Almont Toyota GDJ180/185 Front Skid Plate - Bumper & KDSS Options

Choose protection that suits the Land Cruiser you have built

Whether you have kept the original bumper or fitted a different front end, the plate underneath needs to suit that setup. This GDJ180/185 range gives you matching choices for the bumpers, KDSS or no KDSS, and 6 mm or 8 mm duty. Once you have the right configuration, it adds duralumin protection beneath the cooling system, engine, steering and front differential.

Choose your version

Choose the bumper first: original, AFN, ASFIR, GEOCRUISER, ACAYX or RIVAL. Select KDSS if your vehicle has the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, or NO KDSS if it does not. Then choose SportDuty 6 mm or HeavyDuty 8 mm.

Why we choose duralumin

Certified AW5083 H111 duralumin gives you strong protection without carrying the weight of a steel plate the same size and thickness. This high-strength aluminium alloy is a good choice for a vehicle already carrying passengers, fuel and camping gear: you get a substantial guard underneath while keeping the added weight down.

The duralumin plate won't rust when stones scratch its surface. The alloy forms a natural protective oxide layer that helps resist corrosion, a lasting benefit when you use your vehicle through wet winters and muddy weekends. It's one less thing to worry about underneath a truck you plan to keep.

6 mm or 8 mm

We'd choose 6 mm SportDuty for recreational off-roading and overlanding where keeping added weight down matters. For heavier vehicles and demanding long-distance trips, we'd recommend 8 mm HeavyDuty. The option table shows the weight of each version.

Off-road protection since 1992

Almont has specialised in underbody protection since 1992, with input from vehicle preparers involved in the Dakar Rally and other rally-raid competition. That experience, the certified material and the fit for your vehicle are good reasons to invest in it. We'd choose protection like this for a truck we've put time and money into and want to keep taking away.

For an ARB bumper

If you've fitted an ARB bumper, choose our GDJ180/185 ARB-bumper package. It includes the connect kit you need for that bumper.

Fitting and mounting

The plate bolts into your vehicle's original holes and threads using the supplied steel supports and fixings, with no need to drill new mounting holes. The certificate/instruction manual is included to guide the installation. Raised suspension is compatible when the original mounting points remain in place.

The plate needs the original chassis, frame, axle and suspension-stay anchors, transmission mounts and stabiliser-bar supports. Body lifts and diff-drop kits change that relationship and are incompatible.