Cali Raised LED Transmission Skid Plate 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Cali Raised LED Transmission Skid Plate 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Two Things to Know Before You Order
The Cali Raised FJ Cruiser front skid plate is required. This transmission skid is designed to install with it, so you need both. If you do not already run the front skid, order the two together.
Not compatible with KDSS. Cali Raised are clear that these skid plates will not work on a truck with KDSS.
Not sure what your FJ has? Send us your VIN or call 844-200-3979 and we will check before anything ships.
The FJ Cruiser has aged into one of the best-loved trail trucks Toyota ever built, and plenty of them are still out there doing exactly what they were made for. What the factory never gave them is serious underbody armour. The transmission sits low in the middle of the truck, right over every rock you straddle, and a cracked pan or damaged housing is not something you fix on the trail.
This FJ Cruiser transmission skid plate is Cali Raised LED's protection for that exposed section. It comes in 3/16" steel or 1/4" 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum, bolts up with no drilling or modification using a mix of factory and Grade 8 hardware, and ships in a durable semi-gloss black powder coat. It is designed for every FJ Cruiser from 2007 to 2014.
Why the Transmission Needs Its Own Plate
When you pick a line over a rock, the tyres go either side and the middle of the truck goes over the top. That middle is where the transmission lives. On a rutted two-track or a rocky climb, it is one of the parts most likely to take a hit.
Straddling Rocks
Keeping the tyres off a rock puts it under the centre of the truck, exactly where the transmission sits.
High-Centring
Crest a ridge or come off a ledge and the truck can settle onto its underside. The plate takes the weight instead.
Rut Crowns
Deep ruts leave a raised centre strip. Drive enough of them and it wears away at anything hanging low.
A damaged transmission pan leaks fluid, and a transmission run low on fluid does not last long. A skid plate is cheap insurance against an expensive repair and a long recovery.
Steel or Aluminum?
You choose the material for your FJ Cruiser skid plate at checkout. Both are proper armour, so it comes down to how you use your FJ.
| 3/16" Steel | 1/4" 5052 Aluminum | |
|---|---|---|
| Impact | Takes a harder hit and resists denting | Thicker plate in an alloy chosen for strength |
| Weight | Heavier | Noticeably lighter |
| Sliding on rock | Slides well and shrugs off scraping | Softer surface, more prone to grabbing on sharp rock |
| Best for | Rocky trails and regular hard use | Weight-conscious overland builds |
Cali Raised chose 5052 aluminum because it is stronger than the alloys most skid plates use, so going light does not cost as much protection as you might expect. They do not publish weights for this FJ plate, so ask us if the exact figure matters to your build.
Building Out FJ Cruiser Skid Plates
Most people build their armour up one plate at a time. Here is how this plate fits with the rest of Cali Raised's FJ Cruiser skid plates.
| Plate | Protects | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front skid | Front of the underbody | Required to install this transmission skid |
| Transmission skid (this plate) | Transmission | Steel or aluminum |
| Transfer case skid | Transfer case | Steel or aluminum plate, crossbar always steel |
✓ Order the Front Skid Together
Because the front skid plate is required, the simplest route is to order both at once and fit them in a single session under the truck. Call us and we will put the right pair together for your FJ.
How It Is Built
- Material: 3/16" steel or 1/4" 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum
- Finish: Durable semi-gloss black powder coat for long-term corrosion resistance
- Hardware: A combination of factory hardware and Grade 8 hardware
- Fabrication: In-house in Fort Worth, Texas
Powder coat on a skid plate is a wear item. The plate exists to get dragged over rock, so the high spots will show bare metal eventually. That is the plate doing its job. A touch-up with black chassis paint once a season keeps rust off the steel version.
Installation
This FJ Cruiser transmission skid plate is 100% bolt-on with zero modification to your truck, using factory hardware alongside Grade 8 hardware. Cali Raised publish installation instructions and a video walkthrough. Ask us and we will send them before you order.
- Fitting the front skid at the same time? Follow Cali Raised's instructions for the order, since the two plates are designed to go on together.
- Support the truck properly. Stands or ramps, not just a jack, with a plate overhead.
- Two pairs of hands help. Particularly with steel, holding the plate up while you start bolts alone is awkward.
- Start every bolt before tightening any. It lets the plate find its alignment on every mounting point.
- Re-check after your first trip. Standard practice for anything that takes impacts.
Specifications
| Fitment | 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
| Protects | Transmission |
| Requires | Cali Raised FJ Cruiser front skid plate |
| KDSS | Not compatible |
| Material options | 3/16" steel or 1/4" 5052 aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Finish | Semi-gloss black powder coat |
| Hardware | Factory plus Grade 8 |
| Installation | 100% bolt-on, no drilling or modification |
| Weight | Not published by manufacturer |
| Fabricated in | Fort Worth, Texas |
Pros
- Covers the transmission, one of the most exposed parts of the driveline
- Steel or 5052 aluminum, so you choose strength or weight
- Bolt-on with no drilling, and fully reversible
- Matches the rest of the Cali Raised FJ Cruiser armour
Cons
- Requires the Cali Raised front skid plate
- Not compatible with KDSS, and weights are not published
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the Cali Raised front skid plate?
Yes. Cali Raised list their FJ Cruiser front skid plate as required to install this transmission skid. If you do not already have it, order both together.
Does it work with KDSS?
No. Cali Raised state that these skid plates will not work with KDSS. Send us your VIN if you are not sure what your FJ has.
Which FJ Cruiser years does it fit?
It is designed for the 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, which covers every US model year.
Should I choose steel or aluminum?
Steel if your FJ sees rocky trails regularly, because 3/16" steel takes a harder hit and slides well. 1/4" 5052 aluminum if you want to save weight on an overland build.
Will I have to drill my FJ?
No. It is 100% bolt-on with zero modification, using a combination of factory hardware and Grade 8 hardware.
Complete Your Build
Front Skid Too?
Tell us which FJ Cruiser skid plates are already under your truck and we will make sure the transmission skid and front skid ship together, in the material you want.
844-200-3979
