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Toyota 4Runner 96-02 2pc Crawl Series Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
SKU: CRL-T-4R-96-RU2 ★★★★★ (132 reviews)
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Lifetime warranty Fitment guarantee Ships from Orem, UT 4–8 hr install
Free mounting hardware included — a $20 value
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Toyota 4Runner 96-02 2pc Crawl Series Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms

Toyota 4Runner 96-02 2pc Crawl Series Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
SKU: CRL-T-4R-96-RU2
Pick your vehicle to confirm fit

383.73 383.73 USD 451.45

451.45

(Save 15%)

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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  • Vehicle
    Confirm this matches your vehicle. Use Shop by Vehicle to filter correctly.
  • Brand
  • Color
    Powder coat color for control arms and track bars. Does not affect performance.
  • Series
    Cruise: daily driving and light off-road. Camp: overlanding. Crawl: aggressive rock crawling.
  • Hardware
    Choose upgraded hardware if your factory hardware is worn, damaged, or missing.
  • Lift Size
    Choose your current front lift height. Measure from center of wheel to fender if unsure.
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Order today — ships by Mon, Jun 1
Salt Lake City, UT change
Order by 3:00 PM MT today — we'll start tomorrow
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Free mounting hardware included — a $20 value

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

Maximize Suspension Performance Control

Upgrade your Toyota 4Runner (1996-2002) with the Crawl Series Rear Upper Control Arms, engineered for exceptional articulation, axle alignment, and long-term durability. Whether you're tackling rugged trails or daily driving, these arms provide the perfect balance of off-road flexibility and on-road stability.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Heavy-Duty DOM Tubing Construction – Built from 1.5” OD 5/16” wall DOM Tubing, offering unmatched strength and longevity in extreme conditions.
  • Johnny Joints for Maximum Flexibility – Equipped with Johnny Joints at both ends, providing increased articulation, vibration dampening, and reduced suspension binding.
  • Left- and Right-Hand Threaded Adjustability – Allows on-vehicle adjustments for fine-tuning pinion angle, axle centering, and suspension geometry without removal.
  • Fully Adjustable for Lifted Vehicles – Designed for 0 to 6 inches of lift, these control arms enable precise alignment correction and pinion angle adjustments. For lifts beyond 6 inches, contact us for custom solutions.
  • Recommended Pairing – Pair these arms with our Crawl Series Rear Lower Control Arms (CRL-T-4R-96-RL2) for a complete rear-end suspension solution with full control over axle positioning and geometry.

Two-Stage Powder Coating for Maximum Protection

All components undergo a two-stage powder coating process for long-lasting durability and corrosion resistance. Zinc primer base coat prevents rust and protects against environmental damage. Durable top coat available in 10 custom colors for added protection and customization.

Proudly Made in the USA

Manufactured in Orem, UT, the Crawl Series Rear Upper Control Arms are built to the highest standards of American craftsmanship. By choosing CORE 4X4, you’re investing in high-quality, American-made products designed to handle the toughest conditions.

Optional Hardware Upgrade

Designed for easy installation using factory hardware. For those dealing with rusted or stubborn bolts, optional Grade 8 hardware kits are available separately for a hassle-free setup.


  • Vehicle Fitment: Toyota 4Runner 96-02 – Designed for precision axle alignment, enhanced suspension articulation, and improved drivability on and off the road.

  • CORE Advantage: Gain complete control over axle positioning, pinion angle adjustments, and suspension geometry for a smoother ride and reduced driveline vibrations.

  • Adjustability: Left- and right-hand threaded adjusters enable fine-tuning on-vehicle, allowing quick and precise alignment for lifts from 0 to 6 inches.

  • Construction: Heavy-duty 5/16” wall DOM tubing with Johnny Joints at both ends, delivering increased articulation, superior flexibility, and long-term durability.

  • 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 Upper control arms built with 1.5” OD 5/16” Wall DOM. Forged Johnny Joints on both adjustable ends with 1” x 14 TPI - 2.32” long threads.

Make Model Submodel Years
Toyota 4Runner 1996 - 2002

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

Construction & Materials

Rear Upper control arms built with 1.5” OD 5/16” Wall DOM. Forged Johnny Joints on both adjustable ends with 1” x 14 TPI - 2.32” long threads.

