{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-fuel-tank-bash-plate-tank-300-2-0td-2021-tank-500-3-0-petrol-only-2021","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY FUEL TANK BASH PLATE - TANK 300 (2.0TD) 2021+\/TANK 500 (3.0 PETROL ONLY) 2021+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate - GWM Tank 300 \/ Tank 500 (2021-Present)\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\u003e8.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're pushing through the legendary Gibb River Road, where deep ruts, river crossings, and scattered basalt rocks punish unprotected vehicles, a punctured fuel tank is the difference between adventure and catastrophe. Your GWM Tank 300 or Tank 500's fuel tank sits exposed beneath the rear of the vehicle — perfectly positioned to catch every rock, stump, and rut that your front wheels kick up. 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 bash plate ensures you never have to worry about running on empty because of trail damage.\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 GWM Tank 300 \/ Tank 500\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\u003e8.5 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\u003eGWM Tank 300 (2.0Td) 2021-Present \/ Tank 500 (3.0) 2021-Present (Petrol only)\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, reducing the load on your suspension, improving fuel economy, and preserving your vehicle's GVM for gear, water, and recovery equipment.\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 salt-air exposure, water crossings, and red-dust trails.\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 rather than transferring sharp jolts directly to mounting points and chassis rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToday's 4WDs are engineered with tight weight budgets. Aluminium bash plates protect your vehicle without pushing you over GVM limits — critical for insurance, warranty, and roadworthiness compliance.\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 GWM Tank 300 \/ Tank 500\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 that won't affect your vehicle's warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 are rapidly gaining popularity on Australian tracks — but like any modern 4WD, their fuel tanks weren't designed to withstand the punishment of serious off-road terrain. Australia's landscape throws everything at your underbody: sharp gibber stones on the Oodnadatta Track, submerged rocks in Cape York creek crossings, and jagged laterite on Kimberley tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIVAL bash plates are designed and tested for exactly these 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 penetrates everything. Precision drain holes prevent mud and water pooling while maintaining full protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance outback touring — Cape York, Gibb River Road, Simpson Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal driving where salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradies and fleet vehicles operating on construction sites, farms, and mining roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious off-road adventures including rock crawling, river crossings, and rutted tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily driving with peace of mind knowing your fuel tank is protected from speed bumps, debris, and car park hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGWM Tank 300 (2021-Present) \/ GWM Tank 500 (2021-Present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTank 300: 2.0L Turbo Diesel; Tank 500: 3.0L V6 Petrol only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll trim levels for the specified model years. 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