3rd Gen 4Runner & Hilux Surf Body Panels (96–02)

Replacement body panels and quarter panels for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf (N180/N185, 1996–2002). After 25 years of NZ salt air, gravel roads and the occasional touch-up, body panels start to rust through — particularly the rear quarter ahead of the wheel arch and the bottoms of the doors. This is the home for the replacement panels we stock.

Fitment

Every panel is direct-fit for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf, 1996–2002 (N180/N185). Listings call out which side (left/right) and whether the panel is a full quarter or a repair section.

What's In This Collection

Quarter-panel repair sections for the rear arch (the rust-prone area), full-panel replacements where stocked, and the surrounding trim. These are unpainted — you'll want to paint them in your truck's colour before fitting.

Why Choose Surf Syndicate

Body panel availability for the 3rd Gen is thin globally — we list what we can verify fits a real truck. If we don't have what you need, message us and we'll see what we can source. NZ shipping.

FAQ

Are these pre-painted? No — supplied in primer or bare metal. Send them to your body shop or paint at home before fitting.

Does this need welding to fit? Yes — body panel replacement is a welder's job. We supply the metal; you (or your panel beater) do the cut, weld, and finish.

Are aftermarket or OEM panels? Aftermarket pressings cut to match the OEM panel shape. Quality matches what's used on most NZ panel-beater repairs.

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