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1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Kit

Price range: $3,600.00 through $4,500.00

Transform your 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner with our 3.5″-over Long Travel Suspension Kit. Designed for up to 14″ of wheel travel on 2WD 4Runners and 13″ on 4WD models, the system features FK 3/4″ UCA heim pivots, 1″ uniballs, high-clearance boxed lower control arms, extended brake lines, limit straps, and 8″ coilover adapters. Version 2 lower arms move the lower ball joint 1″ forward for improved tire clearance. Extended front axles included with 4WD kits. Made in the USA.

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Description

Transform Your 3rd Gen 4Runner With Long Travel

The 3rd Gen 4Runner is an excellent platform for off-road builds, but increasing front suspension travel requires more than simply installing larger shocks. The control arms, steering, CV axles, brake lines, and suspension geometry all need to work together through the increased range of motion.

That’s why we developed our 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner Long Travel Kit as a complete front suspension system.

The kit increases front track width 3.5″ per side and provides up to 14″ of fully functional wheel travel on 2WD 4Runners and 13″ on 4WD models.

Built Around Increased Travel and Tire Clearance

Our Version 2 boxed lower control arms position the lower ball joint 1″ farther forward, helping increase firewall clearance for larger tires. The high-clearance arm design also incorporates hydraulic bump-stop strike pads and dual lower shock mounts for customers adding a secondary shock.

Tubular upper control arms use FK 3/4″ heim pivots and 1″ uniballs, providing the articulation and alignment adjustment needed for a serious long-travel suspension system.

The kit is designed around 8″ stroke coilovers and includes upper coil bucket adapters, extended DOT stainless steel brake lines, and limit straps with weld-on frame tabs.

For 4WD 4Runners, the kit also includes the required extended complete front axle package.

For higher-level builds, combine the system with Solo Motorsports Fully Fabricated Spindles and our 1″ Lower Uniball & Heim Steering Conversion.

Made in the USA.

Long Travel Kit Includes

  • MIG-Welded Tubular Upper Control Arms
  • Version 2 Boxed Lower Control Arms
  • FK 3/4″ Upper Control Arm Heim Pivots
  • FK 1″ Uniballs
  • Polyurethane Lower Control Arm Pivot Bushings
  • Center Sleeves
  • Machined Zinc-Plated Steering Connectors
  • DOT Stainless Steel Extended Front Brake Lines
  • Limit Straps
  • Weld-On Limit Strap Frame Tabs
  • Upper Coil Bucket Adapters for 8″ Stroke Coilovers
  • 17-4 Stainless Steel Misalignment Spacers
  • Grade 8 Hardware

4WD Kit Also Includes

  • Extended Complete Front Axle Package

Suspension Specifications

Track Width: +3.5″ Per Side
2WD Wheel Travel: Up to 14″
4WD Wheel Travel: Up to 13″
Recommended Tire Size: Up to 35″
Fiberglass Fenders: Required
Coilover: 8″ Stroke

Recommended Upgrades/ Add-ons

  • Solo Motorsports Fully Fabricated Spindles
  • 1″ Lower Uniball & Heim Steering Conversion
  • UCA Double-Shear Reinforcement Kit
  • Toyota Alignment Cam & Cam Tab Upgrade
  • Hydraulic Bump Stops

Additional information

Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Select Kit

2WD Kit, 4WD Kit

No additional boxes are available for this product.

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Torque Specs

  • Lower Uniball Conv. to Lower Control Arm (3/4" Stainless Steel Bolt): 120 ft-lbs Anti-Seize all Surfaces.
  • Upper Control Arm to Spindle (5/8" x 5" Grade 8 Bolt) (Short Misalign. spacer on top, Tall Misalign. Spacer on bottom): 100 ft-lbs Anit-Seize Threads and Shank of Bolt, as well as Anit-Seize Stainless Misalign Spacers.
  • Uniball Conv. to Spindle (2WD): 1/2" Bolts 50 ft-lbs, 3/8" Bolts 30 ft-lbs Anit-Seize Threads
  • Uniball Conv. to Spindle (4WD): 1/2" Bolts 50 ft-lbs use Red Loctite, 3/8" Bolts 30 ft-lbs Anit-Seize Threads
  • Clevis Bolt to Rack and Pinion: 50 ft-lbs with Red Loctite.
  • Heim to Clevis Bolt (Double Head Allen Bolt): 25 ft-lbs Anti-Seize the Shank, and Blue Loctite on threads.
  • Steering Tie Rod to Spindle (5/8" x 4" Grade 8 Bolt): 100 ft-lbs Anit-Seize Threads and Shank of bolt. Also Anti-Seize the Stainless Steel Misalignment Spacers going into the Heim Joint.
  • Upper Control Arm Cross Bolt (long bolt through the coil bucket): 85 ft-lbs use Blue Loctite on Threads and Anti-Seize the Shank of the bolt.

Alignment Specs

  • 0 Degrees of Camber
  • 1/8" Toe in
  • 4-6 Degrees of Caster (Long Travel Applications)

This product fits the following vehicles:

Make Model Year
Make Model Year
Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002 (3rd Gen)
Toyota Tacoma 1996-2004 (1st Gen)