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Freedom Off-Road Upper Control Arms – Install & Review

Affordable UCAs With OEM-Like Bushings & Ball Joints Upgrading your 4Runner’s suspension can positively impact...

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CBI Covert Front Bumper Review For 5th Gen

Everything You Need in a Low-Profile Winch Bumper I bought another 4Runner. This time, I...

Daily Driving A 4Runner With Long Travel Suspension

What To Know Before Adding LT To Your Build – Featuring Dirt King Long Travel....

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Ultimate9 EVC Throttle Controller – Install & Review

Can This Mod Really Improve Your Driving Experience & MPG? Throttle controllers’ popularity for the...

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Top 10 Overland Parts & Mods To Buy (or Avoid) On Facebook Marketplace

A Guide To FB Marketplace – Buying Used Items For Your Build I was browsing...

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Auxbeam XP-Ultra Series LED Pods – Install & Review

An Affordable Ditch Light Option For Your 4Runner If you’re an avid overlander or off-roader...

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Falken Wildpeak R/T01 Tires – Intial Impressions

First Thoughts On Falken’s New R/T After 500 Miles The age-old struggle between the more...

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Dirt King Shocks Giveaway: An $8000 Value!

Dirt King Shocks Giveaway – Your Chance to Win Big! We’re kicking off the year...

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Lock Off-Road Onyx Wheels – Review

Tuner-Inspired Design For Off-Road Applications There’s no shortage of off-road wheel options for our Toyota...

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Bump Stop History: Are 3D-Printed Parts The Future?

Perry Parts Innovation – From Rudimentary Rubber to Fused Pellet Fabrication Anyone who has spent...

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OEM Vs. Aftermarket – Dirt King Performance Lower Control Arms Review

Upgrading OEM LCAs On 5th Gen 4Runner If you’ve owned a 4Runner or Tacoma long...

Top Picks For Winter-Ready All Terrain Tires

Best Snow & Ice AT Tires – Performance, Durability & Safety When winter arrives, it...

Bison Gear On Battery Fuse Bracket – Install & Review

Easily Organize Your Wiring & Fuses On Your Battery If you love adding powered accessories...

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Best Satellite Communicators – Buyer’s Guide

Devices For Staying Connected Off Grid While Overlanding & Exploring Staying connected during outdoor adventures...

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USR Stealth Black License Plate Frame – Install & Review

Ditch Your Dealership Frame For This Sleek, Black Replacement License plate frames aren’t an exciting...

Built Right Fab Adjustable Rear Links Review

Adjustable Rear Chromoly Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner The stock rear links on the...

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Yakima RoadShower – Long Term Review

An Easy-To-Mount, High-Pressure Water Tank With Endless Potential The Yakima RoadShower may not be the...

Dirt King 2.0 IFP Shocks – Overview & Initial Impressions

A Fantastic Mid-Travel Suspension Upgrade For Your 4Runner Dirt King has officially entered the mid-travel...

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MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro – Review

What Makes This Portable 12V Air Compressor So Good? A reliable air compressor is an...

TrailMade Shift Knobs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Billet Aluminum Shift Knob Upgrade – Made In The USA! The details matter for those...

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Interior Storage Mods Under $150

Organize Your 5th Gen 4Runner’s Interior For Under $150 Keeping your 5th Gen organized doesn’t...

Luno AIR+FOAM PRO Vehicle Mattress – Review

The Latest & Most Comfortable Vehicle Specific Mattress From Luno If you love car camping,...

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Auxito Portable Jump Starters – Testing The J503 & AJ01

Ditch The Bulky Cables For These Portable Jump Starters Auxito’s new portable jump boxes, the...

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Apex Chassis Tie Rod Kit Install – 5th Gen 4Runner

Heavy Duty Inner & Outer Rod Steering Upgrade To Support Larger Tires The Tacoma and...

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Backwoods Adventure Mods Universal Dual Jerry Can Carrier – Review

Lightweight, Versatile Storage For Water, Fuel & More Carrying extra fuel and water is a...

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Lock Off-Road Baja Wheels – Review

A New Wheel Design That Perfectly Complements My Build Aftermarket wheels are one of the...

Blind Test: King Vs. Fox Vs. Dirt King Vs. Bilstein

Dirt King Launched a Blind Test Against The Best Shocks for the 4Runner & Tacoma...

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Sandy Cats Kinetic-X Static Bridle Review

Proper Load Distribution Makes Recovery Situations Safer & Easier Building out your recovery gear kit...

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TrailMade T-Case Dial Selectors – Now Available

Blacked Out Transfer Case Dial and Matching Bezel for 5th Gen 4Runner We finally dropped...

Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma – Regrets?

After Selling My 4Runner For A Tacoma, Do I Have Any Buyer’s Remorse? I recently...

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Eaton E-Lockers Vs. ARB Air Lockers

Which Locker Should You Choose For Your Toyota? Eaton or ARB? If you’re an SR5...

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Bison Gear Rear Hatch MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Expand Your Cargo Organization With This Simple Mod In the off-road and overland world, we...

R4T High Clearance Exhaust For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A More Aggressive Sound & Better Clearance For The Trails When it comes to aftermarket...

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Cali Raised LED Fog Light Replacements – Install & Review

Are These The Best Bang For Your Buck Fog Light Upgrade? Whether you are a...

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Ultimate9 evcX Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

An Easy To Use, Plug & Play Module That’s Loaded With Features As a 4Runner...

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6th Gen TRD Surf Concept For SEMA 2024

Toyota Reveals New Concept – Is This The Truck We’ve Been Waiting For? Before the...

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ARB OME Updated Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit – What’s New

How Does The Iconic Suspension Line Stack Up After A Serious Refresh? If you’re the...

Luno Window Screens For 4Runner – Review

Premium Window Covers That Are Perfect For Car Camping If you love car camping in...

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Best Multi-Tire Inflation & Deflation Hose Kits

Buyer’s Guide – 6 Hose Kits For Airing Up & Down Off-Road Airing down your...

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Arroyo Tires Tamarock M/T – Overview & First Impressions

Initial Thoughts After 1,000 Miles With My New MT Setup Arroyo Tires may not be...

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ICECO APL35: Ultralight 35L Dual Zone Aluminum Fridge Review

Light Weight, Super Fast Cooling With A Stunning New Design Once you experience the benefits...

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LabOps Gear Lower Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

No Drill Accessory Mount Designed & Injection Molded In Texas LabOps Gear, known for creating...

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BamBeds Rocking Couch Kit – Review

A Portable Rocking Bench For Your Adventures If you have BamBeds’ leveling platform, this is...

WeatherTech SunShade Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Custom-Fit Sun Blocking Kit For Your Camping Adventures Windshield sun shades are nothing new –...

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True North Fab Hybrid DIY Rear Bumper – Installation & Fabrication Guide

How To Weld & Install The DIY Hybrid Bumper From True North True North offers...

True North Fabrications Hybrid Light Weight Rear Bumper – Review & Overview

Light Weight (46 lbs) Hybrid Rear Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner We’re always on...

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Toyota Wheel Brands In 2024-2025 (6×139.7 Lug)

LOCK OFFROAD BAJA | 17X9.0 | -12mm | 4.530 Backspace | 32 LB New Toyota...

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New VLEDS Monochrome Series Headlight & Fog Light Bulbs – Review

The Latest & Greatest In LED Bulb Upgrades From VLEDS Anyone who has driven an...

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First Look: All New 2025 4Runner Trim Packages

TRD Sport, Off-Road, Limited & Platinum Trims + 3rd Row Seats! Well, I didn’t expect...

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Go Rhino El Gato Hydraulic Jack – Review

Newer, Safer Alternative To The Traditional Farm Jack In terms of off-road jacks for making...

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SRQ Fabrications & True North Fabrications – Company Interview

Building Uncompromising Off-Road Products In The U.S.A. Like everyone else in this community, I got...

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10 New Products From Overland Expo PNW 2024

10 Must-See Off-Road and Overland Products In 2024 This year, I had the incredible chance...

Understanding Lighting Color Temperature

A Guide To Off-Road Lighting And What’s Right For You Outfitting your 4Runner with the...

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MORRFlate Air Hub AutoMagic Air Controller Review

Automatically Inflate And Deflate Your Tires With Air Hub What’s better than automatically and simultaneously...

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Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Review

Tested: 6-Months of Wheeling & Accessorizing The DRIFTR Rack After 6 months of testing the...

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Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade 5th Gen 4Runner

2010-2024 Heated Steering Wheel Upgrade: Install & Review It’s finally here, the heated steering wheel...

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Tweeter Adapter Spacer Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner

Upgrading The 4Runner’s 1″ OEM Tweeters To 3.5″ Coxial Speakers The factory non-JBL 4Runner sound...

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Tested: KC Flex Era 3 Dual Mode SAE Fog Lights

Street Legal Off-Road Lighting Performance Without Compromise No longer do you need to choose between...

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Tested: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review

Stay Connected On The Trail & Off Grid, All At An Affordable Price Since the...

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13 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Northern California

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource We’re back with new fan-favorite trails!...

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Concept To Production: 3D Printed Bump Stops From Perry Parts

A New Manufacturing Method For A Crucial Suspension Upgrade When it comes to upgrading your...

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Tested: Dirt King 2.5″ DCA Coilovers Review

On-Road & Off-Road Performance Review of the DK 2.5″ Coilovers We already launched the product...

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Cali Raised Rock Sliders On A Daily Driver

My Extended Experience Adding Sliders To My Wife’s Daily Our 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro...

