love it, especially as an arm rest. the cup holder is just an extra perk
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N60 / 130 Series / 185 Series | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen 84-02 | Hilux | Tacoma | Sequoia | Land Cruiser
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✔ 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.
The cup holders Toyota never gave you
If you drive an older Toyota, you know the drill. In a 96 Surf the only cup holders pop out of the dash, and after 20-odd years they're beaten up, rattly and barely hold a can. Earlier models don't have any at all. And there's nowhere decent to rest your arm.
This set fixes both. It sits on top of each door card, with a deep cup holder right by your hand and a padded rest for your arm. Once it's in, driving without it feels wrong.
"I literally have my arm there all the time." Cam, founder, 96 Hilux Surf owner
It started life as a 70 Series Land Cruiser part. The stock bracket didn't adjust far enough for the 3rd Gen Surf, so we had custom brackets made. That's what lets it fit Surfs and 4Runners from 1984 to 2002, plus 1st Gen Tacomas, Sequoias and Tundras, older Hilux and 60, 70 and 80 Series Land Cruisers.
Installation guide available here.
Door cards vary between generations, trims and even sides of the same truck. On most it sits flush. On some you'll see a small gap along the curve, and the passenger side can sit a little differently to the driver's. Nine times out of ten that's the plate needing more extension, so email us and we'll walk you through it.
Yes. The armrests were originally designed for Land Cruisers, but our custom adjustable mounting plate fits the 3rd Gen Hilux Surf and 4Runner (KZN185 / VZN185, 1996 to 2002). It also fits 1st and 2nd Gen Surf and 4Runner models, though 1st Gen vehicles may need minor trimming of the door card.
On most vehicles it sits flush. Because 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.
No drilling, screws or modifications, and only basic tools: a 10mm spanner or socket to set the mounting plate. The armrest wedges into the window sill, held by the adjustable plate, grippy rubber feet and the door card lip. Allow about ten minutes for both sides using the step-by-step guide.
No. The 4th Gen Hilux Surf and 4Runner (2003 to 2009) use a different door card profile and the wedge-fit does not hold reliably on that model.
No. It fits the 1st Gen Tacoma (1995 to 2004) only.
No. The set is sold as a pair, so you get one for the driver's door and one for the passenger's in a single order.
Three colours to match factory Toyota interiors: Grey, Oak (light brown) and Black. Pick the one that matches your dash trim.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Door-card-mounted cup holder and 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, just a 10mm spanner or socket |
| 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 |
New Zealand: free over $75, flat $10 under. Arrives in 2-5 business days.
Australia: free shipping. Arrives in 7-14 business days.
USA: free over US$99, flat US$14.99 under. Arrives in 5-12 business days.
UK & Ireland: free over £59, flat £7.99 under. Arrives in 8-14 business days.
Japan: free over ¥12,000, flat ¥1,700 under. Arrives in 7-12 business days.
Canada: free shipping. Arrives in 5-10 business days.
Every parcel is tracked. International orders ship duties paid (DDP), so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Some parts ship straight from our suppliers, so one order can arrive in more than one parcel.
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 hello@surfsyndicate.co.nz for more information.
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Overall rating: 4.4 / 5 from 76 reviews.
love it, especially as an arm rest. the cup holder is just an extra perk
Evgeniy T. 5/5 Verified
Quick & easy solution to limited cup holder space in the 3rd generation surf. Install was easy and they have worked well. Would absolutely recommend.
Jake R. 5/5 Verified
Love the product, heaps better than the original cupholders
Liam D. 5/5 Verified
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
Roger N. 5/5
Fit and matched perfectly in my 1991 FJ80. Thanks!!
Chad C. 5/5 Verified
Pretty sweet to have a cup holder that doesn’t block my Apple play screen! Also I put the AC cold enough then it cools my drink also. Perfect for rolling down the windows to enjoy the breeze and resting your arm perfectly on the cushion.
Justin R. 5/5 Verified
Love them. Great quality. Easy install
Will V. 5/5 Verified
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!
