{"product_id":"rival-4x4-set-of-4-bash-plates-toyota-hilux-2015-2025","title":"RIVAL 4X4 SET OF 4 BASH PLATES - TOYOTA HILUX 2015-2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToyota Hilux (2015–2025) Bash Plate Set — Radiator, Engine, Transmission \u0026amp; Transfer Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 kg (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the core drivetrain protection package that experienced 4WD owners reach for first. Four plates covering the radiator, engine, transmission and transfer case — the four components that, if damaged, will end your trip and cost you thousands. Whether your Hilux lives on station tracks in outback NSW, runs the corrugated highways of the Territory, or tackles weekend trails in the High Country, this RIVAL 4x4 set provides continuous aluminium armour from the front of the cooling system through to the 4WD transfer case. It's the sweet spot between essential protection and sensible investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Drivetrain Protection — Radiator, Engine, Transmission \u0026amp; Transfer Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength Aluminium Alloy Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit for Toyota Hilux (2015–2025)\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— The radiator is the sentry of your cooling system, catching every stone and stick that the wheels throw up. One puncture and your engine temperature skyrockets. This plate guards the full radiator area, keeping coolant where it belongs no matter how rough the road gets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— The oil sump protrudes below the engine block, making it the first casualty of a rock strike. Losing oil pressure means catastrophic engine damage. This plate takes the punishment so your engine doesn't, deflecting and absorbing impacts from rocks, roots and ruts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Behind the engine, the gearbox casing is next in the firing line. Transmission failure in the bush means you're not driving out under your own power. This plate provides an unbroken shield from the engine plate rearward, protecting the gearbox housing, lines and linkage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Case Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— No transfer case, no 4WD. This critical component controls your Hilux's ability to engage four-wheel drive and low range — capabilities that can be the difference between getting through and getting stuck. This plate shields the transfer case from the trail hazards that could crack its housing or damage output seals.\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-strength 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\u003eApprox. 30 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTextured matte black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or permanent modification\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\u003eToyota Hilux (2015–2025), Toyota Fortuner (2015–On) — 4x4 variants\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 in aluminium saves over 15 kg compared to steel, keeping your GVM in check and preserving the payload capacity you need for touring gear, water and recovery equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium is naturally immune to rust. Four plates sitting in the splash zone beneath your vehicle will remain corrosion-free through years of creek crossings, rain, coastal driving and outback dust storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAluminium's controlled flex absorbs impacts progressively, offering better real-world protection than rigid steel plates that transfer all their energy directly to chassis mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour Hilux's suspension, brakes and fuel system are tuned for a specific weight range. Aluminium protection keeps you within those parameters, maintaining factory-intended dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Radiator Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Engine Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Transmission Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Transfer Case Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Step-by-Step 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 to Moderate — a manageable job for any home mechanic with basic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard socket set, jack and jack stands (or vehicle hoist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFour plates, four sets of factory mounting points, zero drilling or permanent modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstall the complete set in one session for consistent plate-to-plate alignment from radiator to transfer case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery track in Australia has its own way of testing your underbody. The sharp granite of New England's tablelands, the coral-studded beaches of Western Australia's Ningaloo coast, the volcanic basalt of the Victorian Western District, the ironstone ridges of the Pilbara — different rocks, same result if your drivetrain isn't protected. 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