Overview
The Trail Gear 120065-1-KIT is a bare steel transfer case skid plate kit for the 2007-2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It protects the transfer case and the exhaust crossover tube, and Trail Gear lists fitment for the Base, TRD Special Edition and Trail Teams Special Edition trims.
The skid plate is made from 3/16 inch plate steel and attaches to the frame through 1.5 inch x .120 wall tubing. The design directs impacts up to the frame, away from the drivetrain. The kit comes raw and lightly oiled to prevent rust, and Trail Gear recommends painting or powder coating it before installing.
Key features
- 3/16 inch plate steel skid plate
- 1.5 inch x .120 wall tubing for frame attachment
- Protects transfer case and exhaust crossover tube
- Bolt-on installation using existing threaded frame mounting points
- Raw bare steel, lightly oiled to prevent rust
- No cutting or drilling required
Finishing bare steel before mounting
Bare steel skid plates arrive without paint, so rust is the first thing to plan for. Clean off any factory oil, degrease the surface, and apply a primer or powder coat before the kit goes on the vehicle. Finishing the plate first keeps the frame mounts and fasteners clean and makes touch-ups easier later.
Transfer case skid plates take hits from rocks and stumps, so the coating will be scraped over time. Inspect the plate after each trail session, looking at the welds, the tubing where it meets the frame, and any bare patches. Fresh paint over light rust is easier to manage than a larger repair later. Keep a small amount of touch-up paint on hand, and check that the transfer case and exhaust crossover tube still have clearance once the plate is in place.
Specifications
| Brand | Trail Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 120065-1-KIT |
| UPC | 70000621406 |
| Finish | Bare steel |
| Plate thickness | 3/16 inch steel |
| Tubing | 1.5 inch x .120 wall |
| Type | Transfer case skid |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
| Installation type | No cutting or drilling required |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2007-2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Base, TRD Special Edition and Trail Teams Special Edition trims.
Model years outside 2007-2011 are not covered by this kit. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The kit bolts on using the existing threaded mounting points on the frame. Trail Gear recommends painting or powder coating the bare steel before installing, so finish the plate first and then mount it.
What’s included
The kit includes the 3/16 inch steel skid plate and the 1.5 inch x .120 wall tubing used to attach it to the frame, with the bare steel finish.
