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Toyota 4Runner 96-02 Cruise Series Rear Heavy-Duty Adjustable Track Bar

Toyota 4Runner 96-02 Cruise Series Rear Heavy-Duty Adjustable Track Bar
SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RTB1 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)
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Toyota 4Runner 96-02 Cruise Series Rear Heavy-Duty Adjustable Track Bar

Toyota 4Runner 96-02 Cruise Series Rear Heavy-Duty Adjustable Track Bar
SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RTB1
Pick your vehicle to confirm fit

188.96 188.96 USD 251.95

251.95

(Save 25%)

COLOR 11 colors
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.
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    Powder coat color for control arms and track bars. Does not affect performance.
  • Hardware
    Choose upgraded hardware if your factory hardware is worn, damaged, or missing.
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    Cruise: daily driving and light off-road. Camp: overlanding. Crawl: aggressive rock crawling.
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Alignment recommended Lifetime warranty on all non-wear items Made In USA

Made in USA Orem, Utah
Lifetime Guarantee Unconditional
10 Colors In-house powder coat
Fully Adjustable 0-6" of lift
3 X-Series Options Only Core 4x4

Cruise Series Rear Track Bar Compatible with Toyota 4Runner (1996-2002) (CRS-T-4R-96-RTB1)

Enhanced Stability, Alignment, and Control

Upgrade your Toyota 4Runner’s suspension with the Cruise Series Rear Track Bar, engineered to maintain proper axle alignment, eliminate side-to-side movement, and improve handling for model years 1996-2002. Whether you're tackling rugged trails or daily driving, this adjustable rear track bar keeps your rear axle centered, preventing dog tracking and instability caused by suspension lifts.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Eliminates Rear Axle Shift – Keeps the axle centered, preventing dog tracking and ensuring proper alignment.
  • Reduces Body Roll and Enhances Handling – Minimizes side-to-side movement, increasing stability and control in cornering and off-road maneuvers.
  • Adjustable for Lifted Applications – Designed to accommodate 0 to 6-inch lifts, maintaining correct suspension geometry and axle positioning.
  • High-Grade Polyurethane Bushings – Absorbs vibrations and road noise, enhancing drivability and ride quality.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Construction – Built from 1.5" OD .313 Wall DOM tubing, ensuring maximum strength and durability.
  • Recommended Pairing – For complete control over rear suspension geometry, pair with the Cruise Series Rear Control Arm Set (CRS-T-4R-96-RS4).

Precision Handling and Axle Re-Centering for Lifted 4Runners

Lifting a Toyota 4Runner can result in axle shift and instability, negatively affecting handling and tire wear. The Cruise Series Rear Track Bar ensures proper axle positioning, reducing driveline stress and improving overall performance.

Durable Two-Stage Powder Coating for Long-Lasting Protection

Each track bar undergoes a two-stage powder coating process for maximum corrosion resistance and durability: Zinc primer base coat protects against rust and harsh environments. Durable top coat, available in 10 colors, adds customization and additional protection.

Proudly Made in the USA

Manufactured in Orem, UT, the Cruise Series Rear Track Bar is built with strict quality control and locally sourced materials, ensuring superior performance and longevity.

Optional Hardware Upgrade

Installs easily using factory hardware. For those dealing with rusted or seized bolts, optional Grade 8 hardware kits are available separately.

  • Vehicle Fitment: Toyota 4Runner 96-02 – Maintains rear axle alignment, eliminates side-to-side movement, and enhances handling stability both on and off-road.

  • CORE Advantage: Reduces body roll, improves axle centering, and ensures proper alignment, leading to better stability and handling in various driving conditions.

  • Adjustability: Fully adjustable for lifts from 0 to 6 inches, ensuring optimal rear suspension geometry and axle positioning for lifted and stock vehicles.

  • Construction: Built from heavy-duty 1.5” OD .313 Wall DOM tubing with high-grade polyurethane bushings to absorb vibration and road noise for a smoother ride and greater durability.