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What Happens When You Push SOS On Garmin inReach Devices?

What To Expect When You Press The SOS Button In An Emergency Over the past...

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True North Fab Bolt Skids For Skid Plates

Protect The Bolt Heads On Your Skid Plates With Ramp Washers There are still a...

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DIY Vs. Pre-Built Sleeping Platforms

Premium Leveling Platform Vs. DIY – How To Choose Trying to sleep in your truck...

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No Drill Cargo Fridge Slide For 5th Gen 4Runner

Big Brand Alternative Custom Built With A Local Fabricator Like many others, my 4Runner is...

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Custom Ordering A Vehicle Through A Dealership

Why Order A New Vehicle Directly From The Manufacturer? At some point in our lives,...

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Yokohama Geolandar X-AT – 35,000 Mile Review

Are These All Terrain Tires A Contender In A Saturated Market? Can an all-terrain tire...

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RealTruck GoTent Rooftop Tent – Install & Review

You Don’t Need To Spend A Small Fortune To Camp In Comfort I’ll admit, I...

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5 Products For Organizing Your Cargo Area

Adding Storage And Organization To The 5th Gen 4Runner When it comes to overland adventure...

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Understanding Your 4Runner’s Odometer

How To Leverage Your Odometer Functions For Overlanding Many of us are familiar with the...

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Monotube Vs. Twin-Tube Shocks Explained

The Pros And Cons Of Each And Which Might Be The Best Choice For You...

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All-Pro Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Low Profile Front Bumper – Install & Review

Slim Winch Bumper Option For The 4Runner Why did I pick All-Pro Off-Road? Let me...

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Leitner Designs ACS Roof Platform Rack Review

Established Bed Rack Company Designed Their First Roof System We all know adding a roof...

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$100K 4Runner! 74Weld Portal Axle Build Walkaround

2023 5th Gen 4Runner on 74Weld Portal Axles and 37″ Tires. The time has come...

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ARB OME Nitrocharger Plus Lift Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

OME’s Budget Friendly Nitrochargers Get A Fresh New Look & Several Updates! All it takes...

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Sherpa Roof Rack Window Panel – Install & Review

Accessory Mounting Panels For Your 5th Gen Rack To Easily Attach Your Gear! When it...

Zero Breeze Mark 2 Review

Keep Your Camping Cool With This Portable AC Unit As we come out of winter...

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DIY Trunk Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner

Simple & Affordable Solution To Light Up Your Cargo Area Have you ever wanted more...

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5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Mexico

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New Hampshire

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

Best Rear Hatch Ladders For 5th Gen 4Runner

Top 6 Options For The 4Runner In 2024: We Compare Specs, Features, And Accessories We...

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Roadshock Edge Off-Road Lights From Harbor Freight – Review

Budget Lighting Doesn’t Mean You Have To Sacrifice Performance Harbor Freight has been making waves...

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High Mileage Preventative Maintenance Guide

Avoiding Unexpected Breakdowns & Repairs On Older Or High Mileage 5th Gen 4Runners The inevitable...

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5 Easy Ways To Maximize Fuel Efficiency Off-Road

Go Further Both On & Off-Road With These Tips! In all the years I’ve been...

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8 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Utah

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In South Carolina

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to a new post...

5 Ways To “Tread Lightly” When Overlanding

What “Tread Lightly” Means And Why It’s Important I’m sure many of you have noticed...

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Best Interior LED Light Kits For 5th Gen 4Runner

Factory Output Sucks! 6 Options From Affordable To Premium Upgrading the interior lighting of your...

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Stellar Built Rig Check #7: 4Runner Build “Jade”

Meet Jade: 2016 Trail Edition Premium Overland Build – Detailed Rig Walkaround Many people have...

New Product: Kinetic-X Hero Bridle Review

Kinetic-X Hero Bridle: A New Standard for Recovery? Kinetic-X, a division of Sandy Cats just...

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RealTruck Overland Awning – Install & Review

A Newer, Universal Awning Option For Overlanding & Camping ROAM, FrontRunner, ARB, Thule… the list...

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Magnuson Supercharger: 7 Benefits To Consider

7 Benefits of a Supercharger on Overland & Off-Road Builds After building four different 5th...

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SR5 Vs. TRD: Which 4Runner Trim Is Best For You?

The Differences Between TRD and SR5 & How To Choose In today’s post, I’ll compare...

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5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Connecticut

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

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5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Massachusetts

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

Introducing the Dirt King 2.5″ Dual Compression Adjuster (DCA) Series Coilovers

The Best “Out-Of-The-Box” Ride Quality That’s Ever Been Offered? After two decades of racing experience...

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Prinsu Hi-Lift Jack Mount – Install & Review

Easily Mount Your Hi-Lift Jack to Your Roof Rack We’re back with another post for...

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BaseLayer Floor Liners – Install & Review

All Weather Option Made From Durable, Recyclable TPE Material As overlanders, off-roaders and automotive enthusiasts,...

4 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Rhode Island

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post!...

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5 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In New York

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

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TEQ Customs Hex Halo Headlights Review

Custom Front End Lighting Option Built By Enthusiasts Many people opt for aftermarket headlights for...

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Tuff Country Upper Control Arms – Install & Review

Super Affordable Uniball UCAs That Are Made In The USA A lift kit is often...

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Relation Race Wheels Billet Uniball UCAs

Billet Aluminum, Sealed Uniball UCAs For The 5th Gen 4Runner Lifting a truck for increased...

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17″ Vs. 18″ Wheels On The 5th Gen 4Runner

Comparing Two Popular Wheel Sizes To See Which Is Better Picking out the right wheel...

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Overlanding & E-Bikes – Should You Add One?

Are E-Bikes Valuable For Overlanding? We Take A Closer Look! E-bikes have become more popular...

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Filling & Choosing The Right Windshield Washer Fluid For Your 4Runner

How To Choose & Fill Windshield Washer Fluid In A 5th Gen Most of the...

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Trail Standard Offroad’s TRD Pro-Style Grille For 2020-2024 5th Gen 4Runner

TSS Compatible Grille From TSO: Install & Review The Toyota Heritage grille on a 4Runner...

Overlanding Comfort: 5 Cozy Sleeping Arrangements to Explore

Comparing Different Sleep Options For Families or Solo Travelers Dialing in the right camping setup...

Prinsu Noise Reducing Edge Trim Review

Reduce Wind Noise Produced By Your Roof Rack We’re back with another installation and review...

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DR.KDSS Bolt-On Panhard Correction Review

Bolt-On Panhard Correction Kit (BOTCK) Install & Review This installation was done on a 4th...

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PCV Valve Replacement For The 5th Gen 4Runner

When You Need To Replace Your PCV Valve And Why Replacing a PCV (positive crankcase...

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Top Ways To Track Vehicle Maintenance Records

The Importance Of Tracking All Of Your Service And Upgrades Proper maintenance of our vehicles...

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BajaRack Rear Hatch Ladder Review

Installation, Product Review, And Comparison To The GOBI Ladder It’s no surprise that the rear...

DIY Low Profile Carpeted Sleeping Platform & Storage System With Lift-Up Hinge Design

How To Build A Sleeping Platform & Storage With Hinged Access One of the great...

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First Look At The All-New 6th Gen Toyota 4Runner

It’s Finally Here! Here’s Our First Look At The All-New 4Runner! After a decade and...

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7 KDSS Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Aftermarket Products That Will Improve Your KDSS-Equipped Rig Offered for the TRD Off-Road, Trail Edition...

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Official 6G 4Runner Reveal Date!

Mark Your Calendars! Toyota Drops This All New 4Runner Soon! Toyota hit us with teaser...

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VLEDS V6 Extreme Amber Turn Signal Bulb Review

High Quality, Brightest LED Upgrade With Hyperflash Fix For 5th Gen 4Runner Today, I’ll cover...

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Do Off-Road Mods Void Vehicle Warranty?

What To Know About Modifications Before You Buy Welcome to the world of off-road adventures!...

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6 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In North Carolina

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

Toyota Teaser – All-New 2025 6th Gen 4Runner!

The Wait Is Finally Over! Toyota Releases A Mysterious Rear End Photo This is not...

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7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Georgia

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an a new...

Best Snorkels For 5th Gen 4Runner

After Years Of Testing, We Chose Top Brands Like ARB Safari, Dobinsons & More Snorkels...

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OE Panels OEM-Style Switch Panel Mount Review

Mount Your Auxbeam, Switch-Pro, or SPOD Switch with This Factory Replacement Bezel OE Panels heard...

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Badass Tents Packout RTT Review

Lightweight Rooftop Tent That’s Made In America I’ve been ground camping for a while now,...

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Prinsu Rack Side Rail – Install & Review

Free Up Space & Add Room To Mount Accessories We’re back with another post for...

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women In The Off-Road Community

We Interviewed 14 Women Who Wheel – A Hobby For Everyone! As a woman in...

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Finn Fab Cargo MOLLE Panels & Shelf Review

Dial Your Rear Cargo Storage System To Meet Your Needs In the quest to optimize...

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2025 6th Gen 4Runner Spy Photos From Testing

2025 6th Gen 4Runner Seen While Testing In Michigan & Arizona I feel like this...

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BamBeds Mid-Height Sleeping Platform for 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Full-Length, Mid-Height Precision-Fit Elevated Sleeping Platform & Storage Solution There have been many DIY sleeping...

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7 Off-Road Trails & Areas To Explore In Tennessee

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource When it comes to off-roading adventures,...

