🏔️ Load up your gear with confidence and ease!
The 3rd Gen 4Runner Load Bar System is designed to replace your factory crossbars with a stronger, cleaner, and more capable setup — built for adventure and daily use alike.

This two-bar system mounts directly to your factory roof tracks using Sherpa’s precision-engineered anchor plates, ensuring a rock-solid fit without reusing your OEM hardware.
Each aluminum extrusion crossbar features six ¼” slots, offering full modularity for accessories such as roof boxes, ski racks, recovery gear, or lighting setups.

Simple. Strong. Ready for anything.

Key Features

• ✔️ Designed for 1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner (3rd Gen)

• 🪶 Lightweight (~8 lbs) yet extremely strong

• 🔩 Direct mount to factory roof tracks — no drilling or modification required

• 🧱 2 aluminum extrusion crossbars with six ¼” accessory slots per bar

• 🛠️ Includes roof track anchor plates — no need to reuse factory hardware

• 🌀 Low-profile aerodynamic design — minimizes wind drag and noise

• 🎨 Black textured powder coat finish — durable and corrosion-resistant

• ⚙️ Black anodized crossbars & black oxide stainless steel hardware

• 💡 Compatible with Sherpa drop-in T-nuts and most roof-mounted accessories

Load Ratings

• 💪 Dynamic Load: 150 lbs (68 kg)

• 🛌 Static Load: 400 lbs (181 kg)
  <small>Load ratings depend on weight distribution and mounting configuration.</small>

Included Components

• (2) Crossbars

• (4) Mounts

• (4) Crossbar Endcaps

• (4) Anchor Plates

• (1) Sherpa Nameplate

• All required hardware for assembly

Installation

• Mounts directly to factory roof tracks — no drilling required

• Includes anchor plates for secure fitment

• Straightforward installation with standard tools

• Complete hardware kit and instructions included

Warranty

🛡️ Lifetime Warranty — built tough, backed for life.