{"product_id":"aluminum-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2017","title":"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957\/958 \u0026 VW Touareg Aluminum Engine \u0026 Transfer Case Skid Plate (2002–2017)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminum Engine \u0026amp; Transfer Case Skid Plate — Porsche Cayenne 955\/957\/958 \u0026amp; VW Touareg (2002–2017)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne plate covering both the engine and the transfer case in 5 mm 7075 aluminum alloy — full protection for the two most vulnerable underbody components, at lower weight than steel. Direct bolt-on to factory underbody points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/aluminum-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayennetouareg-02-10chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-al-tc2-3f047baf-aaf7-44dd-a885-71ac3543c8cb-1159776_480x480.jpg?v=1778490554\" alt=\"Aluminum Engine and Transfer Case Skid Plate installed on Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg underbody\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\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;\"\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\u003eThickness\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\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eSilver 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;\"\u003eEngine (oil pan, gearbox) and transfer case\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 version (3 mm, black 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\u003eCovers the engine and transfer case in a single plate — no gap between components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7075 aluminum alloy — high strength at reduced weight compared with steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the oil pan, gearbox, and transfer case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant silver e-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo interference with sensors or vehicle electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche Cayenne 955 (2002–2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche Cayenne 957 (2008–2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche Cayenne 958 (2011–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Touareg (2002–2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 oil changes and underside maintenance — 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\u003eBuilt to order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufactured to spec at our facility\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\u003eWhat does this plate cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the engine — oil pan and gearbox — and the transfer case, in a single plate with no exposed gap between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum or manganese steel — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5 mm aluminum plate is lighter and well suited to overlanding, fire roads, and moderate off-road use. The 3 mm manganese steel version work-hardens on impact and is the better choice for serious rock crawling and repeated heavy strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the aluminum plate thicker than the steel one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluminum is less dense than steel, so a thicker section is used to reach comparable protection while still coming in lighter overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to remove this for oil changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The plate must come off to reach the sump for oil changes and other underside maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy all the skid plates together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the complete aluminum skid plate kit bundles the plates at a lower combined price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Overlandtrek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572324188381,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-AL-TC","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/porsche-cayenne-955957958-vw-touareg-aluminum-transfer-case-skid-plate-2002-2017chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-al-tcunderbody-protection-1917747.jpg?v=1781235432","url":"https:\/\/overlandtrek.com\/products\/aluminum-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2017","provider":"Overlandtrek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}