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  1. Gastan

    3M carbon fiber vinyl wrap install on fender flares & side mirrors

    Someone applied 3M carbon fiber vinyl wrap on their Tacoma fender flares and side mirrors (same parts as on the 2025 4Runner). The vinyl wrap protects the flares and mirrors against scratches, pinstripes, rock chips, while also giving a cosmetic upgrade. Process: Fender bolts were loosened...
  2. Gastan

    All Trailhunter Skid Plates install on TRD Off-Road: Front Bash Plate, Diff Skid, Transmission Skid Plate

    Here's all three Trailhunter skids installed a TRD Off-Road Tacoma (which shares undercarriage / underbody with 4Runner). Below are post-install photos of all 3 Trailhunter skid plates (vs. factory TRD Off-Road before install). From Tacoma4g I've installed all three skid plates found on the...
  3. Gastan

    Factory Sequoia/Tundra OEM BBS Forged wheels + KO3 tires installed on 2025 4Runner 6th gen

    Photos by @coolshade of Sequoia / Tundra TRD Pro OEM BBS Wheels on a 2025 4Runner TRD Sport. Specs: Sequoia / Tundra TRD Pro OEM BBS Wheels (18x8") Part number: PT960-34220-2F +47.5mm offset / 6.5" back spacing MSRP $1,098.98 per wheel (but used take-off sets available for $1500/set on Ebay...
  4. Gastan

    Wireless Trailer Brake Controller options

    As we now know, any 2025 4Runner 6th gen that doesn't come with Tech Tow Package from the factory will not have a wiring harness to plug the OEM Toyota trailer brake controller into. For anyone who wants to hardwire in a physical aftermarket trailer brake controller into the dash, I posted...
  5. Gastan

    Removing Air Dam Chin Spoiler effect: lowers MPG by only ~0.7mpg fuel economy

    Now that we have more 2025 4Runner owners taking delivery and thinking about removing the air dam front spoiler part, the question of how much removal will affect MPG / fuel economy has come up. So for reference -- removing the air dam chin spoiler resulted in just ~0.7 lowered mpg / reduced...
  6. Gastan

    Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller -- DIY how-to install instructions

    I posted this in another thread and thought it'd be a good resource to post in its own thread for future reference. If your 2025 4Runner doesn't come with Tow Tech Package factory installed, then it won't have a wiring harness to connect the OEM Toyota controller to under the dash. Tacoma and...
  7. Gastan

    Worried about 6th gen 4Runner reliability/quality? Read this 1 year review by 2024 Tacoma owner

    I followed the all-new 2024 Tacoma 4th gen launch closely last year because I was potentially interested in buying one, and this was one of the first owners who posted on Tacoma4g. He just posted his 1 year review and it should reassure anyone worried about the reliability of the 2025 4runner...
  8. Gastan

    Ditch light brackets [Westcott]

    A closeup look at the ditch light brackets by Westcott
  9. Gastan

    Remote Start using Key Fob How-to Steps / Procedure [All Trims of 2025+ 4Runner 6th gen]

    You can remote start the 2025 4Runner 6th gen (and Tacoma) by 2 methods -- using the Toyota app and also via the key fob. The way to auto remote start using key fob is simply: Press Lock Button Twice + Hold Down the 3rd Press Video demo on a Tacoma: Video demo on 4Runner:
  10. Gastan

    Aftermarket wireless phone mount / charger set up (for trims without wireless charging pad)

    Here's a solid looking wireless charging setup an owner posted on Tacoma4g I have a base model TRD OR so it doesn't have the wireless pad. I went with the Ram Mount adhesive ball, 3" arm and Quad Locks mag charging base with ball. I think it a pretty clean set up. Bought a 1 foot usbc to usbc...
  11. Gastan

    TRD Pro front skid plate w/ Trailhunter transfer case skid plate installed (on a TRD Off-Road)

    This might be helpful for future 4Runner owners too -- here's an install of the TRD Pro front skid plate paired with the Trailhunter transfer case skid plate installed on a TRD Off-Road trim Tacoma. Posted by CHIP702 at Tacoma4g: Finally got my front skid plates on. The mismatch isn't as...
  12. Gastan

    Gloss black wrap on fender flares, roof, mirrors, door handles - for protection & TRD PRO look

    Mod idea -- some Tacoma owners have wrapped (with gloss black vinyl) their fender flares, roof, mirrors, door handles for a TRD Pro look. The vinyl wrap also provides protection for the fender flares, mirrors and door handles.
  13. Gastan

    Block Heater: part # number and factory installation guide [PDF] - how-to DIY

    This is for the Tacoma but should be helpful for 4Runner owners too. By @thegreatwhitenorth at Tacoma4g Toyota gave the Canadian buyers the option for a factory block heater, but wouldnt allow it in America from the dealer. Their reason is potential fires, but that is entirely subject to...
  14. Gastan

    Hybrid 12v Battery Access (How-To)

    Here's how to access the i-Force Max hybrid's 12V battery under the back seat (on a Tacoma)
  15. Gastan

    Quieting the RAI (Snorkel) Sound on Trailhunter 4Runner

    Some Trailhunter owners like their snorkel air intake sound and some don't (here's what it sounds like on video), but if you find that you don't like it on your future 4Runner Trailhunter, here's a DIY solution to quieting the snorkel sound: By Dunder on Tacoma4g : First, let me say the sound...
  16. Gastan

    Auto Start Stop (ASS) Disable/Delete/Defeat Solution

    Here's an Auto Start Stop (ASS) disable tool for the 4Runner models that have ASS (SR5 4x2, TRD Sport 4x2, Limited models). The 2024 Tacoma guys confirm that it works on their trucks. Auto Start Stop Eliminator/Disabler/Delete/Disable...
  17. Gastan

    Starlink Mini mounted to Prinsu Roof Rack

    Good writeup on mounting a Starlink Mini to roof rack (on Tacoma, but still helpful/applicable for 4Runner). Writeup by @rchrds at Tacoma4g. Today, I added a Starlink mini to the Prinsu roof rack on the Trailhunter. The wife works remote, and when we travel cross country, can work from the...
  18. Gastan

    DIY: Grill + Raptor Lights + Light Bar + Power Distribution Install (6th gen 4Runner compatible)

    Another relevant DIY how-to writeup for Tacoma that's applicable to the 2025 4Runner 6th gen - source. The fang lights don't apply (Tacoma TRD Off-Road has different front end design), but the grill install can be helpful for any grill replacements on the 2025 4Runner 6th gen. The Power...
  19. Gastan

    Hidden Winch (Rough Country) install on TRD Pro front bumper -- no cutting required

    This may be helpful to future 6th gen 4Runner TRD Pro owners looking to install hidden winch in the front bumper. This great DIY writeup is from @jettaway at Tacoma4g Hey Everyone, I recently finished up the install of my Rough Country Hidden Winch Bumper on my 2024 TRD Pro. This was a...
  20. Gastan

    KO3 tires (275/70R18) tires + Trailhunter wheels fit on stock TRD Off-Road -- no lift, no rub

    For future 6th gen 4Runner TRD Off-Road owners' reference -- here's a stock Tacoma TRD Off-Road fitted with BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO3 275/70R18 tires on Trailhunter Wheels. Posted by @Kdbradley85 on Tacoma4g.com I ordered the 18" bronze Trailhunter wheels from Sparksparts way, way back in...
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