Description
Set of 2 Aluminium Bash Plates — Ford Ranger PX1/PX2/PX3 (2012–2022)
Protects: Radiator & Engine
Combined Weight: 17 kg
Your Ford Ranger PX series is built for the long haul — from corrugated station tracks in the Northern Territory to steep, rutted fire trails in the High Country. But without proper underbody armour, a single rock strike can crack a radiator or puncture a sump, turning a weekend adventure into a costly recovery. The RIVAL 4x4 Set of 2 Aluminium Bash Plates delivers precision-engineered protection for the two most exposed components underneath your Ranger: the radiator and the engine. Designed to absorb and deflect impacts rather than transmit them, this two-piece set keeps your PX1, PX2 or PX3 running reliably no matter where the track leads.
- ✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Radiator & Engine coverage
- ✓ High-Strength 6mm Aluminium Alloy Construction
- ✓ Precision Fit for Ford Ranger PX1/PX2/PX3 (2012–2022)
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish
- ✓ Ventilated Design for Optimal Airflow
- ✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required
- ✓ Cost-Effective Bundle — Save vs Buying Individually
What's Protected
- Radiator Bash Plate — Your radiator is the frontline of your cooling system, sitting low and forward where it cops the worst of flying stones, gravel spray and trail debris. A cracked radiator means an overheated engine and an immediate end to your trip. This plate shields the entire radiator from direct impacts, letting you push through rocky creek crossings and rough tracks with confidence.
- Engine Bash Plate — The engine sump and lower block are among the most expensive components to repair if damaged by rocks or stumps. This deep-stamped plate covers the full underside of the engine bay, deflecting obstacles and distributing impact forces across the plate's surface rather than concentrating them on vulnerable castings.
Key Features
- Material: Deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: 17 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat
- Mounting: Bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or permanent modification
- Number of Plates: 2 (Radiator + Engine)
- Fitment: Ford Ranger PX1 (2012–2015), PX2 (2015–2018), PX3 (2018–2022) — all 4x4 variants
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, reducing the load on your front axle and preserving fuel economy, handling and braking performance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Unlike steel, aluminium does not rust. Combined with a powder coat finish, these plates shrug off salt air, mud, creek water and tropical humidity season after season.
- Energy Management: Aluminium absorbs and dissipates impact energy effectively, cushioning your underbody components from sharp jolts rather than transmitting force directly through to the chassis.
- Modern Vehicle Compatibility: Today's vehicles are engineered with weight targets in mind. Aluminium protection keeps your Ranger within its designed operating parameters without overloading suspension or drivetrain.
What's Included
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Radiator Bash Plate
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Bolts
- ✓ Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Easy — suitable for home mechanics with basic hand tools
- Requirements: Standard socket set, jack and jack stands (or hoist)
- Bolt-On Design: Utilises factory mounting points — no drilling, cutting or permanent chassis modification required
- Tip: Install both plates in a single session to save time and ensure consistent alignment across the full underbody
Built for Australian Conditions
Australia's tracks are unforgiving. From the bulldust and corrugations of the Gibb River Road to the razor-sharp limestone of Cape York's river crossings, your underbody cops constant punishment. Coastal salt air accelerates corrosion, tropical downpours turn trails into rivers, and red-dust works its way into every gap. RIVAL 4x4 bash plates are engineered specifically for this environment — corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy with a durable powder coat finish that stands up to the harshest conditions the Australian landscape throws at your Ranger.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Multi-day trips through remote station tracks, desert crossings and unsealed highways
- Coastal Adventures: Beach driving, island hopping and salt-air environments where corrosion resistance is critical
- Tradies & Worksite Use: Daily protection on rough construction sites, mining access roads and rural properties
- Serious Off-Road: Rock crawling, steep descents, river crossings and competition-level trail riding
- Daily Protection: Speed bumps, potholes, gravel roads and the unexpected hazards of everyday driving
Compatibility
- Ford Ranger PX1 (2012–2015) — 4x4 models
- Ford Ranger PX2 (2015–2018) — 4x4 models
- Ford Ranger PX3 (2018–2022) — 4x4 models
- Engines: 2.2L Duratorq TDCi, 3.2L Duratorq TDCi 5-cylinder
Why RIVAL 4x4?
- Australian-Based Operations & Support: Local team, local warranty, local expertise — phone and email support from people who know Australian tracks
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Designed using advanced CAD and tested across Australia's toughest terrain
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: Premium 6mm alloy that delivers strength without the weight penalty of steel
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Order today, get it quickly — shipped from Australian warehouses
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Professional fitting available through RIVAL 4x4's network of authorised dealers and installers across Australia
Don't let a single rock end your trip early — armour up your Ranger's most vulnerable components with a purpose-built protection set. Order now!
