Specs ✓ Vehicle: 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner (5th Gen) ✓ Material: 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum (your choice) ✓ Finish: Satin-textured black powder coat (over zinc primer on steel), or bare metal (uncoated) ✓ Made in: USA
Rocks and trail obstacles don't care about your engine. This skid replaces the weak factory unit, giving you reliable, confident protection for your engine and oil pan, so you can focus on the adventure instead of what's underneath you.
Features:
Laser cut and formed from your choice of 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum
Finished with a durable satin textured black powder coat over zinc primer
Frame mounted for maximum protection
Removable oil filter access panel and oil drain hole make oil changes easier than with the stock skid
Replaces the weak factory skid plate for reliable, confident protection
Diff Drop Hardware Kit available HERE for 5G 4Runner's with front differential drops
Fitment & Notes
Fits 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner (2010-2024)
Bare metal lets you finish it your way. Steel should be coated soon after delivery to prevent surface rust.
Compatible with KDSS. Spacers are only needed with a front differential drop
Which 4Runners does it fit?
It fits the 2010-2024 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, and is compatible with KDSS.
Can I change my oil with it installed?
Yes. A removable oil filter access panel and oil drain hole make oil changes easier than with the stock skid.
I have a front differential drop. What do I need?
Add the Diff Drop Hardware Kit. Spacers are only needed with a front differential drop.
Steel or aluminum?
Choose 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum. It is frame mounted and replaces the weak factory skid.
Powdercoat or bare?
Powdercoat is satin textured black (over zinc primer on steel). Bare metal lets you finish it your way, so coat steel soon after delivery to prevent surface rust.
Still have a question about fit?Talk with the team that builds it, right here in Kalamazoo. Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET.
I've got a Blitz front bumper and full skids from to back on my 07 V8 4Runner. Victory quality is great and customer service has been phenomenal. However, the 4G 4R front skid could potentially use a redesign from my experience. The skid should bolt up in the front (like your other versions) and not attach by the "hanger" connection. And I believe there should be a gusset from the slope angle to the flat. I say this based on my following experience:
I originally bought the front skid, installed it, and used it for several months. But then when I bought the mid (transmission) skid and went to install, the front and the mid were not fitting properly and we could not figure it out. The front skid had to shift toward the front of the vehicle to allow the mid to connect on the cross member which limited the engagement to the hanger in the front.
I ended up buying another Victory front skid as we thought maybe there was some weird manufacturing glitch since we confirmed it was the correct part and no good reason it should not fit. We even took measurements and had the engineers look at it. The new front skid fit brilliantly when first installed so I thought we were good to go. However, after a few months of wheeling, I took off the front skid to access some maintenance items, and when I went to re-install, the same thing was happening that happened the first time.
So, my theory is that after direct hits to the front of the front skid, the angle on the skid "flattens" out which extends the length of the skid. Then it no longer can properly be secured in the front by the hanger, and it no longer mates nicely to the mid skid.
I love your product and have been very happy with the customer service, but am in a tough spot now where my front skid is sketchy on the hanger and somewhat overlapping at the mid skid on the crossmember. The mid and the transfer case skids still fit great and I recently installed the gas tank skid which is also a great fit.
Matt
★★★★★★★★★★Nov 17, 2023
Quality Skids That Can Take Abuse
Skids: Front, Mid, Tcase, and Gas Tank these skids hold up quite well to the absolutely nutty amount of abuse i throw at them by rock crawling on the regular in a 2012 4runner. I have had the engine skid since shortly after i bought the truck ( only gripe with the engine skid is the oil filter access panel doesn't have the nuts welded on the backside so it's kinda a pain. i tried threaded nutserts as a solution and then it got lost on a trail somewhere. they made it easy to order a replacement which was nice. Just recently added the rest of the skids and can say that they also handle the abuse that i throw at them now that i have long travel and lockers. They may need to reinforce the mounting brackets for the gas tank skid but i feel like that is a uniquely me issue as i used it as a bash plate on a level 8 trail and bent the front brackets making it scrape my driveshaft. but a little bit of help from a friend with a winch and it pulled right back and we carried on which is nutty to me.
all in all. if i can abuse these steel skids as much as i do then they can handle just about whatever you can throw at them.
Keep up the quality work yall and i will let you know when i can no longer remount this engine skid haha
chris hatfield
Response from our team
Thanks for the product testing, Chris!
★★★★★★★★★★Sep 5, 2023
Quality skids!
Skids: engine/mid/trans - aluminum powder coat
2000 SR5 4x4 - Overland influenced build 3" lift w/285/70/17 Addco sway bars f/b diff drop SPC UCAs Other quality parts from Sonoran Steel
These skids came packaged well, unpacking I was immediately impressed with the build quality (I have done quite a bit of metal fabricating over the years so appreciate good build quality). The aluminum skids are perfect for what I need and of course much lighter than steel. Aesthetics\quality\function\fit were very important to my decision to choose Victory, and these skids easily checked all the boxes.
