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6th Gen 4Runner Accessories: The First Upgrades Every 2025+ Owner Should Make
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is the biggest redesign the platform has seen in 14 years. New chassis, new powertrain options, new interior, and a fast-growing aftermarket built specifically for it. If you just took delivery and you're asking where to start, this post has you covered: the upgrades 6th gen owners are actually doing first, organized from easy wins to full trail builds. You do not need to do everything...
Why Cali Raised LED Front Skid Plates Are the Best for the Tacoma and 4Runner
Cali Raised LED front skid plates for the Tacoma and 4Runner are the best aftermarket option because they use DOM steel or 6061 aluminum, bolt on using factory mounting points with zero drilling, and serve as the anchor for a complete modular skid system. No other skid plate on the market fits as cleanly or extends as completely across the underside. What Makes a Front Skid Plate Worth Buying? The...
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...
Cali Raised's 4th Gen Tacoma: Complete Rig Breakdown
The 2024+ Toyota Tacoma is the most capable base truck Toyota has built in a generation, and Cali Raised LED built one from scratch to prove it. This is the complete breakdown of our 4th gen Tacoma build: every part installed, the reason each one was chosen, and how it all functions together as a finished rig ready for the trail or the highway. If you own a 2024 Tacoma...