{"title":"3rd Gen 4Runner \u0026 Hilux Surf Rock Sliders (96–02)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRock sliders and side steps for the 3rd Gen 4Runner \/ Hilux Surf (N180\/N185, 1996–2002). Factory plastic side steps look fine until the day you slide a rocker panel down a rock and end up needing a new sill. A proper rock slider — steel, frame-mounted — takes the hit instead, and pulls double duty as a step for shorter passengers and a high-lift jacking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-fit for the 3rd Gen 4Runner \/ Hilux Surf, 1996–2002 (N180\/N185). Mounts to the chassis rails using bolt-on or weld-on brackets depending on the kit. Listings specify mounting method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteel rock sliders with frame mounting hardware, with step plate options for use as side steps. Each listing shows the steel gauge, the mounting style (bolt-on vs. weld-on), and the protected length along the rocker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Surf Syndicate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSliders only protect what they're rated for — wrong mounting and they tear the chassis brackets off the first time you load them. Every kit on this page is engineered for the 3rd Gen chassis rails specifically. NZ shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on or weld-on — which?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on is the DIY option — strong enough for typical off-road use. Weld-on is the truly bombproof option for serious wheeling and high-lift jacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I jack the truck off them?\u003c\/strong\u003e The bolt-on sliders in this collection are rated for body-weight jacking. Weld-on sliders typically take a high-lift without flexing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they affect my approach angle?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — sliders sit alongside the rocker, not at the front or rear of the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right home for searches like '3rd gen 4runner rock sliders', 'KZN185 side steps', 'hilux surf rock sliders NZ', 'N185 sliders' and '4runner 1996-2002 steel side bars'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop similar collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3rd-gen-4runner-hilux-surf-skid-plates-1996-2002\"\u003e3rd Gen Skid Plates (96–02)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3rd-gen-4runner-hilux-surf-bumpers-bullbars-1996-2002\"\u003e3rd Gen Bumpers \u0026amp; Bullbars\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3rd-gen-4runner-hilux-surf-snorkels-1996-2002\"\u003e3rd Gen Snorkels (1996–2002)\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-offroad\"\u003eCoastal Offroad Bumpers \u0026amp; Sliders\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3rd-gen-4runner-hilux-surf-lift-kits-1996-2002\"\u003e3rd Gen Lift Kits (1996–2002)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coastal-offroad-kickout-rock-slider-diy-kit-l-3rd-gen-96-02","title":"Coastal Offroad Kickout Rock Slider DIY Kit for Toyota Hilux Surf \/ 4Runner KZN185 \/ RZN185 \/ VZN185 | 3rd Gen 96-02","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmour Your Surf Without the Commitment: The Ultimate DIY Bolt-On Rock Slider Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop choosing between trail protection and keeping your truck’s frame pristine. Most \"heavy-duty\" sliders require you to weld directly to your frame, permanently scarring your 4Runner and ruining the resale value. Those that \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e bolt on are often flimsy round-tube toys that flex into your rocker panels the moment they see a rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe changed the game. This is a \u003cb\u003eheavy-duty, weld-together DIY kit\u003c\/b\u003e designed specifically for the \u003cb\u003e3rd Gen (1996-2002) Toyota 4Runner and Hilux Surf\u003c\/b\u003e. You do the welding on the bench; the truck stays untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt Like a Tank, Installed Like a Dream\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe didn’t just make these \"tough\", we over-engineered them to be the last set of sliders you’ll ever buy. While the industry standard is thin-wall round tubing, we utilize \u003cb\u003emassive 1\/4\" wall square tubing\u003c\/b\u003e for the inner rails and mounting legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Zero-Trace Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e These sliders bolt directly to factory holes. If you ever decide to sell the truck or return it to stock, simply unbolt them. No scars, no grind marks, no evidence they were ever there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- The \"Wrap-Around\" Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e Our CNC-cut and in-house bent 1\/4\" steel mounting plates don't just sit against the frame, they \u003cb\u003ewrap around the outer and bottom walls\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Unrivaled Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e To make these sliders fail, you’d have to snap the Grade 8 hardware and physically deform 1\/4\" plate steel. Good luck with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Our Square-Tube Design Wins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Round tube sliders often use skimpy mounting legs that can punch a hole right through your thin factory frame under a hard hit. Our kit spreads that impact load across the entire frame rail, protecting the structural integrity of your Toyota.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content not-end-of-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Easiest \"Hard\" Project You’ll Ever Do\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't worry about complex geometry or frustrating angle cuts. We’ve done the math so you don't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-Cut \u0026amp; Pre-Bent:\u003c\/b\u003e Every piece arrives ready to burn in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Guesswork:\u003c\/b\u003e The six mounting legs are pre-cut to the perfect length and angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Want a flatter step or a more aggressive high-clearance tuck? You can easily adjust the angle during assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro Finishing:\u003c\/b\u003e The main rails feature 45-degree tapered ends, ensuring you slide over obstacles rather than slamming into them like a battering ram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat’s In The Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- All pre-cut 1\/4\" wall square tubing and plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Custom-bent frame brackets tailored to 3rd Gen frame profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Inner nut plates and high-strength hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed Step-by-Step Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e with CAD diagrams to guide your weld-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop Compromising.\u003c\/b\u003e Protect your 4Runner with the strength of a weld-on slider and the convenience of a bolt-on kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e✘ 1st Gen Surf \/ 4Runner 83 - 88\u003cbr\u003e✘ 2nd Gen Surf \/ 4Runner 89 - 95\u003cbr\u003e✔ 3rd Gen Surf \/ 4Runner 96 - 02\u003cbr\u003e✘ 4th Gen Surf \/ 4Runner 03 - 09\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" wall square steel tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Coastal Offroad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631614972062,"sku":"SLIDERKIT","price":1447.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/3280\/3230\/files\/Untitled-2.png?v=1774307955"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.surfsyndicate.co.nz\/collections\/3rd-gen-4runner-hilux-surf-rock-sliders-1996-2002.oembed","provider":"Surf Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}