Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen (2010-2024) Aluminum Connector Skid Plate

SKU: BWT4R5-8915-P
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4Runner Connector Skid Plate

Skid plate systems usually involve several plates that nest beneath your vehicle to provide seamless protection. This connector plate for 5th gen Toyota 4Runners mounts behind the front bumper and fills the gap between the bumper and the other skid plates. This .25" aluminum connector plate is only compatible with our Backwoods 4Runner Front Bumpers. It connects the bottom mount of the winch and bumper to the factory skid plate frame mounts, which provides essential protection for the front-end cooler lines.

Features:

  • Does NOT work with the factory TRD skid plate
  • Simple bolt on installation uses factory mounting points
  • Hardware included
  • Drain holes are incorporated for airflow, mud, and water
  • 1/4" aluminum construction
  • Compatible with KDSS
  • Comes with black powder coat
  • Provides seamless flow from bottom of bumper to factory skid plate holes
  • Works with RCI skid system
  • Works with CBI skid system
  • Fits 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner

More Info:

This kit fits 5th gen 4Runners with or without KDSS. This connector will work with RCI skid plates and potentially other manufacturers, but will only bolt up to our front bumper. 

If you have a Warn winch, we include 2 bolts that will sandwich your connector plate, Backwoods 4Runner bumper, and winch. These bolts will thread into 2 of your winch mounts. If you have a different winch, we cannot guarantee our supplied bolts will work. You may have to find 2 bolts that thread into your particular winch nuts. 

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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The skid plate fits perfectly,

"The skid plate fits perfectly, & looks Great. Wish the you would have included the longer rear bolts. Thanks. Lon"

— Lonald M. (5/5)

The bumper is awesome, but I have quibbles.

"Installation wasn’t particularly hard, I found it fairly easy. The instruction video should be on a stock 4Runner, period. That’s one small quibble. The winch tray is tight. I have a 10k winch (an older x20) and I had to mess with the orientation of the clutch and move some stuff to make it fit. The turns in the power steering line remain mighty exposed and it makes me a little nervous, but it seems fine for daily driving. I ended up buying a relo kit to move them along a safer route. Finally, my Morimoto 4 bangers need different hardware to fit in the foglight slots. Some of the welds on the bullbar are a little ugly. That’s it, all my quibbles. The bumper is neat looking, light, strong, and will do the job for years to come. I would absolutely buy it again, and I look forward to running over stuff with it on the trail."

— James H. (4/5)

Must-have addition

"My son and I installed a Hi-Lite bumper on his 4Runner and decided to wait to install the Connector Skid Plate until we received some adapters we had ordered for his OEM fog light harness. The bumper looked good on its own, but looked MUCH more finished once the connector plate had been installed. This is a fantastic addition that adds significantly to function AND form."

— Rye A. (5/5)

Love the build & look

"I’m a HUGE Backwoods fan! Love their products, customer service, support and did I mention FREE SHIPPING!! It’s always win win dealing with Backwoods!!"

— Lisa R. (5/5)

"Needed this. Looks great"

— Samuel (5/5)

Seamless integration

"The connector skid plate, while not as much of a “fun” part is an important one. The Backwoods plate worked as one would hope and integrated my Backwoods bumper with my CBI Steel plates seamlessly."

— Josh B. (5/5)

"Nice product design"

— Michael (5/5)

Bumper filler

"Great fit and easy to install!"

— Rocky L. (5/5)

Fits great!

"Fits great!"

— Robert M. (5/5)

Great addition

"Looks great. Fits perfectly. Adds protection and was easy to install."

— Tynan (5/5)

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