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Bang-for-Buck 4th Gen 4Runner Upgrades
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items Some affordable, fun mods for the 4th-gen 4Runner that add personality, function, or both. None of these are over-the-top builds — just simple upgrades that make daily driving and weekend adventures a little better. Most of these are on my own short ...
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Exterior
One of the upgrades that really classes up the look of a 4th gen 4Runner is this TRD Pro inspireed aftermarket grill with raptor clearance lights.
Leave it black or it's easy to prep and paint match to your vehicle
Leave it black or it's easy to prep and paint match to your vehicle
4th Gen 4Runner Grille 2003-2005
A roof rack doesn't need to break the bank…..it just needs to be functional. This one does the job, looks great, and doesn't hurt your wallet.
HAUL-MASTER 150 lb. Capacity Roof-Mounted Steel Cargo Carrier
Whether off-roading or a pavement princess, this is a cool and affordable way to not only accessorize the outside of your 4Runner, it's also a way to protect the parts you interact with the most: Your door handles, and the back hatch.
4th Gen 4Runner Topography Overlay Kit
Decals on the back window of a 4Runner are an absolute must….
There are TONS of options on Etsy. The sky is the limit.
There are TONS of options on Etsy. The sky is the limit.
4runner Window Decal - Etsy
You can find cheap versions of these everywhere (Amazon and Ebay are great sources).
The perfect affordable option to break up the color matched look of any vehicle….while protecting your handles at the same time
The perfect affordable option to break up the color matched look of any vehicle….while protecting your handles at the same time
4Runner Lifestyle Exterior Door Handle Covers For 4Runner (2010-2024)
Interior
This is a great cheap gear shift swap for your 4th Gen 4Runner. $10 isn't going to break the bank. Sits higher than the OEM gear shift, is made of metal.
The one downfall is the plastic adapters aren't threaded on the inside, but if you screw the adapter into the handle first and then onto the shifter it essentially taps itself.
The one downfall is the plastic adapters aren't threaded on the inside, but if you screw the adapter into the handle first and then onto the shifter it essentially taps itself.
Car Shifter Knob Aluminum 3.74" Black
Upgrading your interior lights is often overlooked, but it's a super cheap way to bring your older car into the 21st century. These LED bulbs take just minutes to install and brighten up the interior immensly.
EASY EAGLE LED Interior Lights Toyota 4Runner
All weather floor mats are an absolute must for any vehicle, and the 4Runner is no exception.
Nobody does floor mats better than Weathwer Tech.
Hands down the single best investment you can make when accessorizing your ride
Nobody does floor mats better than Weathwer Tech.
Hands down the single best investment you can make when accessorizing your ride
Toyota 4Runner FloorLiner | WeatherTech US
Your center console tends to be a bottomless pit where things are tossed in a hurry, only to disappear forever.
With this console organizer you can easily organize that chaos.
With this console organizer you can easily organize that chaos.
Center Console Organizer For 4Runner (2003-2009)
If you're looking to update your head unit and you want apple carplay and android auto but don't necessarily want a huge, distracting screen in your 4Runner then this single din option is the perfect choice.
Small form factor but still big enough to see clearly.
The best parts? This head unit comes with WIRELESS Apple Carplay and Android Auto as well as connections for BOTH a rear and front camera.
Small form factor but still big enough to see clearly.
The best parts? This head unit comes with WIRELESS Apple Carplay and Android Auto as well as connections for BOTH a rear and front camera.
CP‑71W Car Stereo with CarPlay & Android Auto