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Cup Holder Armrest Set

Universal Fitment

Regular price $279.00 NZD
Regular price Sale price $279.00 NZD
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  • 7,000+ PARTS SOLD
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • 30 Day Returns
  • Deep cup holders that hold a drink properly
  • Ultra-soft cushioned armrest
  • No drilling or tools, about 10 minutes
  • Adjustable plate to suit your door card

COMPATIBILITY

✔ 1st Gen Surf / 4Runner (1983–1988) (Minor trimming may be required)

✔ 2nd Gen Surf / 4Runner (1989–1995)

✔ 3rd Gen Surf / 4Runner (1996–2002)

✘ 4th Gen Surf / 4Runner (2003–2009)

✔ 5th & 6th Gen Toyota Pickup / Hilux (1988–2004)

✔ 1st Gen Tacoma (1995–2004)

✔ 2nd Gen Tacoma (2005–2015)

✔ 1st Gen Sequoia (2000–2007)

✔ 1st Gen Tundra (2000–2006)

✔ Land Cruiser 60/70/80 (1980–1997)

Ticked above but it isn't sitting right on your door card? Email us and we'll sort it.

MORE DETAILS

Are You Sick of Spilling Drinks and Sore Elbows Ruining Your Off-Road Adventures?

Let's face it. If you drive an older Toyota, you already know the factory setup leaves a lot to be desired. Flimsy, useless cup holders that send your coffee flying at the first sign of a bump? A rock-hard (or non-existent) place to rest your arm on those brutal, hours-long overland drives?

It's annoying, it's uncomfortable, and quite frankly, it's distracting. You should be focused on the trail ahead, not doing a frantic balancing act with your drink while your elbow screams in agony.

Enter the Ultimate Comfort & Convenience Upgrade: The Surf Syndicate Cup Holder Armrest Set.

Originally designed for the rugged 70 Series Land Cruiser and adapted with an adjustable mounting plate for the bulkier door cards of your Surf, 4Runner, or Tacoma, this isn't just an accessory. It's an absolute game-changer. Here is exactly why this will be the best money you've ever spent on your rig:

  • A Genuinely Deep Cup Holder: Not the shallow factory dish that tips a coffee at the first pothole. Deep-set and snug around the base of a bottle or travel mug, so it stays where you put it over washboard and ruts.
  • Banish Arm Fatigue Forever: Say goodbye to numb arms and sore elbows. Crafted with ultra-soft cushion technology, this armrest provides premium, cloud-like support so you can cruise on and off-road in total luxury.
  • No Drilling, No Tools, About Ten Minutes: Hate messing with power tools? We do too. The armrest wedges into the window sill on an adjustable mounting plate, held by the door card lip and grippy rubber feet. Loosen it, set the width to your door card, tighten it up. No drilling, no modifications, nothing cut.
  • Factory Matched Colours: Available in Grey, Oak, and Black to perfectly match your rig's interior. It looks so good, your passengers will think it rolled off the Toyota factory floor like this.

You've invested time, money, and blood into making your rig capable. Now it's time to make it comfortable. Ditch the discomfort, keep your drink where you put it, and conquer the road ahead with pure, distraction-free confidence.

Installation Guide available here.

A note on fitment, because we'd rather you knew first

This armrest started life as a 70 Series Land Cruiser part. We designed an adjustable mounting plate so it fits Surf and 4Runner door cards, and for most people it sits flush and stays put. But door cards vary between generations, trim levels and even sides of the same vehicle, so on some rigs you will see a small gap along the contour, and the passenger side can sit slightly differently to the driver's.

If yours isn't sitting how you want it, email us before you settle for it. Nine times out of ten it's the mounting plate needing more extension, and we'll walk you through it.

Frequently asked questions

Will the cup holder armrest fit my 3rd gen Hilux Surf or 4Runner?

Yes. While the armrests were originally designed for Land Cruiser models, the Cup Holder Armrest Set has an adjustable mounting plate designed to fit the 3rd Gen Hilux Surf and 4Runner (KZN185 / VZN185, 1996–2002). It also fits 1st and 2nd Gen Surf and 4Runner models, though 1st Gen vehicles may need minor trimming of the door card.

Will there be a gap between the armrest and my door card?

On most vehicles it sits flush. Because the armrest is adapted from a 70 Series Land Cruiser design and door cards vary by generation and trim, some rigs will show a small gap along the curve of the door, and the two sides can sit slightly differently. Extending the mounting plate to its full width before you fit it solves most of these. If yours still isn't sitting right, email us and we'll help you set it.

Does the cup holder armrest require drilling to install?

No drilling, screws, or modifications are needed. The armrest uses a wedge-fit design that slots into the window sill, secured by the adjustable mounting plate, grippy rubber feet and the door card lip. Allow about ten minutes to set both sides properly using the step-by-step guide.

Will the cup holder armrest fit a 4th gen Surf or 4Runner?

