Shield your vehicle from expensive undercarriage repairs with the durable transmission skid plate crafted by RCI Offroad. Seamlessly integrate it with the existing RCI front and transfer-case skid plates or opt for solo installation. Constructed from 3/16” laser-cut steel and finished with a sleek black powder coating, this skid plate is precisely designed to safeguard the underbelly of all 3rd generation 1996-2002 4Runners, ensuring top-notch protection, fit, and appearance.
'- Protects transmission and second and third cross-members.
- Excellent addition or replacement of weak, lightweight OEM skid plates (which do not provide ANY coverage of transmission).
- Service openings for maintenance without removal.
- Reinforced edges between cross-members for maximum strength and rigidity.
- Smooth, flat surface that easily slides over obstacles.
- Black powder coat available for rust resistant, durable and high quality finish.
- Installs in minutes.
- All hardware and installation instructions provided.
- Direct bolt-on addition to existing factory attachment points, no drilling required.
- Made in USA.
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NOTE: Estimated lead time 5-6 weeks.
Shield your vehicle from expensive undercarriage repairs with the durable transmission skid plate crafted by RCI Offroad. Seamlessly integrate it with the existing RCI front and transfer-case skid plates or opt for solo installation. Constructed from 3/16” laser-cut steel and finished with a sleek black powder coating, this skid plate is precisely designed to safeguard the underbelly of all 3rd generation 1996-2002 4Runners, ensuring top-notch protection, fit, and appearance.
'- Protects transmission and second and third cross-members.
- Excellent addition or replacement of weak, lightweight OEM skid plates (which do not provide ANY coverage of transmission).
- Service openings for maintenance without removal.
- Reinforced edges between cross-members for maximum strength and rigidity.
- Smooth, flat surface that easily slides over obstacles.
- Black powder coat available for rust resistant, durable and high quality finish.
- Installs in minutes.
- All hardware and installation instructions provided.
- Direct bolt-on addition to existing factory attachment points, no drilling required.
- Made in USA.
Well I haven’t mounted them yet but they both came in a sweet matte black coating and they’re pretty heavy. I’m looking forward to having them on the truck soon.
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Brad S.
Gen 1 Taco skid plates.
Well I haven’t mounted them yet but they both came in a sweet matte black coating and they’re pretty heavy. I’m looking forward to having them on the truck soon.
Spent a month looking for crossbars and stumbled upon this ruggedized kit. Purchased in January 2026. Shipping was free and they arrived within a few days. Installation was easy. My rails are silver so not sure yet but I may paint the rails black. I watched a few YouTube videos and one of the guys did that to match with the crossbars. I’ll wait for the nice weather before deciding. Nice looking regardless. Heavy duty. Happy with this product! PS I notice many want to install strip padding underneath the wind fairing. There is plenty of room / clearance so that was not needed in my case.
I initially liked the Alpha II RTT. However after a few uses it experienced a cracked roof. I contacted the company twice with no response. Think hard about buying a product from this company. These products are made in China, which can only compete on price. Very dissappointed in product, its cost, and the company.
