RIVAL 4x4 Aluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate — Toyota Hilux (2015-2025) | New Design
Weight: 9.6 kg
Picture this: you’re hundreds of kilometres from the nearest fuel stop, crossing the rugged terrain around Barossa Valley trails in South Australia, when a hidden rock punches through your Toyota Hilux’s fuel tank. It’s every off-roader’s nightmare. The RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate eliminates this risk with purpose-built protection that shields the entire tank, so you can carry on exploring Australia’s vast outback with complete peace of mind. This new design features improved coverage and enhanced fitment.
- ✓ 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: 9.6 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 complete shielding for the fuel tank from front-to-rear rock strikes
- Fitment: Vehicle-Specific — Precision Laser-Cut for Toyota Hilux (2015-Present) | New Design
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Significant Weight Savings — Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving your Hilux’s payload for tools and camping gear.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance — Aluminium naturally resists rust — essential for the Hilux’s role as a coastal and outback workhorse.
- Excellent Energy Absorption — Aluminium absorbs impact energy rather than transmitting forces into the chassis.
- Engineered for Australia’s Favourite Ute — Designed to protect without affecting your Hilux’s payload capacity or GVM.
What’s Included
- ✓ RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fitting Kit
- ✓ High-Tensile Bolts & Fasteners
- ✓ Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Straightforward — suitable for experienced DIY installers or any qualified 4WD workshop
- Requirements: Basic hand tools (spanners, socket set, torque wrench).
- Bolt-On Design: Attaches directly to factory mounting points. No drilling or modifications required.
- Time: Approximately 30–60 minutes.
- Professional Installation: Available through RIVAL 4x4’s national dealer network.
Built for Australian Conditions
The Hilux is Australia’s most popular 4WD ute for a reason — and it deserves protection that matches the conditions it’s built for. From Cape York’s rocks to the Simpson Desert’s corrugations, RIVAL bash plates deliver 6mm aluminium protection, deep-stamped ribs for rigidity, and a corrosion-resistant finish for salt air, red dust, and everything in between.
Perfect For
- Remote Touring & Overlanding — Protect your fuel tank on extended outback trips
- Coastal & Beach Driving — Corrosion-resistant aluminium for salt-air environments
- Tradies & Work Sites — Essential protection for rough construction and farm sites
- Weekend Off-Road Adventures — Hit technical tracks and river crossings with confidence
- Daily Protection & Peace of Mind — Guard against everyday road hazards
Compatibility
Toyota Hilux (2015-Present) — 2.8L Turbo Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.4L Turbo Diesel (2GD-FTV), 2.7L Petrol (2TR-FE), 4.0L V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) — All cab configurations: Single Cab, Extra Cab, Double Cab — SR, SR5, Rogue, Rugged X trims