{"product_id":"manganese-steel-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2017","title":"Porsche Cayenne 955\/957\/958 \u0026 VW Touareg Manganese Steel Engine \u0026 Transfer Case Skid Plate (2002–2017)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Steel 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 3 mm work-hardening manganese steel. The oil pan is the lowest point under the engine and the transfer case is among the most expensive drivetrain components on this platform — this shields both. 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\/manganese-steel-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayennetouareg-02-10overlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-tc7-6e2120d9-8fc7-4df5-81cc-fd7f66a7ad75-7547633_480x480.jpg?v=1778490553\" alt=\"Manganese Steel 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\n\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;\"\u003eEngine (covered 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;\"\u003eAluminum version (5 mm, silver finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\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\u003eWork-hardening manganese steel — repeated impacts make the plate harder, not weaker\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 black 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/manganese-steel-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayennetouareg-02-10overlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-tc8-6357636_480x480.jpg?v=1778490552\" alt=\"Manganese Steel Engine and Transfer Case Skid Plate standalone product view 3mm steel\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this plate cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\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\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese steel or aluminum — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 mm manganese steel plate is the right choice for serious rock crawling and repeated heavy impacts, because manganese steel work-hardens on impact. The 5 mm aluminum version is lighter and better suited to overlanding and moderate off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to remove this for oil changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The plate must come off to reach the sump for oil changes and other underside maintenance. It bolts off and back on with basic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Cayenne or Touareg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits the Cayenne 955 (2002–2007), 957 (2008–2010), and 958 (2011–2017), and the Volkswagen Touareg from 2002–2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy all the skid plates together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the manganese steel skid plate kit bundles the plates at a lower combined price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Overlandtrek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47571962626269,"sku":"OT-UNI-SK-MN-TC","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/porsche-cayenne-955957958-vw-touareg-manganese-steel-transfer-case-skid-plate-2002-2017chassis-guardoverlandtrekoverlandtrekot-uni-sk-mn-tcunderbody-skid-plates-1629148.jpg?v=1781235426","url":"https:\/\/overlandtrek.com\/products\/manganese-steel-transfer-case-skid-plate-cayenne-touareg-2002-2017","provider":"Overlandtrek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}