Fixing up your 3rd gen 4runner rocker panel

If you've spent any time looking under your rig lately, you've probably noticed the state of your 3rd gen 4runner rocker panel. It's one of those parts we all tend to ignore until we see a bubble in the paint or, worse, a straight-up hole where solid metal used to be. These trucks are basically immortal when it comes to the engine and transmission, but the body? Well, that's a different story, especially if you live somewhere where they salt the roads like they're seasoning a giant pretzel every winter. ...

February 14, 2026 · 7 min · Linage Silvestri