RIVAL 4x4 Aluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate — Toyota Hilux (2015-Present) | New Design
Weight: 9.6 kg
Picture this: you’re hundreds of kilometres from the nearest fuel stop, crossing the rugged terrain around Barossa Valley trails in South Australia, when a hidden rock punches through your Toyota Hilux’s fuel tank. It’s every off-roader’s nightmare. The RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate eliminates this risk with purpose-built protection that shields the entire tank, so you can carry on exploring Australia’s vast outback with complete peace of mind. This new design features improved coverage and enhanced fitment.
- ✓ 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
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Material: 6mm High-Strength Aluminium Alloy
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Thickness: 6mm
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Weight: 9.6 kg
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Finish: Textured Matte Black Powder Coat (zinc primer base layer)
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Construction: Deep-Stamped with Reinforcing Ribs for Maximum Rigidity
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Mounting: Bolt-On — Uses Factory Mounting Points, No Drilling Required
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Protection: Provides complete shielding for the fuel tank from front-to-rear rock strikes
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Fitment: Vehicle-Specific — Precision Laser-Cut for Toyota Hilux (2015-Present) | New Design
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
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Significant Weight Savings — Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, preserving your Hilux’s payload for tools and camping gear.
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Superior Corrosion Resistance — Aluminium naturally resists rust — essential for the Hilux’s role as a coastal and outback workhorse.
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Excellent Energy Absorption — Aluminium absorbs impact energy rather than transmitting forces into the chassis.
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Engineered for Australia’s Favourite Ute — Designed to protect without affecting your Hilux’s payload capacity or GVM.
What’s Included
- ✓ RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fitting Kit
- ✓ High-Tensile Bolts & Fasteners
- ✓ Installation Instructions
Installation
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Difficulty: Straightforward — suitable for experienced DIY installers or any qualified 4WD workshop
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Requirements: Basic hand tools (spanners, socket set, torque wrench).
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Bolt-On Design: Attaches directly to factory mounting points. No drilling or modifications required.
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Time: Approximately 30–60 minutes.
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Professional Installation: Available through RIVAL 4x4’s national dealer network.
Built for Australian Conditions
The Hilux is Australia’s most popular 4WD ute for a reason — and it deserves protection that matches the conditions it’s built for. From Cape York’s rocks to the Simpson Desert’s corrugations, RIVAL bash plates deliver 6mm aluminium protection, deep-stamped ribs for rigidity, and a corrosion-resistant finish for salt air, red dust, and everything in between.
Perfect For
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Remote Touring & Overlanding — Protect your fuel tank on extended outback trips
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Coastal & Beach Driving — Corrosion-resistant aluminium for salt-air environments
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Tradies & Work Sites — Essential protection for rough construction and farm sites
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Weekend Off-Road Adventures — Hit technical tracks and river crossings with confidence
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Daily Protection & Peace of Mind — Guard against everyday road hazards
Compatibility
Toyota Hilux (2015-Present) — 2.8L Turbo Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.4L Turbo Diesel (2GD-FTV), 2.7L Petrol (2TR-FE), 4.0L V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) — All cab configurations: Single Cab, Extra Cab, Double Cab — SR, SR5, Rogue, Rugged X trims
Not sure if this plate fits your vehicle? Contact the RIVAL 4x4 team at rival4x4.com.au or call our Australian-based support team.
Why RIVAL 4x4?
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Australian-Based Operations & Support — Local team, local stock, local knowledge.
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Globally Engineered. Locally Proven. — Tested on Australian tracks.
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High-Strength Aluminium Construction — 6mm deep-stamped aluminium alloy.
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Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch — Quick dispatch from our Australian warehouse.
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National Dealer & Installation Network — Professional fitting Australia-wide.
Trail-proven protection for your pride and joy.
Don’t leave your Toyota Hilux’s fuel tank exposed. The RIVAL 4x4 Fuel Tank Bash Plate (New Design) delivers the protection you need.
Order now and protect your vehicle before your next adventure!
