The 5th gen 4Runner sits lower than a Tacoma and carries its transfer case and fuel tank close to the ground, which is why underbody hits are so common on rocky trails. The plates on this page cover each low point with bolt-on steel that uses factory mounting points.
Plate by plate
- Front skid: engine oil pan and front differential area, the first thing to contact a ledge
- Transmission skid: the transmission pan directly behind the front plate
- Transfer case skid: the transfer case mid-frame
- Fuel tank skid: the tank, one of the lowest points on the vehicle
- Lower control arm skids: the front control arm mounts and cam bolts
Complete collection or build your own
The Complete Skid Plate Collection bundles the core plates into one order. If you already have partial coverage, buy the individual plates you are missing. The exact contents are listed on the collection's product page.
Built for the 2010-2024 4Runner only
The 2025+ 4Runner is a new platform with its own skid plate lineup. Start from the 4Runner 2025+ collection for those.