{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-fuel-tank-bash-plate-ford-ranger-2012-2022","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY FUEL TANK BASH PLATE - FORD RANGER 2012-2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate — Ford Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 \/ Mazda BT-50\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're traversing the seldom-travelled Madigan Line, where the Big Red dune and endless gibber plains test your vehicle's protection to the core, your Ford Ranger or Mazda BT-50's fuel tank is the difference between completing your expedition and calling for rescue. Sitting exposed beneath the rear chassis, the fuel tank collects impacts from rocks launched by the front wheels, rut edges that scrape along the underside, and embedded stones on corrugated tracks. The RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate delivers precision-engineered protection for your fuel tank — a puncture here doesn't just mean an expensive repair, it means you're stranded. Crafted from deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy, this 12.8 kg plate is essential equipment for any Ranger or BT-50 that ventures beyond the bitumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength 6mm Aluminium Alloy Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit — Vehicle-Specific Design for Ranger PX\/BT-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Fuel Tank Shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ventilated Design for Airflow \u0026amp; Debris Drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6mm Deep-Stamped High-Strength Aluminium Alloy (5251 grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTextured Matte Black Polymer Powder Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or chassis modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFord Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 (2012–2022) \/ Mazda BT-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Aluminium Over Steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Savings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving payload capacity on your Ranger or BT-50 for tools, gear, and touring loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike steel, aluminium naturally forms a protective oxide layer. Combined with powder coating, your bash plate won't rust — even after years of harsh Australian conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium's natural flex absorbs and distributes impact energy across the plate, cushioning the fuel tank from sharp rock strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ranger and BT-50's payload ratings are competitive — aluminium protection maximises security while minimising weight impact on your tray capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x RIVAL Fuel Tank Bash Plate for Ranger PX \/ BT-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Fitting Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Tensile Bolts \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Installation Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy — suitable for home mechanics with basic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard socket set, jack \u0026amp; stands or vehicle hoist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMounts directly to factory mounting points with no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification. Fully reversible installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ford Ranger PX series is one of the most modified and most adventured vehicles in Australia. Whether yours is a Wildtrak loaded for Cape York, a tradie's XL that's seen every construction site in the state, or a BT-50 that quietly does everything the Ranger does — the fuel tank faces the same Australian terrain. And Australian terrain is unforgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIVAL bash plates are engineered for this reality. Deep-stamped construction creates stiffening ribs for up to two times the impact resistance of flat plates. 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