3rd Gen 4Runner High Clearance Rear Bumper – DIY Kit (1996–2002)

Description:

If you want maximum clearance, killer departure angles, and a tight fit with space for 35s, the High Clearance Rear Bumper (HCB) DIY Kit for the 1996–2002 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner is the answer. Born from over two years of design, testing, and crawling, this bumper is version 13 of a trail-proven evolution — built for 4Runner owners who want the freedom to build it themselves, but without sacrificing strength or precision.

This is a DIY weld-together kit that includes all the pre-bent panels, recovery points, and mounting hardware to assemble your bumper right on the rig. It’s built around our rear crossmember (sold separately if you don’t already have our fuel tank relocation kit) and provides the foundation for tight body fitment, receiver hitch integration, rear tank compatibility, and superior trail function.

With body lift options, integrated soft-shackle-friendly recovery points, Rigid IGNITE light cutouts, and factory step cover compatibility, this is the ultimate builder-friendly high-clearance bumper solution for any 3rd Gen off-road build.

Note: This is a DIY weld-it-yourself kit. Welding, trimming, and minor fabrication required. Requires our rear crossmember to mount properly.

What’s Included:

• (3) Major pre-formed bumper panels
  
  
• (2) 1” thick recovery points (soft shackle compatible)
  
  
• (5) Brackets and gussets
  
  
• (2) Nut-straps for install
  
  
• Complete bolt hardware kit
  
  

Key Features:

• DIY weld-it-yourself bumper kit (pre-bent panels)
  
  
• Designed for 1996–2002 3rd Gen 4Runners
  
  
• Clearance for 35” tires with full rear flex
  
  
• Requires trimming pinch weld and rear body plastics
  
  
• Compatible with F150 tank mod or stock fuel tank
  
  
• Optional crossmember mount available
  
  
• Accepts Buyers RT25806 receiver (not included)
  
  
• Built-in cutout for tucked-over-frame exhaust routing
  
  
• Rigid IGNITE backup light cutouts included
  
  
• Designed to use early OEM 4Runner step cover (not included)
  
  
• Soft shackle-friendly recovery points made from 1” thick A36 steel
  
  
• Optional pivot mount swing-out ready (future release)
  
  

Fitment:

• 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (3rd Gen only)
  
  
• Designed for rigs with or without a 1” body lift
  
  
• Requires crossmember from fuel tank relocation kit
  
  
• Supports factory or relocated fuel tank configuration
  
  

Optional Add-Ons:

• Rear Crossmember (required if you don’t already have it)
  
  
• 1” Body Lift-Compatible Version
  
  
• Fuel Tank Relocation Mounts
  
  
• Receiver & 2x2” Tube (customer supplied)
  
  
• Rigid IGNITE Lights (PN: 20641, not included)
  
  
• Early 4Runner OEM step cover (customer supplied)