Enhance the protection of your 3rd Gen 4Runner's underbelly with RCI Off Road's transfer-case skid plate, crafted to offer formidable defense against both urban and wilderness hazards. This skid plate is meticulously designed from 3/16" CNC precision-laser cut steel, ensuring a perfect protective shield tailored to the transfer-case of any 3rd generation 4Runner model years 1996-2002. Its superior build is matched by an aesthetically pleasing fit and finish, complete with a durable powder-coated black surface.
Weight: 35 lbs.
Dimensions: 28 × 23 × 4 in.
Material: 3/16in Steel / Black Powder Coat.
'- Protects third cross-member, transfer-case, and exhaust pipe.
- Excellent addition or replacement of weak, lightweight OEM skid plate that directly attaches to the transfer-case (this means impact will not disperse, rendering plate useless).
- Reinforced edges between cross-members for maximum strength and rigidity.
- Utilizes carriage bolts for mounting, providing a low profile without the worry of damaging hardware.
- Smooth, flat surface that easily slides over obstacles.
- Black powder coat available for rust resistant, durable and high quality finish.
- Installs in minutes.
- Hardware and installation instructions included.
- Direct bolt-on addition to existing factory attachment points, no drilling required.
- Made in USA.
Product Details
Description
Enhance the protection of your 3rd Gen 4Runner's underbelly with RCI Off Road's transfer-case skid plate, crafted to offer formidable defense against both urban and wilderness hazards. This skid plate is meticulously designed from 3/16" CNC precision-laser cut steel, ensuring a perfect protective shield tailored to the transfer-case of any 3rd generation 4Runner model years 1996-2002. Its superior build is matched by an aesthetically pleasing fit and finish, complete with a durable powder-coated black surface.
Specifications
Weight: 35 lbs.
Dimensions: 28 × 23 × 4 in.
Material: 3/16in Steel / Black Powder Coat.
Features
'- Protects third cross-member, transfer-case, and exhaust pipe.
- Excellent addition or replacement of weak, lightweight OEM skid plate that directly attaches to the transfer-case (this means impact will not disperse, rendering plate useless).
- Reinforced edges between cross-members for maximum strength and rigidity.
- Utilizes carriage bolts for mounting, providing a low profile without the worry of damaging hardware.
- Smooth, flat surface that easily slides over obstacles.
- Black powder coat available for rust resistant, durable and high quality finish.
- Installs in minutes.
- Hardware and installation instructions included.
- Direct bolt-on addition to existing factory attachment points, no drilling required.
- Made in USA.
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.