Jeremy O. 5/5 Verified
Awesome, well built cup holder armrest. I drive an ‘89 1st gen 4Runner (zero stock cup holders), and this is a massive upgrade to an excellent vehicle. I made some minor cuts with a dremmel, added a couple washers behind the magnets (a Philips screw holds them in, easy to back out and reinstall) and achieved a great fit that’s flush to the interior door curvature. The plastic is thick enough that there was no risk of cracking, and the padding for my arm makes long drives feel luxurious. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to enhance their beater.
Max T. 5/5
They look good and feel good but they don’t fit too great but still an awesome product
Jack S. 3/5 Verified
Great cushion, great cupholder but magnets didn’t work on my 03 tundra. Fits on the window rails but is not secure to the panel. Still use it all the time.
Sergio F. 4/5 Verified
Looks F en sweet buddy.
Frederick M. 5/5 Verified
1996 4runner Limited. This was mildly disappointing. The fitment is not even close to tight. Installing according to the instructions leaves even bigger gaps than pictured. I managed to make the fitment better (as pictured) by removing the door panels, pulling back the window seal, and slipping the armrest bracket lip underneath. Still you can see that the armrest does not make good contact. The passenger side is so off that only one of the self sticking metal pieces can adhere to the door panel. The poor fitment shows a lack of R&D or QC. Instructions need to be updated to reflect this, and development or QC needs to be improved before this can be considered a decent product. That being said, the armrest is comfy and its nice to have a cup holder. For $180 USD it could be a better value. Edit: I was contacted by a Surf rep who apologized and explained that this was a product intended for another model that was adapted for a wider variety later on without changing the design. That explained the fitment issues. I was told that now the instructions have been updated to reflect a more accurate install. One positive to point to is that this is a company that is open to change and improvement with proper feedback.
Corey L. 3/5 Verified
nice ITEM!!! thank you so much!!! by japan surf ride
Masahiro D. 5/5
Great product. Love it!
玲美 ア. 5/5 Verified
I put them on my 1999 Toyota Hilux ln-167 they fit fairly good and snug very nice cushion decent cup holder as well
Anthony H. 5/5 Verified
This item is so cool and super convenient! It holds both bottles and cups securely.
Hiroyuki N. 5/5 Verified
2000 First gen Tacoma
Christopher K. 5/5 Verified
Easy to fit. Nice and comfy armrests.
H A. 5/5 Verified
Great product and support from the company 👍🏽
Yunis J. 5/5 Verified
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 :-)
Lazarus C. 4/5
easy to fix on, works fine, very good
Cheng L. 5/5 Verified
Love these on my 3G4R. Fit right on and are really comfy!
Marcus 5/5
Awesome modification for my Surf, highly recommend
Campbell P. 5/5 Verified
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
Sam M. 4/5 Verified
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.
Brogan R. 5/5 Verified
Magnets dont fit the contour of the door card, even if they did the stickyness on the backside is pathetic, the unit scratches the plastic, rattles, sits to close to the headlight switch
William R. 1/5 Verified
I bought these armrest for my grandson’s 4runner and he is very happy with them.
Randolf A. 5/5 Verified
Better than the factory holders in the dash ... can actually see what I am adjusting without a cup in the way
Ross J. 5/5 Verified
Does not fit properly
Ramón D. 1/5 Verified
Best interior upgrade for a 3rd gen surf !
Ben L. 5/5 Verified
Sick product, feels so weird driving without one now!
Lucas S. 5/5 Verified
Does not fit as advertised. Emailed for a refund and received 0 customer service. I do not recommend
Ramón D. 1/5 Verified
Great
Ryan F. 5/5 Verified
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.
Shaun B. 5/5 Verified
Bloody rippa boys thanks heaps
Toby C. 5/5 Verified
Where is my ordee? I never received my order. I would like to refund my money back asap now.
Joseph M. 1/5 Verified
Fit and matched perfectly on my FJ80
Chad C. 5/5 Verified
Game changer for the summer time, hands down one of my favorite mods for the 3rd gen.
Avery S. 5/5 Verified
Great product
Jack D. 5/5 Verified
Cup Holder Armrest Set for Toyota Hilux Surf / 4Runner N60 / 130 Series / 185 Series | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen 84-02 | Hilux | Tacoma | Sequoia | Land Cruiser
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