Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 J150 2013–2017 – 6mm

The Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard is a heavy-duty, vehicle-specific underbody protection plate designed for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 / J150 manufactured from 2013 to 2017.

Manufactured from substantial 6mm aluminium plate, the guard protects the vulnerable underside of the engine and sump area against rocks, deep ruts, raised ground, mud, branches and other obstacles encountered during demanding off-road driving.

The protection plate is precision laser cut, press-brake formed and hand finished by Fabryka 4x4 to provide accurate vehicle-specific fitment and strong underbody protection for green-laning, overlanding, expedition travel and working 4x4 use.

Vehicle Compatibility: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 / J150 2013–2017

Protection Area: Engine / sump / vulnerable front underbody

Material: 6mm aluminium

Product Code: OTJ

Important Model-Year Information: This product is specifically listed for 2013–2017 Land Cruiser J150 models. Separate Fabryka 4x4 engine protection plates are available for the earlier 2009–2017 application and for 2017-On vehicles. Please select the correct guard for your vehicle configuration before ordering.

Build your Toyota Land Cruiser J150 underbody protection package:
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2013–2017 – 6mm
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Fuel Tank Guard – J150 2009-On – 6mm
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Gearbox & Transfer Case Guard – J150 2009–2017 – 6mm
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2009–2017 – 6mm
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Gearbox & Transfer Case Guard – J150 2017-On – 6mm
Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2017-On – 6mm

Existing steel protection alternatives:
Steel Engine & Sump Guard for Toyota Land Cruiser 150 J150 2009–2023
Steel Gearbox Guard for Toyota Land Cruiser 150 J150 2009–2023

Existing aluminium protection alternative:
4mm Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 J150 2009–2023

Explore the complete underbody protection range:
Steel & Aluminium Underbody Protection

Key Features

• Designed specifically for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 / J150 2013–2017
• Protects the engine and sump area from underside impacts
• Manufactured from heavy-duty 6mm aluminium plate
• Precision laser-cut construction
• Press-brake formed for accurate vehicle-specific fitment
• Hand finished during production
• Required mounting components included
• Designed to be removable when service access is required
• Excellent natural corrosion resistance
• Suitable for off-road, overland, touring and expedition vehicles

Vehicle Compatibility

Important 2013–2017 Fitment

This Fabryka 4x4 OTJ engine guard is specifically listed for Toyota Land Cruiser J150 models from 2013 to 2017.

The J150 platform was produced across several revisions, and Fabryka 4x4 lists different engine protection plates for different production periods.

The J150 aluminium protection range includes:

• Engine guard – 2013–2017 – this product
• Engine guard – 2009–2017
• Engine guard – 2017-On

Because Fabryka 4x4 supplies separate products for these applications, the vehicle production year and specification should be checked before ordering rather than assuming that all J150 engine guards are interchangeable.

Technical Overview

Heavy-Duty Engine & Sump Protection

The engine sump and lower engine area are among the most vulnerable components underneath an off-road vehicle.

When a Land Cruiser J150 travels across rocks, deep ruts or heavily uneven terrain, the front underside can make direct contact with obstacles that would normally remain well below the vehicle on paved roads.

A substantial impact to the sump or lower engine area can potentially result in:

• Sump deformation
• Cracking or puncture
• Engine oil loss
• Damage to surrounding components
• Vehicle immobilisation
• Expensive engine repairs

The Fabryka 4x4 engine guard places a strong aluminium barrier between the terrain and these vulnerable components.

6mm Aluminium Construction

This protection plate is manufactured from substantial 6mm aluminium, providing considerably more material thickness than lightweight factory splash shields or cosmetic undertrays.

The construction is intended for functional vehicle protection during demanding off-road use.

Advantages of aluminium underbody armour include:

• Strong resistance to impacts
• Lower weight than comparable heavy steel protection
• Excellent natural corrosion resistance
• Suitability for wet and muddy environments
• Reduced additional weight for heavily equipped touring vehicles

Precision Laser-Cut Construction

The aluminium plate is precision laser cut during manufacture.

This provides accurate dimensions, mounting positions and edge profiles, helping achieve repeatable vehicle-specific fitment underneath the Land Cruiser J150.

Press-Brake Formed for Strength & Fitment

After cutting, the aluminium plate is formed using a press brake.

The bends and formed sections do more than simply allow the plate to follow the underside of the vehicle. They also contribute to the structural rigidity of the finished guard.

This allows Fabryka 4x4 to produce a protection plate that follows the required vehicle profile while maintaining substantial resistance to deformation.

Hand-Finished Manufacturing

The protection plate is hand finished after the principal cutting and forming processes.

This combines precision manufacturing with final manual finishing before the product is supplied for installation.

Protection Against Off-Road Hazards

The guard helps reduce direct exposure of the engine underside to common terrain hazards including:

• Rocks and exposed stone
• Deep ruts
• Raised track centres
• Tree roots
• Branches
• Mud and trail debris
• Hidden obstacles during water crossings
• Forestry tracks
• Agricultural access roads
• Uneven mountain trails

Build a Complete Fabryka 4x4 J150 Protection System

Fabryka 4x4 offers several dedicated aluminium underbody protection plates for the Toyota Land Cruiser J150, allowing protection to be extended beyond the engine area.

