{"product_id":"rival-4x4-set-of-2-bash-plates-engine-transmission-isuzu-dmax-mazda-bt50-2021","title":"RIVAL 4X4 SET OF 2 BASH PLATES - ENGINE \u0026 TRANSMISSION - ISUZU DMAX\/MAZDA BT50 2021+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIsuzu D-Max \/ Mazda BT-50 (2021–Present) — Set of 2 Aluminium Bash Plates — Engine \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing just 10 kg for two plates, this RIVAL 4x4 Set of 2 Aluminium Bash Plates is the lightest way to protect the engine and transmission on your Isuzu D-Max or Mazda BT-50. For owners who need underbody protection but are watching every kilogram of their GVM allowance — and that's most D-Max and BT-50 owners — this ultra-lightweight set delivers genuine protection without meaningful compromise to payload capacity. Precision-cut aluminium bolts directly to factory mounting points for a seamless fit, and the corrosion-resistant finish means these plates are ready for whatever Australian conditions you throw at them from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✓ Complete Underbody Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Engine \u0026amp; Transmission Coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Grade Aluminium Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit for D-Max \u0026amp; BT-50 4x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Protected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The D-Max's turbo diesel engine relies on its sump pan for oil supply, and that pan sits exposed beneath the vehicle with minimal factory protection. A rock strike at even low speed can crack the sump, leading to oil loss and engine seizure. This lightweight aluminium plate provides effective coverage to the engine underside, deflecting rocks and trail debris before they can do damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The gearbox casing extends behind the engine, vulnerable to rocks, ruts, and debris that pass beneath the vehicle. A compromised transmission housing leaks fluid and leads to loss of drive — a failure that's both expensive and dangerous in remote locations. This plate shields the entire transmission assembly from trail hazards.\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\u003eHigh-grade 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\u003e10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCorrosion-resistant coating\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 (Engine + Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIsuzu D-Max \/ Mazda BT-50 (2021–Present) 4x4\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\u003eUltra-Lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt just 10 kg for two plates, the weight impact on your GVM is virtually zero — perfect for payload-conscious D-Max and BT-50 owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Corrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium doesn't rust. It's inherently suited to Australia's water crossings, coastal environments, and tropical humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Energy Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium distributes impact force across the plate, protecting mounting points and chassis from concentrated shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium alloy delivers genuine rock-strike protection at a fraction of the weight of traditional steel plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate (Aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Transmission Bash Plate (Aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Fitting Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ All Necessary 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 — beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBasic hand tools, vehicle ramps or jack stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoth plates mount to factory points using existing holes — no drilling or cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstall both in one session — allow approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian ute owners demand protection that works in every condition — from the rocky tracks of the Blue Mountains to the gravel roads of the wheat belt, from beach driving on the Sunshine Coast to the bulldust highways of outback NSW. 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