Upgrade Your 4Runner’s Rear Suspension for Maximum Stability
Improve your Toyota 4Runner’s handling and durability with the Cruise Series Rear Lower Control Arms, designed for model years 1996-2002. These control arms provide greater strength, improved alignment control, and enhanced off-road capability, making them a crucial upgrade over factory components.
Key Features and Benefits
- Precise Axle and Pinion Angle Adjustment – Reduces driveline vibrations and ensures proper pinion angle correction for smoother operation.
- Enhanced Handling and Stability – Keeps the rear axle centered, reducing body sway and premature tire wear.
- Adjustable for Lifted Applications – Designed to accommodate 0 to 6-inch lifts, ensuring proper suspension geometry and future lift flexibility.
- Tapered Polyurethane Bushings – Reduces noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) while providing superior durability and ride quality.
- Heavy-Duty Construction – Fabricated from robust steel tubing for exceptional strength and longevity.
- Recommended Pairing – For complete rear axle alignment and pinion angle control, pair these control arms with our Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms (CRS-T-4R-96-RU2).
Optimized Pinion Angle and Rear Axle Centering
Lifting your Toyota 4Runner can alter the rear pinion angle, leading to driveline vibrations and added strain on U-joints. These adjustable lower control arms work with rear upper control arms to dial in the perfect pinion angle, ensuring a smooth, vibration-free ride.
Durable Two-Stage Powder Coating for Maximum Protection
Each component undergoes a two-stage powder coating process for exceptional corrosion resistance: Zinc primer base coat – Protects against rust and wear. Durable top coat – Available in 10 colors, allowing for aesthetic customization and added protection.
Proudly Made in the USA
The Cruise Series Rear Lower Control Arms are manufactured in Orem, UT, with locally sourced materials. We maintain strict quality control to ensure precision engineering, durability, and superior performance.
Optional Hardware Upgrade
These control arms install easily using factory hardware. For those dealing with rusted or stubborn bolts, we offer optional Grade 8 hardware kits separately for a seamless installation experience.
Upgrade your 4Runner today and enjoy enhanced stability, smoother handling, and ultimate durability on any terrain!
Vehicle Fitment: Toyota 4Runner 96-02 – Improves rear axle alignment, reduces driveline vibrations, and enhances handling stability for a smoother ride both on and off-road.
CORE Advantage: Keeps the rear axle properly centered, optimizes pinion angles, and reduces body sway and tire wear for improved suspension performance.
Adjustability: Fully adjustable for lifts from 0 to 6 inches, ensuring precise axle centering, pinion angle correction, and suspension geometry for stock and lifted vehicles.
Construction: Built from heavy-duty steel tubing with tapered polyurethane bushings to reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), providing durability, strength, and enhanced ride quality.
Two-Stage Powder Coating: Zinc primer base and top coat available in 10 vibrant colors protect against corrosion and allow for personalized styling of your rig.
Warranty and Origin: Proudly manufactured in the United States, our product includes a lifetime warranty on all non-wear items, providing you with confidence and peace of mind in your purchase.
Built With
Rear Lower control arms built with 1.875” OD 3/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on the fixed and adjustable ends with 1.25” x 12 TPI - 3.25” long threads.
| Make | Model | Submodel | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 4Runner | 1996 - 2002 |
Each rebuild kit includes all necessary components to replace and restore wearable parts.
Construction & Materials
Rear Lower control arms built with 1.875” OD 3/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on the fixed and adjustable ends with 1.25” x 12 TPI - 3.25” long threads.
| Vehicle | Toyota 4Runner (96-02) |
| Brand | CORE 4X4 |
| Color | Black or Blue or Charcoal or Green or LightGreen or Orange or Purple or Red or White or Yellow or Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed. |
| Hardware | No Hardware or Complete Kit |
| Series | Cruise Series |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Lower, Rear |
| Mounting Style | Bolt-On |
Use the vehicle selector on our website to shop by your year, make, and model. On product pages, use the kit builder to select your color, series, lift height, and any add-on options, then add to cart. If you need help, call or email our team.
Standard orders typically ship within 1–3 business days of ordering. Custom color orders take approximately 5–10 business days. Because everything is built in-house, we can turn orders quickly even for custom specifications.
You can reach our team through the contact form on our website, or browse to the Contact Us page. Our team is available to answer pre-sale and technical questions before and after your purchase.
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Specifications
| Color | Black, Blue, Charcoal, Green, LightGreen, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow, Custom Color - Other than what is listed above. Extra charge varies. We will reach out after order is placed. |
| Hardware | No Hardware, Complete Kit |
| Vehicle | Toyota 4Runner (96-02) |
| Brand | CORE 4X4 |
| Series | Cruise Series |
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