Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen Full Skid Plate System - A-arm, Bellypan, Fuel

The Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen Full Skid Plate System wraps the underbody in 1/4" 6061-T6 aluminum, protecting the oil pan, transmission, transfer case, front exhaust, and fuel tank in one bundled kit. The heavy-duty aluminum is lighter and gouges less than the 5052 aluminum many competitors use, and it adds ground clearance over the low-hanging OEM skids. Bundled together, the A-arm skids, bellypan, and fuel tank skid save money versus buying each piece separately.

Key Features

• 1/4" 6061-T6 heat-treated aluminum skids with 3/16" zinc-plated steel support brackets
• Covers the oil pan, transmission, transfer case, front exhaust, and fuel tank
• 6061 aluminum offers higher surface strength than competitors' 5052, so it lasts longer and gouges less
• No-overlap design gains additional ground clearance over the OEM skid plates
• Roughly one-third lighter than an equivalent steel system, and it holds its shape instead of denting

Fitment & Compatibility

Fits the 5th-generation Toyota 4Runner. Not compatible with KDSS-equipped models without modification; non-KDSS models install without restriction. An added fuel tank strap eliminates the need to drop the tank, and the system clears sway bar drop brackets and partial differential drops but not a full cradle drop.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• A-arm skids
• Bellypan skid (engine, transmission, transfer case)
• Fuel tank skid with anti-drop strap
• 3/16" zinc-plated steel mounting brackets and hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

Which 4Runner does this fit?
The 5th-generation Toyota 4Runner. Note it is not compatible with KDSS-equipped models without modification.

What does the full system cover?
It protects the oil pan, transmission, transfer case, front exhaust, and fuel tank, and includes the A-arm skids, bellypan, and fuel tank skid.

Why aluminum instead of steel?
The 1/4" 6061-T6 aluminum is about one-third lighter than steel, won't dent and hold a shape change, and gouges less than the 5052 aluminum used by many competitors.

Do I have to drop the fuel tank?
No. An additional strap in the kit eliminates the fuel tank drop during installation.

Will it clear my sway bar drop or diff drop?
It clears sway bar drop brackets and partial differential drops, but not a full cradle drop.