Best Toyota 4Runner Accessories: A Buyer’s Guide

1. Editor's Choice: Husky Liners Floor Liner Set

Backed by near-perfect owner reviews and one of the most recognized names in the business, the Husky Liners Floor Liner Set is affordable, custom-fitted, and provides an easy way to protect your 4Runner’s interior while enhancing its looks, resale value, and durability. Maybe the smartest 4Runner accessories you can add to your vehicle, these precisely-measured and waterproof floor liners provide total coverage of your 4Runner’s floor, preventing sand, salt, dirt and moisture from damaging, staining and wearing out its carpeting. Especially ideal for winter use, the Husky Liners Floor Liner Set ensures that salt and slush don’t melt, soak in, and encourage the formation of rust in the 4Runner’s floor pan.

Special cleats help secure the mats in place, and the formed edge traps even large amounts of dirt and liquid. These mats are built in America from high-quality materials, and they can be easily removed and cleaned with a pressure washer or garden hose. With the Husky Liners Floor Liner Set, you’re protecting your 4Runner’s interior and carpeting from anything your family throws its way.

2. Best Performance Upgrade: MagnaFlow Overland Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust System

MagnaFlow is one of the most recognized brands in its segment, so it’s a safe bet they did their homework before producing this performance exhaust system. From the company’s Overland Series, this product provides the performance and versatility that is demanded by serious off-road adventurers and overlanders.

Boasting a high clearance design with the exit tucked up high and away from trail obstacles, off-roaders will have one less thing to worry about. In other words, it’ll take an especially boneheaded move to bash this thing on a set of unforgiving rocks. Its robust stainless-steel construction, meanwhile, can withstand tough terrain, making it the ideal companion for overland journeys in which the drive is as important as the destination.

All of the company’s Overland Series products have been specifically tuned to minimize drone and be comfortable for long drives while still bringing out the unique character of your vehicle’s engine. These exhaust systems are made in America and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

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3. Best Cargo Upgrade: JEGS Rooftop Cargo Carrier

You should definitely consider adding some storage solutions to your list of 4Runner accessories. The JEGS rooftop cargo carrier Boys Voyager Roof Top Cargo Carrier is an affordable and simple way to increase your 4Runner’s cargo carrying capacity, protect your valuable gear and equipment, and to increase the room available on board for occupants, pets and other gear and cargo.

With 18 cubic feet of storage space, the JEGS cargo carrier has plenty of room for luggage, camping gear, or just about anything that you don’t have room for in your 4Runner. It is also waterproof, so your gear will be protected no matter what Mother Nature has in mind during your drive. Four-corner locking also means your stuff will stay where you left it.

Assembly requires no tools and all mounting hardware and step-by-step instructions are included. And the JEGS rooftop carrier is made in the USA and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

4. Trunkcratepro Collapsible Multi-Compartment Organizer

If you’re after an endlessly handy 4Runner accessory that’ll prove useful every single day, look no further than the Trunkcratepro Collapsible Multi-Compartment Organizer. With rigid edges and numerous separated compartments, this cargo organizer is big on flexibility. A stiff base and sides help this one keep its shape for years, and built-in eyelets and attachment straps let drivers secure this popular and well-reviewed organizer in place, making it a cinch to keep items organized, secure, and upright.

Various colors are available to match your tastes, and the Trunkcratepro Collapsible Multi-Compartment Organizer is fully collapsible—meaning it’s easy to bring with you anywhere, via the included handle straps. With mesh pockets and additional folding storage, there’s a space for everything. Many owners love using this item for grocery day—bringing it from the vehicle to the store to their kitchen and back for easy and organized unloading.

Whether you’re camping, heading out for an off-road adventure or just running out to do some shopping, the Trunkcratepro Collapsible Multi-Compartment Organizer is a tremendously handy addition to your 4Runner. There’s a lifetime warranty for added confidence.

5. Smittybilt Overlander Tent

For those of you looking to do some overnight off-road adventures, one of the best 4Runner accessories you can add is a good rooftop tent. The Smittybilt Overlander Tent gives 4Runner owners a unique accommodation for overnight adventures—right on their own roof! Forget sleeping in a tent on the wet, cold ground like a peasant and leave snoopy forest creatures looking elsewhere in the wee hours of the morning: The Smittybilt Overlander Tent mounts to the roof of your 4Runner, sleeps 2 to 3 people, and includes a foam mattress, full mosquito netting, lightweight poles, and built-in interior lighting.

Installation is straightforward, and on-site setup and take-down takes minutes. An XL-sized variant is available. Ditto an attachable Annex room which adds a covered entry-way to the Smittybilt Overlander Tent for extra shelter, storage, or an additional sleeping space for the kids.

Mounting brackets are included, and strongly-positive owner reviews tend to express satisfaction at the combination of size, quality and pricing. Just note that special modifications may be required for mounting in some situations, and that the tent needs to be folded away before you leave the campsite for a drive.

