{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-set-of-4-bash-plates-ford-next-gen-ranger-everest-vw-amarok-2023","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY SET OF 4 BASH PLATES - FORD NEXT GEN RANGER\/EVEREST\/VW AMAROK 2023+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSet of 4 Aluminium Bash Plates – Ford Ranger Next Gen \/ Ford Everest Next Gen \/ Amarok (2023–Present)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Underbody Protection: Radiator, Engine, Transmission \u0026amp; Transfer Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e27.9 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour plates covering the four components that matter most on the trail. This RIVAL 4x4 bash plate set protects the radiator, engine, transmission, and transfer case of your Ford Ranger Next Gen, Everest Next Gen, or Amarok 2023+ with precision-fit 6mm aluminium armour. It’s the ideal package for owners who want thorough drivetrain and cooling system protection in a single, value-packed bundle — whether you’re crossing the Great Dividing Range or running corrugated backroads through outback South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Underbody Protection — 4 Critical Components Covered\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— Your radiator sits at the lowest forward point of the underbody, directly exposed to rocks, branches, and debris kicked up by the front wheels. A cracked radiator core drains coolant rapidly, causing engine overheating within minutes. This plate provides first-line defence for your entire cooling system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The oil sump is the single most vulnerable component on any 4WD vehicle. One rock strike can breach the sump pan and drain your engine oil before you’ve travelled a hundred metres. This plate shields the entire engine underside with 6mm aluminium, deflecting impacts away from the sump, oil filter, and lower block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Sitting behind the engine, the transmission is constantly exposed to trail hazards. Cracks or dents in the casing cause transmission fluid loss, overheating, and eventual failure. This plate maintains a protective barrier over the gearbox housing through every creek bed and rock garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Case Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The transfer case is the command centre of your 4WD system. It splits power to both axles and controls low-range engagement. Damage means total loss of four-wheel-drive capability — exactly when the terrain demands it. This plate ensures the transfer case remains fully functional and undamaged.\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\u003e27.9 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\u003e4 (Radiator + Engine + Transmission + Transfer Case)\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\u003eFour plates at just 27.9 kg combined — aluminium delivers roughly 40% weight savings over steel, keeping payload available for touring essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium’s self-forming oxide layer resists rust without additional treatment, ideal for vehicles regularly exposed to water, salt, and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium deforms progressively under extreme impacts, spreading force across the plate and protecting chassis mounting points from concentrated stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Next Gen platform is built with weight targets that aluminium accessories complement — maintaining factory-intended handling and braking characteristics.\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✓ 1x Transmission Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Transfer Case 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\u003eModerate — achievable for home mechanics with standard tools\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\u003eAll four plates bolt to existing factory mounting points — no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstall the full set in one session for continuous radiator-to-transfer-case coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRangers, Everests, and Amaroks are the workhorses of the Australian bush — and the bush doesn’t show mercy. Shattered quartz on the Gibb River Road, submerged logs in Daintree river crossings, sharp-edged limestone across the Nullarbor, and the relentless battering of corrugated outback highways all target your underbody with every kilometre. 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