Suspension Sets the Foundation

Before you add weight for camping gear or armor, your 4Runner needs a suspension system that can handle it. A worn factory setup will sag under a loaded roof rack or bumper, which throws off handling and ground clearance. 

Our suspension lineup includes proven options like the Old Man Emu Suspension System, a matched kit tuned for how your 4Runner is loaded and driven, and the OME Soft Ride Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shocks for smoother control over rough ground. Better suspension also protects the rest of your rig, since it reduces stress on other components when you're crawling over rocks or washboard roads.

3rd Gen 4Runner Overland Parts Start With Armor

Once your suspension is dialed in, protecting the body of your truck becomes the next priority. Rocks, brush, and tight trails can do real damage to a stock bumper or rocker panel. Our bumpers and sliders lineup includes the Rock Defense Rear Bumper, one of the strongest rear bumpers in the industry, built to shield your 4Runner from impact while giving you mounting points for recovery gear and lighting. A few reasons owners upgrade this area first include:

  • Added clearance for tighter approach and departure angles
  • Stronger recovery points for winching and tow straps

After armor is in place, most owners move on to recovery equipment, since a truck built for overlanding needs a way to get unstuck when the trail gets tricky.

Winches Keep Your 3rd Gen 4Runner Moving Forward

Getting stuck is part of the overland experience, and a winch turns a stressful situation into a quick fix. Our winches lineup includes the LCE Warn Zeon 10-S, a 10,000 pound winch built for mid to full size trucks, and the Superwinch Tiger Shark SR 11500, an award winning unit designed for synthetic rope performance. This is one of the most practical upgrades for anyone heading far from pavement, since it adds a layer of self reliance you cannot get from stock equipment.

Overland Parts for Nighttime 3rd Gen 4Runner Trail Runs

Trail time doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Our offroad lighting options include the Rigid Industries 40" RDS Series PRO Curved Spot LED Light Bar for maximum long distance visibility, and the OnX6 Arc 40" Driving/Combo LED Light Bar from Baja Designs, shaped to fit the contour of your bumper or windshield. A few common lighting choices our customers add include:

  • Roof mounted light bars for wide area coverage
  • Bumper mounted spot lights for focused distance visibility

Good lighting rounds out a well equipped overland build, giving you confidence no matter when you're on the trail. LCE Performance has supported Toyota owners for decades, and we know the 3rd Gen 4Runner platform inside and out. Our team is happy to help you pick the right parts for your build, and we stand behind everything we sell. 

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