Aluminum Skid Plate Engine & Steering Toyota FJ Cruiser for Winch Bumper

• Toyota

• FJ Cruiser

Massive Front and Underbody Protection for the Toyota FJ Cruiser with MorE 4x4 Steel Front – Highly Efficiently Protects Your Offroader's Engine, Front Axle, and Steering Linkage!

The MorE 4x4 Aluminum Combined Skid Plate for the Toyota FJ Cruiser (suitable for all model years from 2006 onwards) offers high-strength, extensive protection for the most vulnerable mechanical components on the underside of the vehicle's front. This skid plate simultaneously covers three essential components: the engine (including oil pan), the front axle differential, and the susceptible steering linkage with tie rods.

With its distinctive retro design and robust Land Cruiser base (J12/J15), the FJ Cruiser is an extremely popular vehicle for overlanding and heavy off-road terrain. However, those who use the Cruiser as intended will quickly push the limits of the original, thin covers. Since the vehicle has independent front suspension, the front differential housing and sensitive steering components are structurally unprotected in the potential impact zone. Careless contact with sharp rocks, massive tree stumps in the forest, or hard impacts in deep ruts can irreparably bend the tie rods or tear open the engine oil pan – leading to immediate oil loss and catastrophic engine damage.

This vehicle-specific 3-in-1 underbody protection perfectly closes this critical safety gap on the underside of your FJ Cruiser. Thanks to its well-thought-out design, this skid plate can be installed completely independently and separately, without necessarily requiring the rest of the underbody system plates to be installed.

⚠️ Important Compatibility Note: This skid plate is specifically designed for use in combination with the MorE 4x4 Steel Bumper (model MO-Z022). It seamlessly connects to this winch bumper, forming a closed, aerodynamic ramp at the front of the vehicle. It fits all model years and engine variants of the FJ Cruiser (4.0L V6).

💡 Important Note on Product Images: To show you the full extent of the underbody protection on the vehicle, some photos depict multiple skid plates. The scope of delivery for this item includes only the front engine, differential, and tie rod skid plate. The other skid plates (for transmission, transfer case, etc.) are not included but can be purchased separately in our shop.

Your Advantages at a Glance:

• Perfectly Vehicle-Specific: Custom-made for the Toyota FJ Cruiser (from 2006) – suitable for all model variants.

• 3-in-1 Protection Area: Highly effectively secures the engine, the front axle differential, and the complete steering linkage (tie rods) against mechanical impacts and frontal impacts from below.

• Optimized for the MorE 4x4 Front: Seamless transition to the MorE 4x4 winch bumper MO-Z022 – prevents branches, dirt, or mud from getting caught behind the front.

• Lightweight & Extremely Robust: Made from high-quality, 6 mm thick aluminum. This offers the ideal balance of uncompromising stability for tough off-road use and minimal added weight for the front axle.

• Easy Plug-and-Play Installation: No drilling, cutting, or welding on the vehicle required! The included mounting kit exclusively uses the original factory holes and threads in the massive ladder frame. Reversion to the standard condition is easily possible at any time.

🛠️ Other Versions in the Shop:

For the MorE 4x4 Steel Bumper MO-Z022:

• In robust steel (4 mm): Article SKU: MO-OP071

For the original factory bumper (stock front):

• In robust steel (4 mm): Article SKU: MO-OP106

• In lightweight aluminum (6 mm): Article SKU: MO-OPA106

Technical Data:

• Suitable for: Toyota FJ Cruiser (model years 2006+)

• Engineization: All engine variants (4.0L V6)

• Protection Area: Engine oil pan, front differential, and tie rods/steering

• Material: 6 mm high-strength quality aluminum

• Front Compatibility: Only suitable with the MorE 4x4 Steel Bumper MO-Z022

• Installation: Directly to existing frame points (screw set included)

Scope of Delivery:

• 1x Aluminum combined skid plate (engine/axle bridge/tie rods)

• 1x Vehicle-specific mounting and screw set (Note: Other skid plates visible in the photos for main transmission, transfer case, or fuel tank are not included and are available separately from us).