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SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RU2 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)
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SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RU2
Fits: 1996 - 2024 Toyota 4Runner Add vehicle
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$ 218.62 218.62 USD $ 257.20

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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.

Enhance Control, Alignment, and Durability

Upgrade your Toyota 4Runner’s rear suspension with the Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms, engineered to optimize pinion angle, re-center the axle, and improve ride quality for model years 1996-2002. Whether you’re conquering off-road trails or maintaining on-road stability, these adjustable control arms provide the strength, flexibility, and durability needed for superior handling.

What’s Included in the Kit?

  • Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms (CRS-T-4R-96-RU2)

Key Features and Benefits

  • Optimized Pinion Angle for Reduced Driveline Vibrations – Adjusts for proper driveline alignment, minimizing unwanted vibrations and stress on the drivetrain.
  • Full Rear Axle Alignment – When paired with our Rear Lower Control Arms (CRS-T-4R-96-RL2), these arms completely correct axle position, ensuring optimal suspension geometry.
  • Heavy-Duty Steel Tubing Construction – Built from high-strength steel tubing, ensuring maximum durability in all driving conditions.
  • Adjustability for Lifted Applications – Designed to accommodate 0 to 6-inch lifts, maintaining correct suspension geometry and alignment control.
  • Tapered Polyurethane Bushings – Provides reduced noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), improving overall ride quality.

Engineered for Pinion Angle Precision and Axle Re-Centering

Lifting a Toyota 4Runner affects pinion angle and axle alignment, which can lead to driveline stress, vibration, and uneven tire wear. Our Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms allow precise pinion angle adjustments, reducing driveline strain while improving handling and suspension performance.

Two-Stage Powder Coating for Long-Lasting Protection

Each control arm undergoes a two-stage powder coating process for maximum corrosion resistance and durability: Zinc primer base coat – Shields against rust and harsh elements. Durable top coat – Available in 10 colors, providing customization and additional protection.

Proudly Made in the USA

Manufactured in Orem, UT, the Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms are crafted with strict quality control and locally sourced materials, ensuring long-lasting reliability and top-tier performance.

Optional Hardware Upgrade

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

In Conclusion

The Cruise Series Rear Upper Control Arms are the ideal upgrade for Toyota 4Runner owners looking to optimize pinion angle, eliminate driveline vibrations, and fully correct axle positioning. Whether you’re daily driving or hitting off-road trails, these control arms ensure stability, adjustability, and long-term durability.

Upgrade your 4Runner today for a smoother, more controlled driving experience!

 

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-RU2 $ 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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Joe Hu Sep 24, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Amazing! I put all my new control arms and it drives a lot smoother and looks great!!!
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Don Jul 26, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
Great shop, great parts and great service. You want to buy off this company and company’s like this!!!! Wish we had more companies as good as this one!! Thank you
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Brad C Mar 24, 2021
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Outstanding experience! I asked Core to build me a set of custom control arms that were larger/heavier than they normally build. They gladly accepted the challenge and turned out an expertly crafted and super strong product ahead of schedule. Fit and finish are excellent. Spence and Cameron were a pleasure to work with every step of the way. And all of this for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend these guys!
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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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Rex Hodges Jun 26, 2025
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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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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.
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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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Sal Torres May 27, 2025
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upper control arms look great and went on easy.. only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because of a shipping issue which put my build a week behind. The issue was resolved quickly and painlessly, great customer service. Only time will tell how control arms perform but they look great and like they will go above and beyond control arm demand.
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Gil Valk Sep 24, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
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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Jerome Segura III Jun 26, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Google
I bought the 16pc Cruise Series Adjustable Control Arm, Track Bar, Steering, End Link Kit to replace a worn budget 4" lift on my used JKU. These are top quality parts; very solid. Customer service is unsurpassed. They even matched prices on my order placed before the tax day sale. I made an error in ordering a drag link flip kit; they were quick to help me fix this too. There's peace of mind knowing these components are made in the USA. Thank you. 👍👍

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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