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Top 6 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Florida: User-Sourced Reference

Explore 6 Florida 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Florida offers so many diverse...

Wheels & Feels Voyageurs Portable Car Kitchen & Drawers – First Impressions

Compact & Lightweight Setup For Cooking – First Impressions I’ve always been envious of those...

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7 ARB Accessories You Need for Your Base Rack

We Tested The Top 7 Most Common ARB Base Rack Accessories We just covered an...

Sandy Cats Ultimate Recovery Kit – Review

Tested by CERTEX, Innovative Technology, and a Lifetime Warranty Carrying a recovery kit is crucial...

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Anytime Backup & Front Camera Kit Review

Add Visibility Using A Front/Rear Camera With a Selectable Switch For those tight off-road obstacles...

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Mox Motors ROX Light Under Hood Kit Review

Trail Tested: Affordable & Universal Under Hood Light Kit One of the most necessary items...

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What Is Toyota KDSS & Why Do You Want It?

How KDSS Revolutionizes Driving: A Guide To 4Runner KDSS Regarding offroading, overlanding, and tackling rugged...

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New Cali Raised MOLLE Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

True Utilitarian Option For Mounting Any & All Accessories Overlanding is all about access –...

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MESO Customs Dual Color Hatch Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner

Choose Between White Or Red Lighting At The Press Of A Button If you spend...

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Should You Wait For The 6th Gen 4Runner Or Buy A 5th Gen Now?

Should You Buy A 5th Gen 4Runner In 2024? Or, Should You Wait For The...

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What We Expect To See From The New 6th Gen 4Runner

Updated Photos 4/16/2024: Platinum Model Trim What We Hope To See In The Upcoming Model...

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Simple Overland Camp Kitchen Setup – Overview & Guide

Essential Items You Need To Create A Functional Setup For Any Vehicle While every house...

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Trail Tested: ARB 3/4 Base Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Versatile Flat Aluminum Alloy Platform For All Of Your Needs If you’ve been in the...

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5 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Idaho

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

CBI Overland Rock Sliders For 5th Gen 4Runner

Strength & Meticulously Crafting – Install, Review & Overview One of the very first mods...

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Shop Feature: SD Truck Shop – This San Diego Off-Road & Overland Truck Shop Does It All

SD Truck Stop Is A San Diego Off-Road Truck Shop that has it all! It’s...

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SeaFoam Engine/Motor Oil Treatment: Does It Work?

Detailed Report, Review, Overview & Findings I’ve heard about SeaFoam treatment and have always wondered...

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5 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Hawaii

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

Prinsu Rack Bottle Opener – Install & Review

Never Forget Your Bottle Opener Again with This Accessory Mount Ever reached your campsite, ready...

13 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Southern California

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

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Top 5 Oil Catch Cans For 5th Gen 4Runner

What They Are, How They Work & 5 Options To Consider The oil catch can,...

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6 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Nevada

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

R4T Cubby Storage System For MOLLE Shelves

How To Easily Add More Organization To Your MOLLE Panel Shelf Do you have a...

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7 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Texas

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

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Prinsu Universal Utility Hook – Install & Review

Secure Your Gear & Essentials With These Versatile Hooks Introducing the versatile Prinsu Utility Hooks...

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8 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Montana

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to an all-new post...

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Backwoods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Backwoods Hybrid Aluminum & Steel Bumper With New PreRunner Bull Bar We decided to run...

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6 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Oregon

4×4 Trails Rated For All Levels: User-Sourced Overland Resource Welcome back to our fifth post...

Wheeler’s Off-Road SuperBump Set For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Easily Improve Ride Quality & Increase Suspension Longevity In the world of aftermarket parts, bump...

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BamBeds Leveling Platform & Luno Mattress For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Bambeds + Luno – Easily Create A Low Profile, Level & Comfortable Sleeping Area Sleeping...

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Alpha Equipt Carbon Fiber Snorkel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Alpha Equipt Carbon Fiber Snorkel (Short Version): Low-Profile Alternative to the Standard Safari Snorkel Let’s...

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5 Hard-Wired Comms Setups For The 4Runner

Five 4Runner Owner’s Discuss Their Hard-Wired Comms Setups This Week’s Topic: Hard-Wired Comms Setups We’re...

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Do You Need Winter Tires? What Is Best For Your Vehicle?

Do I Need Dedicated Winter Tires? Features That Set Them Apart Other From Tires Driving...

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N-Fab RKR Step System For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

N-Fab RKR Step System: Combination Rock Slider Alternative & Running Board Steps Step bars, sometimes...

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4×4 Colorado Nimbus Hardshell Review

A Unique And Innovative Take On The Typical Wedge-Style RTT Deciding on a rooftop tent...

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The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount – Install & Review

How To Install The Cobra RAD 480i Radar Detector With Mirror Mount Despite a 0-60...

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Devos Lightranger 1200 Camp Light Review

Is The Devos Lightranger 1200 Camp Light Worth Its Price Tag? Throughout my travel adventures...

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Walkaround Wednesday: Jay Fawcett’s 2020 TRD Pro 4Runner Build

Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Jay Fawcett And His Rare Army Green 4Runner Welcome to this...

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Offroam Phone Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner

A High-Quality, Secure Mount That Can Handle The Trails Phone mounts with suction cups suck,...

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Top Mods To Black Out Your 5th Gen 4Runner – Buyer’s Guide

How To Black Out Your 4Runner – What Are The Best Modifications? There’s a reason...

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JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

JD Fabrication Lower Control Arm Pivot Kit – Review If you want to clear larger...

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Walkaround Wednesday: Francis Ngo’s 2020 TRD Off Road Premium 4Runner Build

Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Francis Ngo’s OEM+ 5th Gen ORP 4Runner Welcome back to another...

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Walkaround Wednesday: Oleg Flaksman’s 2019 TRD Off Road 4Runner Build

Build/Rig Feature + Interview: Oleg Flaksman – 5th Gen 4Runner With RCLT HD Suspension Welcome...

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Top 6 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Washington: User-Sourced Reference

Explore Washington Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome back to our...

MORRFlate FiveSix PSI Pro Review

MORRFlate FiveSix PSI Pro Vs. The Popular Viair 400P When it comes to portable air...

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Walkaround Wednesday: Michael Reardon’s 2017 TRD Off-Road 4Runner Build

Build/Rig Feature + Interview – Michael Reardon & His Lifted 4Runner Welcome to the second...

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2023 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale Guide – Off-Road & Overland Products

2023 Holiday Deals For All Type Of Off-Road & Overland Companies & Products As the...

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Walkaround Wednesday: XOverland’s Tanner Johnson & His 2014 4Runner Trail Build

Build/Rig Feature + Interview – XOverland’s Tanner Johnson Welcome to Trail 4Runner’s newest weekly segment:...

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R4T Billet Battery Tie-Down For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

R4T Billet Battery Tie-Down: Why You Need One If You’ve Upgraded To An AGM Battery...

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Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Overland Front Bumper Install

Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite Overland Hybrid (Steel Winch Cradle + Aluminum Shell) Front Bumper –...

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Top 7 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Arizona: User-Sourced Reference

Explore Arizona Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome to the heart...

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Portal Axles & Gear Reduction Boxes For The Toyota 4Runner & Tacoma – Buyer’s Guide

74Weld Vs. Werewolf – What To Consider Before You Buy Rarely does a product make...

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Top 10 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore Near Moab, Utah: User-Sourced Reference

Explore Arizona Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome back to our...

OK Expedition Skid Plate Package For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Overview

The OK Expedition Skid Plate Package (Aluminum) For Both KDSS & Non-KDSS 4Runners Investing in...

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ActionTrax Recovery Boards Review: Made In The USA & Built To Last

Could The Made In The USA ActionTrax Recovery Boards Be A Maxtrax Killer? When off-roading,...

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Top 15 Off-Road 4×4 Trails & Areas To Explore In Colorado: User-Sourced Reference

Explore Colorado Through These 4×4 Trails Rated For All Skill Levels Welcome to a new...

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Fieldcraft Survival Mobility Bag – Overview & Review

Fieldcraft Survival Mobility Bag: What’s Included & Why You Should Keep One In Your Rig...

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5th Gen 4Runner TRD Hood with Hood Scoop Swap – Installation Guide & What To Expect

How To Swap Your 5th Gen 4Runner’s SR5 Hood For A TRD Hood – Installation...

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Mudify Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Stainless Steel Extended Front & Rear Brake Lines By Mudify After you lift your 4runner,...

ICECO VL45ProS: A Single Zone Portable Fridge Freezer – Review

The ICECO VL45ProS Is A User-Friendly & Energy-Efficient Single-Zone Fridge Freezer I never thought that...

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First Look At The 2024 TRD Terra Color & Other Colors for the Upcoming Model Year

First Look At The 2024 TRD Pro In The New Terra Color & Colorway Updates...

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4Runner Lifestyle Sequential Turn Signals For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

4Runner Lifestyle Sequential Turn Signals: Chrome Delete With A Flair The aesthetics of the 5th...

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SandyCats TrailWash Overland Shower System – Detailed Overview

SandyCats TrailWash Scepter Can Shower – A Versatile High-Quality Water System For Overlanding On the...

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Aluminum Vs. Steel Skid Plates – How To Choose

Aluminum Vs. Steel Skid Plates: How To Choose Which Is Best When you’re out on...

