Aluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate — Ford Everest / Ranger Raptor Next Gen
Fuel Tank Protection
Weight: 14 kg
When you're tracing the tracks along the Darling River, where black-soil plains turn treacherous after rain and hidden channels appear without warning, your Ford Everest or Ranger Raptor's fuel tank is hanging exposed beneath the rear chassis — a target for every rock, rut, and washed-out culvert. 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 in country where the next servo could be 300 kilometres away. Crafted from deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy, this 14 kg plate provides comprehensive coverage that matches the serious capability of these vehicles.
- ✓ High-Strength 6mm Aluminium Alloy Construction
- ✓ Precision Fit — Vehicle-Specific Design for Everest / Ranger Raptor Next Gen
- ✓ Complete Fuel Tank Shielding
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish
- ✓ Ventilated Design for Airflow & Debris Drainage
- ✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required
Key Features
- Material: 6mm Deep-Stamped High-Strength Aluminium Alloy (5251 grade)
- Thickness: 6mm
- Weight: 14 kg
- Finish: Textured Matte Black Polymer Powder Coat
- Mounting: Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or chassis modification required
- Fitment: Ford Everest Next Gen / Ford Ranger Raptor Next Gen
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving your Everest or Raptor's payload capacity and GVM headroom for touring loads.
- Corrosion Resistance: Unlike steel, aluminium naturally forms a protective oxide layer. Combined with powder coating, your bash plate won't rust — even after years of salt-air exposure, water crossings, and red-dust trails.
- Energy Absorption: Aluminium's natural flex absorbs and distributes impact energy across the plate rather than transferring sharp jolts directly to the fuel tank and chassis rails.
- Modern Vehicle Design: Both the Everest and Raptor push GVM limits when loaded. Aluminium protection adds essential security without weight penalties that affect compliance.
What's Included
- ✓ 1x RIVAL Fuel Tank Bash Plate for Ford Everest / Ranger Raptor Next Gen
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fitting Kit
- ✓ High-Tensile Bolts & Fasteners
- ✓ Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Easy — suitable for home mechanics with basic tools
- Requirements: Standard socket set, jack & stands or vehicle hoist
- Bolt-On Design: Mounts directly to factory mounting points with no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification. Fully reversible installation that won't affect your vehicle's warranty.
Built for Australian Conditions
The Ford Everest and Ranger Raptor are built for serious Australian adventures. Whether you're crossing the Gibb River Road's notorious river crossings, tackling Cape York's Old Telegraph Track, or simply navigating the corrugated roads that connect outback communities, your fuel tank is constantly exposed to impacts from below. In remote Australia, a damaged fuel tank isn't an inconvenience — it's an emergency.
RIVAL bash plates are engineered for exactly these high-stakes conditions. The deep-stamped construction creates integrated stiffening ribs that provide up to two times the impact resistance of flat-plate designs. The powder coat finish resists UV degradation, salt corrosion, and the abrasive red dust that coats everything in the outback.
Perfect For
- Long-distance outback touring — Cape York, Gibb River Road, Simpson Desert
- Coastal driving where salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed components
- Tradies and fleet vehicles operating on construction sites, farms, and mining roads
- Serious off-road adventures including rock crawling, river crossings, and rutted tracks
- Daily driving with peace of mind knowing your fuel tank is protected from road hazards
Compatibility
Vehicle: Ford Everest Next Gen / Ford Ranger Raptor Next Gen
Engine Options: 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel, 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Variants: All trim levels for the specified model years. Verify fitment with your vehicle's build date and chassis number if unsure.