Offroad News

Choosing the right mud tires for your truck is a huge step in creating a true off-road beast. These tires feature aggressive tread patterns and reinforced sidewalls. They are built to claw through the toughest terrain you can find. These specialized tires give you the raw grip and durability to tackle deep mud and jagged trails. Why Quality Mud Tires Are a Smart Investment Upgrading to a dedicated mud-terrain (M/T) tire is a significant move for any serious off-roader. M/T models are engin

Choosing the right mud tires for your truck is a huge step in creating a true off-road beast. These tires feature aggressive tread patterns and reinforced sidewalls. They are built to claw through the toughest terrain you can find. These specialized tires give you the raw grip and durability to tackle deep mud and jagged trails. Why Quality Mud Tires Are a Smart Investment Upgrading to a dedicated mud-terrain (M/T) tire is a significant move for any serious off-roader. M/T models are engin

We share lessons from our 6,300-mile Alaska road trip — what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re planning a slower, more meaningful adventure this time.View the full article

Each year I have the privilege of being invited by the Toledo Jeep Festival to set up an “Off-Road and Overland Skills Area” showcasing a mix of overland vehicles as well as a number of off-road and overland themed workshops. I usually end up on the main stage as well. This has been going on […]View the full article

Learn simple, affordable ways to make your campsite cozy and comfortable. From lighting to bedding, create a home-away-from-home under the stars.View the full article

Compact MOLLE Pouch Tire Repair Kit That Works Most of you guys are familiar with MORRFlate for their hose kits and compressors. However, they also make accessories designed for tire... The post MORRFlate Ultimate 4×4 Tire Plug Kit – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

The Latest Forged Beadlock To Hit The Market For Toyotas If you’re looking at forged beadlocks, you’re probably aware of the options out there on the market. There aren’t that... The post Lock Off-Road Invader Forged Beadlock Wheels – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Mounting New ARB Brushless Compressor In Engine Bay This marks a pretty big milestone for Trail4Runner.com, our first official 6th Gen 4Runner installation guide and review. I can’t believe it’s... The post Slee Off-Road Compressor & Multi Mount Bracket For 6th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

Learn how we fry turkeys for our annual Friendsgiving camping trip — tips, tricks, and why cajun seasoning is our secret to the perfect backcountry bird.View the full article

Discover how we cooked fresh Baja lobster over an open fire using our Otzi Ember grill — plus the story of Julian, the fisherman who sold it to us.View the full article

New RT Tire Faceoff – Why The Winner Isn’t So Clear Since Toyo released its original Open Country Rough Rerrain (RT) tire, this hybrid segment has exploded in popularity. Bridging... The post Falken R/T01 Vs. Toyo RT Trail – Comparison Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

A simple, healthy camp stir-fry recipe you can make anywhere — using beef, chicken, shrimp, or canned protein, fresh veggies, and a rice cooker. Get the full recipe!View the full article

Healthy, hearty, and camp-kitchen-friendly — tri-tip and rice is a Rugged Destinations staple. Grab the recipe!View the full article

There’s no perfect time to chase big dreams. Learn why success comes from effort, intention, and starting before you feel ready — not waiting.View the full article

Discover the financial choices that made our full-time family travel possible — from eloping and thrifting to remote work, budgeting, and intentional living.View the full article

< All Ram Upgrades Let’s Get Honest: Regret Happens We get it — building a RAM is half thrill, half impulse buys. You see that shiny mod on a buddy’s truck or a viral reel and think, “Yup, I need that too!” Then reality hits: the new part rattles, ruins your ride, or turns your daily driver into a parking ga

< All Ram Upgrades Lifting Changes Everything (Especially When You Tow) A lift kit and big tires make your RAM look tough and clear bigger trails — but they also change how your truck handles heavy trailers, tall campers, or car haulers. Many RAM owners find out the hard way: that lifted stance can mean sway, squat, and

< All Ram Upgrades Tired of Your RAM’s Bed Being a Rolling Junk Drawer? RAM trucks are built to haul — but open beds can turn into a mess fast: tools sliding around, gear soaked by rain, and racks that rattle all the way to the trailhead. At Axleboy

< All Ram Upgrades RAM Stock Lights Leave a Lot to Be Desired Let’s be honest: stock halogen headlights on many RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 models just don’t cut it on dark Missouri backroads - or during bad weather. That’s why so many RAM owners upgrade to LED or HID kits, extra fogs, or trail lights.

< All Ram Upgrades Big Tires, Big Problems (If You Skip the Gears) If you’ve thrown 35s, 37s — or even bigger tires — on your RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500, you know the feeling: your truck looks killer, but suddenly it drives like it’s pulling an anchor. Sluggish acceleration, constant downshifting, worse gas mil

Rachelle Croft Returns to Rebelle Rally as Part of Official Toyota Team in All-New Trailhunter 4Runner Bozeman, MT – July 12, 2025 — After a multi-year hiatus, overland adventurer, XOVERLAND co-founder, and CEO of the Overland Collective, Rachelle Croft is making a highly anticipated return to the Rebelle Rally—the premier all-women’s off-road navigation rally in the U.S. She’ll be behind the wheel of the all-new 2025 Trailhunter Toyota 4Runner, proudly representing the Official Toyota Tea

< All Ram Upgrades Big Tires & Lifts = Big Stress on Your Steering Lifting your RAM and adding larger tires looks great and helps off-road — but it also puts a lot more strain on your truck’s steering system. Over time, stock steering parts can flex, wear out, and make your RAM feel sloppy and tiring to drive. Common signs o

It Starts Last December (nearly two years ago, now) we started bringing up the JT Gladiator into our weekly meetings.  We started each session with a simple question, “How do we see our brand on this?” The engineers and I would draw and draw and draw… Aesthetics, functionality, utility… All of these things we looked at.  We all had opinions, but there was one thing we all approved on: “The utility was up to the driver, but the look was up to us.” So let’s start from the top, or rather the rear

< All Ram Upgrades Does Your Lifted RAM Feel Like a Bucking Bronco? A lift kit should make your RAM look tougher and perform better off-road — but too often, owners find their shiny new lift just turns daily driving into a rough, shaky, bone-jarring mess. If your RAM feels stiff, bouncy, or nose-

Overlanding Cape Lookout: 3 Days of Beach Camping, Coastal Storms, and Jeep Adventure There are overlanding trips that feel like vacations… and then there are those that become stories you’ll tell for a lifetime. Our 3-day overlanding expedition to Cape Lookout National Seashore, off the coast of North Carolina, was the latter. Between stormy nights, crystal-clear waters, beachside racing, and remote island exploration, this trip was the perfect blend of serenity and chaos — and everything i

When a Quick U-Turn Became a Costly Lesson Last August, one of our flagship rigs — a V8-powered Jeep Wrangler 392 — rolled during a guest trip. The driver attempted a quick U-turn on a narrow mountain trail. It didn’t take much: a sharp cut of the wheel, a bit of off-camber terrain, while in 4 low range, and the Jeep tipped. The damage was extensive enough that repairs weren’t completed until early May of this year. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. But it was a wake-up call — for us and f

After a night on the Las Vegas strip, morning seemed to come earlier than normal. As we made our way out of town our minds wondered about what lay in wait for us during the 6hr journey north. Fortunately, our minds didn’t have to wonder too long. About the time we were coming down into the Amargosa Valley we noticed that the van radio turned off and the indicators in the dash started turning on and off on their own. Then all of a sudden it happened. The engine shut off and the dash lit up like a