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Top 7 Theft Prevention Mods & Tips For Protecting Your Overland Rig In The City

Theft Prevention Mods for the 5th Gen 4Runner & General Tips for Protecting Your Overland...

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The Full Guide To Prinsu Roof Rack Grab Handles – What’s For You?

A Guide To Choosing Prinsu Roof Rack Grab Handles Having the right equipment can make...

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Backwoods Adventure Mods DRIFTR Rack Install

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The Cali Raised LED Lower Control Arm (LCA) Skid Plate Install 5th Gen 4Runner

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GOBI Roof Rack Digest For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Everything To Know Before You Buy

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How To Reset Oil Maintenance Light On The 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Reset The Oil Maintenance Light After An Oil Change Have you recently changed...

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Rugged Ridge Kinetic Recovery Rope – Overview & Review

Rugged Ridge Kinetic Recovery Rope: Safer More Effective Vehicle Recovery Vehicle recovery equipment is always...

How To Replace CV Boots On The 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Guide

How To Replace CV Boots (Inner & Outer): Step-by-Step Replacement Guide Using The OEM Toyota...

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The All New OME MT64 Suspension For 5th Gen 4Runner – Detailed Overview & Impressions

Introducing A Brand New Suspension Line From ARB / OME – The MT64 It’s not...

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Feature Friday: 8 Dash Camera Setups For The 4Runner

8 Owner’s Discuss Their 4Runner Dash Camera Setups This Week’s Topic: Dash Camera Setups We’re...

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PerryParts Bump Stops For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

PerryParts Bump Stops: Why Is Upgrading Your Factory Bump Stops So Important? It’s happened to...

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Roof Racks: What To Know Before You Buy & Why Prinsu is a Great Option To Consider

An Overview on Roof Racks for 4Runners & Trucks in General: Exploring Prinsu Features &...

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Feature Friday: 5 Head Unit Stereo Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

Five 4Runner Owners Discuss Their After Market Head Unit Stereo Replacements This Week’s Topic: Head...

Magnum RT Front Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Magnum RT Low-Profile Front Bumper With Removable Bull Bar Are you in the market for...

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Runnin4Tacos Lower Control Arm Skid Plates For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Runnin4Tacos (R4T) Lower Control Arm (LCA) Skid Plates Armor comes in many forms, especially for...

Armstrong Desert Dog M/T Follow Up 6000-Mile Review & Feature Highlights

6000-Mile Follow-Up of The Armstrong Desert Dog M/T Tires I recently had the opportunity to...

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Kenda Klever R/T Rugged-Terrain Tires: 10,000-Mile Owner’s Review & Impressions

Are The Kenda Klever R/T Tires Any Good? A 10,000 Mile Review Having a good...

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CarTrimHome Illuminated Liftgate Valance For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Overview

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Feature Friday: 7 PNW Off-Road Areas & Trails To Explore – A Local Sourced Guide

7 Locals Discuss Top Trails & Areas To Explore In The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon,...

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Besteam SA-77 Ultra-Light Sleeping Bag: Overview & First Impressions

The Besteam SA-77 Ultra-light Sleeping Bag – A Tightly Packable, Warm Weather Sleeping Bag Okay,...

Canvasback Front Seat Barrier For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Overview

Protect Your Vehicle From Your Pet With The Canvasback Front Seat Barrier If you have...

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Towing A Car With A Stock 4Runner & The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Kit

Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Kit – Towing A Car Across The Country In A Stock...

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Feature Friday: 6 Owners Talk Overland Camp Gear Favorites

6 Owners Discuss Their Favorite Camping Products This Week’s Topic: Camp Essentials We’re back with...

Custom Mesh Grille For The (2010-2013) 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Review

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Feature Friday: 7 Full Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

7 Owners Discuss Their Skid Plate Setups For Protecting Their 4Runners This Week’s Topic: Skid...

Floor Jacks Vs Bottle Jacks – Comparison & Why You May Want One Over The Other

Comparing Floor Jacks & Bottle Jacks. Which Type Is Right For You? If you own...

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The Deepsleep Overland Solo Mat – Review

The Deepsleep Overland Solo With Leveling Mat Like most of you, when I set out...

Feature Friday: 10 Aftermarket Lighting Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

10 Owners Share Their Aftermarket Lighting Setups This Week’s Topic: Aftermarket Off-Road Lighting Setups We’re...

Budget 33″ Spare Tire For The Factory Location In A 5th Gen 4Runner

Running A 33″ Full-Size Spare Tire That Fits In The Factory Spare Location – On...

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6 Maintenance Tips To Keep Your 5th Gen 4Runner Running Longer

You Could Be Killing Your 5th Gen 4Runner Without Even Realizing It – These Are...

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True Beadlock Rings For RRW Hybrid Wheels – Install & Review

True Beadlock Rings For Relations Race Wheels (RRW) Hybrid Wheels In Machined Aluminum When it...

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Feature Friday: Why Did You Re-Gear? – Let’s Hear What These 4 Builds Have to Say

Regearing Your 5th Gen 4Runner For Larger Tires: Benefits Overview This Week’s Topic: Regearing Your...

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7 Suspension Setup Examples For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023: A User-Sourced Reference

Here are 7 Different Suspension Setups for the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2023 – A...

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OME Nitrocharger Sport 3″ Suspension Lift For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Review

The OME Nitrocharger Sport Suspension On A Daily Driver: A 5000-Mile Review After the pure...

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Recovery Gear: Large Eyelet D-Ring By 41.22 – Overview & Initial Impressions

The D-Ring By 41.22 – A Recovery Shackle That Looks Just As Good As It...

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Canvasback Cargo Liners’ Interior Protection For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Canvasback Interior Cabin Protection – A Detailed Overview For the past 5 years, my back...

Cali Raised Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders – Install & Review

Cali Raised LED Trail Edition Bolt-On Rock Sliders With Kick-Out For 5th Gen 4Runner –...

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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...

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Top 4 Benefits Of Window Deflectors For Your 4Runner

The Top Reasons To Add Window Deflectors: Featuring The AVS Low Profile Ventvisors Let’s be...

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True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

True North Fabrications Front Recovery Points – Install & Review A common misconception is that...

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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...

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Feature Friday: 10 Recovery Board & Mount Setups For 4Runner

Example Recovery Boards & Mounting Solutions To Keep You Prepared For Your Adventures This Week’s...

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Feature Friday: 8 Dash Mount Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

8 Unique Dash Mount Setups: Keep Your Tech & Gear Organized This Week’s Topic: Dash...

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Top 11 Drawer Systems For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Drawer Systems & Cargo Plate Options – Everything To Know The 5th Gen 4Runner features...

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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...

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Buyer’s Guide: Catalytic Converter Shields For 5th Gen 4Runner

Buyer’s Guide: Top 5 Catalytic Converter Guards For 4Runners As of recent, catalytic converter theft...

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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...

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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...

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Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Backwoods Adventure Mods Hi-Lite High Clearance Dual Swing Out Rear Bumper How many times have...

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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...

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The GOBI Light Bar Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack

Mounting A Rigid Series LED Light Bar With The GOBI Racks Light Bar Mount As...

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Feature Friday: 8 Interior Storage Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Example Interior Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Gear Organization & Accessibility For...

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10 Popular Off-Road / Overland Trails To Hit For 2023

A Bucket List Guide To 10 Must-Do Off-Road Trails & Routes For 2023: Popular Options...

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DC Solar Panel Basics – An Example 12-Volt Solar System For Your Rig

Getting Started With Solar Panels For Your Rig & How They Work In 12-Volt Systems...

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Feature Friday: 6 Exterior Storage Setups For The 4Runner

6 Exterior Storage Setups For Easy Access To Your Gear: Inspiration For Your Builds This...

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The Ultimate Overland Drawer System Lighting Setup – Featuring Goose Gear Offset Drawers

The Guide to Goose Gear Overland Drawer Lighting: In-Drawer Lights, Camp Lights, Kitchen Lights, Fitted...

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How To Carpet A Goose Gear Drawer System For 5th Gen 4Runner

Installing Marine-Grade Carpet & Finish Trim On A Goose Gear Drawer System The Goose Gear...

Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights For The 5th Gen 4Runner

The New Car Trim Home Sequential Headlights: Initial Review Toyota’s 4Runner platform has and will,...

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Snap Shades Window Covers For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Snap Shades Window Covers: Add Sun Protection To Your Backseats & Cargo Area The rear...

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Feature Friday: 8 Budget-Friendly Amazon Mods For The 4Runner

8 Affordable Amazon Mods For Your Build – Upgrades That Won’t Break The Bank This...

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Enfig Aftermarket Radio Microphone For The 5th Gen 4Runner

The Enfig MIC-TOY1: An OEM-Style Aftermarket Radio Microphone Over the last year, I swapped out...

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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: Detailed Step-By-Step...

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The New CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display) For The 5th Gen 4Runner

CarTrimHome HUD (Heads Up Display): Installation, Benefits, & Overview It goes without saying, but the...

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Feature Friday: 9 Beadlock-Style Wheel Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

True Beadlock & Simulated (Faux) Beadlock Wheels – Nine Owners Tell Us About Their Setups...

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Fukin Tuned Throttle Controller For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Fukin Tuned (FT27): Improve Throttle Response, Decrease Throttle Lag & More! It is likely that...

How To Drain And Fill Transmission Fluid On The 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Drain & Fill Transmission Fluid For The 5th Gen 4Runner and How It...