No. The 4th Gen Hilux Surf and 4Runner (2003–2009) use a different door card profile and the wedge-fit does not hold reliably on that model.

Do I need to buy two for both doors?

The Cup Holder Armrest Set is sold as a pair, so you receive one for the driver door and one for the passenger door in a single order.

What colours does the cup holder armrest come in?

Three colour options to match the factory Toyota interior: Grey, Oak (light brown), and Black. Pick the variant that matches your dash trim.

SPECIFICATIONS

Spec Detail
Product type Door-card-mounted cup holder + cushioned armrest, sold as a pair
Colours Grey, Oak, Black
Mounting method Adjustable plate, wedge-fit into the window sill — no drilling or modification
Install time About 10 minutes for the pair, no tools required
Origin Adapted from the 70 Series Land Cruiser cup holder design
Fitment Sits flush on most door cards. A small gap on some is normal — see the fitment note
Install guide Step-by-step installation page

SHIPPING & RETURNS

FREE NZ SHIPPING OVER $75 | FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.

We use New Zealand Post for most of our local deliveries

You can expect most parcels within 3-12 business days from when it leaves our warehouse.

International deliveries may vary.

RETURNS

If you are unhappy with your Surf Syndicate purchase for any reason, you have 30 days to return it for a full refund.

Note: The product needs to be in unused condition.

After we receive it back at our warehouse, you'll get a full refund within 5 business days.

Please contact us at campbell@surfsyndicate.co.nz for more information.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 67 reviews.

Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

Great customer service! These were not made specifically for my truck, but with a little modification they fit great! I love their functionality and they look great!

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

nice ITEM!!! thank you so much!!! by japan surf ride

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Customer video review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

I put them on my 1999 Toyota Hilux ln-167 they fit fairly good and snug very nice cushion decent cup holder as well

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Customer video review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

This item is so cool and super convenient! It holds both bottles and cups securely.

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

1992 FJ80, They fit perfect on the door sill 👍🏼, well made and adjustable to fit, comfortable arm rests. Customer service is on point and fast shipping being I live in the US👌🏼💪🏼 Thank You

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

love it, especially as an arm rest. the cup holder is just an extra perk

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

Love the product, heaps better than the original cupholders

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

Quick & easy solution to limited cup holder space in the 3rd generation surf. Install was easy and they have worked well. Would absolutely recommend.

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

Great product and support from the company 👍🏽

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Customer photo review of Cup Holder Armrest Set

https://youtu.be/Vw9HqE_Qpmo?feature=shared I made a youtube vid to show fitting. I had them sent to the UK for my 3rd Gen and I am very pleased with the overall fit and look. However the fit is not perfect but with some velcro they are snug and will not slide around, only critisism is that there could be more adjustment to allow for the width of the door card to ensure a firmer fit. They are far better than my cup holder in the center dash :-)

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The only thing that i think would be helpful is if those little pads underneath where adhesive so that if you accidentally bump it, your drink doesn't go flying everywhere, "i speak from very little experience " lol

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Looks good, easy to install added 1 screw into door frame makes all the difference. Dealing with the guys through email was flawless Delivered the next day and i'm rural. Cheers Campbell.

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I bought these armrest for my grandson’s 4runner and he is very happy with them.

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These will work the 1 gen Tacoma has a rounded top on the door panels. With the door panels being rounded and plastic I had to utilize the metal discs supplied to get the magnet to hold. Unfortunately the discs don’t wrap around the rounded door panels so they become useless. The arm rests are great quality and work well. I will try some double sided tape to get the rests mounted permanently. I would purchase these again, definitely make a more comfortable ride.

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Where is my ordee? I never received my order. I would like to refund my money back asap now.

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Game changer for the summer time, hands down one of my favorite mods for the 3rd gen.

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My brother loves them for his 2000 Tacoma, everything was great from pruchasing to delivery and communication. 10 out of 10 would definitely buy from Surf Syndicate again. Thanks for all the stickers as well!

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It's pretty straightforward fit up doesn't quite follow the curvature of the door. I put them on a 1997 ssrx hilux surf that had a little extra speaker in the top of the door card and just fit in between the speaker and lock. Over all does the job and happy with the arm rests.

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As Toyota should have designed to start with!! Great solution for my North American FZJ80!

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To big. Maybe offer one with out a cup holder. Mounting sucks. Should be changed. I wish I knew of a better way. I hate complaining, sorry. But the quality of the product is great!

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Easily falls off, not secure as depicted. Pricey for the product.

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Great product!! Going to another set for the back doors

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I wish you had figured out a proper mounting method for these rather than leaving it up to the end user. These things are awesome, but man are they a pain to keep mounted. The steel plate slides out from under the retaining nuts, and upon tightening it feels like the bolt or stud is spinning and is about to strip. If I knew this now I probably wouldn’t have ordered these… your suggestion of using Velcro or 2 sided tape isn’t the most secure method for these when all there is for placement is the 3 small pads, which are magnetic for some reason.

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