2013–2017 engine protection:

• 6mm Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2013–2017 – this product

2009–2017 drivetrain protection:

• 6mm Aluminium Gearbox & Transfer Case Guard – J150 2009–2017

Fuel tank protection:

• 6mm Aluminium Fuel Tank Guard – J150 2009-On

2017-On Fabryka 4x4 Protection

Later J150 vehicles have separate Fabryka 4x4 protection plates listed from 2017 onwards.

• Fabryka 4x4 6mm Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2017-On
• Fabryka 4x4 6mm Aluminium Gearbox & Transfer Case Guard – J150 2017-On

Owners of facelift vehicles should select the corresponding later protection plates rather than assuming compatibility with the 2013–2017 version.

Existing Steel Underbody Protection

OFM4x4 also offers steel underbody protection options for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 / J150.

• Steel Engine & Sump Guard – J150 2009–2023
• Steel Gearbox Guard – J150 2009–2023

These provide a traditional steel alternative for owners who prioritise heavy-duty protection and are less concerned about additional vehicle weight.

Existing 4mm Aluminium Alternative

A separate lighter aluminium engine protection option is also available:

4mm Aluminium Engine & Sump Guard for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 J150 2009–2023

This provides customers with a choice between different aluminium protection specifications depending on intended vehicle use and build requirements.

6mm Fabryka 4x4 Aluminium vs 4mm Aluminium vs Steel

Ideal Uses

• Green-laning
• Overlanding
• Expedition travel
• Rocky trails
• Deep ruts
• Mountain roads
• Forestry tracks
• Agricultural access roads
• Remote touring
• Water crossings with hidden obstacles
• Working 4x4 vehicles
• Land Cruiser J150 builds requiring substantial front underbody protection

What’s Included

• 1 × Fabryka 4x4 6mm aluminium engine & sump guard
• Required mounting components

Product Code: OTJ

Note: Fabryka 4x4 advises that the finished product may differ in some minor details from the photographs as part of ongoing manufacturing development.

Installation

• Vehicle-specific installation for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J150 2013–2017
• Required mounting components supplied
• Confirm the vehicle production year before installation
• Position all mounting points before final tightening
• Check clearance around the engine, sump, steering and surrounding components
• Ensure no moving or vibrating component contacts the guard
• Re-check all mounting hardware after initial off-road use
• The guard can be removed when additional engine service access is required

Professional installation is recommended where the vehicle has previous front underbody, suspension, drivetrain or bumper modifications.

FAQs

Q1: What vehicle does this Fabryka 4x4 engine guard fit?
A: It is designed for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 / J150 models manufactured from 2013 to 2017.

Q2: Is this guard suitable for all J150 model years?
A: No. This OTJ version is specifically listed for 2013–2017 vehicles. Fabryka 4x4 also offers separate engine guards for other J150 production periods.

Q3: Is there a separate J150 engine guard for 2009–2017?
A: Yes. Fabryka 4x4 lists another engine protection plate specifically for the 2009–2017 application.

Q4: Is there a separate engine guard for 2017-On vehicles?
A: Yes. A separate Fabryka 4x4 6mm aluminium engine guard is available for J150 models from 2017 onwards.

Q5: How thick is the aluminium?
A: The protection plate is manufactured from substantial 6mm aluminium.

Q6: What does the guard protect?
A: It is designed to protect the engine, sump and vulnerable front underside against rocks, mud and other off-road obstacles.

Q7: How is the guard manufactured?
A: The aluminium plate is precision laser cut, formed using a press brake and then hand finished.

Q8: Is mounting hardware supplied?
A: Yes. All required mounting components are included with the protection plate.

Q9: Can the guard be removed for servicing?
A: Yes. It can be removed when additional access to the underside of the engine is required.

Q10: Is matching gearbox and transfer case protection available?
A: Yes. Fabryka 4x4 offers separate gearbox and transfer case protection for J150 vehicles, with different products for the relevant production periods.

Q11: Is a matching fuel tank guard available?
A: Yes. A Fabryka 4x4 6mm aluminium fuel tank guard is available for the J150 range.

Q12: Are steel alternatives available?
A: Yes. OFM4x4 also offers steel engine, gearbox and fuel tank protection options for the Land Cruiser J150.

Q13: Is a lighter aluminium engine guard available?
A: Yes. A separate 4mm aluminium engine and sump guard is available for the Land Cruiser Prado 150.

Q14: Why choose the Fabryka 4x4 6mm aluminium guard?
A: The 6mm aluminium construction provides substantial protection while maintaining lower weight and excellent corrosion resistance compared with comparable heavy steel armour.

Q15: Is this suitable for serious off-road use?
A: Yes. The guard is designed to protect the engine during demanding off-road, overland and expedition use.

Why Buy from OFM4x4.CO.UK

• Toyota Land Cruiser off-road upgrade specialists
• Fabryka 4x4 vehicle-specific protection products
• J150 production-year-specific protection options
• Choice of 6mm aluminium, 4mm aluminium and steel underbody protection
• Engine, gearbox, transfer case and fuel tank protection available
• Technical support before and after purchase
• UK-based customer service