About Us

Built from a love of 4Runners

DRZ Off Road began in October 2018 with a practical question: why did some LED replacement bulbs perform poorly in a Toyota 4Runner headlight housing?

Founder Dresden Empey started investigating the projector design in his own 2014 4Runner, comparing bulb designs and documenting what he learned. That hands-on approach became the foundation of DRZ: a focused selection of Toyota parts supported by useful installation information.

Dres and Elle Empey, Owners of DRZ Off Road.

Our Toyota roots

Dresden’s first 4Runner was a 2007 fourth-generation model. Modifying it on a budget—from wheels and tires to a homemade roof rack—and camping around Southern Utah with his wife, Elle, sparked the interest that eventually became DRZ Off Road.

2007 Toyota 4Runner Gray with Black wheels, roof rack. custom headlights.

A fifth-generation 4Runner followed, along with lighting experiments, installation guides, and a growing interest in practical suspension upgrades.

What you’ll find here

Our catalog focuses on Toyota lighting and sway bar links. Vehicle-specific options, installation notes, and product restrictions matter, so review the details for your exact setup before ordering.

Compare sway bar links · Browse the catalog · Read installation guides

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