1st Gen 4Runner Suspension & Steering Parts | 1984–1989

Shop suspension and steering parts for the 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner with fitment organized specifically around the first generation. All 1st Gen 4Runners are 4WD, but the front-end design changes significantly within the generation: 1984–1985 trucks use a solid front axle, while 1986–1989 models use independent front suspension. That split matters for many steering, axle, suspension, and lift-related components. Engine offerings also changed by year, including 22R, 22RE, 22R-TE, and 3VZ-E applications.

This collection groups the suspension and steering products currently cataloged for the 1st Gen 4Runner so owners can browse a true vehicle-and-system page rather than a filtered URL. Use the product-level fitment notes to confirm model year, front axle or IFS configuration, lift requirements, steering setup, and any supporting parts. Modified trucks may need additional verification when steering geometry, axle swaps, or suspension height differ from stock.

Not sure which front-end parts fit your truck? Read the 1st Gen 4Runner Solid Axle vs. IFS Suspension Guide and the Toyota Steering Box Identification Guide before choosing steering or suspension parts.

Shop all 1st Gen 4Runner parts · Fitment Help · Guides & Fitment

Looking for a complete matched Old Man Emu system? The Old Man Emu Complete 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit for 1986–1989 4Runner and 1986–1988 Pickup 4WD combines the shocks, rear leaf springs, front torsion bars, bushings, shackles, U-bolts, sleeve reducers, and steering damper in one coordinated package.

Shop Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Plus shocks by vehicle and front or rear position. Select the 1984–1989 4Runner rear application or the matching year range for front shocks.

  • Old Man Emu 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit | 4WD (1986-89 4Runner / 1986-88 Pickup) Old Man Emu 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit | 4WD (1986-89 4Runner / 1986-88 Pickup)
    Preserve Rad Pick
    479

    Old Man Emu 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit | 4WD (1986-89 4Runner / 1986-88 Pickup)

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    From $1,499.00
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  • Old Man Emu leaf spring bushing sleeve reducer for Toyota rear suspension Pair of Old Man Emu leaf spring bushing sleeve reducers
    473

    Old Man Emu Leaf Spring Bushing Sleeve Reducer | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner / 1979-88 Pickup)

    From $9.00
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  • ARB Old Man Emu Steering Damper | 4WD (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup) Old Man Emu Steering Damper | 4WD (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)
    1490

    Old Man Emu Steering Damper | 4WD (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)

    $104.95
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  • Pair of Old Man Emu rear leaf spring U-bolts Set of four Old Man Emu rear leaf spring U-bolts
    481

    Old Man Emu Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Kit | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)

    From $30.95
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  • Old Man Emu heavy-duty front torsion bar set Old Man Emu heavy-duty front torsion bar set
    470

    Old Man Emu Heavy-Duty Front Torsion Bars | 4WD (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)

    $249.95
  • Old Man Emu Dakar rear leaf spring for Toyota Pickup and 4Runner 4WD Old Man Emu rear leaf spring showing spring pack and bushings
    469

    Old Man Emu 2" Suspension Lift Rear Leaf Spring | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner / 1979-88 Pickup)

    From $149.95
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  • Total Chaos Aluminum 1-Inch Uniball Press Tool (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup) Total Chaos Aluminum 1-Inch Uniball Press Tool (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)
    320

    Total Chaos Aluminum 1-Inch Uniball Press Tool (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)

    $108.90
  • Sumo Gear Knuckle Rebuild Kit Sumo Gear Knuckle Rebuild Kit
    Preserve Rad Pick
    1177

    Sumo Gear Knuckle Rebuild Kit | Solid Axle (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)

    From $119.99
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  • Prothane Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings Kit 4WD (1984-89 4Runner) Prothane Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings Kit 4WD (1984-89 4Runner)
    550

    Prothane Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings Kit 4WD (1984-89 4Runner)

    $162.05
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  • Old Man Emu rear greasable shackle kit for Toyota leaf-spring suspension
    472

    Old Man Emu Rear Greasable Shackle Kit | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner / 1979-88 Pickup)

    $144.95
  • Old Man Emu rear leaf spring polyurethane bushing kit Pair of Old Man Emu rear leaf spring bushing kits
    466

    Old Man Emu Rear Leaf Spring Bushing Kit | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner / 1979-88 Pickup)

    From $32.95
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  • Total Chaos heim-joint tie-rod kit with two tie rods, mounting tabs and hardware Total Chaos heim joint tie rod installed at the inner steering connection
    303

    Total Chaos Heim Joint Tie Rod Kit | 4WD (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)

    $638.25
  • Dobinsons Heavy-Duty Front Torsion Bars (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup) Dobinsons Heavy-Duty Front Torsion Bars (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)

