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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Should you Supercharge your 5th Gen 4Runner? Magnuson Supercharger Initial thoughts, Overview and Daily Driving Review Initial Review So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and…
Winter Exploration and Travel Preparation in your 4wd 4×4 Winter Traveling Basics: Driving Techniques, Accessories & General Preparation It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are getting cold in the…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD VS XTERRA OFF ROAD JAPANESE BODY ON FRAME SUVs COMPARED HEAD TO HEAD We are fortunate enough to own both a 2010 Nissan Xterra Off Road…
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 Roof Rack – 5th Gen 4Runner WHY I BOUGHT IT: A few days before a big camping trip to the Outer Banks (North Carolina) I started…
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…
