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Winter weather is knocking at our doors here in St. Louis, and now is the time to mod out your Jeep to prepare. Just because the snow is falling, doesn’t mean your adventures should stop! Here are the top winter Jeep mods our team recommends to get ready. Safety First Before we dive into our recommendations, it’s important to know that even the greatest winter Jeep mods aren’t a substitute for safe driving. Brush up on the b

Overland Vehicle Systems is known for manufacturing tough and well-designed accessories for adventure travelers. Their latest variation of the Expedition Truck Cap features side panel windows that provide visibility, ventilation, and plenty of customization. The Expedition Cap with Windows is engineered for strength, convenience, and expanded visibility. Built with a 5-piece modular construction, the cap is easy to ship, install, and maintain whi

Last month, to celebrate Jeep’s 80th anniversary, we dove into the illustrious history of the Jeep. This month, we want to highlight some of the most famous Jeeps — with owners that include authors and presidents, and cameos in iconic films and TV shows. Here are our top picks. The good news? You don’t need to be a celebrity or major movie producer to get your hands on a Jeep that people remember. Our team lives the Jeep lifestyle and will work wit

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of testing out the 2025 Ultimate Overland Vehicle build, a GMC Sierra HD 2500 AT4X AEV Edition, which will be auctioned off in October, with the proceeds going to the programs and organizations sponsored and supported by the Overland Expo Foundation. With the opportunity to test out a new vehicle came the temptation to test out new ground as well, but ultimately I decided that the best way to evaluate performance was to go over known terrain, as I already kn

If you’ve been too busy unplugging and offroading in your Jeep, it’s likely that you haven’t seen pictures of the models being released next year to celebrate the brand’s 80th anniversary. We’re pretty excited about these new vehicles — which you should now be able to request from the dealership — but how exactly did the Jeep brand become what it is today, 80 years later? Let’s take a look back at the history of the Jeep. When the US became involve

The camper experts at Go Fast Campers have done it again. They’re already known for making awesome lightweight, tough, and comfortable campers for a wide range of trucks, but now they’ve stretched the design to provide more space and storage. However, the GFC V2 Max isn’t just larger, it’s also packed with more features to make the camper a great space, no matter your use case and camping style. Photo by GFC Photo by GFC Photo by GFC For starters, the V2 Max is 18 inc

One of the best ways to become a Jeep owner while on a budget is buying a used one. While it’s important to do your research before buying any pre-owned car, investing in a used Jeep will take a little more legwork — especially if it has been on off-road adventures with its previous owner.  Below are some great tips for buying and maintaining a pre-owned Jeep and getting the most out of your investment.  

For those of us who spend time exploring beyond cell service, a small issue can quickly turn into a big problem. A simple mechanical failure or an injury miles from the nearest town can escalate to a full-blown emergency when there’s no easy way to call for help. That’s why the latest data from Overwatch x Rescue (OxR) caught my attention. In the first half of 2025, vehicle breakdowns ranked among the top five reasons for rescue activations. With overlanding on the rise, it’s clear that

We might be a little biased, but becoming a Jeep owner is a pretty exciting event to be celebrated. Whether your Jeep is brand new or just new to you, there are a lot of top mods for Jeeps you should consider adding to your new vehicle. There’s a long list of modifications you can choose, and it can get overwhelming to understand which are best for beginners. Luckily, our team of experts can help guide you through the process of customizing your new ride.

Ural motorcycles are timeless machines that inspire thoughts of trips along forgotten roads with nothing but your bike and who, or whatever, rides along in the sidecar. The Gear Up model has been relatively unchanged for a number of years, and while it’s an absolute classic, when fully decked out, it approaches a $27,000 price point. If you’re looking for some adventures with a sidecar entow, but you don’t want to drop that kind of cash, the newest offering from Ural should be on your radar.

Summer is just around the corner, and that means the whole family can pile into the Jeep for some off-road adventures in the sun. But before you do that, it’s a smart idea to talk to our team of professionals about which modifications would be best for your vehicle. As Missouri’s Jeep go-to guys, we are constantly studying the latest trends and researching new-product manufacturers because we

Add MOLLE Storage To Your Factory Or Aftermarket Roof Rack Tacoma or 4Runner? Truck or SUV? This is a question many potential Toyota owners have asked themselves when faced with... The post Bison Gear External MOLLE Panel For 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Whether you’ve been using your Jeep all winter or it’s been waiting patiently in the garage for warmer weather, it’s time to get it ready to hit the road this spring. Your Jeep is an investment, and it’s important to keep it well-maintained so you’re not stuck on the side of the trail when you go off-roading this year, so be sure to check out these Jeep spring maintenance tips!   Get It Clean