Vehicle Toyota 4Runner (96-02)
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.
Series Crawl Series
Hardware No Hardware or Complete Kit
Lift Size 0" — 6" or 6"+
Placement on Vehicle Rear Upper, Rear
Mounting Style Bolt-On

Use the vehicle selector on our website to shop by your year, make, and model. On product pages, use the kit builder to select your color, series, lift height, and any add-on options, then add to cart. If you need help, call or email our team.

Standard orders typically ship within 1–3 business days of ordering. Custom color orders take approximately 5–10 business days. Because everything is built in-house, we can turn orders quickly even for custom specifications.

You can reach our team through the contact form on our website, or browse to the Contact Us page. Our team is available to answer pre-sale and technical questions before and after your purchase.

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Mr. Smith Nov 23, 2025
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Have yet to get to try them but I bought some upper, and then later , lower control arms for my 03 rubicon. The pricing is very fair, so fair I was hesitant to even purchase. When the product came in I was happily mistaken. These are some beefy units with an incredible warranty! I’m very excited! I went with the “Camp”series as I mostly daily it. I have trouble with the shipping at times when I ordered but Corby is quick to notice things and help communicate the solution. Looking forward to buying more parts!
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Ajay Paynter Mar 9, 2026
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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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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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Mike Martinez Aug 25, 2025
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Phenomenal company - very rare to come by in the automotive industry. Also very impressing. Let me start here. I got a set of yellow sway bar end links for my 19 ram DT (new body style) and let me tell you, I’m hooked. For numerous reasons. One the craftsmanship behind the product is unmatched for sure for without breaking the bank. 2ndly, they stand behind their product. Had a very minor issue and it was resolved in a blink of an eye!!! Insane. Just because of what i listed above i will forever spend my money with core 4x4! And i think you should too! I have no affiliation at all with this company besides being a consumer. I will be ordering my yellow UCAs and the rest of my rear suspension from them here shortly! Korby on the other hand. The representative that helped me went above and beyond FAST. I hung up the phone with him, and with in no lie 3 minutes he was calling back with an answer. GREAT GREAT GREAT customer service, Korby you and core 4x4 are what give us hope in the car community! With much love and great health to you all!!
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Dana Smith Jul 26, 2025
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Excellent, strong, and durable products—perfect for both on-road and off-road applications. The customer service is outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with understanding installation and ensuring I got exactly what I needed. I would definitely order again. Top-notch company with high-quality products made right here in the U.S.A.
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Travis Walker Sep 24, 2025
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I have nothing but great things to say about this company and their customer service. If you like American made products backed by warranty and amazing customer support, this is the company for you. I have a Lexus GX470 and love their rear control arms.
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Chris Oct 24, 2025
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Great product for a good price. Customer service is top notch, I had an issue which was self cause and Core 4x4 helped me out even though it was my own fault. Would definitely recommend and use them again.
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Brandon Zeiders Dec 23, 2025
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I ordered the jeep xj long arm lift kit. Control arms showed up first they turned out amazing!! Had some issues with the powder coating on the cross member and sent korby and the team at core4x4 an email. They got right on making me another cross member and sending it out. I appreciate all the help they've given me along the way. Very fast response thru emails. Build quality seems to be pretty dang nice!! Can't wait to install it and enjoy it!
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Singer Heating and Cooling Mar 25, 2018
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These guys are great. You can get them on the phone for support. This important and is not always the case with other custom parts builders. Their control arms are bomb proof and offer plenty of options. You can get real genuine Currie Johnny joints without paying the price for Currie arms.
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Noah Myers Mar 23, 2024
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I contacted these guys on a Saturday through email and needed some control arms by the following weekend, Spence got back with me and told me he would make sure the order got shipped out on Monday, they got busy and wasn’t able to ship the package out so he got back with me that evening and upgraded my shipping for free and shipped out the next day, only because he told me he’d make sure I’d have them by the weekend! This company sticks to their word! The customer service from these guys are unmatched and they will have another lifetime customer here!

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
Lift Size 0" — 6", 6"+
Vehicle Toyota 4Runner (96-02)
Brand CORE 4X4
Series Crawl Series
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