{"product_id":"manganese-steel-rear-differential-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2010","title":"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957 \u0026 VW Touareg Manganese Steel Rear Differential Skid Plate (2002–2010)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Steel Rear Differential Skid Plate — Porsche Cayenne 955\/957 \u0026amp; VW Touareg (2002–2010)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull coverage for the rear differential in 3 mm work-hardening manganese steel. Direct bolt-on to factory underbody points — no cutting, drilling, or welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-left:3px solid #999;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your car from the \u003cem\u003eSelect your vehicle\u003c\/em\u003e dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four options cover the range: Cayenne 955 (2002–2007), Cayenne 957 (2008–2010), Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2007) and Touareg Gen 1.5 Facelift (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\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eFull 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\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 version (5 mm, silver finish)\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\u003eWork-hardening manganese steel — repeated impacts make the plate harder, not weaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull coverage of the rear differential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior dent and deformation resistance compared with mild steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant black e-coat finish\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;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955, 2002–2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 facelift, 2008–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)\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\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\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic socket set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting \/ drilling \/ welding:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plate must be removed for underside maintenance access — it bolts off and back on with basic hand tools\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\u003eMatch the option to your car's model year. Cayenne 955 for 2002–2007 cars, Cayenne 957 for the 2008–2010 facelift. On the Touareg, Gen 1 is the 2002–2007 pre-facelift 7L and Gen 1.5 Facelift is the 2008–2010 car. If you are unsure, email your VIN to \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@overlandtrek.com\"\u003einfo@overlandtrek.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will identify it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is manganese steel, and why is it better than mild steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eManganese steel is a work-hardening alloy — it gets harder each time it is struck. That makes it resist denting and deformation from rock strikes far better than standard mild steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese steel or aluminum — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3 mm manganese steel plate suits serious rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts. 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