Glossary · Suspension · Toyota
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Toyota's name for the independent front suspension the 4Runner got in 1986, in place of a solid axle.
History: facts, each with its source
Expedition Portal says that in 1986 the 4Runner's front suspension was swapped for the Hi-Trac independent front suspension. Hagerty says the independent setup, with a 3-inch-wider track, replaced the solid front axle and bettered ride quality and stability, but that purists still seek out the earlier trucks.1,2
Every generation on the site whose dossier names it
Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.
Chaos Fabrication says the factory idler arm has plastic internal bushings that wear out fast.
Sources 3
Shifterati