The Land-Rover Defender Steering Rod Skid Plate is manufactured from high-quality laser-cut 1/4" aluminum, providing the optimal balance between strength and weight.Cleverly engineered to provide optimal protection to the steering rod. Recommended using as a part of Asfir's Land-Rover Defender complete underbody protection set.Designed specifically to complement the Defender's structure, minimize clearance loss.Built with stiffening and reinforcing ribs to provide even greater strength where needed.Directly bolted onto the vehicle's chassis and supported by zinc-coated steel brackets to ensure maximum durability.Designed with air vents to reduce heat build-up alongside drain holes to allow easy removal of pebbles, dirt, or water that may get caught between the skid and the vehicle while offroading.No cutting or drilling required. Completely bolt-on.The package includes all needed hardware.Weighs in at 8 kg (18 lbs).Proudly made in Israel.