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Feature Friday: 8 SR5 Premium 5th Gen 4Runner Builds

8 Different 5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Premium Builds & Their Owners’ Top 5 Mods This...

ICECO APL55 – A Dual-Zone Fridge Packed With Tons Of New Features

The ICECO APL55: A Dual-Zone Fridge Designed Purely From Overlander Feedback This isn’t my first...

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Top Changes For The 2023 Toyota 4Runner

Top Changes For The 2023 4Runner: What’s New In The 5th Gen’s 13th Year Of...

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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...

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KTJO 4×4 Power Folding Mirrors For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

KTJO 4×4 Power Folding Mirrors: Convenience & Luxury – Install & Review Have you ever...

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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...

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Feature Friday: 13 Low Profile Front Bumper Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

13 Different Low Profile (Lo Pro) Front Bumper Setups: Owners Share Their Builds This Week’s...

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Canvasback Console Cover For The 5th Gen 4Runner

The Canvasback Center Console Cover: Protect Your Vehicle From Wear & Tear If you have...

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GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder – Install & Review

GZila Designs Rain-Fly Pole Holder For GFC Campers & Rooftop Tents: Installation & Review Not...

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Canvasback Back Seat Floor Liner For 5th Gen 4Runner

Canvasback Rear/Back Seat Floor Liner For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Protection From Kids & Pets...

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PRP Front & Rear Seat Covers For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

All New PRP Customizable Front & Rear Seat Covers + Console Covers For 5th Gen...

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Feature Friday: 11 TRD Off-Road Premium 4Runner Builds

11 Unique 5th Gen 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium Builds & Their Owner’s Top 5 Mods...

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The Cali Raised LED Gas Tank Skid For The 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner

Upgrade Your Gas Tank Protection With The Cali Raised LED Gas Tank Skid For The...

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DIY Onboard Air & 4-Tire Inflation Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner

DIY Onboard Air & Quadflation Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Assembly & Installation...

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Feature Friday: 4 Carbon Fiber Hood Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

5 Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner: Owners Discuss Benefits & Why...

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TRD Off-Road Blacked Out Badging Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner

CarTrimHome Blacked Out Badging TRD Off-Road Overlay Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation...

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RA Motorsports Element Engine Skid Plate For 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review

RA Motorsports Element Aluminum Front Engine Skid Plate For The 5th Gen (2010+) 4Runner With...

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Feature Friday: 8 Air Compressor Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

8 Air Compressor & Accessory Setups For 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Mods That Make...

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Cali Raised LED Catalytic Converter Shields: Install & Review

The Cali Raised LED Catalytic Converter Shields Universal Protection For The 5th Gen (2014-2023) 4Runner:...

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Feature Fridays: 6 Must-See Quicksand 5th Gen 4Runner Builds

6 Unique Quicksand TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runner Overland Builds & Their Owners’ Top 5...

Black Vs. Blue SumoSprings Bump Stops: What’s The Difference & How To Choose

SSI SumoSprings Bump Stops For 5th Gen 4Runner: Black Vs. Blue Options – How To...

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Powdeom 700W Portable Power Station – Review & Real World Testing

The Powdeom 700W Portable Power Station – Real-World Testing Across Multiple Uses While Camping &...

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Feature Friday: 10 Owners’ Favorite Rooftop Tent Gear & Accessories

Gear & Accessories To Get The Most From Your RTT Experience – 10 Owners’ Favorite...

Teq Offroad Under-Hood LED Light Strip Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Teq Offroad Under-Hood LED Light Kit For Toyota & Lexus Trucks – Step-by-Step Install &...

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S-Tech 12-Switch Dual Push Button Switch System for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Factory Looking Switch for the 4Runner – Cubby Mounted S-Tech 12-Circuit Dual Push Switch System...

2023 4Runner Trim Levels: Which Toyota 4Runner Model Is Right For You?

2023 4Runner Trim Levels: An Overview Of Each Trim Level Available To Help Determine Which...

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Feature Friday: 5 Lime Rush 5th Gen 4Runner Builds

5 Unique Lime Rush 5th Gen 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Setups & Their Owners’ Top...

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GOBI Stealth Rack & Rear Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner: Install Guide

GOBI USA Stealth Roof Rack (No-Riser) + Rear Hatch Ladder – Complete Step-By-Step Installation Guide...

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Inspired Overland Light Weight Rooftop Tent – Review & Overview

Inspired Overland Makes a Big Push into the RTT Market We recently wrote a post...

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Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Gear Categories For Off-Roading & Overlanding

The Top 10 Emergency & Essential Gear Categories Checklist To Consider When Offroading Or Overlanding...

Feature Friday: Off-Road Recovery Gear Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked Nine 4Runner Owners What Their Must-Have Off-Road Recovery Gear Is For A Successful...

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J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – 5k Mile Review For 5th Gen 4Runner

J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – Install & Review – Long Term Results...

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Auxito Lighting High & Low Beam LED Headlight Bulbs For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Auxito LED High & Low Beam Bulbs For 5th Gen 4Runner: Budget-Friendly Headlight Upgrade –...

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Feature Friday: 10 Amber Lighting Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 10 Owners Why They Added Amber Off-Road Lighting To Their 5th Gen 4Runners...

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18 Essential Overlanding Repair & Recovery Tools to Stay Prepared in 2023

From Maintenance To Trail Repairs & Recovery: Here Are What The Community Considers To Be...

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Canvasback Back Hatch Cover For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Canvasback Rear Hatch Cover For 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Protect Your Truck From Daily Wear...

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Tight Line Enterprises Magnetic Rod Transport System For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Tight Lines 2 x 2 Magnetic Fishing Rod/Pole Transport System – Review & Roof Rack...

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N2 Remote Start Module For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review

Runnin 4 Taco’s N2 Remote Start (Push To Start) With Smart Phone Module Add-On For...

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Dobinsons Drawer System For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

On The Fence About A Drawer System For Your 5th Gen 4Runner? Here Are Some...

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KTJO 4×4 Door Handle Bowl Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

KTJO 4×4 Door Bowl Lighting Kit: Budget Friendly Mod To Add Ambient Lighting To Your...

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Tiki Motors Adventure Cars: The Future Of Purchasing & Building An Overlander

Looking To Purchase Or Build A New Overlander In The PNW? Tiki Motors Adventure Cars...

Cali Raised LED Skid Plate Package For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Cali Raised LED Belly Skid Plates (Front Skid, Transmission Skid, Transfer Case Skid) For The...

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Winter Weather Driving Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Winter Weather Driving Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Vehicle Preparation, Tire Selection, Equipment...

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Feature Friday: Rear Window Gullwing Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 4 Owners Why They Added Rear Window Gullwings + MOLLE Panels To Their...

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KTJO 4X4 Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

KTJO 4X4 Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Upgrade For 5th Gen (2010+) Toyota 4Runner: Improved Ergonomics...

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Runnin 4 Tacos Behind The Grille ARB Twin Compressor Mount

ARB Twin Compressor Behind the Grille Mounting Bracket on a 5th Gen 4Runner: Hidden On-Board...

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Top 6 Towing Accessories & Mods For 5th Gen 4Runner

Helpful Accessories & Mods To Consider For A Safer, Better & More Comfortable Experience While...

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The Mox Motors Custom Topographic Windshield Wipers – Overall Impressions

The Mox Motors Custom Topographic Windshield Wipers: Add A Subtle But Unique Update To Your...

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The C4 Engine Bay Accessory Tray For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review

Easily Mount Air Compressor Or Switch Panel Equipment With The C4 Engine Bay Accessory Tray...

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The Rago Fabrication Aqua Tank For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review

The Rago Fabrication Aqua Tank Washer Fluid Reservoir Relocate For The 5th Gen 4Runner –...

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KC Cyclone V2 DIY Under Hood Lights 5th Gen 4Runner

KC Cyclone V2 DIY Under Hood Light Kit Wired to 12-Circuit Switch in Cabin on...

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5th Gen 4Runner Beginner Budget Build: Top 6 Mods & Overland Gear To Get You Started

What Are The Top Products On The Market For A 5th Gen 4Runner Budget Overland...

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Overview Of Snow Chains For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Overview Of Snow Chains For The 5th Gen 4Runner: What Are The Different Types &...

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Feature Friday: 8 Exterior Window MOLLE Panel Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 8 Owners Why They Added Exterior MOLLE Panels To The Rear Window Of...

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2022 4Runner Overland Build: 10-Month Owner Review & Impressions

10 Months Of 4Runner Ownership & Frequent Modifications: We Like About Our 2022 TRD ORP...

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C6 Outdoor Rev Tent Review – 25lb Rooftop Tent

A New Take On Traditional Rooftop Tents If you have been following the overland scene...

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Rago Fab Dash Mount For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install Guide

A Rugged Mount Designed For Offroad Adventures: First Impressions While we’ve covered the top seven...

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Feature Friday: Top 5 Interior Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 4Runner Owners What Their Top Interior Modifications Are This Week’s Topic: 4Runner Interior...

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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...

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VLEDS No-Flicker Micro Extreme DRL/High-Beam LED Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner

The Problem You Didn’t Know You’ll Have…Has Already Been Solved! If it seems like my...

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Cali Raised License Plate Lights For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A Substantial Upgrade To Your Dated-Looking Halogen Lights LEDs should generally be near the top...

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Feature Friday: 5 Raptor Light Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Raptor Lights To Their Rigs This...

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5 Small Businesses That Make Innovative & Custom 5th Gen 4Runner Products

Mad Scientists Or Trail Blazers? How They Turned Their Ideas Into Reality Have you ever...

