Fuel Tank Shield/Skid Plate

[TrinidadLR4]

I was under the LR4 the other day and poking around and I noticed the fuel tank shield/skid plate looking rather rough. After poking it with my finger, it began to literally fall apart into pieces. Looks like I need a new one. Does anyone have a part number? The factory part looks to be made of poor quality metal(since the rest of the underbody is in decent shape) and I bet it is not cheap as an OEM part either. Curious also if there are any viable aftermarket options. Reading through old threads, does it also serve as a cradle for the tank itself so it's kind of important? Or is it something not to worry about? Thanks!

 

[ftillier]

tactical4x4 have a tank skid plate that would actually work as a skid plate, not just a shield.

 

[CRYA]

T44:

LR3/LR4 Gas Tank Skid Plate

Tactical Rovers LR3/LR4 Gas Tank Skid Plate: The gas tank on the LR3 is one of the lowest hanging and most vulnerable parts of the vehicle. Our gas tank skid plate is great insurance on the trail …

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Lucky 8:

Gas Tank Skid Plate

We believe the stock LR3 / LR4 gas tank skid plates are made from used world war 2 era tin cans Land Rover found laying around the countryside. Don't trust that to protect your low hanging vulnerable gas tank. Our Proud Rhino gas tank skid plate is made from 3/8 Aluminum to help keep the already...

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OEM:

2005-2016 Land Rover Lower Shield WFN000014 | LandRoverParamusParts

2005-2016 Land Rover Lower Shield WFN000014

parts.landroverparamus.com

 

[mm3846]

If you aren't rock crawling, the OE one is totally fine. They rot out when snow/salt/debris/etc washes up and sits on the top of the skid between the plastic tank and top (upper part) of the skid plate.

 

[TrinidadLR4]

Thanks! Is it me or is this OE part WFN000014 super hard to find? Has it been replaced by a newer part number?

 

[avslash]

If you are rock crawling, the Tactical Rovers is a legit skid plate. Mine has the scars to prove it.

 

[txfromwi]

Google the part number.
I see the OEM part in stock at Land Rover Paramus (NJ), but it's local pickup only.
I also see it at Land Rover Cary (NC), and they will ship.

 

[txfromwi]

I remember the 1992 Isuzu Trooper. Sure glad that that one had a true skid plate over the gas tank.
My wife still gives me a hard time about that one - but that rock sure didn't look that big!!

 

[djkaosone]

I have a slightly banged up gas skid for free, but it's in San Diego, CA if ypu want to pick it up.

I went with a Dark Crow Designs galvanized skid plate. It's pretty robust and haven't dinged it yet.

David Wu-Taing on Instagram: "Finally installed a gas tank skid plate! #DarkCrowDesigns #Asfir"

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[TrinidadLR4]

Dang, i'd love it but shipping to east coast is prob prohibitive. Thanks though!