3rd Gen 4Runner & Hilux Surf Rock Sliders (96–02)

Rock 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.

Fitment

Direct-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.

What's In This Collection

Steel 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.

Why Choose Surf Syndicate

Sliders 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.

FAQ

Bolt-on or weld-on — which? 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.

Can I jack the truck off them? The bolt-on sliders in this collection are rated for body-weight jacking. Weld-on sliders typically take a high-lift without flexing.

Will they affect my approach angle? No — sliders sit alongside the rocker, not at the front or rear of the truck.

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