The 4th gen Toyota 4Runner is one of Toyota’s best SUVs. They’re comfortable, reliable, capable off-road, and it’s not hard to find one still going strong with 250,000+ miles. The problem is they don’t always age gracefully. The drivetrain holds up, but the interior starts t …

If there’s one thing we’ve learned after building Toyota 4Runners, testing suspension setups, and running thousands of miles of trails across Utah and beyond, it’s this: These trucks are way more capable stock than most people think. Seriously. We’ve watched mostly stock IFS …

We’ve spent a lot of nights camped out of 4Runners here at 4R Customs. Some of them were quick Utah overnighters, some turned into bigger trips through places people dream about for years, and every one of them taught us the same thing: overlanding gets a whole lot more fun when your setup ac …

4Runner Build Advice If you are building a 4Runner, the wrong shortcuts can cost you time, money, and a lot of frustration. These are the real lessons we learned the hard way after years of tearing apart, rewiring, rebuilding, and wheeling our own rigs. 4Runner build advice Building a 4Runner Adv …

Every solid build starts with the right foundation. If you’re driving a Toyota 4Runner (2003–2009) and wondering where to begin, this list covers the five mods that make the biggest difference right away—not just in looks, but in how your rig feels and functions day to day. These a …

If you’ve been in the off-road or overland space long enough, you’ve probably noticed a shift. More enthusiasts are becoming intentional about where they buy their parts, not just what they buy. This isn’t about calling out marketplaces by name or pointing fingers. It’s about …