The time has come – the 4Runner is for sale. UPDATE 11/18/19 – SOLD at full price. Thank you to all who were interested! UPDATE 11/15/19 – PRICE DROP: $38,995 It’s bittersweet really. I’m ready for the next thing, but this truck has been so amazing, I hate to let it go. But the itch … More 4Runner FOR SALE
If you’ve landed here, it’s likely you already found us elsewhere and just happened to poke around the internets, which delivered you here. … More You’re Missing Out
Overland and expedition trailers offer the most convenient way to overland and camp when exploring. … More Overland Camping Setup, What I Do and Why It’s the Best
As I was reviewing my modification sequence in my mind palace, I realized I neglected to discuss a very important addition and one of the first things I changed about my Toyota 4Runner – the stock low and high beam headlights were terrible. This is something I don’t fully understand. I’m confident people smarter than … More 5th Gen 4Runner Factory Lighting was Terrible and it was Time to Fix
A Continuation – SLIDERS There were a few things that motivated this next “mod”. Sure, armor and protection were mixed in there, but I had a more immediate problem: the 4Runner was no longer my wife’s favorite car to drive. I love my wife, she’s perfect in every way. But she’s a short little thing … More I Picked the Ugliest Sliders Available – And They’re Beautiful
Why the Heck I Started Modding in the First Place When I bought the 4Runner, something was sort of building within me. I’d been camping off and on for years and the idea of some sort of adventure travel that was vehicle/off-road based was super intriguing to me. Once I took the leap and bought … More My Motivation to Mod
The First of Many Mods I was sort of deliberate in the order, and I’d do it again the next time I do a build: lift, tires, rack. Those were my first three mods and I think it’s great start from a practicality and usability perspective. Lift: 3″ OME Kit Tires: BFG KO2 sized 285/70/17 … More First Things First – Lift, Tires, and Rack
A build page is one of those things that’s difficult to get going once you’re significantly down the road of your journey. I’ve been hemming and hawing about actually putting something out there for so long, I’ve forgotten the one thing I try and live by every day – JUST SHIP IT. This is my … More The Swell Runner Build Story
SwellRunner Overland 