Choosing a 3rd gen 4runner long travel suspension setup
Thinking about installing a 3rd gen 4runner long travel suspension means you're likely ready to move forward from basic lift kits and really see what this platform can do off-road. The 3rd Gen (1996-2002) is arguably one of the best 4Runners ever made, but let's be honest—the stock suspension geometry was designed for grocery getting and light trails, not for blasting through whoops or soaking up technical rock gardens at speed. When you make the jump to long travel, you're essentially rebuilding the entire footprint of the truck to handle terrain that would usually rattle your teeth loose. ...