RIVAL 4x4 Nissan Navara D23 / D40 Radiator Bash Plate — Aluminium
Weight: 5.4 kg
When you’re battling dust, heat, and corrugated tracks around Outback NSW tracks in western New South Wales, your Nissan Navara’s radiator is working harder than ever — and it’s dangerously exposed to impacts from stones and debris. A single puncture to the radiator core means overheating, engine damage, and a very long wait for help. The RIVAL 4x4 Radiator Bash Plate shields your cooling system with precision-fit armour, letting you push deeper into Australia’s wildest terrain with confidence.
- ✓ 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: 5.4 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 frontal protection for the radiator core, intercooler, and cooling system components
- Fitment: Vehicle-Specific — Precision Laser-Cut for Nissan Navara D23/D40
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Significant Weight Savings — At just 5.4 kg, this plate adds minimal weight while delivering critical radiator protection.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance — Aluminium naturally resists rust — essential when protecting cooling components.
- Excellent Energy Absorption — Aluminium absorbs impact energy rather than transmitting forces.
- Engineered for Modern Utes — Designed for the Navara without affecting airflow or cooling efficiency.
What’s Included
- ✓ RIVAL 4x4 Radiator Bash Plate
- ✓ 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 required.
- Time: Approximately 30–60 minutes.
- Professional Installation: Available through RIVAL 4x4’s national dealer network.
Built for Australian Conditions
In Australia’s extreme heat, your radiator is the difference between driving and being stranded. RIVAL bash plates are engineered for these conditions: 6mm aluminium handles rock strikes while the ventilated design maintains optimal airflow for cooling.
Perfect For
- Remote Touring & Overlanding — Protect your cooling system on extended outback trips
- Coastal & Beach Driving — Corrosion-resistant aluminium for salt-air environments
- Tradies & Work Sites — Defend your radiator on rough sites
- Weekend Off-Road Adventures — Hit technical tracks with cooling system confidence
- Daily Protection & Peace of Mind — Guard against flying stones on gravel roads
Compatibility
Nissan Navara D23 (2015-On) — 2.3L Twin-Turbo Diesel (YS23DDT), 2.5L Petrol (QR25DE) — All 4WD variants
Nissan Navara D40 (2005-2015) — 2.5L Turbo Diesel (YD25DDTi), 4.0L V6 Petrol (VQ40DE) — All 4WD variants