{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-radiator-bash-plate-ford-ranger-2012-2022-everest-2015-2022-mazda-bt50-2011-2020","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY RADIATOR BASH PLATE - FORD RANGER 2012-2022\/EVEREST 2015-2022\/MAZDA BT50 2011-2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminium Radiator Bash Plate — Ford Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 (2012–2022) \/ Everest (2015–2022) \/ Mazda BT-50 (2011–2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator \u0026amp; Cooling System 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 weaving through the jarrah forests near Nannup, where logging-trail debris and creek crossings demand reliable underbody armour, your Ford Ranger, Everest, or Mazda BT-50's radiator is working hard and sitting exposed. The radiator is positioned at the very front of the vehicle — the first component to meet flying rocks from the vehicle ahead, branches overhanging the trail, and debris flung up by your own front wheels. The RIVAL 4x4 Radiator Bash Plate delivers precision-engineered protection for your radiator and cooling system — a cracked radiator in the outback means an overheated engine and a very expensive tow. Crafted from deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy, this 8.5 kg plate provides comprehensive cooling system protection with integrated airflow design.\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 \/ Everest \/ BT-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Full Radiator \u0026amp; Cooling System Coverage\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\u003eFord Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 (2012–2022) \/ Ford Everest (2015–2022) \/ Mazda BT-50 (2011–2020)\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, keeping front-end weight balanced for better handling and brake performance.\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 — essential at the front of the vehicle where water, mud, and salt spray are constant companions.\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, protecting the delicate radiator fins and tubes from puncture impacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow Optimisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium's strength-to-weight ratio allows integrated ventilation without compromising protection — your engine stays cool even in the harshest conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x RIVAL Radiator Bash Plate for Ranger PX \/ Everest \/ 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\u003eAustralian temperatures are brutal on cooling systems. Summer in the outback pushes air temperatures past 45°C, while towing and low-speed off-road work generate enormous heat loads. A compromised radiator in these conditions means rapid overheating and potential engine damage. Add the flying rocks of unsealed roads and the debris of construction sites, and radiator protection is essential for any working or touring Ranger, Everest, or BT-50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIVAL radiator bash plates address all of these threats. Deep-stamped construction provides stiffening ribs for impact resistance while maintaining airflow. 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