3rd Gen 4Runner & Hilux Surf Dash Mats (96–02)

Dash mats and dash covers for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf (N180/N185, 1996–2002). NZ sun is brutal on a 25-year-old dash — once the original cracks, it's a fortune to replace. A custom-fit dash mat is the cheap insurance policy that keeps your dash looking original for another decade. Carpet and moulded options, cut for the 3rd Gen specifically.

Fitment

Every dash mat is custom-cut for the 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf dash, 1996–2002. Fits KZN185, RZN185 and VZN185. Cutouts for factory speaker grilles, the defrost vents and the centre dash trim are pre-shaped.

What's In This Collection

Carpet dash mats in the Surf Syndicate spec (medium-pile, UV-stable, cut for 3rd Gen dash geometry) and moulded covers for trucks with already-cracked dashes. Velcro mounting comes included — no adhesive, no permanent fixings.

Why Choose Surf Syndicate

Generic 4x4 dash mats rarely fit a 3rd Gen properly — the dash curvature is specific. Ours are cut from a 3rd Gen template and have been fitted on real trucks to confirm the speaker cutouts and side wings sit flush. NZ shipped, fast.

FAQ

Will it fit if my dash already has cracks? Yes — the mat lays over the existing dash and hides minor cracks. For severely split dashes a moulded dash cover may be a better fit.

How does it stay in place? Velcro tabs on the back lock to small hook-side patches on the dash. No adhesive residue, easy to remove.

Will it block the airbag light or defrost? No — the cutouts are pre-shaped for the dash sensor, defrost vents and speaker grilles.

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