Thor skid plate by Evolution Import, Inc. for vehicles on the B5 and B5.5 chassis. Because most VW oil pans have only a few inches of ground clearance, these are a good idea at stock height and a necessity for lowered cars. Protect your fragile oil pan from hazards such as road debris, manhole covers, and speed bumps.

Item Features:
CNC machine manufactured from 5052 grade aluminum–never rusts.
Smooth finish.
Low-profile 4.8mm thick plate provides maximum ground clearance.
Weighs 16.7 pounds installed.
Two pressed-in strengthening ribs.
Acts as a stress bar at the rear.
Air duct to allow air flow around transmission.
Bolts to the frame in 5 locations--easy removal for oil changes.
Two 10-gauge steel, powder-coated, front mounting brackets.
Two insulating washers to act as a barrier preventing electrolysis.
Approximately one-hour installation process.

Hardware Kit Includes:
2x Aluminum Side Wings
12x 10mm Flat Washers
2x 8mm Flat Washers
2x 8mm Speed Clips
2x 10x40mm Bolts
2x 8x35mm Bolts
2x Hexagon Rivet-nuts
2x 1/2" Polyethylene Spacers
Rivet-nut Install Tool
7x 10mm Lock Washers
6mm Internally Threaded Bolt
4x 10x25mm Bolts
4x 10mm Nuts
10mm Small OD Flat Washer
10mm Star Washer

Detailed, step-by-step instructions: Thor-Passat-Install-Guide(PDF)

Fits the Following:
1998-2005 VW Passat

Passats with the W8 engine will need spacers at the front, please contact us if you have a W8.

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