Coastal Offroad Drivetrain Skid Plate DIY Kit for Toyota Hilux Surf / 4Runner KZN185 / RZN185 / VZN185 | 3rd Gen 96-02

Stop Playing Russian Roulette With Your Undercarriage. Armor Up Your 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf Before the Trail Tears It Apart!

Picture this: You’re deep into the backcountry, crawling over a gnarly section of rocks. Suddenly, you hear the worst sound imaginable—the sickening, bone-jarring CRUNCH of a boulder smashing directly into your exposed oil pan.

In a split second, your epic off-road adventure turns into a multi-thousand-dollar nightmare. You’re stranded. Your engine is bleeding oil onto the dirt. And you’re kicking yourself for trusting those flimsy factory "skid plates" (if you can even call them that).

Don’t let one jagged rock end your trip. It’s time to wrap your rig's vital organs in an impenetrable vault. Introducing the Coastal Offroad 3rd Gen 4Runner / Hilux Surf Drivetrain Skid Plate Kit (1996-2002).

This isn’t your average, thin, easily-bent piece of metal. This is a heavy-duty, meticulously engineered fortress designed to take the most brutal beatings so your drivetrain doesn't have to.

Why This Skid Plate Kit Will Save Your Rig (and Your Wallet):

- Complete Vital Organ Protection: This comprehensive 2-piece set shields your radiator, front differential, engine oil pan, steering rack, transmission, AND transfer case. You get ultimate peace of mind knowing the most expensive parts of your 4Runner are completely armoured.

- Unbeatable Strength by Design: While competitors simply bend a sheet of metal and call it a day, we’ve engineered a dual-wall construction at the highest impact zones, reinforced with multiple continuous ribs running the entire length of the set. It absorbs massive hits and slides over obstacles with ease.

- Maximum Ground Clearance & Approach Angle: We designed the front plate with a dual angle that tucks up tighter to the frame than anything else on the market. You get armour without sacrificing precious clearance.

- No-Drill, Zero-Headache Install: You don't need to hack up your frame. The front plate bolts directly to 9 factory mounting points, and the rear bolts straight into 8.

- Mechanic-Friendly: Need an oil change? No problem. The built-in oil drain hole means you don't have to drop the massive skid plate every time your rig needs fresh blood.

- The Pride of Building It Yourself: This is a precision CNC laser-cut, DIY weld-together kit. Nitrogen laser cutting means no edge oxidation, just clean, bare metal ready for you to lay down perfect, strong welds right out of the box. (Detailed instructions included!)

The Trail Won't Go Easy on You. Make Sure Your Rig Can Take the Hit.

Your 3rd Gen 4Runner wasn’t built to sit in a driveway—it was built to conquer the wild. But every time you leave the pavement without proper undercarriage armor, you are rolling the dice.

Stop holding back. Stop cringing every time you hear a scrape under your feet.

Invest in the ultimate insurance policy for your drivetrain. Build your armor. Conquer the trail.

Spec	Detail
Configuration	2-piece set
Mounting Points	Front: 9, Rear: 8 (factory points)

Free Shipping Worldwide.

We use New Zealand Post for most of our local deliveries

You can expect most parcels within 3-12 business days from when it leaves our warehouse.

International deliveries may vary.

RETURNS

If you are unhappy with your Surf Syndicate purchase for any reason, you have 30 days to return it for a full refund.

Note: The product needs to be in unused condition.

After we receive it back at our warehouse, you'll get a full refund within 5 business days.

Please contact us at campbell@surfsyndicate.co.nz for more information.