RIVAL 4x4 Nissan Navara D23 / D40 Transmission Bash Plate — Aluminium
Transmission Protection
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Weight: 6.8 kg
Tackling the trails around Cradle Mountain in Tasmania? Your Nissan Navara’s transmission sits vulnerable beneath the chassis, exposed to every hazard the Australian bush throws at it. From jagged rocks to submerged logs in creek crossings, the risk of a strike to the transmission casing is ever-present. The RIVAL 4x4 Transmission Bash Plate delivers heavy-duty protection purpose-built for your Nissan Navara, letting you drive with confidence no matter how rough the trail gets.
- ✓ 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: 6.8 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 full-coverage protection for the transmission housing and output shaft area
- Fitment: Vehicle-Specific — Precision Laser-Cut for Nissan Navara D23/D40
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Significant Weight Savings — Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving your Navara’s payload.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance — Aluminium naturally resists rust — essential for all Australian conditions.
- Excellent Energy Absorption — Aluminium absorbs impact energy rather than transmitting forces into the chassis.
- Engineered for Modern Utes — Designed for the Navara without affecting ride quality or GVM.
What’s Included
- ✓ RIVAL 4x4 Transmission 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 or modifications required.
- Time: Approximately 30–60 minutes.
- Professional Installation: Available through RIVAL 4x4’s national dealer network.
Built for Australian Conditions
From razor-sharp rocks to corrugated outback tracks, from salt-crusted coastal roads to tropical creek crossings — your Navara’s underside faces relentless punishment. RIVAL bash plates are engineered for these conditions with 6mm aluminium construction and a corrosion-resistant finish.
Perfect For
- Remote Touring & Overlanding — Protect your transmission on extended outback trips
- Coastal & Beach Driving — Corrosion-resistant aluminium for salt-air environments
- Tradies & Work Sites — Defend your gearbox on rough sites
- Weekend Off-Road Adventures — Hit technical tracks with drivetrain confidence
- Daily Protection & Peace of Mind — Guard against everyday hazards
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