{"product_id":"manganese-steel-skid-plates-kit-touareg-2002-2010","title":"Manganese Steel Skid Plates Kit for VW Touareg (2002–2010)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Steel Skid Plates Kit — VW Touareg (2002–2010)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete underbody protection in one bundle — five plates covering the engine, transfer case, both fuel tanks, and rear differential, all in 3 mm work-hardening manganese steel. Direct bolt-on to factory points, at a lower combined price than buying the plates individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach generation has its own kit — choose your car from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Gen 1 covers 2002–2007; Gen 1.5 Facelift covers 2008–2010.\u003c\/p\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\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eHigh-carbon manganese steel\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\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e3 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\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eBlack e-coating\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\u003eKit contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e5 plates — engine, transfer case, dual fuel tanks, rear differential\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;\"\u003eAluminum kit (5 mm, lighter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included — 5 Plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine skid plate — protects the oil pan and gearbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer case skid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank skid plates × 2 — full coverage for both tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear differential skid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll mounting hardware and installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork-hardening manganese steel — repeated impacts make the plates harder, not weaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade specifically for your generation — the mounting pattern matches your car's factory points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull underbody coverage with no gaps between plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth fuel tanks protected, not just one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant black e-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower combined price than buying the plates 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) — that is a different platform with a different underbody.\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 option should I select?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGen 1 is the 2002–2007 pre-facelift 7L Touareg. Gen 1.5 Facelift is the 2008–2010 car. If you are unsure which 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 included in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive manganese steel skid plates — engine, transfer case, two fuel tank plates, and rear differential — plus all mounting hardware and installation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two fuel tank plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Touareg runs dual fuel tanks, so the kit includes a plate for each rather than leaving one exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese steel or aluminum — which kit should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eManganese steel work-hardens on impact and is the better choice for serious rock crawling and repeated heavy strikes. The aluminum kit is lighter and better suited to overlanding and moderate off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to drill or modify the vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — every plate is direct bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points, with instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the full kit take to install?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost owners complete the full kit in a single afternoon with the vehicle on a lift or ramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Overlandtrek","offers":[{"title":"VW Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007)","offer_id":47778278965469,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-KT","price":893.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"VW Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (2008–2010)","offer_id":48599230906589,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-KT-TG15","price":893.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/manganese-steel-skid-plates-kit-for-porsche-cayenne-955-957-vw-touareg-manganese-kit-2002-2010chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-kt20260316162241-3746944.jpg?v=1781235430","url":"https:\/\/overlandtrek.com\/en-fr\/products\/manganese-steel-skid-plates-kit-touareg-2002-2010","provider":"Overlandtrek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}