Overland Parts for Your 3rd Gen (1996 - 2004) 4Runner
If you own a 1996 through 2004 4Runner and you're ready to take it further off the beaten path, LCE Performance has what you need. We supply overland parts for 3rd Gen 4Runners that turn a stock rig into a true adventure vehicle. Our lineup covers everything from suspension to lighting, and every part is chosen with real trail use in mind.
Toytec Lifts | Front Top Plate Spacer Kit
Looking to fit a slightly bigger tire under your rig without rubbing? Toytec Lifts Top Plate Spacers provide the precise amount of front-end clearance you need. Offering an additional 1/2 to 3/4 of lift, this...
Billet Aluminum Fairlead
(w/ 10" Center)
Polished aluminum hawse fairlead. Designed for use with synthetic winch rope. Mounting holes are 10" on center for standard 3/8" bolts, compatible with most 5,000-9,500lb winches. Ultra smooth guide surface...
Creeper Joints
(1″ Thread / 9/16" Right Thread)
These heavy duty rod ends are ideal for today's flexible suspension systems. Super strong, Creeper Joints will hold up to years of punishment. The outer shell is a single forged piece. The inner flex ball...
Hella Optilux | 6" LED Light Bar
Upgrade your off-road visibility with this compact, high-performance Mini LED light bar from Hella Optilux. Built to endure harsh trail conditions, it features a rugged die-cast aluminum housing paired with adjustable...
Rock Assault 6-Ply Limit Strap
(You Choose Length)
Trail-Gear introduces the industry's first 6-layer, 1.75" nylon webbing limit straps. Each strap features 4130 heat-treated Chromoly Steel buckles that have been zinc-plated for corrosion-resistance...
Lower Shock Mounts
These shock mounts are designed to weld directly onto the axle housing. These mounts can be used on front or rear axle applications. Made from 3/16" plate steel. Mounts have curved bottoms that can be mounted horizontally or...
Ultimate Chevy Leaf Spring Hanger Kit
(Low Range Off-Road)
Our Chevy Leaf Spring Hanger is just like the very popular sloped style hangers but with an inside diameter of 3" and a 9/16" bolt hole. Use these for mounting up the fixed end of the Chevy...
Limiting Strap Clevis Kit
Looking for an easy way to mount your limit straps? Trail Gear is now offering a Clevis Kit for your limiting straps in both single and multiple strap configurations. Our Clevis kits are made out of Super Metal Chromoly Steel...
Johnny Joint Jam Nut
(Right Threaded)
These jam nuts are good to have if you spend a lot of time working on your rock crawler suspension. These jam nuts tighten against the rod ends to keep them from loosening. 1 1/4"-12 right hand thread jam nut for...
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.
Oursuspension lineup includes proven options like theOld Man Emu Suspension System, a matched kit tuned for how your 4Runner is loaded and driven, and theOME 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. Ourbumpers and sliders lineup includes theRock 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. Ourwinches lineup includes theLCE Warn Zeon 10-S, a 10,000 pound winch built for mid to full size trucks, and theSuperwinch 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
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.