{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-transfer-case-bash-plate-ford-ranger-2012-2022-mazda-bt50-2011-2020","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY TRANSFER CASE BASH PLATE - FORD RANGER 2012-2022\/MAZDA BT50 2011-2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminium Transfer Case Bash Plate — Ford Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 (2012–2022) \/ Mazda BT-50 (2011–2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Case \u0026amp; 4WD System Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9.2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're battling the corrugated Strzelecki Track, where relentless vibration and embedded stones threaten every unprotected component, your Ford Ranger or Mazda BT-50's transfer case is the linchpin of its 4WD capability. This precision gearbox engages low range and distributes power to all four wheels — lose it, and you lose the ability to navigate the very terrain that brought you here. The RIVAL 4x4 Transfer Case Bash Plate delivers precision-engineered protection for your transfer case — the heart of your 4WD system that splits power between front and rear axles. Crafted from deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy, this 9.2 kg plate guards the component that transforms your ute into an off-road machine.\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 \/ BT-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Full Transfer Case 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\u003e9.2 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) \/ 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, preserving your Ranger's payload capacity for the loads that matter.\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 — even after years of harsh conditions.\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 rather than jolting the transfer case housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Ranger's 4WD system is its defining off-road feature. Aluminium protection preserves it without compromising the vehicle's designed weight balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x RIVAL Transfer Case Bash Plate for Ranger PX \/ 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\u003eThe Ford Ranger PX series dominates Australia's ute market, and the Mazda BT-50 shares its capable platform. Both vehicles are taken to places their designers might not have imagined — from competition tracks to cattle musters, from Cape York expeditions to beach fishing runs. The transfer case makes all of that possible, and RIVAL protection ensures it stays that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep-stamped construction creates stiffening ribs for up to two times the impact resistance of flat-plate designs. Powder coat resists UV, salt, and the abrasive red dust of outback Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance outback touring — Cape York, Gibb River Road, Simpson Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal driving where salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed drivetrain components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradies and fleet vehicles on construction sites, farms, and mining roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious off-road adventures including rock crawling, river crossings, and rutted tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily driving with peace of mind knowing your transfer case is protected from road debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFord Ranger PX1\/PX2\/PX3 (2012–2022) \/ Mazda BT-50 (2011–2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.2L TDCi, 3.2L TDCi 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel, 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel (PX3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll cab configurations and trim levels. 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