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2pc Cruise Series Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms

Toyota 4Runner 96-02 2pc Cruise Series Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms
SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RL2 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)
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2pc Cruise Series Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms

Toyota 4Runner 96-02 2pc Cruise Series Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms
SKU: CRS-T-4R-96-RL2
Pick your vehicle to confirm fit

260.36 260.36 USD 325.45

325.45

(Save 20%)

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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  • 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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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

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.

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


  • Vehicle Fitment: Toyota 4Runner 96-02 – Improves rear axle alignment, reduces driveline vibrations, and enhances handling stability for a smoother ride both on and off-road.

  • CORE Advantage: Keeps the rear axle properly centered, optimizes pinion angles, and reduces body sway and tire wear for improved suspension performance.

  • Adjustability: Fully adjustable for lifts from 0 to 6 inches, ensuring precise axle centering, pinion angle correction, and suspension geometry for stock and lifted vehicles.

  • Construction: Built from heavy-duty steel tubing with tapered polyurethane bushings to reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness), providing durability, strength, and enhanced ride quality.

  • 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 Lower control arms built with 1.875” OD 3/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on the fixed and adjustable ends with 1.25” x 12 TPI - 3.25” long threads.

Make Model Submodel Years
Toyota 4Runner 1996 - 2024

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

Construction & Materials

Rear Lower control arms built with 1.875” OD 3/16” Wall DOM. Polyurethane Bushings on the fixed and adjustable ends with 1.25” x 12 TPI - 3.25” long threads.

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
Placement on Vehicle Rear Lower, Rear
Mounting Style Bolt-On
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Sal Giordano Sep 24, 2025
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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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caleb Mar 24, 2022
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Absolutely a great company. Ordered rear lower control arms with hardware but when i got it the hardware wasn't there but they sent it out right away and got a free t-shirt! Highly recommend.
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Roger Hooks Jun 26, 2025
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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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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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Ajay Paynter Mar 9, 2026
Google
Great company, who worked with me on shipping parts, to arrive in time for a show, when I explained my concern of possibly not getting the control arms in time. Quality is amazing on the part, affordable price for what you get, and the powdercoat is top notch, not a single issue with this product, would buy again.
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Matthew Handy Sep 24, 2025
Google
Ran into an issue with a part that I ordered. Got ahold of them explained to them the issue I was having and they jumped in and got the issue fixed. Hands down the best customer service I have ever dealt with. The parts are hands down amazing. Highly recommend.
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Mr. V Mar 24, 2021
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Good quality parts, much stronger than stock
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Dmitriy D May 27, 2025
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Installed rear and upper control arms and track bar on my 3rd Gen 4RUNNER to align rear axle and restore factory wheel base after 3.5" lift. Car drives better than New! Improved handling cornering and overall driving. Very solid and high quality made product. Support is outstanding. Shipping extremely fast. Thank you so much. I wish you will have something new for my car.
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Morgan Griffith Mar 25, 2018
Google
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.

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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