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Best Roof Rack for the 6th Gen 4Runner (2025+): Buyer's Guide
The best roof rack for the 6th gen Toyota 4Runner (2025+) is a low-profile, full-length aluminum rack that bolts to the factory mounting points and accepts modular accessories like light bars, MOLLE panels, and awning mounts. The Cali Raised LED Premium Roof Rack for the 2025+ 4Runner checks every one of those boxes, and this guide breaks down exactly what to look for before you buy. The 6th gen 4Runner...
Toyota Tacoma Skid Plate Guide: Which Ones Do You Actually Need?
Toyota Tacoma Skid Plate Guide: Which Ones Do You Actually Need? The front skid plate and fuel tank skid plate are the two most important pieces of underbody protection for any Tacoma that sees real trail use. If you can only start somewhere, start there. But if you're building a rig for serious off-road work, the full picture is more nuanced. Here's what each skid plate protects, what to look...
Steel vs. Aluminum Skid Plates: Which Should You Choose?
Steel skid plates win for raw rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts. Aluminum skid plates win for weight savings, corrosion resistance, and most trail use outside of extreme rock crawling. The right choice comes down to where and how hard you wheel. What Is a Skid Plate and Why Does Material Matter? A skid plate is a heavy-gauge panel bolted under your truck to protect the oil pan, transmission, transfer...
The Best Rock Sliders For Your 4Runner
The best rock sliders for your 4Runner mount to the frame, shield the rocker panels from rock strikes, and hold up to real trail use. Cali Raised LED builds bolt-on rock sliders for both the 5th gen 4Runner (2010-2024) and 3rd gen 4Runner (2003-2009), available in Trail Edition and Step Edition styles with three finish options. Why Does Your 4Runner Need Rock Sliders? The 4Runner's factory running boards and step...