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SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RL2 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)
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SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RL2
Fits: 1996 - 2024 Toyota 4Runner Add vehicle
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  • Color
    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.
  • Series
    Cruise: daily driving and light off-road. Camp: overlanding. Crawl: aggressive rock crawling.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
4
Upper Control Arms
4
Lower Control Arms
2
Front Track Bars
2
Rear Track Bars
4
End Links

4–8 hr install Moderate 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
Ships in 3 Days From our UT facility
Fully Adjustable 0-6" of lift
3 X-Series Options Only Core 4x4

Why Builders Choose CORE 4X4

Warranty facts, not marketing language.

vs. MetalCloak

Their “lifetime” language refers to their service model. Actual parts warranty: 1 year. Ours: lifetime.

vs. Teraflex

Skip a maintenance interval? Their warranty voids. Ours doesn’t.

vs. Clayton Off Road

Clayton warrants their Johnny Joints for 90 days. We cover ours for life.

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.

In Conclusion

The Cruise Series Rear Lower Control Arms are the perfect solution for Toyota 4Runner owners looking to improve handling, correct axle positioning, and eliminate driveline vibrations. Whether you’re daily driving or hitting the trails, these control arms deliver unmatched strength, adjustability, and ride quality.

Upgrade your 4Runner today and enjoy enhanced stability, smoother handling, and ultimate durability on any terrain!


Make Model Submodel Years
Toyota 4Runner 1996 - 2024

Each rebuild kit includes all necessary components to replace and restore wearable parts.

Master Rebuild kit for CRS-T-4R-96-RL2 $ 60.00

Vehicle Toyota 4Runner (96–24)
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

Select your lift size in Step 1 — the kit ships with the correct geometry for that height. If you’re running a non-standard setup, call us before ordering and we’ll confirm compatibility.

Death wobble is a geometry problem, not just worn parts. Cruise Series corrects caster angle and eliminates the flex points that let shimmy start. Replacing one part at a time delays the fix — this replaces the geometry.

Yes, if you’ve done a lift kit before. Full-day project. Watch the complete JT install walkthrough on our YouTube channel — most owners wrap it in a day. Any off-road shop can run it if you’d rather have it done.

Any non-wear component fails — we replace it. No mileage cap. No maintenance intervals to track. No fine print about voiding if you miss a service. Lifetime means lifetime.

Teraflex’s lifetime warranty voids if you miss a maintenance interval. MetalCloak’s actual parts warranty is 12 months — their “lifetime” language refers to their service program. No conditions here.

See It Installed

Install videos and build guides on our YouTube channel.

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Roger Hooks Jun 26, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
2018 Ram 2500 Rear Control Arms and Rear track Bar been running for about a year, Great Solid Products and great one on one customer service, same day response with issue resolved! Thanks Korby!
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Cade Leith Mar 23, 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Have full upper/lower CA set on both front and rear axles on a 96 ZJ. These are the rubber bushing sets not joint sets. I have beat the hell out it in the Nevada desert for 2 years and has been great. I don’t go fast but I do articulate suspension a lot. Super solid and haven’t any issues. Just inspected the entire set recently due to some banging under it. Turns out the banging is lower rear shock bushings. Inspected each CA along the way nothing. Aside from dirt and obviously winter roads and what not still in excellent condition, bushings are solid like the day they were installed. I’ll add that I’m about tapped on a short arm at 4.25(less with settle) so the front CA’s get beat on just from that, still they’re like new. Paint is great condition, this set is red. I would definitely buy again. Another plus for me, Utah isn’t local necessarily, but it’s nice to support businesses closer to me.
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Brayden Brockey Mar 23, 2024
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Got a set of upper control arms for my xj, really impressed with the quality
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Leonard Smith Jan 22, 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
I don’t write reviews often, but Core 4x4 absolutely earned this one. I recently ordered leaf spring mounts and realized after the fact that I messed up my order. Totally my mistake. Instead of giving me the runaround or pointing at a return policy, Core 4x4 emailed me back and forth, worked through exactly what I was doing with my build, and made sure I ended up with the correct parts. That kind of customer service is rare these days — especially in the off-road world where a lot of companies stop caring once the order is placed. The parts themselves are exactly what you hope for: solid, well-made, confidence-inspiring hardware that looks like it belongs under a vehicle that actually gets used. You can tell these are designed by people who understand suspension geometry and real-world abuse, not just CAD screenshots. Mistakes happen — especially on custom or modified builds — and Core 4x4 handled mine like pros. Fast responses, clear communication, and a genuine effort to help me get it right. If you’re on the fence: don’t be. Core 4x4 is the kind of company you want backing your build — the kind that treats customers like fellow enthusiasts, not order numbers.
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Erica Grissom May 27, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
First off, I wish I knew about them sooner. The customer service is top tier. The response time is about 30 min no waiting 1-3 days to get a response. The parts are heavy-duty and look amazing. The packaging is perfect, I can't wait to hit some trails. Thanks Core4x4
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Rex Hodges Jun 26, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
After ordering an upper and lower adjustable control arm kit manufactured by CORE 4X4 from a jeep parts distributor who's intials are E.T., they came with 3 of the threaded ends missing. After over 2 months of phone calls and emails to this E.T. company nothing was resolved. I finally decided to call CORE 4X4 myself and tell them my dilemma. I spoke with a very personable and professional gentleman named Korby, who is one of CORE 4X4's representatives, after a brief discussion of what I went thru he simply asked me for a picture and some measurements and the items I was missing and asked if I could cover ONLY the cost of shipping and I had my missing parts in exactly 1 weeks time. This company not only builds all it's parts in the U.S.A., they stand behind their products with great customer service and life time warranty. My experience with this company and their Rep Korby was fantastic. I would definitely recommend CORE 4X4 to anyone who needs parts for any 4x4 projects. You just can't beat their quality and service. Rex Hodges Valparaiso, Indiana
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Derek Whitfield Nov 20, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Solid product, the lifetime warranty sealed the deal for me. Installed on my TJ and the ride quality improved noticeably. Shipping took a bit longer than expected but the parts were worth the wait.
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Fernando Salazar Aug 25, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Great quality control arms and great customer service. Korby has been a great help at answering my questions on some issues I’ve been having with installation!
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Adam Oct 24, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
I couldn't have been more excited for the initial unboxing of these new Core 4x4 UCA's! They appear to be so well built and just a true quality product. Installation was a breeze and the initial testing with the forklift appears to have given me some additional flex with less binding on the rest of the components now that the geometry is back properly aligned. Time will tell how they hold up on my near future off-road adventures but I don't have any doubt that they are up to the task!
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R and H H Oct 24, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Top notch company. Mechanic lost bolts that clamp upper control arms. Korby sent out spare bolts no charge. Best customer service I’ve come across in a long time. Only suspension brand I’ll ever use.

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 (96–24)
Brand CORE 4X4
Series Cruise Series
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