Trail Impressions: Baja Designs 2.0 Rock Lights
Baja Designs 2.0 Rock Lights Install, Overview, and Review on 5th Gen 4Runner Rock lights aren’t a new concept. They have been on 4wd vehicles for decades and have a…
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.
ARB Flat Alloy Rack Review 5th Gen 4Runner
A complete overview of what it’s like to run the ARB Flat Roof Rack by ARB After owning the ARB Flat Alloy Roof Rack for over two months now I…
Top 12 Off-Road Shovels – The Complete Guide
Top 12 Off-Road and Overland Shovels – Which option is right for your adventuring needs? On every trail we explore, there’s often the chance of getting stuck and more often…
Trail Impressions: Indeflate Tire System
Product review of the Indeflate tire INflate/DEflator The formula is simple: air down when the pavement ends. This step is crucial to a successful adventure and can be the deciding…
RIGd UltraSwing Tire Carrier with UltraPlate and Table – Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Almost everything you need to know about the RIGd Supply UltraSwing™ Tire Carrier on a 5th Gen 4Runner After installing the tire carrier last week, we knew the RIGd (pronounced…
Diode Dynamics SLF Fog Lights (Yellow) for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Yellow vs White fog lights for your 5th Gen 4Runner – What Should You Install? UPDATE/DISCLAIMER (FROM DD): While the installation can be tight, our SLF Fog Lights do fit…
NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Review & Guide
The NOCO GB40 BOOST PLUS 1000A LITHIUM JUMP STARTER Everything you need to know about the NOCO GB40 Boost Plus – An Ultra Safe Lithium Jump Starter You hop in…
Snow Wheeling with Goodyear DuraTrac Tires
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification for any off-road intended vehicle tires. For many off-road enthusiasts,…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT – Initial Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Design, Tread Pattern, and Initial Impressions. Are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs for you? “When the time comes to replace the set, likely before the winter, I will be replacing…
Agency 6 Shackle Block – Full Overview
Introducing the Shackle Hitch Receiver by Agency 6 – Proudly Made in The USA with US Certified Materials – Full Review and Overview As you start to traverse off the beaten…
Custom Stellar Built Roof Rack
Custom Built Roof Rack for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Stellar Built – Sacramento, CA Many of you have asked, so here it is. If you have been in the off-road…
Magnuson Supercharger Review
Initial Thoughts, Off-Road and Daily Driving Review Initial Review So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and spent this past weekend covering approximately 200 miles behind…
Trail Basics: 4Runner Winter Travel Preparation Tips
4×4 Winter Traveling Basics: Driving Techniques, Accessories & General Preparation It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are getting cold in the mountains, and the snow is starting to fall….
Overlanding and Off-Road Water Storage – Portable Water Storage Ideas For Camp
A general guide to water storage containers, bladders, and packs for Off-Roading and Overlanding Use With all of the gear that is brought on a weekend camping trip, there is…
Hardshell or Softshell: Which RTT is for you?
Different Styles, and features of the Hard Shell and Soft Shell Roof Top Tents – Which is the best option for your platform? If you are looking for rooftop tent…
Trail Review: 1UP USA Quik Rack Single
1UP USA Quik Rack Bicycle Rack Review on Toyota 4Runner: Easy Access, Modularity, Toughness, and Style Mountain bikes and 4×4’s go together like Toyotas and 10mm sockets. Sometimes the bike…
Trail Review: Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx (All-Terrain/ Mud Terrain Tires) – Review on 5th Gen 4Runner With a new 4Runner in my life and a lot of places to see, I knew…
Viair 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor
VIAIR 400P – Automatic Portable Compressor Review Overview and Review of the Viair 400P-Automatic Portable Compressor – After roughly a year of consistent use. If you enjoy four-wheeling and tackling…
Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor Review
The Ultimate Overland Compressor? Here is Everything To Know About the 12v Smittybilt 2781 5.65 CFM Air Compressor – Full Review & Overview Everything you need to know about the…
Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack 5th Gen 4Runner
Installation Overview and Review of the Yakima Frontloader Rooftop Bike Rack Carrier Front loader racks for bikes are secure and easy to use. When I owned a Rav4, I used front…
Toyota 4Runner Vs. Nissan Xterra
JAPANESE BODY ON FRAME SUVs COMPARED HEAD TO HEAD We are fortunate enough to own both a 2010 Nissan Xterra Off Road (primarily my wife’s rig) and a 2018 Toyota…
Hitch Pin Recovery Point for Under $10
Using Hitch Pins as a Recovery Point – Recovery Points on a budget. Buy a Recovery Hitch Reciever or a Hitch pin? The other day, Max from Explore4R.com and I…
Yakima Racks: Load Warrior Review 4Runner
Yakima Racks Load Warrior Roof Rack Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner A few days before a big camping trip to the Outer Banks (North Carolina) I started to pack…
Pro Eagle Off-Road Jack Review
Pro Eagle Jack Review (3-ton & 2-ton Options) The jack pictured is the 3 ton “Kratos” Pro Eagle Floor Jack Review – The Best Off-Road and Shop Floor Jack? When…
5th Gen 4Runner Off-Road Features Explained
The Complete Guide on how to use your 4Runner’s Off-Road, Crawl Control, Multi-terrain Select, Active Trac (A-TRAC) and E-Locker System There are many different four-wheel-drive systems on the market today. Each…
Rain Guards & Bug Deflector – 5th Gen 4Runner
Rain Guards for Front and Rear Windows on 5th Gen 4Runner Rain Guards: Three Years Later Rain guards were the first addition I made to my 4Runner, and three years…
Top 10 Off-Road Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 10 4Runner Off-Road Mods for the 2010-2024 4Runner When starting out in the 4×4 world, many of us wonder which accessories or upgrades to prioritize for our 4Runner. While…
Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension
Ride Quality on the Icon Stage 2 Vs. Stock Suspension We received a question from a 4Runner owner with KDSS asking about the difference between the Icon Stage 2 suspension…
N-Fab Nerf Bars 5th Gen 4Runner Review
N-Fab Nerf Bars 3-Year Full Review, Overview & Conclusion After three years of use, the N-Fab Bars have proven to be reliable. We purchased our 2014 Trail 4Runner in August…
ARB E-Z Deflator & ARB Inflator Review
ARB Off-Road E-Z Deflator, Review, Overview and How To Use A reliable tire deflator is essential for airing down before hitting the trail. While you could use a stick to…
5th Gen 4Runner Wheels Explained
Bolt Pattern, Wheel/Rim Size, Offset, Backspace, and More We are going to break down a few things in this one. We are going to look at the specs of the…