Set of 5 Aluminium Bash Plates – Ford Ranger PX1/PX2/PX3 (2012–2022)
Comprehensive Underbody Armour: Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case & Lower Control Arms
Combined Weight: 42.3 kg
The Ford Ranger PX series has been the backbone of the Australian 4WD scene for over a decade, and this RIVAL 4x4 five-piece bash plate set gives it the underbody protection to match its reputation. Covering radiator through to lower control arms, these precision laser-cut aluminium plates create an overlapping armour system across five critical areas. Whether your Ranger is a daily workhorse on a cattle station or a weekend weapon on Victorian high country trails, five plates ensure the components beneath it keep working when the terrain gets serious.
- ✓ Complete Underbody Protection — 5 Critical Components Covered
- ✓ High-Strength 6mm Deep-Stamped Aluminium Alloy
- ✓ Precision Laser-Cut for Perfect Fitment
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish
- ✓ Ventilated Design for Optimal Airflow
- ✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required
- ✓ Cost-Effective Bundle — Significant Savings vs Individual Purchase
What's Protected
- Radiator Bash Plate — The PX Ranger’s radiator is exposed at the front of the underbody, directly in the path of stones kicked up by the front tyres and debris from the trail ahead. A compromised radiator dumps coolant rapidly, leading to engine overheating within minutes. This plate provides a strong aluminium barrier that keeps your cooling system intact through every obstacle.
- Engine Bash Plate — The 2.2L or 3.2L Duratorq diesel engine’s oil sump is the most commonly damaged underbody component on Rangers. Rock strikes crack the sump, oil drains, and the engine seizes — a scenario that plays out on Australian trails far too often. This plate covers the engine’s entire lower surface with impact-absorbing aluminium.
- Transmission Bash Plate — Behind the engine, the automatic or manual transmission takes punishment from every rock and rut. A damaged gearbox casing means fluid loss and gear engagement failures. This plate shields the transmission housing, maintaining reliable shifting through the roughest terrain.
- Transfer Case Bash Plate — The transfer case manages your Ranger’s 4WD engagement and low-range capability. Damage here means losing four-wheel drive when you need it most — in the middle of a difficult track section. This plate provides dedicated armour for the 4WD system’s command centre.
- Lower Control Arms Bash Plate — The front suspension’s lower control arms extend outward and downward, making them vulnerable to lateral rock strikes during off-camber driving and rock crawling. Bent control arms throw out wheel alignment and compromise steering response. This plate deflects impacts away from these exposed suspension components.
Key Features
- Material: 6mm deep-stamped aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: 42.3 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat — corrosion and UV resistant
- Mounting: Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points
- Number of Plates: 5 (Radiator + Engine + Transmission + Transfer Case + Lower Control Arms)
- Fitment: Ford Ranger PX1 (2012–2015), PX2 (2015–2018), PX3 (2018–2022)
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Five aluminium plates at 42.3 kg keep the total well below steel equivalents, preserving GVM headroom for canopies, drawers, and touring gear.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminium won’t rust after creek crossings, beach driving, or years in coastal and tropical environments — unlike steel, which requires constant monitoring.
- Energy Management: Aluminium absorbs impacts progressively, spreading force across the plate rather than transferring it directly to chassis mounting points.
- Modern Vehicle Design: Aluminium bash plates work with the PX Ranger’s factory weight distribution rather than overloading it.
What's Included
- ✓ 1x Radiator Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Transmission Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Transfer Case Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Lower Control Arms Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fasteners
- ✓ Fitting Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Moderate — achievable for experienced home mechanics
- Requirements: Metric socket set, jack and axle stands or vehicle hoist
- Bolt-On Design: All five plates mount to factory attachment points — no drilling, cutting, or welding required
- Recommendation: Install the complete set in a single session for maximum protection and efficient workshop time
Built for Australian Conditions
The PX Ranger is Australia’s workhorse — from tradies in suburban Melbourne to grey nomads crossing the Nullarbor, these vehicles live hard. And the terrain they encounter is harder: sharp-edged quartzite across the Top End, granite boulders in river crossings, sandstone shelves on escarpment tracks, and the constant hammering of corrugated red-dirt highways. Coastal salt eats unprotected metal, tropical moisture promotes corrosion, and desert heat tests every material. RIVAL 4x4’s deep-stamped aluminium plates are built to handle every one of these conditions, year after year.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Comprehensive protection for long-range trips through remote, rock-strewn terrain
- Coastal Adventures: Rust-proof aluminium for beach access tracks, boat ramps, and coastal driving
- Tradies & Work Vehicles: Essential underbody armour for PX Rangers on construction sites, farms, and mining access roads
- Off-Road Weekenders: Five plates covering five systems for confident trail riding every weekend
- Daily Driving: Full underbody protection that also handles potholes, debris, and urban road hazards
Compatibility
Precision-engineered for the Ford Ranger PX1 (2012–2015), PX2 (2015–2018), and PX3 (2018–2022) — all variants including XL, XLS, XLT, and Wildtrak. Compatible with 3.2L 5-cylinder and 2.2L 4-cylinder Duratorq diesel engines, as well as 2.0L Bi-Turbo diesel (PX3). Designed for factory mounting point integration.