Trail Tested: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Durability, Versatility & Long Term Use On My 4Runner Tires are the vehicle’s connection to the ground. They are arguably the most important piece of equipment you can install on…
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 AT3 4S Tire Review
Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S Tire Review: A Solid, Fully Four-Season All-Terrain Tire for 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to tires, there’s plenty of differing opinions of which tire is…
Trail Impressions: Eezi-Awn Swift Awning
Eezi-Awn Swift Vehicle-Mounted Awning: An In-Depth, Trail-Tested Review on the 5th Gen 4Runner Vehicle-mounted awnings have long been a staple camping accessory for the global expedition traveler. In recent years,…
ARB Recovery Kit (RK9) – Full Review & Overview
ARB RK9 Recovery Kit Review For the 4Runner— All You Need in One Package For Your Off-Road Truck The Recovery Kit To Get Your 4Runner Out of Trouble — Everything…
Recovery Gear Essentials – Outfitting your rig and where to spend big
Recovery Gear Must-Haves – Outfitting your rig and where to spend big Wheeling is expensive, there’s no other way to put it. When I say wheeling, I’m not talking about…
Coyote Enterprises Automatic Tire Deflators – Review and Comparison
How These Simple Devices Air Down Your Tires Simultaneously Airing down your tires before hitting the trail is a good way to increase traction, which is due to a larger…
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir Review
Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoir with Dual Speed Compression Adjusters Trail-Tested Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The Coilover Shock that does it all… When demanding performance meets the capability of…
Trail Install: Durobumps Rear Bump Stops
Product overview and installation of Durobump Rear Bump Stops on a 5th Gen 4Runner You have just upgraded your suspension with a mild 2-inch lift and are ready to hit…
Trail Impressions: Rokblokz Mud Flaps Review
Product overview and installation of Rokblokz Rally Mud Flaps on a 5th Gen 4Runner One of the first things that many new 4Runner owners will do when they get their…
ARB Digital Tire Deflator – Review
Easily Lower Your Air Pressure For Off-Roading A 5th Gen 4Runner is a trail-capable vehicle right from the get-go. If you have a TRD Off-Road (or Trail) or TRD Pro…
Trail Comparison: Indeflate vs. MORRflate
Product and performance comparison of two air management systems Air management is an important part of the off-road experience. Tire pressures can be adjusted to best suit a number of…
Trail Impressions: Garmin InReach Mini Review
Product Review of the Garmin InReach Mini and Installation on Center Console of the 5th Gen 4Runner We live in a connected world. Communicating with people has never been more…
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…
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…
Indeflate Tire System – Review
Trail review of the Indeflate Tire System 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
Nearly 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…
Goodyear DuraTrac Tires – Off-Road Review
First Impressions of Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tires Now that you have bought your 4Runner, it’s time for the first important modification of any off-road intended vehicle: tires. For many off-road…
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT – Initial Review on 5th Gen 4Runner
Are the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLTs for you? “When the time comes to replace the set, likely before the winter, I will be replacing them with their skinnier cousins the…
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 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review
Initial Thoughts On Off-Road and Daily Driving Performance So, we’ve had the Magnuson Supercharger installed for about two weeks and spent this past weekend covering approximately 200 miles behind the…
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…