Under vehicle protection

[elTanqueAU]

Hi Forum,

A silly accident left me with the plastic cover under the engine broken. I spoke to toyota and they said I should replace it (obviously, since they want to sell me the part). I was wondering if there are alternatives to this cover. As I understand, it's not critical, and eventually I can leave it as it is, but it's "advisable" to replace it (apparently water and debris may enter the engine though there).

My question to the experts, is there an alternative for this? like a steel cover, or an aluminium one? or should I stick to the original plastic one? I don't intend to do off road (only the casual unpaved road). The original part was quoted at ~$200. I'm wondering if I'll get better value for money with an after market.

Thanks

[CROCO]

Hi calichin

Im not sure if this helps you or not, have a look on the arb web site or call into closest arb dealer, they may be able to help you out, if they cant give try some of the other 4wd specialists like opposite lock, tjm.

Hopes this helps mate.

[elTanqueAU]

Thanks croco,

I've had a look at their site, but couldn't find any specific for kluger. I'll drop by this weekend to an ARB and see what's there. I was hoping someone has done this "mod" and provide some adivce (and costs if possible).