The Build
What started as a simple project five years ago has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined. This build was shaped by passion, and a vision of freedom that kept evolving with every mile and turn of the wrench.
Over time, this build became more than a list of modifications. It became the foundation for a new way of life. It has given us the confidence to step away from routine, leave behind the familiar, and say yes to something bigger.
Every upgrade you’ll find below has a purpose. Some were born from necessity, others from curiosity, and a few from previous mistakes along the way. Together, they’ve transformed our 4Runner into a vehicle capable of carrying not just gear, but our plans, a bit risk, and our story. Check out the build on YouTube @ T4R Garage
Rack, Rack Lighting & Accessories
When it comes to overland racks, the Platform One sits at the very top of the food chain.
Roof Rack: KC HiLites Platform One w/ 360 Lighting Link
w/ KC Gravity® Titan® LED 50" Light Bar
w/ KC 10” Side Cast Lights x 4
StarLink Mini Link
Sozato StarLink Mini Mount Link
Renogy 195 Watt ShadowFlux Solar Panel Link
Renogy RNG-MTS-ZB Solar Panel Mounting Z Bracket Mount Link
Maxtrax MKII Recovery Boards x 2 Link
Pelican Vault - V730 Multi-Purpose Hard Case Link
Nanuk 980 Water/Dust Proof Hard Case Link
Wheels & Tires
A well-balanced setup that delivers low weight, long tread life, and strong performance both on and off-road.
Wheels: SSW Off-Road Nova Wheels 17x9 -25 Off-Set Link
Tires: Toyo Open Country ATIII 285/70R17 Load Range C Link
Suspension
A suspension system to maintain proper geometry while balancing on-road drivability with off-road capability
Upper Control Arms: JBA Off-Road High-Caster Link
Suspension: Dobinsons MRR 3-Way Adjustable Link
Front Coils: Dobinsons C59-352 - Set at 3”
Rear Coils: Old Man Emu 2899 (HD for towing and added rear end weight)
Panhard Correction - Eimkeith (weld on kit) Link
OEO Dobinsons Reservoir Holders Link
Extended Rear Sway Bar End Links - Skyjacker SBE702 Link
Bumpers and Armor
Solid front and rear recovery points combined with lightweight armor to handle the occasional hit on the trail.
Front Bumper: Body Armor 4x4 HiLine Link
Rear Bumper: Coastal Off-Road - Dual Swing Out Link
Sliders: Metal Tech 4x4 Angled w/kickout
Skid Plates: RCI Full Aluminum Skid Package Link
Brakes
Keeping the heat down and performance up
Powerstop Extreme Z36 Front & Brake Kit Link
Redarc Tow Pro Elite Brake Controller 4Runner Link
Transmission and Gearing
Mods that pull their weight
Gearing: Nitro 4.88 Gears
Locker: Rear ARB Air Locker
Iconic Fab Transmission Cooler Bracket with Hayden 698 Cooler Link
Vehicle Electrical
From trail to campsite, energy storage, lighting, and smart switching deliver the power needed for every mile and every camp
ScanGauge 3 (For advanced monitoring and diagnostics) Link
AGM Battery: Odyssey ODX-AGM34R Link
AGM Voltage Booster: Voltage Booster Pro Link
Battery Terminals: SDHQ Billet Battery Terminals Link
Switch Panel - Auxbeam 8 Gang Switch Panel Link
Power Trays Mount Link
Power Station: Ecoflow Delta 2 Link
Power Station Charger: Ecoflow Alternator Charger Link
Lighting
Lighting the path forward
Lightbar: KC Gravity® Titan® LED 50"
Ditch Lights: KC HiLites Flex Era 3 Link
Headlights: Morimoto XB Evo Link
Off-Road Upgrades & Gear
Designed to improve capability, durability, and confidence when the pavement ends
Air Compressor: ARB Dual Air Compressor Link
Thor’s Lightening 4 way Tire Pressure Control System Link
Snorkel: ARB Safari Link
Diff Breather - ARB Relocation kit Link
Interior
Interior mods that turn the 4Runner into a comfortable, organized basecamp wherever the trail takes us
Dash Mount: Victory 4x4 DAM w/ RAM Mounts for tablet, camera etc. Link
Rear Window/Hatch Molle Panels - MAIKER Link
Headunit: CTH - T10 unit (Apple car play!)
Drawer Box: Custom DIY Build
Tent, Annex, & Awning
While the trailer’s cozy for the family, I’ve got the “privilege” of sleeping under the stars in the rooftop tent—aka the dog house with a view
Tent: iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Link
Annex: iKamper Skycamp 3.0 Annex plus Link
Awning: ARB 8’ Awning w/ Light Link
Trailer
Off-Grid Trailers Pando 2.0 Customized with Add-Ons
Electrical System - See Full Build Here -> Off-Grid Electrical System Build
Battery(s) Renogy Mini Core- https://amzn.to/3OJQAe4
Battery Fuse: Blue Sea Systems Class-T Fuse Holder https://amzn.to/4cVhzxf
Class T 300A Fuse - https://amzn.to/40DbGNQ
Battery Fuse: Blue Sea Systems MRBF Holder - https://amzn.to/4rJ4oEp
MRBF 300A Fuse - https://amzn.to/4u0HidF
Battery Switch/Shut-Off: Blue Sea Systems 300A m-Series Switch - https://amzn.to/4l7xIC4
Shunt: Victron BMV-712 Smart x/ Display - https://amzn.to/4laEy9S
Bus Bar(s): Lynx Distributor (m10) 1000 - https://amzn.to/4tZjTJK
Lynx Fuses:
-Lynx to Orion XS 50A: LittelFuse 60A - https://amzn.to/4slj8Jx
-Lynx to Phoenix Smart 50A: LittelFuse 60A - https://amzn.to/4slj8Jx
-Lynx to MPPT Solar 30A: LittelFuse 40A - https://amzn.to/4llpOoN
-Lynx to Blue Sea S Fuse Block: LittelFuse 100A - https://amzn.to/4aWWYWR
-Lynx to Inverter: Blue Sea Systems MRBF - https://amzn.to/4rJ4oEp
MRBF 300A Fuse - https://amzn.to/4u0HidF
DC/DC Charger: Victron Orion XS 12I12 50A - https://amzn.to/40zlTuH
Shore Power/Charger: Victron Phoenix Smart 12 1+1 50A - https://amzn.to/46yAdY1
Solar Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 100 I 30A - https://amzn.to/4l1Niip
Fuse Block: Blue Sea Systems - https://amzn.to/4cPgXt2
Inverter: Samlex 2000W Pure Sine - https://amzn.to/4rBYapE
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Inverter Charger: - Xantrex Freedom XC 2000 - https://amzn.to/4aYXinU
DC/DC charger wire protection:
Blue Sea Systems 7184 285 60A Circuit Breaker - https://amzn.to/4s9pICw
Solar Disconnect/Breaker: CNLonQcom 40A - https://amzn.to/4aSXbu1
Solar Panel(s): 2x Ecoflow NextGen 220W Portable - https://amzn.to/4so1oxb
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