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Top 7 Emergency Communication Devices for Overlanding

Emergency Communication On and Off The Trail My wife and I often travel alone and...

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Feature Friday: 11 Must-See Lunar Rock 5th Gen 4Runner Builds

Lunar Rock 5th Gen 4Runners – Off-Road & Overland Build Inspiration This Week’s Topic: Lunar...

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...

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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...

ARB Radiator Support Bracket For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Solving Sway Bar Noise Issues On 5th Gen 4Runner Shortly after adding a Toytec Boss...

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LabOps Gear Low-Profile Dash Mount V2 For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

A Low-Profile, No-Drill Mounting Solution For Your Accessories Whether your 4Runner is a daily commuter...

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Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runners With A High Clearance Viper Bumper Cut

We Asked 4Runner Owners Why They Opted For A High Clearance “Viper” Bumper Cut This...

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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...

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Feature Friday: Ditch Light Bracket Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 6 4Runner Owners What Ditch Light Brackets They Are Running On Their 5th...

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Lasfit Vs. Baja Designs Build Quality? Real World Differences: Teardown & Comparison

Lasfit 36W 3″ Podlights With Low Profile Mounts: Build Comparison & Installation Guide We’re starting...

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Buyer’s Guide: 5 Popular Throttle Response Controllers For 5th Gen 4Runner

5 Popular Throttle Controllers For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Improve Throttle Response & Dead...

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Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Insert (Non-OEM) On The 5th Gen 4Runner

Make Your Rig Stand Out With A Blacked-Out Hood Scoop Insert For The 5th Gen...

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Cali Raised LED Launched It’s Stealth Series – A Low Profile Front Bumper For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Hey everyone, this is a new style of post we’re introducing to the TrailCo brand...

Gobege 12V Portable Air Compressor – Review & Overview

A Budget-Friendly 12V Portable Air Compressor From Gobege – Review & Product Overview Portable air...

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Car Trim Home T10 V3 Knobless 12.5″ Touch Screen Head Unit For The 5th Gen 4Runner

The T10 v3 by Car Trim Home: A Massive 12.5″ Touchscreen & Modern Head Unit...

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Fumoto Oil Drain Valve (F133S: Short Nipple): Install & Long-Term Review

Fumoto Oil Drain Valve – The Fastest, Easiest, And Cleanest Oil Change You’ll Ever Do:...

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Feature Friday: 6 Oversized Tire Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 35X12.5R17 & 1.25 Wheel Spacers  We Asked 6 4Runner Owners...

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CVT Pioneer Series Rainier Review & Impressions

Take Your Family Camping Experience To The Next Level If you’ve got any form of...

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Replacing Your Sway Bar Bushings – A Simple DIY Fix For Potential Squeaking

Sway Bar Bushing Replacement – The Source Of Squeaking That No Shop Could Find Tracking...

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Feature Friday: 6 Portable Fridge Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Portable Car Fridge They Chose To Add To Their...

The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo: Setup & Review

The Gazelle G5 Portable Gazebo – A Fully Enclosed Shelter From The Elements In Minutes...

Ironman 4×4 Swift 1400 RTT: Initial Impressions & Review

My First Experience With A Wedge-Style Rooftop Tent & Why I Chose The Ironman 4×4...

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Feature Friday: 5 Cargo MOLLE Panels For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 5 4Runner Owners Which Cargo MOLLE Panels They They Added To Their Overland...

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Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Here Are The Top 7 Dash Mounts For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Mount Your...

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Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Up Your Cargo Organization Game With The Cali Raised LED Cargo MOLLE System & Overhead...

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Feature Friday: 7 Kick-Out Rock Slider Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 8 4Runner Owners Why They Installed Rock Sliders With Kick Outs To Protect...

VLEDS Footwell Light Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review

Introducing the New Footwell Light Kit from VLEDS: Luxury Style Interior Lighting For The 5th...

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Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Bolt-On Trackbar Correction Kit (BOTCK) For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Essential Modification For Lifted...

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DIY Viper Cut – Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner

DIY Viper (High Clearance) Cut: Full Overview & Step-by-Step Guide With SSO Washer Bottle Reservoir...

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Feature Friday: Bug & Stone Hood Deflector Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

We Asked 9 Owners Why They Chose To Add A Hood Deflector To The Front...

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67 Designs Toyota 4Runner 4RunnerRail™ Packs – Install & First Impressions

67 Designs Toyota 4RunnerRail Packs – Could This Be The Most Adaptable & Low-Profile Dash...

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4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide

Undercarriage Cleaning & Protection – How Corrosion Forms & How Can You Help Prevent It...

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Feature Friday: Popular Window Deflectors For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Popular Window Deflector Brands For The 5th Gen 4Runner – We Asked Owners Why They...

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The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T Tire: A 5k-Mile Owner’s Review & Initial Impressions

The Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T – Initial Impressions, Review and Overview After 5,000 Miles Tires...

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C4 Fabrication Hawse License Plate Mount – Overview & Install

C4 Hawse License Plate Mount – Easily Mount Your Front License Plate On An Aftermarket...

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Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Overland Custom Design Sway Bar End Links For 5th Gen 4Runner – An Overlooked But...

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Feature Friday: Aftermarket Exhaust Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add An Aftermarket Exhaust...

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How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide

Budget Weather Proof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value...

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KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

The KTJO 4×4 Driver Side Grab Handle – Installation & Review for The 5th Gen...

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Feature Friday: 5 Window Tint Film Brands For Toyota 4Runner

We Asked 5 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose To Add Window Tint & What...

Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Buyer’s Experience & Review

Reviewing My Experience With Ordering A Rooftop Tent From Alibaba – Would I Recommend It?...

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Feature Friday: 8 Front Skid Plate Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 8 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners What Aftermarket Front Skid Plate They’re Running...

2 Comments

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 &...

Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – DIY Application Guide & Review

Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best...

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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...

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New Cali Raised LED Center Console MOLLE Panels For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Add Storage & Organization With The All New, Low-Profile Cali Raised LED Center Console MOLLE...

9 Comments

Field Testing The RinseKit Pro: Review & Initial Impressions

RinseKit Pro: A Battery-Powered Shower That You Can Bring Anywhere – Review and Initial Impressions...

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Feature Friday: 8 Fog Light Kit Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 8 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Upgraded Their OEM Fog Lights & What...

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Ark Engine Splash Guards For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review

Ark Engine Splash Guards: Better Protect Your Engine Against Debris On Daily Commutes & Weekend...

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Feature Friday: 6 Soft Shell RTT Setups On The Toyota 4Runner

Soft Shell Roof Top Tents – We Asked 6 Toyota 4Runner Owners Why They Chose...

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Dasaita Vivid11 Head Unit Upgrade For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Car Stereo Upgrade For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Head Unit With Massive Display...

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Feature Friday: 7 Rear Cargo Area Storage Setups For 5th Gen 4Runner

Rear Cargo Storage Systems for the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: DIY To Aftermarket, Here Are...

7 Comments

Gamiviti Roof Rack For The 5th Gen 4Runner – One Year Ownership Review

The Gamiviti Roof Rack – The Overlander’s Roof Rack Detailed Review & Impressions On The...

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Top 25 Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner Under $100 In 2022

Here are The 25 Best Mods, Accessories, and Upgrades Under $100 For The 5th Gen...

ARK Splash Guards Mud Flap Delete Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review

Mud Flap Delete Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Eliminate A Major Catch Point On...

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The Dissent Off-Road Modular Low Profile Winch Bumper – Trail Install & Overall Impressions

The Dissent Off-Road Modular Low Profile Bumper Winch Bumper – A New Option For The...

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Feature Friday: 9 Tire Swings & Spare Tire Carrier Setups On 5th Gen 4Runner

Top Spare Tire Carriers and Tire Swing Setups for the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner: Tire...

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Top 6 Switch Panel Systems for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Buyers Guide

Best Switch Systems for Electrical Accessories on the Toyota 4Runner – Wireless and even Bluetooth...

8 Comments

aFe Momentum GT CAI Pro 5R Filter Cleaning & Maintenance

How To Wash and Re-Oil The Pro5R Filter For The aFe Power Momentum Cold Air...

2 Comments

Introducing the Prinsu Ladder For the 5th Gen 4Runner – Overall Impressions & Install

The Prinsu Rear Hatch Ladder For 5th Gen 4Runner – Pushing the Boundaries Of What...

5 Comments

Feature Friday: 10 Vehicle Vinyl Wraps For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Check Out These 10 Vinyl Wrap Options On The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Inspiration...

4 Comments

Dobinsons Rear Control Arms, Sway Bar End Links, and Panhard Bar Adjustment Tips

Tips for Adjusting Dobinsons Suspension Components For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Rear Upper & Lower...

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How To Work On Your 4Runner Without Your Own Garage

How To Complete DIY Projects On Your Vehicle If Your Home Doesn’t Have a Garage...

1 Comments

RestorFX & ClearFX – A Paint Correction Alternative that Works Better & Lasts Longer

Pictured: Jade fresh after a full RestorFX & ClearFX from RestorFX in Sacramento, CA RestorFX...

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Feature Friday: 8 Overland Camp Trailers & Trailer Setups Paired with the 5th Gen 4Runner

Make The Most Out Of Your Overland Adventure With These 8 Expedition-Ready Trailers & Trailer...

10 Comments

ROAM Rugged Storage Box Mounts On 5th Gen 4Runner Roof Rack – Long Term Review

ROAM Rugged Mounts To Secure The 83L Rugged Case On The RCI Roof Rack –...