6. Neewer G2 4K Action Camera

Nowadays, most folks use their Smartphone as a camera for virtually everything—though that’s somewhat limiting when it comes to capturing every memorable moment on your current voyage. That’s why the Neewer G2 4K Action Camera is on our list of 4Runner accessories: at a hilariously-low price, this tiny action camera packs a huge feature-content punch, with 4K video recording, full waterproofing, a 2-inch built-in screen, wide-angle viewing, and full Wi-Fi linking with your Smartphone for remote control use.

A long-lasting battery and included accessories make this powerful and tiny camera ideal for mounting to your 4Runner, ATV, snowmobile or boat and pressing ‘record’. Continual recording functionality ensures you’ll never miss a moment, and 12 megapixel photos capture finer details at the tap of a button. A built-in time-lapse mode lets you capture an hours-long drive in a minutes-long video to cherish for years to come. Plus, it’s small enough to fit in your pocket, and literally costs forty bucks.

Owner reviews are generally positive, with some advising shoppers to spend the extra money on a higher-quality action camera from a known brand like Olympus, GoPro or Sony.

7. Nilight Triple-Row Light Bar

With an appreciable blend of price, performance and style, the Nilight Triple-Row Light Bar is available in several sizes and configurations that allow it to match up easily with any shopper’s tastes or budget. Packing three rows of powerful LED lights and a nest reflector, extreme performance and highly efficient illumination are key considerations. Special provisions in the mounting hardware keep the light stable and level with no need to readjust the mounts, even after a rough-road drive. The weatherproof aluminum body features built-in dissipators for efficient cooling, and the anti-scratch lens further contributes to long and trouble-free life. Numerous installation options are available to suit your tastes, and the added illumination provides added safety during after-dark travels, on the road, and off.

Do your homework and ensure the use of this product doesn’t break any local laws. Shoppers should also be sure to determine where, and how, they’ll mount this light-bar before use. Some customers have reported units that were dead on arrival, or packaged with broken, missing or damaged hardware, so check your package carefully when it arrives.

8. Cooper Discoverer STT Pro

The stock tires that come on any vehicle don’t exactly shine in off-road situations. If you really want to explore off-road, any 4Runner accessories shopping list should include a set of good off-road tires for added grip, durability, and toughness for maximum peace of mind. Cooper’s top-line all-terrain tire, the Discoverer SST Pro, is just the ticket: with numerous proprietary reinforcement technologies built in, these tires are designed to withstand punctures and bruising as they tackle rocks, dirt, sand, mud, and more. Other design elements are built in to help ensure even wear through the life of the tires, while enhancing handling, steering feel, and cornering predictability.

Uniquely scooped treads help these popular tires ‘shovel’ through loose surfaces and a silica-based tread compound takes the rubber compound high-tech for added grip in wet or slippery conditions. Owner reviews are generally positive, and many report lower-than-expected noise levels, which help keep your 4Runner’s cabin quieter, more of the time.

9. Plus Paws Pet Seat Cover

If you’ve got one or more four-legged passengers along for the ride, why not add extra protection and safety to your 4Runner’s cabin? Designed to keep pets confined safely to the rear seat while protecting said seat from hair, drool, scratches and other pet-related messes, the Plus Paws Pet Seat Cover is popular, highly-rated, and comes with a waterproof backing to ensure your seats stay dry and clean, even if your canine isn’t.

Built to defend against all forms of pet-related messiness and damage while keeping your pet comfortably confined, the Plus Paws Pet Seat Cover is an affordable way to access a better driving experience for you and your furry loved ones. The waterproof backing helps ensure the cover stays firmly in place, and the Plus Paws Pet Seat Cover can be used like a hammock or like a blanket. Built-in slots allow seatbelts to pass through easily if your rear seat will be shared by humans and doggos simultaneously. Installation is simple, and built-in sun protection and a lifetime warranty mean this will likely be the last pet seat cover you buy.

Why are floor liners the top choice of this list?

If you take your 4Runner off-road, you’re bound to track in dirt, mud, snow and anything else capable of sticking to your shoes/boots. Do you really want any of that embedding itself into the interior carpet? Yeah, neither do we. Floor liners not only prevent pre-mature wear of your interior carpet but you can simply take these floor liners out to rinse off all the nastiness that you’ve brought inside, and then throw them back in.

Do I need to have a roof rack to use a cargo carrier like the one listed?

For the Jeg’s product in our list, yes you do need a roof rack with crossbars for the carrier to mount to. There are some hard carriers and cargo bags that do not require any kind of roof rack to use, but just know that those are going to sit directly onto the roof and could potentially cause the paint of the roof to prematurely wear unless you place some kind of soft cloth underneath. We prefer using a good roof rack and bars for the best mounting and protection though.

Additional Resources

• Best Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack Options
• Best Toyota 4Runner Lift Kits
• Best Spare Tire Mounting Options

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Updated 7/2/2021: Ranked product, updated product links, added FAQ, added additional resources