Is Now The Greatest Time In History For Wheels & Tires? Goodyear made the first air-filled truck tire in 1916; before that, tires were solid rubber. In 1931, DuPont invented... The post Why Unsprung Weight Matters When Upgrading Wheels & Tires appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Whether you’re brand-new to DIY Jeep projects or you’ve been tinkering for quite a while, there are some easy tweaks you can do in your garage or out on the open road while trekking. We hate to tell you, but it’s probably a good time to tackle that garage cleaning and organization project you’ve been putting off. You’ll want to have full access to your tools and space before working on your Jeep. There are plenty of big modifications that are much

Did We Find The Best All-Around Mud Terrain Ever Made? We just tested a set of 37×12.5R17 Firestone Destination M/T2 tires on the 6G 4Runner, and these are the best... The post Firestone Destination M/T2 Review – The Best Mud Terrain On Wet Roads? appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

It’s a simple fact: The automotive industry and the world of auto repair have long been dominated by men — but that doesn’t mean women haven’t played a significant role. Unfortunately, their stories are rarely told so it’s hard to understand how important they have been throughout the decades. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we take a look at a few who have had an impact.     Bert

How Each Affects Performance, Fuel Economy & Capability If you’ve lifted your 4Runner and added bigger tires (or a bunch of weight), you’ve probably noticed a drop in performance. Sluggish... The post 4.56 Vs. 4.88 Gears For Your 4Runner – How To Choose appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

I got right into more hardcore jeeping and I began upgrading and I started the process by subscribing to all the Jeep magazines, reading all the reviews, picking all the stuff that they said was the best. I ended up buying a lot of that stuff, suspension lift, bumpers, winch, and all those kinds of things, installing it myself, put a lot of armor on the Jeep, and tended to take trails beyond my ability and started breaking a lot of stuff. And Scott was really good about giving me advice without

Crash Safety Tested Bumper With Lot Of Accessory Support If you’re looking to protect your 4Runner without sacrificing factory safety systems, the Ironman 4×4 Raid  winch bumper might be the... The post Ironman 4×4 Raid Front Winch Bumper For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

So we're here at Axleboy Offroad. We've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S, and the S in this case is stock. It's bone stock, but we've been receiving a lot of the new components for the modifications from the suppliers that are helping us out with this build. Next, we want to talk about, as far as unboxing, tell me about this Factor 55. So Factor 55 is high quality recovery components. They specialize in, instea

Hitch Mounted Recovery Gear Made For Soft Shackles We all know the frustration of feeding a thick 7/8″ soft shackle through a standard D-ring hole on a hitch receiver recovery... The post Agency 6 (2″) Soft Shackle Hitch Receiver Recovery Block – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Hey guys, it's Scott from Axleboy Offroad. I'm here with Tom from Cole-Dalton Marketing. We're talking about our Gladiator today, the 2020 Sport S. Tom, I know we're going to 37 inch tires. That's going to be a tall vehicle and I'm not really a tall person. You're not. As it turns out.You're not and you're not as young as you used to be either.

Stronger, More Configurable & More Customizable Tested on hundreds of vehicles over the years, Prinsu has become a household name for the overland space. There is a reason why Prinsu... The post Prinsu Pro Rack For 6th Gen 4Runner – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

So we're back here at Axle Goy Offroad in O'Fallon, Missouri and we've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S that is still S as in stock. It's completely stocked. The only thing that we've changed so far is we've taken the spare tire off. Yeah. I think to fit the speed sensors or something on these new wheels. Correct. But we've be

First “Mustache Delete” Front Bumper For 6th Gen 4Runner When the 6th Gen 4Runner was announced, the one thing just about everyone complained about was the double mustache. Well, here... The post Dissent Off-Road 6th Gen 4Runner High Clearance Front Bumper Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

So, we're back inside at AxleBoy Offroad. We've got our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S. One of the elements that I just can't stop talking about the Gladiator Sport S, as it sits stock, I've been driving it a little bit over the last few weeks and it's still gets a lot of attention even the way it is now because not everybody out there is familiar that, now Jeep has a pickup truck and I find every time somebody walks up to me and says, "Oh, this is really cool." I go, "No, it's going to have 37 inc

A Simple Way To Mount A Portable Water Tank To Your Roof Rack Say hello to the simplest and most reliable way to mount your WaterPORT DayTank to your Prinsu... The post Prinsu Universal WaterPORT Mount – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

So we're back inside Axleboy Off Road with our 2020 Gladiator Sport. The only thing that's changed so far on the Sport is we've taken the spare tire off. But in the meantime we've been doing a lot of unboxing. First thing you want to talk about with Scott Carline from Axleboy Off Road is we've unboxed the Revolution Gears and Axle parts. Yeah. So first thing I want to do is just thank Revolution Gear for partnering with us on this build. I've got a couple

Key Factors To Consider When Looking At Materials & Construction Upgrading the front bumper is one of the most common and impactful modifications you can make to your off-road rig.... The post Aluminum Vs. Steel Front Bumpers – What’s Best For You? appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article