6 Comments

C4 TSS Relocation Bracket For 5th Gen (2020+) 4Runner: Install & Review

The C4 TSS Relocation Bracket For 5th Gen (2020+) 4Runner – A Critical Modification To...

1 Comments

Introducing MoonWall For The MoonShade Awning: Overall Impressions

Introducing MoonWall For The MoonShade Awning – A Long-Awaited Addition To The MoonFab Family For...

3 Comments

The Bodega Cooler Portable Car Fridge: First Impressions & Review

Introducing The Bodega Cooler Portable Car Fridge – A More Affordable Portable Dual Zone Fridge...

8 Comments

Feature Friday: Mud-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner

Which Mud-Terrain Tires Are Best For Your Build? We Asked 14 4Runner Owners What M/T...

6 Comments

5th Gen 4Runner Rock Sliders: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Sliders

DOM Vs. HREW Sliders, Tube Vs. Square, Bolt-on Vs. Weld-On Rock Sliders. Yep! They are...

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Feature Friday: 15 TRD Off-Road 5th Gen 4Runner Builds

We Asked 15 TRD Off-Road 4Runner Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were On Their...

3 Comments

The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler – A Car Refrigerator For Those Who Are On A Budget: Overall Impressions & Review

Budget Friendly Offroad and Overland Refridgerator: The Massimo CX30 E-Kooler – Overall Impressions & Review...

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Feature Friday: 12 Gunmetal Aftermarket Wheel Options For 5th Gen 4Runner

Aftermarket Gunmetal Wheel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 12 Unique Looks To...

10 Comments

Top 10 ARB Twin & Single On-Board Air Compressor Mounts For the 5th Gen 4Runner

After Years of Testing On-Board Air Compressors, Here Are Our Favorite On-Board Air Mounting Brackets,...

6 Comments

Feature Friday: Front Bumper Accessories For The 5th Gen 4Runner

We Asked 9 4Runner Owners What Accessories They Mounted To Their Aftermarket Front Bumpers –...

1 Comments

Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner

Looking for a better Cabin Experience? These 7 Interior Mods will Improve Your Daily Driver… and...

4 Comments

Canvasback Back Seat Cover for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Second Row Bench Seat Cover & Liner To Protect Against Kids, Crumbs, Dog Hair, Dog...

Introducing The YotaMafia Steel Skid Plate For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install & Review

Introducing The YotaMafia Steel Skid Plate: No-Nonsense Engine Protection At An Incredible Price Point For...

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Feature Friday: 8 Modified SR5 4Runners – Overland Ready Builds

We Asked 8 SR5 Owners What Their Top 5 Mods Were On Their Overland &...

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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...

12 Comments

Feature Friday: Top All-Terrain Tire Choices For 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022

Which All-Terrian Tires Are The Best Upgrade For Your Rig? We Asked 7 4Runner Owners...

4 Comments

Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount for 5th Gen 4Runner – Assembly & Initial Thoughts

Keeping Your Phone Secure And Accessible – Ram Mount Quick-Grip Phone Mount Install & Review...

CanvasBack Custom-Fit Cargo Liner with Bumper Flap: Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner

CanvasBack Offers a High-Quality Custom-Fit Cargo Liner & Bumper Flap Great for Precise Coverage for...

12 Comments

MEGA-LiFe Battery Review: A Light-Weight Lithium-Ion Battery – Review & Overview

Introducing The MEGA-LiFe Battery: An Ultra Light-Weight Lithium-Ion Battery – Product Overview, Impressions & Trail...

28 Comments

White Knuckle Off Road Rock Sliders for 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Introducing The White Knuckle Off-Road Rock Sliders for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner: Installation & Review...

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Feature Friday: Top 5 Essential Mods for Overland Built 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022

We Asked Eight 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Owners – “What Are Your Top 5 Off-Road...

R4T MOLLE Mounts Install & Review – Easily Add Gear + Accessories To Your MOLLE Panels

MOLLE Panel Mounting Hardware & Fasteners Made for Steel Panels: Backing Plates, Bolts, and Nuts...

6 Comments

AJC Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel Kit on 5th Gen 4Runner

DRL Switchback Fog Light Fang Bezel from AJC: Full Step-by-step Install & Review for the...

6 Comments

HYUGA PA LED – Full LED Conversion from Factory (Interior & Exterior) Install + Review

HYUGA PA LED – A Full LED Conversion Kit For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Install...

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Feature Friday: 7 Black Aftermarket Wheel Options For 5th Gen 4Runner

Aftermarket Black Wheel Setups for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 7 Unique Looks To Inspire...

TRD Door Stabilizer For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation and Review

TRD Door Stabilizer For The 5th Gen 4Runner – What It Is, Installation, and Review...

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Feature Friday: 7 Full Length Roof Rack Options For 5th Gen 4Runner

Full Length Roof Racks for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 7 Unique Setups That Maximize...

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A More Secure Mount: Offroam Phone Mount Kit For 5th Gen 4Runner (2014-2019) Review

Introducing the Non-Drill Phone Mount that Anyone Can Run: The Offroam Phone Mount Kit For...

12 Comments

Introducing The GTR Carbide Headlights For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

GTR Carbide Sequential Headlights: The New Kid On The Block Came To Play With The...

24 Comments

Top 3 Emergency GPS Locator Devices for Off-Roading and Overlanding

Top 3 Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) and Satellite Communicator Saftey Devices for Off-Roading and...

1 Comments

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...

Introducing The Lensun 100W Hood Solar Panel – Mounted on 5th Gen 4Runner Hood

How to run a Solar Panel on the Hood of your 5th Gen 4Runner with...

6 Comments

Rear Quarter Panel Sound Deadening Using Noico 80 mil Black: Installation & Walkthrough

How To Sound Dead The Quarter Panels on a 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview &...

9 Comments

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...

8 Comments

Kempter Kustoms Custom Toyota Stripe TRD Badges

Kempter Kustoms Brings High-Quality Badges That Are Durable Enough To Withstand Abuse On The Trails...

3 Comments

Feature Friday: 6 Must See Army Green 4Runner Builds

6 TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runner Setups & Their Owner’s Top 5 Must-Have Mods –...

5 Comments

Dobinsons IMS Suspension with UCAs: Level Up Your Weekend Warrior

Dobinsons Internal Monotube Shocks (IMS) + Upper Control Arms (UCAs): The Perfect Setup For A...

19 Comments

Introducing The YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover – Add Storage & Organization To Your 4Runner

Organize Random EDC Gear and Off-Road Essentials with the YotaVerse MOLLE Seat Back Cover YotaVerse...

2 Comments

Introducing The Moon Shade V2 – Universal Portable Awning: Assembly & Impressions

Looking for a Light Weight Awning? Moon Shade Has You Covered With Their Portable, Mount...

5 Comments

Feature Friday: 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Recommended Armor & Protection Mods

We Asked 6 4Runner Owners What Armor & Protection Mods They Chose For Their 5th...

5 Comments

Top 5 Maintenance Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Top 5 Maintenance Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner – How These Will Make Your...

6 Comments

Introducing Luno Life: The 5th Gen 4Runner Specific Air Mattress

Meet Luno Life: A Vehicle Specific Air Mattress Designed Just For The 5th Gen 4Runner...

12 Comments

DIY Single-Drawer System For Your 5th Gen 4Runner: Materials List and Assembly Plan

Building A DIY Single-Drawer System For Your 5th Gen 4Runner: Materials List and Assembly Plan...

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Top 11 Vehicle Mounted Awnings For Overlanding & Camping: 2022 Awning Buyers Guide

Fixed & Portable Awnings For Overlanding & Camping: Budget-Friendly To Bells & Whistles Buyers Guide...

3 Comments

Feature Friday: 9 TRD Pro Overland Built 5th Gen Toyota 4Runners

9 Rare TRD Pro 5th Gen 4Runners Built To Conquer Any Overland Trail w/ Owners...

Dobinsons MRR/MRA Suspension: 5000-Mile Review for 5th Gen 4Runner

Dobinsons MRR/MRA Suspension: 5000-Mile Onroad & Offroad Review for 5th Gen 4Runner My lift kit...

12 Comments

Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

Step-by-Step Stage 1 Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner with...

12 Comments

Introducing The Car Trim Home Plug and Play LED Tail Lights – Install And Review

Introducing The Car Trim Home Plug and Play Fully Blacked-Out LED Tail Lights – Install...

2 Comments

SD Offroad Mount Tray: Switch Pros + ARB Twin Compressor + Blue Sea Safety Hub

How To Mount A Switch-Pros, Arb Twin Compressor, And Blue Sea Safety Hub 150 on...

8 Comments

Introducing Powerbrake’s Big Brake Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner

The Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Was Designed for Off-Roaders – It Features Billet Calipers Along...

20 Comments

Top 5 Camping and Overlanding Water Storage Containers

Camping, Off-Roading, and Overlanding Water Storage Containers: How To Ensure You Bring Enough Water When...

5 Comments

Top 64 Wheel Designs to Consider in 2022

Top New Wheel Companies & Wheel Designs to Look at in 2022 for the 5th...

6 Comments

Feature Friday: 8 Aftermarket Tail Light Options For the 5th Gen 4Runner

Aftermarket Tail Lights For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – 8 Tail Light Setups to...

1 Comments

ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit: How-To & Review

How to Repair a Flat Tire with the ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit: A...

3 Comments

Introducing The Morimoto 4Banger Light Pods – A Serious Contender With Top-Tier Output

Introducing The Morimoto 4Banger Light Pods – A Serious Contender With Top-Tier Output: Install &...

