{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-set-of-2-bash-plates-radiator-engine-ford-next-gen-ranger-everest-vw-amarok-2023","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY SET OF 2 BASH PLATES - RADIATOR \u0026 ENGINE - FORD NEXT GEN RANGER\/EVEREST\/VW AMAROK 2023+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSet of 2 Aluminium Bash Plates – Ford Ranger Next Gen \/ Ford Everest Next Gen \/ Amarok (2023–Present)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront-Line Underbody Protection: Radiator \u0026amp; Engine Bash Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every build needs six plates from the outset — but every build should start with radiator and engine protection. This RIVAL 4x4 two-plate set covers the two most forward and most vulnerable components on your Ford Ranger Next Gen, Everest Next Gen, or Amarok 2023+. At just 12 kg combined, it’s the lightest entry point into serious underbody armour, and it protects the two systems that will cost you the most if damaged on a remote trail. Think of it as essential insurance for your cooling system and powerplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Radiator \u0026amp; Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength 6mm Deep-Stamped Aluminium Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Laser-Cut for Perfect Fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ventilated Design for Optimal Airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Cost-Effective Bundle — Save vs Buying Individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Protected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The radiator is your engine’s temperature regulator, and it sits at the very front of the underbody where it encounters debris first. Stones kicked by the front tyres, branches on overgrown tracks, and rocks at water crossing entries all target the radiator core. A single puncture means rapid coolant loss and engine overheating. This plate provides a first-line shield for the entire cooling system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Behind the radiator plate, the engine bash plate covers the oil sump and lower block — the components most frequently damaged on 4WD vehicles. A breached sump means oil loss, and without oil your engine seizes within minutes. This 6mm aluminium plate absorbs rock strikes and deflects trail debris, keeping your engine sealed and lubricated.\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 aluminium alloy\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\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTextured matte black powder coat — corrosion and UV resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect bolt-on to factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 (Radiator + Engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFord Ranger Next Gen (2022+), Ford Everest Next Gen, VW Amarok (2023+)\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\u003eAt only 12 kg combined, this aluminium set is featherweight compared to steel — you’ll barely notice it on the scales but you’ll appreciate it on the trail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium doesn’t rust, period. Creek crossings, beach driving, coastal salt air — none of it affects aluminium the way it attacks steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium’s flex characteristics absorb impacts efficiently, protecting both the plate and the chassis mounts from concentrated force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdding just 12 kg has virtually zero impact on handling, braking, or fuel economy — protection with no trade-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Radiator Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fitting 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 to Moderate — straightforward for any home mechanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetric socket set, jack and axle stands or vehicle hoist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoth plates mount to factory attachment points — no drilling, cutting, or modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstall both plates together for continuous front-end underbody coverage in under an hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour radiator and engine face the first impacts on any trail — they’re the frontline of your underbody. 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