Toyota 4Runner Parts
Toyota 4Runner parts for the long-running body-on-frame SUV — exhaust, intake and tune for the 4.0 V6 and the new turbo and hybrid, plus lift, armor and rack work built for real trail use.
Toyota 4Runner at a glance
- Cat-back exhaust for the 4.0 V6, installed
- $600–$1,400
- Cold-air intake with filter
- $300–$620
- Leveling spacer kit with alignment
- $380–$900
- Full lift kit with coilovers and links, installed
- $1,800–$4,800
Toyota 4Runner parts for the SUV that barely changed for a decade
The 4Runner is the body-on-frame SUV that Toyota kept in production for an unusually long time, running the fifth generation from 2010 all the way to 2024 on a 4.0-liter V6 many owners know well. The sixth generation arrived for 2025 with a 2.4-liter turbo and an optional 2.4 turbo hybrid, which changes the engine side of the parts list completely. What stayed constant is the platform logic: a live rear axle, independent front suspension and a body built for trail use. That is why lift, armor and rack demand dominates, and why we order 4Runner parts by generation and engine rather than by year alone.
- Fifth generation 2010–2024 with the 4.0 V6
- Sixth generation 2025 and newer with turbo and hybrid power
- Live rear axle and independent front suspension
- Trims from SR5 and TRD Off-Road to TRD Pro, Limited and Trailhunter
What fits a Toyota 4Runner
4Runner owners build for capability, and the category list reflects that: suspension, armor, lighting and roof gear dominate, with engine work a smaller share. These are the groups we fit most, each chosen against the generation, the trim and whether the truck has the factory off-road package.
- Cat-back and axle-back exhaust for the 4.0 V6 and the new turbo
- Cold-air intakes and panel filters
- Tunes and throttle controllers for the gas engines
- Lift kits from leveling spacers to full coilover systems
- Skid plates, rock sliders and recovery points
- Roof racks, drawer systems, bumpers and lighting
Toyota 4Runner fitment by generation, engine and trim
4Runner fitment turns on the generation first, because the 2010 to 2024 fifth generation and the 2025-and-newer sixth generation share almost nothing structural. Within a generation the trim decides suspension, since a TRD Pro and a TRD Off-Road run different shocks from an SR5, and the engine decides the exhaust and intake, with the hybrid being its own fitment. We confirm the generation, trim and engine before ordering.
- Fifth generation 2010–2024, 4.0-liter V6
- Sixth generation 2025 and newer, 2.4 turbo and hybrid
- SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Limited and Trailhunter
- TRD Pro and Trailhunter with their own suspension and tires
- Two-row and three-row bodies with different roof and cargo mounts
- Pre-2014 and 2014-and-newer fifth-generation facelift differences
Materials and spec options for a 4Runner
A 4Runner gets taken off pavement more than most SUVs, so we lead with durable choices. Powder-coated steel and stainless hardware are standard here, exhaust is chosen by drone tolerance, and lift parts are picked to keep caster and pinion angle in range. Because the 4Runner has a live rear axle, a lift affects the rear driveshaft angle just as it does on a truck, so we plan the height around geometry rather than looks.
- Aluminized steel versus 304 stainless exhaust
- Quiet chambered versus louder straight-through mufflers
- Spacer leveling kits versus full coilover and long-travel kits
- Powder-coated steel versus aluminum skid protection
- Caster-correction and adjustable rear links for lifted trucks
How a 4Runner order and install works
Every 4Runner job follows the same sequence so the SUV drives straight after a height change and nothing interferes with the factory systems.
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Confirm the generation, engine, trim and off-road package.
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Note whether it is a TRD Pro or Trailhunter with their own parts.
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Choose a lift height the driveshaft angles can take.
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Quote parts and labour as separate ranges before ordering.
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Order against the VIN once the application is locked.
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Install, then set alignment the same day as any height change.
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Road-test for vibration and re-check torque after the first miles.
