Trail-Gear 4-Stud High Steer Kit | Solid Axle (1985-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)

Trail-Gear 4-Stud High Steer Crossover Kit

For 1985–1995 Toyota 4Runner and 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup with a Toyota-style solid front axle and 4-stud steering knuckles

Overview

The Trail-Gear 4-Stud High Steer Kit converts Toyota solid-front-axle steering to a heavy-duty crossover high-steer layout for lifted off-road applications. The system moves the steering linkage into a configuration better suited to increased suspension articulation than the factory push-pull steering used on original solid-axle trucks.

The kit combines forged 8620 tool-steel steering arms, heavy-duty 0.250-inch-wall steering links, FJ80-style tie-rod ends, and a heavy-duty pitman arm. Multiple configurations are available for Toyota OEM-width and Rock Assault front axle housings, left- or right-hand-drive vehicles, and drop or flat pitman-arm setups.

Key Features

• 4-stud high-steer arms for Toyota-style 4-stud steering knuckles
• Solid-forged 8620 tool-steel steering arms
• Heavy-duty 0.250-inch-wall steering links
• FJ80-style tie-rod ends
• Heavy-duty pitman arm
• Left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive configurations
• Drop and flat pitman-arm options
• Toyota OEM-width and Rock Assault axle-width options
• Minimum 3 inches of suspension lift required

Axle Housing & Steering Configuration

Toyota OEM Width

• For Toyota OEM-width solid front axle housings.

Rock Assault IFS Width (+3")

• For the Rock Assault IFS-width solid front axle configuration.

Rock Assault Tacoma Width (+5")

• For the Rock Assault Tacoma-width solid front axle configuration.

Select Left-Hand Drive or Right-Hand Drive according to steering-wheel position when seated inside the vehicle.

The flat pitman-arm configuration requires custom mounting and additional steering-box/frame clearance work. Steering-box relocation or frame modification and reinforcement may be required depending on the installation.

Vehicle Fitment

Toyota 4Runner

• 1985 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle
• 1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner – 1st Gen – 4WD – Toyota-Style Solid Axle Conversion
• 1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Toyota-Style Solid Axle Conversion

Toyota Pickup

• 1979–1983 Toyota Pickup – 1st Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle
• 1984–1985 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Factory Solid Front Axle
• 1986–1988 Toyota Pickup – 2nd Gen – 4WD – Toyota-Style Solid Axle Conversion
• 1989–1995 Toyota Pickup – 3rd Gen – 4WD – Toyota-Style Solid Axle Conversion

Fitment Notes

• Toyota-style solid front axle only.
• 4-stud steering knuckles required.
• Minimum 3 inches of lift required.
• 1986–1995 factory-IFS vehicles require a properly configured solid axle conversion.
• Does not fit the factory Toyota independent front suspension.
• High-steer crossover installation requires an IFS-style steering-box setup rather than the original solid-axle push-pull steering arrangement.
• Select the axle housing width that matches the installed front axle.
• Select LHD or RHD according to steering-wheel position.
• Flat pitman-arm configurations require custom mounting hardware and additional clearance work.
• Rod ends are excluded from Trail-Gear's No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty coverage.

Product Specifications

Brand: Trail-Gear
Product Type: High Steer Crossover Kit
Position: Front
Steering Arm Configuration: 4-Stud
Steering Arm Material: Forged 8620 Tool Steel
Steering Link Wall Thickness: 0.250 in
Tie-Rod Ends: FJ80 Style
Steering Position: Left-Hand Drive / Right-Hand Drive
Pitman Arm: Drop / Flat
Minimum Lift: 3 in
Axle Type: Toyota-Style Solid Front Axle
Warranty: 12-Month Limited Warranty

4-Stud vs. 6-Stud High Steer

This 4-stud kit is for Toyota-style steering knuckles using the factory-style four-stud steering-arm mounting pattern. Vehicles using Trail-Gear Six Shooter or other 6-stud knuckles require the 6-stud version instead.

High-Steer & Solid-Axle Options

The correct high-steer setup depends on steering-knuckle configuration, while wider Rock Assault axle assemblies are a separate option for solid-axle builds. Trail-Gear 6-Stud High Steer Kit — alternate high-steer configuration for 6-stud / Six Shooter knuckle setups. Trail-Gear Rock Assault Fully Built Front Axle | Leaf Spring — related solid-front-axle assembly offered in wider Rock Assault configurations.

Available Configurations

Axle Housing

• Toyota OEM Width
• Rock Assault IFS Width (+3")
• Rock Assault Tacoma Width (+5")

Steering Position

• Left-Hand Drive
• Right-Hand Drive

Arm Style

• Drop Pitman Arm
• Flat Pitman Arm

Each selected configuration includes the corresponding 4-stud steering arms, pitman arm, heavy-duty steering links, and rod ends for the chosen setup.