ICON Vehicle Dynamics Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Kit for Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Tacoma

The ICON Vehicle Dynamics Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Kit is a bolt-on steel armor system designed to protect the front lower control arms on 2007–2009 Toyota FJ Cruisers, 2003–2009 Toyota 4Runners, and 2005–2015 Toyota Tacomas from rock strikes and trail debris. Fabricated from 3/16-inch laser-cut steel with a black powdercoat finish, the kit also functions as the lower shock mount locator for the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System, making it a logical first step for owners planning a staged suspension build.

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Steel That Slides, Not Stops

Lower control arms sit low and forward, directly in the path of rocks, ledges, and compacted debris on any trail with meaningful terrain. A direct hit to an unprotected arm can bend or crack it, ending a trip far from a paved road. The 3/16-inch laser-cut steel construction of this skid plate gives the arm a hardened leading edge that deflects and slides over obstacles rather than absorbing the impact at the arm itself, reducing the risk of trail-ending damage during everyday off-road use or technical crawling.

Bolt-On Fit, Staged Build Flexibility

The kit installs with a bolt-on design sized to match OE front lower control arms, keeping the installation straightforward for anyone working with basic hand tools. It is also one of three components required to run the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System: the skid plate serves as the lower shock mount locator for that system, so owners who install it now are not starting over if they add the full S2 system later. Completing the lower secondary shock tab and steering stop for S2 compatibility requires welding, so this is not a fully tool-free installation.

Features

• 3/16-inch laser-cut steel: thick-gauge construction for protection against rocks and trail debris
• Black powdercoat finish: corrosion-resistant coating for on- and off-road durability
• Bolt-on design: mounts to OE front lower control arms without modification to the arm itself
• S2 system compatibility: doubles as the lower shock mount locator for the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System
• Staged-build ready: one of three components needed for the full S2 Secondary Shock System

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

This kit suits 2007–2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2003–2009 Toyota 4Runner, and 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma owners running OE front lower control arms who want steel skid protection for off-road use, or who are building toward the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System in stages. Installation requires welding for the lower secondary shock tab and steering stop.

This kit does not fit Tacoma models equipped with only five wheel lug studs on a 2WD axle, any vehicle equipped with KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System), or vehicles running aftermarket front lower control arms. Maximum steering angle is reduced when configured for S2 secondary shock compatibility.

Common Questions

Does installation require welding?

Yes. The ICON Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Kit is bolt-on for the skid plate itself, but completing the lower secondary shock tab and steering stop for S2 Modular Secondary Shock System compatibility requires welding. Owners installing the skid plate for protection only, without the S2 system, should confirm which steps apply to their build before starting.

Will this kit fit a Tacoma with a KDSS suspension system?

No. The ICON Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Kit does not fit any Toyota Tacoma, 4Runner, or FJ Cruiser equipped with KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System). Check your vehicle's suspension configuration before ordering.

Is this kit compatible with aftermarket lower control arms?

No. The ICON Lower Control Arm Skid Plate Kit is designed for use with OE (factory) front lower control arms only. Fitment and function on aftermarket control arms is not supported.

What is the relationship between this kit and the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System?

The skid plate kit serves as the lower shock mount locator for the ICON S2 Modular Secondary Shock System and is one of three components required to run that system. Purchasing this kit first allows owners to add the remaining S2 components later without replacing or discarding the skid plate.