I know this isn't bike related, but it is a different form of "adventure riding". Back to the 4Runner topic...
Did a minor "build", turning my super clean, and very stock 4Runner into a capable trail rig. It's not 100% done, but got enough done to have a lot of fun with it during a 2 week trip to Utah.
First step was to have a local shop install a 2.5 Dobinson's suspension lift. Gotta say, it performed way better than I had hoped for. We bombed around the dunes in Hurricane, UT and the rocky trails in Moab, and it never faltered a bit. Never even bottomed out during some spirited trail riding. No pictures of the lift...
Next up was a full compliment of skid plates. These are from Victory 4X4 (in lower Michigan) and are aluminum. I know steel is stronger, but aluminum is lighter, doesn't rust, and will hold up fine for our use.
Next, I built a custom drawer set for the back. One side holds a portable fridge, and the other has a storage drawer.
Turned out pretty darn good. Held in place with simple turn buckles to existing tie down points in the 4Runner.
I also added a shelf to hold the Eco Flow power station that keeps the fridge running. It will easily run 4+ days off the power station without recharging. I recharge it off the rear 12 volt plug when driving.
Since we will actually be using the rig on the trails, I also added a set of Cali Raised rock sliders.
These not only look really darn cool, but they provide protection and make a great step.
Those were sufficient mod's to get us started on our first adventure.
I have a 12K pound Badlands winch waiting in the garage. Still need to order a bumper to mount it on, and get everything set up.