{"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 side steps and side skid plates included. Direct bolt-on to factory points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Package\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\u003eSet 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eEngine case, transfer case, and rear axle case plates\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 + Side Steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003eEverything in Set 1, plus side steps and side skid plates for both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0px; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); width: 40%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e7075 aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); width: 40%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); width: 40%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSilver e-coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); width: 40%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFactory underbody points — fully reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); width: 40%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eManganese steel kit (3 mm, harder — includes fuel tank plates)\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\u003e7075 aluminum alloy — high strength at reduced weight compared with steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the engine, transfer case, and rear axle — the three most vulnerable underbody components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide steps and side skid plates available in the larger package for full rocker protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant silver e-coat finish\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2010)\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\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\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\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 is the difference between the two packages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet 1 covers the engine case, transfer case, and rear axle case. The larger package adds side steps and side skid plates for both sides, giving full rocker panel protection as well as underbody coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include fuel tank plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the aluminum kit covers the engine, transfer case, and rear axle. If you want fuel tank protection as well, our manganese steel kit includes plates for both fuel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum kit or manganese steel kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum is lighter and well suited to overlanding, fire roads, and moderate off-road use. Manganese steel work-hardens on impact and is the better choice for serious rock crawling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to drill or modify the vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — every plate is direct bolt-on using factory underbody mounting points, with instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this kit fit my Touareg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — fits the Volkswagen Touareg Gen 1 (2002–2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Overlandtrek","offers":[{"title":"Set 1: Engine Case-Transfer Case-Rear Axle Case","offer_id":48267829412061,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set 1 + Side Steps-Side Skid Plates","offer_id":48267829444829,"sku":null,"price":1349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6394\/1597\/files\/engine_skid_plate_and_side_steps.png?v=1785207137","url":"https:\/\/overlandtrek.com\/products\/vw-touareg-2002-2010-complete-set-of-aluminum-skid-plate-kit","provider":"Overlandtrek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}