  • 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 Track Bar built with 1.5” OD 5/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on both the adjustable end and fixed end with 1” x 14 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 Track Bar built with 1.5” OD 5/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on both the adjustable end and fixed end with 1” x 14 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
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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Shawn Hooten Apr 27, 2025
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Great products, shipped the next day during a big sale event. Core 4x4 gets it right and gets it done! Thank you all.
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Kevin Kinard Oct 24, 2025
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Great product, excellent customer service. I mistakingly ordered a track bar for the wrong year model and Korby helped me out by sending me the correct part that I needed no questions asked. I highly recommend.
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Paul Melancon Aug 25, 2025
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Ordered a control arm and track bar kit for my WJ from Core 4x4 on Monday 7/28 and received it today, Friday 8/1. Im not a state or two away, im in CT aka the other side of the country. Communication is phenominal, emails were responded too in an hour or less. Parts arrived well packed, not damaged, and are great quality for my needs. There arent many companies left that service customers as well as Core 4x4 and i wont hesitate to check them out again if i need something else. Well done!
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Adam M Sep 24, 2025
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First time buying from Korby @ Core 4x4 and it’s being nothing short of a great experience. I bought the non adjustable Trail kit for my 5th Gen Ram 1500 with a 2” lift. The welds look great, nice powder coat finish and quality bushing. Had some trouble fitting the grease nipples due to the powder coating but a thread tap would fix that. They fit easily and perform great. I felt the improvement straight away. No more wheel hop on hard acceleration which was my main reason for the purchase. I was missing some smaller bushings needed for the 5th Gen and Korby’s custom service was on point, with responsive emails and mailing out the missing parts straight away. Very happy with their products and customer service. Highly recommended company👌🏽
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John Cutler Oct 24, 2025
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In September 2025, we visited CORE 4x4 in Orem, Utah. CORE 4x4 makes control arms and other similar parts that stiffen the suspension of an off-road 4x4 vehicles, so that the off-road vehicles can travel on more rugged terrain. CORE 4x4 used to share this building with another business, and since this other business has moved elsewhere, CORE 4x4 will continue to expand and grow their business. Good for CORE 4x4 to be a growing company and to expand into the vacant part of the building.
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Travis Grimm Mar 23, 2024
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To start off if you're looking to upgrade your control arms definitely hit this company up. Great product, easy install of the product, with three different tiers everything is priced pretty good, I'm a sticker guy and they sent a sticker for each arm each track bar and also three extra ones so the extra are on the Jeep the advertise them for sure. If you're reading this review I highly recommend you to check their website out.
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Jay Miller Jul 26, 2025
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I purchased a upper and lower set of control arms from core 4x4 they came early then expected and seem to be very nice quality I ran into a complication installing them and emailed them my question I was expecting to get the response maybe the next day because it was after hours I got a response in about a few minutes which allowed me to finish the project that day I super appreciate that, the products are good strong lifetime warranty and their customer service is top notch
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Marcus Torres Jan 15, 2026
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Best control arms I have installed on any of my builds. After running every major manufacturer, Core 4x4 is on par or better than all the high-end companies at a fraction of the cost. Lifetime warranty is the cherry on top.
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Gil Valk Sep 24, 2025
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Excellent service, Prompt responses when needing technical assistance, Amazing looking parts that fit excellently. I would recommend them to anyone looking for suspension components. Also very well packaged when we received the shipment, which means no damage from shipping company!! We went with the Crawl Series double adjustable kit and it definitely looks killer on our build!!!
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Paul Mar 24, 2023
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I've been having trouble with the track bar (on my 2nd gen Dodge) since I installed the 3rd gen Synergy adapter bracket and a 3rd gen stock bar.. oddly, they call it a '3rd gen bracket' and the stock 3rd gen bar doesn't quite fit, making contact with the bracket. I had attempted to clearance the bracket but it was still making contact and I could feel it over large bumps. I reached out to a lot of companies, but Core 4x4 offered to make a custom bar for the application with adjustability and dual Johnny joints. The first pass on it didn't work but they sent me out another passenger side end that made it fit incredibly well. This was all done solely over email/descriptions/pictures/measurements. Bar is super high quality and heavy duty, made in the US by a family owned company and carries a lifetime warranty. The customer service was responsive and superb, and the price was a lot less than I expected.

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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