    Dobinsons Heavy-Duty Front Torsion Bars (1986-95 4Runner / 1986-95 Pickup)

    $325.00
  • Prothane Polyurethane Front Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushing Kit Prothane Polyurethane Front Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushing Kit
    1569

    Prothane Polyurethane Front Leaf Spring & Shackle Bushing Kit | 4WD (1984-85 4Runner / 1979-85 Pickup)

    $24.95
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  • KYB Excel-G stock-height front shock absorber product photo KYB Stock Ride Height Front Shock
    1360

    KYB Stock Ride Height Front Shock (1984-95 4Runner)

    From $59.95
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  • KYB Excel-G black rear shock absorber for 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner KYB Gas-a-Just gray rear shock absorber for 1984–1989 Toyota 4Runner
    1384

    KYB Stock Ride Height Rear Shock (1984-95 4Runner)

    From $59.95
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  • Old Man Emu Front Greasable Shackle Kit
    1568

    Old Man Emu Front Greasable Shackle Kit | 4WD (1984-85 4Runner / 1979-85 Pickup)

    $199.95
  • Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex Torque-Arm Bushing Set Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex Torque-Arm Bushing Set
    1456

    Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex Torque-Arm Bushing Set | 4WD (1984-85 4Runner / 1979-85 Pickup)

    $27.50
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  • Prothane front sway bar and end-link bushing kit components for 1984-1988 Toyota 4Runner Prothane red 23mm front sway bar and end-link bushing kit components for 1984-1988 Toyota 4Runner
    560

    Prothane Polyurethane Front Sway Bar & End Link Bushing Kit (1984-89 4Runner / 1979-88 Pickup)

    From $31.38
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  • Trail-Gear Super Metal knuckle stud hardware kit for Toyota solid front axle knuckles Trail-Gear Super Metal knuckle studs, nuts, wave washers and cone washers
    967

    Trail-Gear Super Metal Knuckle Stud Kit | Solid Axle (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)

    From $159.99
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Porfirio Guerrero
Just perfect I look all over the internet

Just perfect I look all over the internet couldn't find any where thank you for helping me

Porfirio Guerrero
Toyota OEM Exterior B-Pillar Trim Panel Clips | Set of 10 (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)
Perfect fit and awesome

Perfect fit and awesome quality

Anonymous
Passenger A/C Vent (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)
Thanks guys for bringing these back!

Fits awesome and is super soft so it does not scratch the glass. My old one was stiff and was scratching the rear glass. Hopefully I can get the scratches from the OEM one out somehow :/. Please find a way to fix mt glass next haha

Anonymous
Rear Tailgate Window Inner Weatherstrip Trim (1984-89 4Runner)

fast shipping and the radiator was a perfect fit. 5 big booms

Jason Lyle
CSF 3-Row All-Metal Radiator | 4WD (1984-89 4Runner)
very good product thank

very good product thank you

Don Felland
Toyota OEM Exterior B-Pillar Trim Panel Clips | Set of 10 (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)
Really great store with fantastic pricing

Really great store with fantastic pricing, shipping and communication even on instagram too!!

AE86Nerd
Great product

Thanks again to Chase for all the help provided while requesting the tail lights. They came to Costa Rica and looks amazing. 100% recommended

Juan Camacho
AE86 Kouki Trueno Redline Coupe Taillights (1986-87 Corolla)
Improved performance of truck electrical system

Improved performance of truck electrical system.

John G Steadman
Big 7 22RE Battery Cable Upgrade Kit (1984-95 4Runner / Pickup)
Good fit

Good fit. Looks good.

John G Steadman
Manual Shifter Bezel (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)
Looks just like the original!

exaslty what i was looking for and its just like the original except not faded from the sun. thanks guys

John N.
OEM-Style TOYOTA Tailgate Decal (1984-88 Pickup)
Works great Im really glad I finally did this

thanks!

JC Ramos
Hardtop Sliding Window Seal Weather Strip Kit (1984-89 4Runner)
Awesome!

I've been wanting this style of shift knob for a minute but never could justify paying the $400+ for a 30 year old used one. This exceeded my expectations with quality and looks killer. Pls make a matching one for the transfer case knob!!!

Carl Duffy
OEM-Style SR5 5-Speed Manual Shift Knob | M12 x 1.25
My pickup is looking a lot better now!

Lift kit came super fast like in a couple of days and everything fit perfectly. My pickup is looking a lot better now. Next step is wheels and tires! Thanks guys for the fast delivery and answering all my questions.

Colin Anderson
Old Man Emu 2-Inch Suspension Lift Kit | 4WD (1986-89 4Runner / 1986-88 Pickup)
The clips worked

The clips worked great

Anonymous
Toyota OEM Exterior B-Pillar Trim Panel Clips | Set of 10 (1984-89 4Runner / 1984-88 Pickup)