{"product_id":"vw-touareg-2002-2010-complete-set-of-aluminum-skid-plate-kit","title":"VW Touareg Complete Aluminum Skid Plate Kit (2002–2010)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Aluminum Skid Plate Kit — VW Touareg (2002–2010)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderbody armour in 5 mm 7075 aluminum alloy — serious protection without the weight of steel. Available as the core underbody set, or as the full build with our 50 mm steel rock sliders and side skid plates included. Direct bolt-on to factory points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo choices to make above: first your car, then your package.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each generation has its own kit — VW facelifted the Touareg for the 2008 model year and the underbody mounting points changed with it, so the plates are cut and drilled for the car you pick from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown. Gen 1 covers 2002–2007; Gen 1.5 Facelift covers 2008–2010. Then choose Set 1 or the larger package under \u003cem\u003eItem Package\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eEngine and transfer case protection, plus the rear differential plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet 1 + Rock Sliders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eEverything in Set 1, plus our Touareg off-road rock sliders (50 mm manganese steel tube) and side skid plates for both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkid plate material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e7075 aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkid plate thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock sliders (larger package only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eManganese steel, 50 mm tube diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eSilver e-coating (skid plates), e-coating (rock sliders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eYes — cut and drilled per generation, not a universal kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eFactory underbody points — fully reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eManganese steel kit (3 mm, harder — includes fuel tank plates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7075 aluminum alloy skid plates — high strength at reduced weight compared with steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the engine, transfer case, and rear differential — the most vulnerable underbody components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade specifically for your generation — the mounting pattern matches your car's factory points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger package adds 50 mm steel rock sliders and side skid plates for full rocker protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant e-coat finish throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower combined price than buying the pieces separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;width:55%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #d0d0d0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption to select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L pre-facelift, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg 7L facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eVW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the Touareg Gen 2 (7P, 2011–2018).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single afternoon for the full kit, with the vehicle on a lift or ramps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic socket set, torque wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting \/ drilling \/ welding:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required — the plates arrive drilled for your generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plates come off individually for oil changes and underside maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:#e0e0e0;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect bolt-on fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo cutting, drilling, or modifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivery in 4–6 weeks, tracking provided\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eIn stock now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in our own factory, ready to ship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f8f8;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eExpert support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail info@overlandtrek.com anytime\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich options should I select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo choices. First your car: Gen 1 is the 2002–2007 pre-facelift 7L Touareg, Gen 1.5 Facelift is the 2008–2010 car. Then your package: Set 1 for underbody plates only, or the larger package to add rock sliders and side skid plates. If you are unsure which generation yours is, email your VIN to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@overlandtrek.com\"\u003einfo@overlandtrek.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it for you before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the same kit used for both generations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The plates are cut and drilled for the generation you select, because the underbody mounting points changed with the 2008 facelift. A Gen 1 kit will not bolt to a Gen 1.5 car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the two packages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 1 covers the engine, transfer case, and rear differential in 5 mm aluminum. The larger package adds our Touareg off-road rock sliders — 50 mm manganese steel tube — plus side skid plates for both sides, giving full rocker panel protection as well as underbody coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the rock sliders aluminum or steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rock sliders are manganese steel with 50 mm tube, the same units we sell separately for the Touareg. The underbody skid plates are 5 mm aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include fuel tank plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the aluminum kit covers the engine, transfer case, and rear differential. If you want fuel tank protection as well, our manganese steel kit includes plates for both fuel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum kit or manganese steel kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluminum is lighter and well suited to overlanding, fire roads, and moderate off-road use. 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