner Owners Chose To Add Fiberglass Front Fenders This Week’s Topic: Fiberglass Front Fenders Hey guys, welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you missed last week’s FF,…
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 With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir Cover Install “To cut or not to cut?” “To chop or not to chop?” These were the questions I had,…
4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide
How Corrosion Forms & How You Can Help Prevent It From Happening Corrosion is inevitable; there is almost no avoiding it in the natural world. Everything is trying to slowly…
Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire – Initial Impressions
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 your tires to be able to…
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
Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig I first found Everbrite metal protective coating when I noticed…
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 It Welcome back to another Feature Friday! If you…
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 Bump stops often seem to be an overlooked suspension component on many vehicles. However, they…
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 Welcome back to another Feature Friday!…
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 number…
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 Welcome back to another Feature Friday! I hope…