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RxOverland's 2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5
What's on the car?
First and foremost the vehicle is a 2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5. We went with the base model to ensure we focused the money on upgrading components instead of getting leather seats or Multi-Terrain Select features. While those would be a bonus the cost of the upgraded suspension and "dealer add-ons" just didn't sit right with the fact that we were going to take out the existing suspension and replace it with what we want anyways.
SUSPENSION:
The suspension we have on our 4Runner is the Ironman4x4 Foam Cell Pro Suspension Kit (Non-KDSS) listed below. We went with Ironman4x4 because they have been tested on some of our other vehicles as well as our customer vehicles and have proven their worth. Not to say there aren't other good ones out there! We also utilize the Ironman4x4 Diff Drop Kit sold on their website.
Due to running larger tires, the Ironman4x4 UCA's do come with some constraints as they cannot be adjusted for camber and caster as much as some would like, so we swapped them for SPC Upper Control Arms. We chose these because we have used them on our 3rd Gen 4Runner with no issues so we figured why not put them on the 5th Gen? You can find them through the link below:
ROOF RACK
For our roof rack we have gone with the tried and true Sherpa Equipment Company Crestone (see link below). The Sherpa roof racks have been utilized on many of our other rigs and we have had no issues with customer service or usage. When it comes to a sturdy rack, you can't go wrong with Sherpa. There are many other companies out there that we like as well but the Sherpa Crestone just fit our 4Runner the best.
https://sherpaec.com/products/crestone
ROCK SLIDERS
The rock sliders you see on the rig are RCI Metalworks 20 degree sliders. We went with this one over the 5 degree because we felt like the angle would give us a bit more clearance and protection when getting near or on rocks or sharp edges while offroading. They can be found with at the link below:
https://rcimetalworks.com/product/10-19-4runner-rock-sliders/
BUMPERS/ARMOR
The bumper you currently see in the picture is the C4 Fabrication 4Runner Hybrid Front Bumper with the TSS relocation bracket located behind the TRD Pro grille. At first we weren't sure about the relocation bracket and how it would function with the TSS, but after a year of running the C4 bumper, we have had no issues. We did have the Lil B's Hybrid Front Bumper that was TSS compatible too but some wonderful individual decided the bumper would look better if it was damaged so we took the opportunity to try another style and see how it went. Both bumpers are solid bumpers and are very similar to one another. One of the few differences is the C4 will come with a 30 in lightbar cutout and the Lil B's Fab will come with two 10 in light bar cut outs. Another is the Lil B's does not require a TSS relocation like the C4 Fab bumper. Both bumpers can be found below:
https://c4fabrication.com/collections/4runner/products/4runner-hybrid-front-bumper-5th-gen-2014
WHEELS AND TIRES
The wheels are Fuel Vector D579s that are 17x9 with a -12 offset. For those that don't know, offset is the distance from the mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel or essentially how far the wheel is from the mounting point. The more negative your offset, the farther your wheel is from the centerline of the vehicle and the more positive offset the closer it is. The majority of stock wheels tend to be close to 0 offset.
https://www.fueloffroad.com/wheel/7257/fuel-1-piece-wheels-vector-d579/?finishID=12&lugs=6
For the tires, we went with Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 3 peak rated with a load rating "E". The reason we went with those style is the fact that they are 10 ply meaning there is a bit more protection for punctures. Additionally, the A/T3Ws are one of the quieter All Terrain tires we have found.
https://www.falkentire.com/wildpeak/at3w
COMMS
Communications in the rig is also equally important as we typically go places where there is little to no signal. For our communications we utilize the Midland MXT275 coupled with a 6.6db Alamosa antenna. Midland recently dropped a line of GMRS/UHF antennas that I'm curious to see how they work.
https://midlandusa.com/products/mxt275-micromobile-two-way-radio
WINCHES
The winch we are running on the rig is an Ironman4x4 12,000lbs 12v Electric Winch with a Synthetic Rope. We prefer to run synthetic rope over steel because of one of the biggest reasons, if synthetic snaps. it falls to the ground. Steel cables have been known to whip around wildly and be unpredictable. One of my favorite discoveries about this winch is that the 10k and the 12k are the exact same size just with a larger motor so if you're curious if one fits and the other may not do not worry, they both will fit in most bumpers.
https://ironman4x4america.com/recovery-equipment/monster-winch-12000lbs-12v-electric-synthetic-rope/
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about how to set up your rig or have questions, please feel free to reach out to the team!