Fog light overlays are one of the easiest and most-asked-about mods on the 2025 4Runner. They tint the fog light lens to a different color, completely changing the lighting personality of your truck without affecting the actual function of the lights.

Two finishes lead the pack: amber and smoke. They're both popular. They're both great. They're completely different vibes.

Here's how to pick.

Amber Fog Light Overlays

The Look

Warm yellow-orange. When the fogs are off, the lens has a subtle amber tint that catches sunlight beautifully. When the fogs are on, the light output reads as a soft golden hue instead of the cool white you get stock.

The Vibe

Heritage. Rally-inspired. JDM-adjacent. Amber fogs are the classic look pulled forward — they tap into the same visual lineage as old WRC rally cars and 90s/2000s tuner culture. On a TRD Off-Road or TRD Pro, amber fogs lean into the "trail-ready, old-school cool" aesthetic.

When Amber Wins

• You drive in actual fog, snow, or heavy rain. Amber light cuts through moisture better than white. This is real-world functional, not just aesthetic.
• Your build leans heritage or rally-inspired (think roof rack, classic two-tone, retro accents).
• You've already done a heritage TOYOTA grille and want to extend the warm-tone vibe.
• You want the truck to look distinctive at night without being aggressive.

Smoke Fog Light Overlays

The Look

Dark gray-tinted. When the fogs are off, the lens looks darker and more uniform with the rest of the front end — almost like the fogs aren't even there. When the fogs are on, the output is still white but slightly knocked-down in intensity.

The Vibe

Modern. Aggressive. Stealth. Smoke fogs read as "blacked-out everything" — they pair perfectly with smoke reflectors, blacked-out emblems, and dark wheels. On an SR5 or any blacked-out 4Runner build, smoke fogs are the obvious choice.

When Smoke Wins

• Your build is going for the modern, aggressive, monochrome look.
• You want the front end to look uniform — nothing standing out, everything in its place.
• You don't actually use your fog lights much (most owners don't) and you care more about how they look off than how they look on.
• You're pairing with other smoke overlays (reflectors, marker lights, taillight tints).

Side-by-Side Comparison

Are Fog Light Overlays Legal?

This is the most-asked legal question on our site, so let's address it. Fog lights are auxiliary lights, not primary headlights — they're not subject to the same DOT requirements as your main beams. Tinting them with a film overlay is street-legal in every US state we've checked, as long as the lights still emit light when on (they do).

That said: rules vary by state, and amber fog overlays are sometimes restricted to off-road use in specific jurisdictions. Check your local rules if you're unsure.

Install Notes

Fog light overlays are one of the easier installs in our catalog:

1. Clean the fog light lens thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Use the wet method (water with a drop of dish soap) to position the overlay.
3. Squeegee from the center outward.
4. Heat-set with a hair dryer for 30 seconds to conform to any lens curvature.
5. Don't touch for 24 hours.

The biggest install mistake is rushing the squeegee step on a curved lens. Take your time, use heat, and you'll have zero edge lifting.

Our Pick

If we had to pick one for the average 2025 4Runner buyer? Smoke. It works with more build directions, it pairs with the rest of our overlay catalog, and it's a safer aesthetic choice for resale.

But if you actually drive in weather — real weather, not just commute weather — amber is the better functional choice and the more interesting visual choice. Hard to go wrong either way.

Ready to Pick?

Both finishes are made to order, USA-made, and cut to fit the 2025 4Runner fog light lens precisely.

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Toyota's two body-on-frame SUVs, both built on the TNGA-F platform, both gunning for the same outdoor-adventure buyer. The 2024 Land Cruiser is the returning legend; the 4Runner is the long-running people's champ.

If you're an owner of either, you've probably wondered: which one gets more StickerFab love?

Honest answer? It's complicated. Let's break it down.

By the Numbers: Catalog Size

The 4Runner has been around forever. We've been making overlays for the 5th-gen since 2014 and we've now expanded into the 2025 6th-gen. That's a deep, deep catalog — every emblem, every badge, every reflector, every interior surface.

The 2024 Land Cruiser is brand-new. Toyota only just brought it back to the US market, and the catalog is younger but growing fast. We're adding new SKUs every few weeks as we cut and test new patterns.

Verdict so far: 4Runner has the deeper catalog. Land Cruiser has the newer catalog with fresher designs.

Where the Catalogs Overlap

Both trucks share a lot of DNA, especially in mod philosophy:

• Emblem blackouts (Toyota oval, model name)
• Reflector smoke overlays
• Door handle overlays
• Side mirror caps
• Interior screen protectors
• Dash overlays
• Center console accents

The shapes are different, but the categories are the same. If you've seen the kind of work we do for the 4Runner, expect the same for the Land Cruiser.

Where They Differ

The Land Cruiser's Round Headlights

The 2024 Land Cruiser brought back the round headlight DRL look on certain trims, and that completely changes what kinds of overlays make sense. The headlight surrounds, the chrome ring, the marker lights — all unique to the Land Cruiser.

The 4Runner's Tailgate Window

The 4Runner's iconic roll-down rear window is a signature feature. We make overlays for the surround, the wiper area, and the lower hatch trim that simply don't apply to the Land Cruiser.

Heritage Trim Treatment

Land Cruiser buyers tend to lean toward heritage and color-matched mods. 4Runner buyers tend to lean toward blackout and aggressive looks. We've shifted our color and finish offerings to match — Land Cruiser kits skew toward khaki, bronze, and color-matched options. 4Runner kits skew matte black, gloss black, and smoke.

Which Is Easier to Mod?

The 4Runner, by a small margin. Here's why:

• Flatter emblem surfaces. The 4Runner's emblems are flatter than the Land Cruiser's, which makes overlay installs more forgiving for first-timers.
• More tutorial content. Ten years of 4Runner overlay installs means there's a YouTube video for every conceivable mod.
• Larger community. If you have a question, there's a 4Runner forum or Facebook group ready to answer.

That said, the Land Cruiser isn't hard to mod — it's just newer. The community is growing, and our install instructions are dialed in for every product we ship.

Which One Gets More Buyer Love?

Right now, it's still the 4Runner — by volume. We ship more 4Runner overlays per week than Land Cruiser overlays. But the Land Cruiser is closing the gap fast. Q1 2026 was our biggest Land Cruiser quarter ever, and Q2 is on pace to beat it.

If you're a Land Cruiser owner reading this and feeling slightly outnumbered: don't worry. You're early, and the catalog is expanding to match your numbers.

Best Mods for Either Truck

If you're new to either platform and want a starter pack:

1. Front emblem blackout (Toyota oval or grille letters)
2. Tailgate emblem and model name overlay
3. Reflector smoke overlay
4. Door handle overlays
5. Interior screen protector

That sequence works on both the 4Runner and the Land Cruiser, and it's about $200-300 total depending on which products you choose.

Verdict

Both trucks deserve love. Both trucks get love. The 4Runner is the established king of our catalog; the Land Cruiser is the rising star. If you own one, the catalog is ready for you. If you own both — there's a reason your driveway looks that good.

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