RIVAL 4x4 Nissan Navara D23 / D40 Engine Bash Plate — Aluminium
Engine Protection
Weight: 10.0 kg
Your Nissan Navara’s engine is the heart of every adventure — from corrugated dirt roads to rocky creek crossings across Murray River trails in the Murray-Darling basin. Without proper protection, a single impact from a hidden rock or fallen branch can crack the sump, leaving you stranded hundreds of kilometres from the nearest mechanic. The RIVAL 4x4 Engine Bash Plate delivers precision-engineered underbody armour that shields your engine’s most vulnerable components.
- ✓ High-Strength 6mm Aluminium Alloy
- ✓ Precision Fit for Your Vehicle
- ✓ Full-Coverage Component Protection
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Construction
- ✓ Ventilated Design for Heat Dissipation
- ✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required
Key Features
- Material: 6mm High-Strength Aluminium Alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Weight: 10.0 kg
- Finish: Textured Matte Black Powder Coat (zinc primer base layer)
- Construction: Deep-Stamped with Reinforcing Ribs for Maximum Rigidity
- Mounting: Bolt-On — Uses Factory Mounting Points, No Drilling Required
- Protection: Provides full-coverage protection for the engine oil pan, sump, and lower engine block
- Fitment: Vehicle-Specific — Precision Laser-Cut for Nissan Navara D23/D40
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Significant Weight Savings — Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving payload.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance — Aluminium naturally resists rust in all conditions.
- Excellent Energy Absorption — Absorbs impact energy rather than transmitting forces into the chassis.
- Engineered for Modern Utes — Designed for the Navara without affecting ride quality.
What’s Included
- ✓ RIVAL 4x4 Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fitting Kit
- ✓ High-Tensile Bolts & Fasteners
- ✓ Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Straightforward
- Requirements: Basic hand tools.
- Bolt-On Design: Factory mounting points. No drilling required.
- Time: Approximately 30–60 minutes.
- Professional Installation: Available through RIVAL 4x4’s dealer network.
Built for Australian Conditions
From Cape York’s quartzite to the Simpson Desert’s corrugations, your Navara’s engine needs serious protection. RIVAL delivers 6mm aluminium construction, reinforcing ribs, and a corrosion-resistant finish for every Australian condition.
Perfect For
- Remote Touring & Overlanding — Protect your engine on extended outback trips
- Coastal & Beach Driving — Corrosion-resistant aluminium for salt-air environments
- Tradies & Work Sites — Defend your engine on rough sites
- Weekend Off-Road Adventures — Hit technical tracks with engine confidence
- Daily Protection & Peace of Mind — Guard against everyday hazards
Compatibility
Nissan Navara D23 (2015-On) — 2.3L Twin-Turbo Diesel (YS23DDT), 2.5L Petrol (QR25DE) — All 4WD variants
Nissan Navara D40 (2005-2015) — 2.5L Turbo Diesel (YD25DDTi), 4.0L V6 Petrol (VQ40DE) — All 4WD variants