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3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack (1996-2002) — Lightweight Full Aluminum

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3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack (1996-2002) — Lightweight Full Aluminum

$579.79

~~$682.11~~

Product variants

$579.79

~~$682.11~~

Free US Shipping

Continental 48 states

3-Year Warranty

Limited warranty, every cap

Aluminum Build

Lightweight · corrosion-resistant

DIY Install

No drilling · hand tools

We Accept

Compatibility

Universal Fit

Adjustable mounting — fits most full-size and mid-size trucks

Installation

Bolt-On Install · What You'll Need

Install At A Glance

Install Time

About 1 hour

Tools Required

Sockets, ratchet, torque wrench

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly · 1–2 people

Drilling

No drilling — factory mounting points

What's In The Box

Wind Deflector with Light-Bar Cutout & LED Light Bar Mounting Brackets
Cross Bars — 8–10 (Long Racks) / 5–6 (Short Racks), 11–13 in Spacing
Mounting Feet for Factory Mounting Points
Full Install Hardware — All On-Vehicle Mounting Bolts Included

Aluminum overland roof rack · low profile

3rd Gen 4Runner Roof Rack · Full Size

Fits 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (3rd Gen), all trims. A full-length T-slot platform built for rooftop tents, awnings, and lights. Bolts to the factory roof mounting points — no drilling. Ships free from our California warehouse.

1,000 lbStatic load

600 lbDynamic load

48 lbRack weight

T-slotMounting

No drillFactory-bolt install

FreeFreight · lower 48

T-slot channel · slide, mount, go

01 · Fully modular T-slot system

One rack. Endless setups.

Adjustable crossbars ride in full-length T-slot channels. Rooftop tent, awning, cargo box, bikes, kayaks, recovery boards, lights — bolt on what this trip needs, slide it where you want it, swap it next weekend. When your gear changes, the rack changes with it.

Loaded and ready

02 · High load capacity

Built for rooftop tents and heavy gear.

Rated 600 lb driving and 1,000 lb parked. Those aren't luggage numbers — that's a rooftop tent, the people sleeping in it, and the rest of your overland setup, on a platform engineered to carry all of it.

Platform, top view

Build detail

Sits tight to the roofline

03 · Low profile, quiet design

Less height. Less wind noise.

The platform hugs the roofline instead of towering over it. You get the capability off-road without the boxy basket look on the school run — and without a rack that reshapes how the vehicle drives.

Aluminum platform · powder-coated

04 · Lightweight aluminum construction

Strong without the steel weight.

6061-T6 aluminum carries the load without putting unnecessary steel on your roof — and unlike a steel rack, there is no red rust waiting under the paint a few winters from now. Powder-coated, CNC-machined, and built to live outside.

Accessory mounting points

05 · Built for accessories

Mount more than just cargo.

The crossbars aren't shelving — they're a mounting base. Light bar up front, awning down the side, recovery boards on the rail, tie-downs anywhere you need one. Bolt it on, and it stays where you put it.

Front fairing ready for up to a 40" LED light bar
Awning, rooftop tent, cargo box, bike and kayak carriers on the crossbars

Still your daily driver

06 · Keep your factory function

Add capability without giving things up.

It mounts at the factory roof points and the sunroof still works. Nothing rattles, nothing towers over the car wash — and it unbolts back to stock whenever you want.

Factory mounting points

Installation · no drilling

Bolt it on. Keep the drill away.

Bolt it straight to the factory roof mounting points with the included stainless hardware. No holes, no permanent changes, and it comes off exactly the way it went on.

Uses the factory roof mounting points — zero holes in your roof
Fully reversible: unbolt it and the vehicle is back to stock

Specs

Fits	1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (3rd Gen) · SR5 · Limited · Sport · 2WD and 4WD
Material	6061-T6 aluminum alloy, black powder coat
Static load	1,000 lb (parked — rooftop-tent ready)
Dynamic load	600 lb (driving)
Lighting	Front fairing ready for up to a 40" LED light bar
Install	No-drill — factory mounting points, 30–45 minutes
Weight	48 lb
Sunroof	Compatible with factory sunroof models
Shipping	Free shipping to the lower 48 from California
Warranty	Limited lifetime on structure · 1 year on finish and hardware

— WHO IS TKMAUTO

Aluminum bed caps, built for American pickup trucks.

TKMAUTO focuses on one thing: lightweight aluminum accessories to bling out your truck, old or new, however you want it. Every product ships from our California warehouse, directly to your driveway anywhere in the continental US.

If you have any questions before buying - about fitment, quality, installation - email us, and we'll answer.

Email — info@tkmauto.com

California, USA

Every order ships from our CA warehouse via U.S. freight carriers.

Free U.S. Shipping

Continental 48 states. AK, HI, and U.S. territories on quote.

Aluminum Construction

Lightweight, weather-tight panels. DIY bolt-on install.

6 Truck Lines Supported

Ford · Toyota · GMC · Chevrolet · RAM · Jeep — year-specific fitment.

Complete Your Build

Mounting Hardware

T-bolts for mounting accessories to your rack.

TKMAUTO Roof Rack T-Bolt Hardware Kit — 6mm T-Bolts, Washers & Eye Nuts

$29.99

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Questions

Frequently Asked

How long does the roof rack take to install?

Most customers install in about an hour. The rack uses your factory roof rail mounting points — no drilling, no adhesive. A torque-spec guide is included so you can tighten to OEM spec and drive away the same day.

Platform-style or low-profile slimline — which is this?

This is a full platform-style rack with a continuous slotted deck for mounting accessories anywhere along its length. That means rooftop tents, awnings, cargo boxes, traction boards, jerry cans, and light bars all bolt directly to the deck — no adapters needed.

What are the load ratings — static vs dynamic?

Static load (parked — e.g., rooftop tent with sleepers): up to 1,000 lb. Dynamic load (driving): up to 300 lb. These ratings exceed the IIHS rack testing standard and match what ARB and Front Runner publish for their competing platforms.

Will my rooftop tent / awning / light bar bolt up?

Yes. The slotted deck uses the industry-standard 8mm T-slot channel compatible with iKamper, Roofnest, CVT, Smittybilt, ARB, Rhino-Rack, and every major awning and LED bar brand. Any accessory that bolts to a Front Runner Slimline or Prinsu rack will bolt to ours.

Will it fit my truck?

This rack is cut for the specific year, make, and model shown in the fitment box at the top of this page. It uses your factory mounting locations — so if your truck matches that spec, the rack will bolt on with the factory-point feet in the box.

Shipping and warranty?

Free U.S. shipping from our California warehouse. If anything arrives damaged or doesn't fit, we replace it at our cost within 30 days.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

Free LTL freight to the lower 48.

Most bed caps ship in about a week, select models 2–3 weeks — first ordered, first shipped.

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3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Roof Rack (1996-2002) — Lightweight Full Aluminum