1 Comments

Feature Friday: 8 Bronze Wheel Options For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

8 Unique Bronze Wheel Setups On The 5th Gen 4Runner – Off-Road & Overland Aftermarket...

1 Comments

Meso Customs Ultimate Map Lights For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Add Dual-Color LED Functionality To Your Interior With The MESO Customs Ultimate Map Lights –...

13 Comments

J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can Install for 5th Gen 4Runner

Prolong Your Engine Life With The J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) 3.0 Catch Can: Maintenance...

15 Comments

Feature Friday: 8 Roof Rack LED Light Bar Setups For The 5th Gen 4Runner

8 Unique Roof Rack Lighting Options on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Off-Road & Overland...

1 Comments

Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner

Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner The...

1 Comments

Feature Friday: 8 Snorkel Setups For The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner

Extend Your Factory Air Intake to Help Your Engine Breathe Clean Air & Minimize Engine...

1 Comments

C4 Fabrication Front Skid Plate Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner

Upgraded Engine Protection With The C4 Fabrications Steel Front Skid Plate: Install And Review For...

3 Comments

Rig Feature: Michael Devecchio aka “@mammoth4runner” 5th Gen 4Runner Build

Meet Michael Devecchio’s Fully Built Off-Road Black on Orange Spec 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner You...

5 Comments

Introducing The Meso Customs Puddle Lights on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install and Review

Meso Customs Brings A Custom Housing With Integrated VLED Puddle Lights For The 5th Gen...

19 Comments

Heretic 5th Gen 4Runner Amber Fog Lights – The Underrated Brand You Need To Know About

Heretics Amber Fog Lights & Fog Pocket Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner: Full Step...

3 Comments

ARB Old Man Emu (OME) Lift Kits for 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Most Dependable Shocks?

Australian Shocks: The ARB/OME Nitrochargers & the Fully Adjustable BP-51s – Most Dependable Shocks Available?...

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Top 14 Rooftop Tents (RTTs) for the Toyota 4Runner – Full Buyer’s Guide (Updated 2023)

The Beginner’s Guide Understanding Rooftop Tent Brands, Manufactures, Material, Weight, Features & More – Buyers...

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Feature Friday: 6 5th Gen 4Runner Aftermarket Headlight Housings & Retrofits

6 Unique Headlight Options from Complete Housing Replacements to Custom Retrofits for the 5th Gen...

3 Comments

RAV4 Blind Spot Mirror Swap for 5th Gen (2014+) 4Runner- Review and Install

How To Install a RAV4 Factory Blind Spot on a 4Runner I’ve always thought that...

14 Comments

Budget In-Dash 6-Gang Rocker Switch Install on 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Install a Dash-Mounted OEM-Style Rocker Switch Panel & Relay on the 5th Gen...

2 Comments

Feature Friday: 10 Must-See 5th Gen 4Runner Long Travel Suspension Setups

Looking for a Wide Stance & Tons of Suspension Travel? Check Out These 10 Unique...

7 Comments

ProClip USA Toyota 4Runner iPhone MagSafe Center Dash Mount – Install & Review

Introducing the Toyota 4Runner Center Dash Mount from ProClip: Attaches To The Center Vent on...

4 Comments

Feature Friday: 11 Midnight Black Metallic 4Runner Off-Road & Overland Builds

11 Midnight Black Metallic Toyota 4Runner Setups to Inspire Your Build in 2022 – Mods...

Boslla Bullet B4 H11 LED Bulbs: 3 Color & 4 Mode LED Switchback Bulbs for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Boslla Bullet B4 Series H11/H8/H9 LED Bulbs Full Review: The First 3-Color and 4-Mode White...

4 Comments

Deadman Off-Road Earth Anchor Review

Deadman Snow Recovery in a 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Venturing into the unknown isn’t something...

9 Comments

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...

12 Comments

Feature Friday: 10 5th Gen 4Runners & Their Top 5 Mods in 2022

We asked 10 4Runners what their top 5 Favorite Mods are in 2022, Here is...

MESO Customs Ultimate Dome Light for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Add a Dual Color Interior LED with the MESO Customs Ultimate Series Dome Light –...

21 Comments

SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner

SuperSprings International: SumoSprings Front Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview, Install &...

5 Comments

Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit

Trail Impressions: Lion Off-Grid Camping Package vs. Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit – Which Setup...

6 Comments

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...

1 Comments

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...

53 Comments

AlphaRex Luxx Series “Red-Black” Tail Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Introducing The New AlphaRex Luxx Series Tail Lights: Install & Initial Impressions on the “Red-Black”...

7 Comments

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...

2 Comments

Black & Red Machined Billet Teton Shift Knob for a 5th Gen 4Runner

The Teton Workshop Shift Knob – A Machined Billet Shift Knob for the 5th Gen...

4 Comments

Dometic CFX3 45 + PLB40: The Perfect Car Camping Fridge & Power Set-Up?

PLB40 Power Station + CFX3 45 Portable Fridge: The Perfect Setup? We all seem to...

6 Comments

Yokohama Geolandar MT G003: 2,500-Mile Initial Thoughts & Impressions

Trail Impressions: Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 Tires – Terrain Performance and Initial Impressions The Toyota...

8 Comments

DIY 4Runner Emergency Bag & Get Home Bag (GHB)

DIY Emergency Bag and Get Home Bag (GHB) – A Guide for Preparing the Essentials...

1 Comments

Boss StrongBox Console Safe for 5th Gen 4Runner – Secure Valuables with Peace of Mind

Introducing The Boss StrongBox Console Safe: Interior Security With Quick and Easy Access – Install...

8 Comments

AlphaRex Pro Series & Luxx Series Tail Lights for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Product Line Overview

What’s the Difference Between the Luxx Series and the Pro Series AlphaRex Tail Lights for...

3 Comments

Dongar Technologies Adapter for 5th Gen 4Runner with Garmin Dash Cam

The Dongar Technologies Dashcam Adapter for 2020+ Toyota 4Runner Models Traditionally, there were two methods...

21 Comments

The TRD Pro Grille For 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runners (TSS Compatible)

TRD-Pro Grille Install & Review On 2014-2024 5th Gen 4Runner (TSS Compatible) The TRD-Pro Grille...

6 Comments

Feature Friday: 8 Roof Mounted Awning Setups on the 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022

From the Beaches to the Mountains, Beat the Sun & Elements with These 8 Different...

3 Comments

N-FAB LBM Behind the Bumper Light Bar Mount – Review & Install

N-Fab Lower Grill Hidden Light Mount (2014+ 4Runner) – 7 Month Trail-Tested Review and Full...

21 Comments

Oztent Foxwing 270° Awning – Set-Up, Review & Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner

Trail Impressions: Introducing the Oztent Foxwing 270° Awning Mounted on AL Offroad Roof Rack –...

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...

1 Comments

Budget-Friendly Switch Panel: Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Controller – Quick Overview

Introducing the 2nd Gen Auxbeam 8-Gang Switch Panel: General Overview for the 5th Gen 4Runner...

8 Comments

Body Mount Relocation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner – Install & Overview

Body Mount Relocation, and Cab Mount Relocation Service in Sacramento: Performed on a 5th Gen...

8 Comments

Introducing Rear Light Bar’s Pro8 Switch Panel: A Switch-Pros Alternative

Rear Light Bar Pro8 Switch Panel – Switch Pro Alternative For the 5th Generation Toyota...

3 Comments

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...

18 Comments

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...

DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel on the 5th Gen 4Runner

DIY 2nd Row Seat Hidden Molle Panel Install – Making the Most of the Hidden...

36 Comments

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...

13 Comments

Top 5 Tail Light Housings For The 5th Gen 4Runner in 2022

Top 5 Aftermarket Tail Lights For The 5th Gen 4Runner To Buy in 2022 –...

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Getting Started

KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

KDSS On/Off Switch for the 5th gen 4Runner by Dr. KDSS (2014 – 2022) Let’s...

19 Comments

Sherpa Equipment Company ROAM Case Mounts on the 5th Gen 4Runner

Sherpa Equipment Co’s Solution for Non-Drill Modular Case Mounts: Installation and Review with the ROAM...

3 Comments

Black Bear Pass Trail Review & Sections Overview – What to Expect

Black Bear Road & Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail – Detailed Sections Overview –  “Most...

16 Comments

TRD Pro Style Grill and “Raptor” Lights for 2010-2013 4Runner

CarTrimHome’s New TRD Pro Style Grill and “Raptor” Lights for 2010-2013 4Runner – Complete Install...

10 Comments

Top Rigs

YotaVerse Door Jam Clean-Up Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review

Tidy Up Your Door Jam With a Door Jam Clean-Up Kit From YotaVerse Does seeing...

10 Comments

5th Gen 4Runner Sliding Cargo Tray Swap – Install & Parts List

5th Gen 4Runner SR5 Cargo Tray Install – Complete Sliding Cargo Tray Swap The sliding...

42 Comments

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...

5 Comments

The CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate for the 5th Gen 4Runner

Increase Your Engine Protection With a CBI Aluminum Front Skid Plate: Install and Review for...

20 Comments

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...

3 Comments

Introducing the Step22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll – Storage for Essentials on the Trails

Trail Impressions: The Step 22 Hedgehog Toiletry Roll is a Must-Have on the Trails –...

Trail Impressions: Toyo Open Country A/T III – Initial Thoughts & Overview

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