What Toyota 4Runner parts cost
4Runner parts sit at the higher end of the mid-size SUV range because the aftermarket is deep and the trucks are kept a long time. A full lift costs far more than a leveling spacer, a TRD Pro kit costs more than an SR5 one, and the sixth-generation turbo and hybrid parts are newer and priced accordingly. Every figure here varies with the generation, trim and finish, so read it as a range.
- Cat-back exhaust for the 4.0 V6, installed
- $600–$1,400
- Cold-air intake with filter
- $300–$620
- Leveling spacer kit with alignment
- $380–$900
- Full lift kit with coilovers and links, installed
- $1,800–$4,800
- Rock sliders or heavy steps, installed
- $700–$1,700
- Roof rack with crossbars and fairing, installed
- $450–$1,300
What we see most on 4Runner builds
The 4Runner that comes through is usually a fifth-generation TRD Off-Road or SR5 being built into a family trail rig, or a sixth-generation truck that the owner wants to lift gently. On the older 4.0 truck the order is a lift, wheels and tires, sliders and a rack, with exhaust and intake later for note. On the new turbo and hybrid trucks the engine side is limited, so the owner's money goes into suspension and armor, and we are honest that the new engines respond less to simple bolt-ons than the old 4.0 did.
- Fifth-generation TRD Off-Road and SR5 trucks built for trail use
- Sixth-generation trucks lifted gently for family use
- Overland builds adding racks, drawers and lighting
- Owners adding protection before engine work
Toyota 4Runner performance goals and where they pay off
The 4Runner is not quick, and its owners rarely expect it to be, so the goal is capability and comfort. On the 4.0 V6 a cat-back and intake add note and a little response, and a tune sharpens the throttle and the transmission, but neither transforms the truck. Where the 4Runner rewards spending is suspension: a quality lift with proper shocks changes how it rides loaded and over rough ground far more than any engine part, and on the sixth generation that is even more true because the engine side is more complex. Armor and a rack come next for anyone who leaves pavement, and on a body-on-frame SUV sold this long, keeping the mechanicals sound is worth more than adding power.
- 4.0 V6: cat-back, intake and tune add note and response, not speed
- Suspension: a quality lift transforms loaded and rough-road ride
- Sixth generation: engine bolt-ons matter less, so spend on suspension
- Armor and racks for anyone who leaves pavement
Ordering 4Runner parts by application
The 4Runner spans fifteen years in one body, so we confirm the year band first, because the fifth and sixth generations do not share parts and even within the fifth, the 2014 facelift changed some fitments. We then confirm the trim, because a TRD Pro, a TRD Off-Road and an SR5 take different shocks and springs, and the engine for anything on the intake or exhaust side. With those answers we quote a range and order against the VIN, keeping the truck's long service life in view.
- Generation and year band confirmed before any quote
- Trim checked, because TRD and SR5 suspension differ
- Hybrid flagged on sixth-generation trucks, as it is its own fitment
The parts counter
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Performance Exhaust Systems
Cat-back and axle-back exhaust systems we stock and special-order for trucks and SUVs, plus chambered and straight-through mufflers, headers and tips, all matched to your engine and pipe size before a part is bought.
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4-Wheel Parts Near Me
Four-wheel-drive parts for the driveline — hubs, CV axles, driveshafts, differentials, transfer-case service parts and lockers — stocked or special-ordered and confirmed against your axle and trim before anything is bought.
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4x4 Parts and Accessories Near Me
The bolt-on side of a 4x4 build — bumpers, sliders, skid plates, roof racks, lighting, winches and step bars — supplied and fitted so the accessory matches the body, the sensors and the load you carry.
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4x4 Parts Near Me
The performance and capability side of a 4x4 — suspension and lift components, lockers, gearing, wheels and tires and recovery basics — supplied and confirmed against your axle, springs and trim before a part is ordered.
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Offroad Parts Near Me
Offroad and overland parts chosen for the trail — recovery gear, shocks and long-travel suspension, lighting, on-board air and comms — supplied and matched to how far off the pavement your rig is asked to go.
