PROJECT 02 / IAN JONES 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Build.
2025 4Runner TRD Sport Build Overview.
This is my ongoing 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport build page. I use it to document the parts I install, the photos I shoot, the fitment notes I learn, and the products that actually make sense on my build.
The goal is a clean OEM+ 6th gen 4Runner setup that works for daily driving, road trips, Pittsburgh automotive photography work, and weekend adventures. No giant lifts. No mods that stress CV joints or kill the factory ride. Functional upgrades, real fitment notes, and product links you can trust.
If you are researching 2025 4Runner mods, accessories, wheels, tires, fender flares, seat covers, MOLLE storage, bike racks, or subtle lighting upgrades, this page is built to give you real photos and real notes before you spend money.
Current Mod List And Product Links.
Last update 05.03.26
What's On It. Why It's On It. How It Fits.
This isn't an overland build and I'm not pretending it is. Every mod below has the exact part, the specs, the install notes, and how it's actually working on the truck.
Wheel and Tire Setup: RockTrix RT107 + Cooper A/T.
RockTrix RT107 in 17×8.5, ET +25, paired with Cooper Discoverer Road & Trail A/T in 265/70R17. Pushes the wheel face out about 30mm versus stock, fills the wheel well, and balances the wide flares. No rubbing at normal driving or full lock on my build.
The RockTrix RT107 and Cooper A/T setup gives the 2025 4Runner a cleaner, wider OEM+ stance without going overboard.
- Wheel: RockTrix RT107
- Size: 17 × 8.5"
- Bolt Pattern: 6 × 139.7
- Offset: ET +25
- Tire: Cooper Discoverer R+T A/T
- Tire Size: 265/70R17 (≈ 31.5")
Rough Country M1R Reservoir Struts.
Stock TRD Sport runs unbranded twin-tube shocks up front. Functional, but nothing special. The Rough Country M1R Reservoir Loaded Struts are a meaningful step up: 46mm monotube body, digressive piston, external reservoir for heat dissipation, and adjustable ride height from 0–2".
The adjustable height is the big one for me. I can level the factory rake without committing to a fixed lift, and the digressive valving keeps the highway ride composed. On my build, the front sits clean with the wheel/tire setup and stays planted on long drives.
Wide Fender Flares.
The Rough Country wide fender flares in gloss black are doing real work on this build. With the +25 offset wheels pushing the face out, the stock flares couldn't keep up with the wider stance. These fill the gap and balance the whole wheel and tire package.
On my build they keep an OEM+ profile without going full overland. The gloss black blends with the Underground paint at a glance and reads factory-spec instead of aftermarket. They look like they came off a TRD Pro.
Lighting Upgrades: Emblem + Raptor Lights.
Two front-end lighting mods. Both subtle in daylight, both add real character at night. Plug-and-play installs, no splicing.
Illuminated Toyota Emblem
The Rave Off Road illuminated Toyota emblem in Stealth Dark Chrome keeps the front end subtle during the day and lights up cleanly at night. Dark chrome reads as factory in daylight and only reveals itself when the headlights are on.
NEOXIST Raptor Lights
NEOXIST raptor lights made specifically for the 6th gen 4Runner grille. Snap in, look OEM-ish, plug directly into the headlight assembly so the wiring stays clean. No splicing required on my install.
Leather Seat Covers For My 2025 4Runner.
Full-coverage Nappa leather seat covers in camo. They protect the factory upholstery from the dog, camera gear, dirt, and everything else that piles up in this truck during a work week. The camo is subtle, not in your face.
Fit hugs the factory seat shape with no loose flaps or sagging panels, so they look completely custom instead of aftermarket. They look just like TRD Pro leather seats.
Cali Raised LED Interior MOLLE System For My 2025 4Runner.
The Cali Raised LED Interior MOLLE System brings real organization to the rear cargo area. Tools, straps, pouches, camera gear, recovery gear, all the stuff that used to roll around loose now has a mounting point.
For a build that doubles as a daily driver and a working photo vehicle for product photography jobs, this turns the cargo area from "stuff in the back" into actual usable layout. I'll be expanding the gear list and showing what mounts where as I dial it in.
Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack On My 2025 4Runner.
A premium hitch-mounted platform bike rack for the adventure side of this build. Mounts in the 2-inch hitch, no-frame-contact arms, holds two bikes including e-bikes. On the 4Runner it sits clean and doesn't visually overwhelm the rear end. If anything it makes the 4Runner look even better. This rack is sick.
A clean 2-inch hitch bike rack setup for the adventure side of my 2025 4Runner build.
- Brand: Kuat
- Model: Piston Pro X
- Style: Tray / Platform
- Hitch: 2"
- Frame Contact: None
- Capacity: 2 Bikes (E-Bike Compatible)
XPEL XR 20% Nano-Ceramic.
Tint is one of the first things I did. XPEL XR 20% nano-ceramic installed by my official build garage, Xtreme Car & Truck Accessories in Bridgeville, PA. It matches the factory vibe, kills heat, and keeps the cabin private without going so dark that night driving suffers.
For a daily driver that lives in PA summers and winters, the heat rejection alone is worth it.
2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport Build Gallery.
FAQ: 2025 4Runner Mods, Parts, And Fitment.
Real answers about the wheel/tire setup, fender flares, suspension, lighting, MOLLE setup, and the Kuat rack, based on what is actually on this build.
Work With Me.
I partner with brands that naturally fit this 4Runner build, my photography style, and the standards I hold for the products I use. You can read more about Ian Jones for background and approach.
If you make something I'd actually run, test, document, and recommend, let's talk. I can help showcase your product through professional photography, install coverage, real-world use, and high-quality video content.
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