The install was very easy (Note: if you're new to these kinds of installs, watch the video a few times and don't drill any holes until you know how it all fits). The result is a high-quality interlocked design that looks like it belongs on the truck and not just tacked on as an afterthought. Even slightly Toyota oem inspired. I'm guessing the Victory steel skids would be of same quality and fit.
I researched just about every skid I could find for a more overland inspired style that would still be tough enough if the truck ended up in a place that required advanced protection. My only regret is that I didn't just get these ordered a long time ago. If you're in the market for a high quality, advanced design skid that fits the way it should and looks like it belongs on the truck, you found it. Thanks Victory – Cheers!
Christo27
Response from our team
Thank you for the review!
★★★★★★★★★★Mar 11, 2023
Some Details Could Be Improved
Plate has a good weight to it and I expect it to perform well. The install and usability is compromised by Victory's decision to not weld the nuts for the oil service hatch to the skid plate. Instead, you have to awkwardly hold them in place while you thread the fasteners. These should be tacked in. Same goes for a few primary mounting points. Spending a few extra minutes on the mfg would take this plate from good to great.
Colin
Response from our team
Thank you for the review! We have forwarded your comments to our engineering team.
★★★★★★★★★★Jul 25, 2021
Beefy and Convenient
Pretty straight forward installation. Worth it for the oil changes alone. Thick steel, nice powdercoat, can access lower arm cam bolts without taking it off. Stainless hardware has held up very well. I would definitely recommend this skid plate.
Brian
★★★★★★★★★★May 27, 2021
Stout Quality
I purchased the front skid plate, the mid skid plate and the transfer skid plate because all three of these fit together perfectly. I know how heavy duty these are because I installed them myself in my driveway and got an incredible workout lifting all 120 lb to get these things on (they're roughly 40 lb apiece). Unless you have a lift and a transmission jack at your disposal, I highly recommend getting some help and not installing them alone like I did. They look amazing and they even make my GX bit more aerodynamic as I drive down the road because there's a smooth flat surface underneath.
Darrin Roush
★★★★★★★★★★Nov 25, 2020
KDSS
Good company, great product and I have the roof rack, skids, blitz bumper etc from Victory. Only issue is that it's not truly KDSS compatible. Have had rubbing on my KDSS suspension to the point its rubbed a bit of steel off and is close to the bushings at this point. Might have to replace the KDSS bars or bushing sooner then later due to the wearing that was occurring. Had to take it off and cut the side wings with a plasma cutter to get it to clear appropriately. Was installed to spec by professionals not a botched install. IF you do have KDSS I would cut the wings off the sides so as not to damage the truck as happened to me.
Brice
Response from our team
Thanks for the review! These skids have been revised slightly for more KDSS clearance.
★★★★★★★★★★Sep 25, 2020
Skid plate customer service
I called a few weeks after I place my order and they stated they lost it but would get it right out to me. I then called two weeks later and spoke to the President who advised they said production had not begun and the production times are listed on the website. By the way they based on the times advertised I should have received my product twice. I called back and canceled my order. I ordered an RCI and received it within 5 days perfect condition. I don't recommend working with this company. The President never followed up with me as well.
Matthew Nash
★★★★★★★★★★Aug 16, 2020
Nice product. Crap instruction.
Steel powder coated version - great welds, thick and tough. Product looks well made. There are no instructions for installation. Videos on website not helpful since I'm not installing a prototype or full system. Bad experience with install means I'm changing to another company for other products. Victory is cranking out products no doubt, but once it leaves the factory, you're on your own.
Drew
★★★★★★★★★★Jul 10, 2020
Simple Install and solid construction.
This skid is beautiful! I bought mine in aluminum for some weight saving and when it arrived I was pleasantly surprised by how robust it felt for being so light compared to steel. I have no doubt this thing will take all the abuse I can put it through just fine, save maybe a direct sharp boulder slam. It also installed in 15 minutes!!! I had prepped the vehicle that morning by removing the OEM skids and braces as instructed in the newer install video. Once FEDEX dropped it off, I went into a 15 minute break (working from home) and had it all buttoned up at 15m40s. I used a jack to hold it against the chassis, slid those weird rear crossmember "washers" into place and it was done easily. Thanks for making yet another great product guys!! Mid armor amd rack are next on my list! Take care.
Charles Conarroe
★★★★★★★★★★May 30, 2020
High quality product!
I got a coated steel front and mid skid for my '19 runner.. the build quality is top notch and I'm very satisfied with the whole experience. Total piece of mind with the level of protection they provide. Also access to the oil drain and filter was a piece of cake!
Gabriel
★★★★★★★★★★Feb 22, 2020
Great Skid Plate!
Met there guys at Overland Expo East in 2019 and really like what they are building. Needed to replace my son's OEM front skid on 2005 4Runner. Looked at a few and was very pleased with the quality of Victory. The price was fantastic , the craftsmanship is outstanding and the customer service even better. Would highly recommend Victory for all you 4Runner mods! Now it is time to work on my 2014 4Runner Trail Edition with front and rear bumpers form Victory!
John Pitt
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