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 |
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| Toyota | 4Runner | 1996 - 2024 |
Each rebuild kit includes all necessary components to replace and restore wearable parts.
| 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.
Watch more installs on YouTube
Reviews from Google
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Cody Whitlock
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10/10 overall experience, shipping, customer service, and such a great product!
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T Mac
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CORE 4X4 Company produces/manufactures exceptional products. My rear upper and lower control arms and rear track bar were powder coated custom Fox “Shock Orange” for my 2024 Bronco Wildtrak. OEM looks minimal compared to the CORE 4X4 control arms. Plus they’re adjustable, serviceable and rebuildable. Shipment was very fast and packaging used custom foam wrapped around the arms and heavy duty boxes. Not even UPS could damage. Korby L. was great to work with and responded quickly with emails and product information. Great products. Great people from the State of Utah. All Made in the USA. 5 Stars!!!
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Core 4x4 excels with precision and service and keeps nothing else higher in mind. Everyone I've met at the company is very honest and down to earth, 10/10 would recommend.
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Mark DiGrappa
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First off: Korby, the gentleman that helped me decide on which kit to go with is EASILY the nicest, and most patient person I’ve dealt with, when ordering parts for this build. Second: the quality of the product is INSANE! These parts are so nicely fabricated, then powder coated for extra longevity, and they even offer an aluminum upgrade in some cases (which I went with, to save weight). Having said all of this, the most impressive thing was the lead time. These parts are build to order, and I literally ordered my suspension one week ago, today! Yes, they built, powder coated, packaged, shipped my suspension components (RAM 1500 Track rear trailing arm full set in 7075 aluminum, and front upper control arms), AND they arrived, all within a week! Granted, that I’m only one state away, but WOW!!! One week?! Amazing! So, in sort: excellent products, which arrived excellently packaged (no damage, an boxes not over-stuffed with heavy suspension parts; three boxes total, as opposed to one super heavy one…my back thanks you), super quickly, and customer service that ANY business would be envious of….so, if you’re in the market, absolutely go with Core 4X4!
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I have recently come to know Core 4x4 when I purchased a Jeep XJ and was looking for a place that had dedicated XJ suspension and components. Here is what makes them different than most other shops. All of their components are top shelf quality and they back it up if you break any of it. I was able to see their shop when I picked up an order locally and was impressed with their attention to detail and how they assemble and powder coat each part. I had an issue with a shackle and needed the threaded shaft to be shorter. I called in and talked to Kaden and he told me to come by and they would shorten it for me. When I got there, Kaden and Spencer (the owner) met me and talked about options and proceeded to make the right adjustments to fit my XJ. Told me if anything changes in the future and I need additional length, they would take care of me. So what really sets them apart from others is their Customer Service. Try calling in to any other Jeep suspension or part shop and see how they treat you. Been there - done that.
Will continue to do business with Core and their team. Getting that kind of service for just a shackle has me thinking I may need to replace my JT components with Core's. Thanks Guys for being helpful good humans!
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Tony Moller
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Awesome parts! Support the older Jeeps! Great customer service.
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Dean Tk421
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I purchased the Jeep WJ control arms Camp series over a year ago. Very pleased and impressed. Easy installation and solid build. Bracket broke for rear upper control arm, they redesigned it to be more robust and sent me a new one with hardware, honoring their guarantee!
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Morgan Griffith
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I met a couple of the Core 4x4 guys at the Salt Lake Offroad Expo and decided to try them out after noticing one of my control arm bushings was disintegrated. I called to discuss parts on Thursday and I was leaving for a trip on Saturday. These guys built my control arms and had them ready to be picked up Friday, 24 hours later. The parts seem to be great quality and they charged me nothing extra to have them painted. These guys were extremely helpful and without them my trip probably would have been cancelled. looking forward to testing out the arms on my next trip to Moab.
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Logan Matejek
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The parts are a massive improvement over factory. I accidentally ordered the wrong endlinks and they helped me figure out the correct size and sent me new ones.
Definitely an awesome store
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I want to take the time to share my experience with Core 4x4.
I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler and was looking to upgrade some suspension parts. I went with Core 4x4 upper & lower adjustable control arms and a front adjustable track bar. Everything arrived quickly, and right out of the box I was impressed with the quality and craftsmanship.
I had a few questions during installation (measurements and torque specs), and I spoke with Korby on a couple of occasions. Not only did he send me detailed instructions, but he also shared an installation video specific to the part and vehicle I was working on, something you don’t get from many companies.
The control arms fit perfectly, look great, and perform exactly as I hoped. I did run into an issue with the front track bar touching the front diff. When I reached out, Korby had me send pictures and then immediately offered two solutions: his bar guy could make a different bend and send it out to me, or I could get a full refund. His response honestly blew me away. As much as I wanted to run the Core 4x4 track bar, I chose the refund. Korby sent me a prepaid shipping label right away, no hassle.
My experience with Core 4x4 has been excellent. Korby was extremely understanding, communicative, and helpful every step of the way. The parts I received were high quality, and the customer service was second to none.
I would absolutely recommend Core 4x4 10 out of 10 times and will be using them again. Just a great American company with awesome people who truly care about their customers.
Thank you Korby, and thank you Core 4x4!
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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 (96–24) |
| Brand | CORE 4X4 |
| Series | Cruise Series |
| Note to Core4x4: | - |
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