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Truck Part Stores Near Me
The counter side of truck parts — brakes, filters, belts, batteries, exhaust and suspension replacements, plus performance and accessory orders — stocked or brought in and confirmed against your engine, axle and trim.
Popular performance parts
Priced as ranges and fitted by application.
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Black Widow 250 Muffler
The Black Widow 250 Muffler is a chambered performance muffler built to deepen a truck's exhaust note without the highway drone, fitted by application to your pipe size, offset and case length.
$120–$220 varies by year, make and trim
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Black Widow Muffler
The Black Widow Muffler line covers a range of chambered and straight-through performance mufflers — a guide to which body suits your truck, what size to order and how each one sounds before you buy.
$120–$240 varies by year, make and trim
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Dynomax Race Mini Bullet Muffler
The Dynomax Race Mini Bullet Muffler is a short, straight-through bullet muffler for race cars, hot rods and off-road trucks — a weld-in unit that cuts noise a little while keeping the flow a race engine needs.
$60–$130 varies by year, make and trim
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Four-Wheel-Drive Off-Road Parts
Four-wheel-drive off-road parts covering armor, recovery, lighting, suspension and tires — what each does, what fits your 4x4 and how an off-road build is sequenced so you buy it once.
$280–$850 varies by year, make and trim
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Four-Wheel-Drive Performance Parts
Four-wheel-drive performance parts covering intake, exhaust, headers, tuning and forced induction — where the real gain on a truck or 4x4 comes from and how to stack upgrades in the right order.
$280–$700 varies by year, make and trim
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Four-Wheel Parts Wholesale
Four-wheel parts wholesale for shops, installers, fleets and resellers — how volume ordering works, what categories move in bulk and how wholesale pricing is quoted honestly as a range.
$180–$420 varies by year, make and trim
Parts and performance guides
Plain answers before you order anything.
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Exhaust System Cost Guide
A complete exhaust job on a truck or SUV runs from about $180 for a muffler swap to $1,900 for a stainless cat-back with headers, and most single-system jobs land between $400 and $1,100 installed.
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How to Choose 4x4 Parts
Choosing 4x4 parts starts with the application, not the price tag, because a part that fits your axle, springs and tires is worth more than a cheaper one that almost works.
From the bay
Questions from the counter
Do fifth and sixth generation 4Runner parts interchange?
Mostly no. The 2025-and-newer truck has different engines and mounts, so exhaust, intake and suspension are ordered strictly by generation.
How big a lift can a 4Runner take?
A moderate lift is easy; beyond about three inches the rear driveshaft angle and caster need correcting. We match height to geometry, not the other way around.
Is a tune worth it on the 4.0 V6?
It sharpens throttle and transmission behavior rather than adding a lot of power, which is a real benefit on a heavy SUV but not a transformation.
Do you fit parts for the new turbo and hybrid 4Runner?
Yes, though the engine side is still developing. We are honest about what exists today versus what is coming for the sixth generation.
Will a lift hurt the ride?
A cheap lift will; a quality one with proper shocks often improves it. That is why we pair height with the right damping rather than selling a spacer alone.
Do TRD Pro and SR5 take the same suspension?
No. They run different shocks and springs from the factory, so the parts are spec'd to the trim rather than shared.
Can you fit a roof rack without drilling?
Most 4Runners have factory roof mounting points, so we use those. If a truck has none, we use a clamp system that suits the roof.
What is the most popular first upgrade?
For most 4Runner owners it is a leveling kit and a set of tires, because that is the change they feel on the road and on a trail first.
Why drivers buy their parts from RGV 4x4 Supplies
- Parts confirmed against your exact year, engine, axle and trim before ordering.
- A written estimate that separates the part, the hardware and the fitting.
- A shelf that stocks the everyday repair and orders the performance part in.
- A fitment check after the first miles, because clamps and seals settle.
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