Aluminium Transmission Bash Plate - Next Gen Ranger / Everest / Raptor / Amarok
Component Protected: Transmission
RIVAL installation manual for this plate or set
This 6mm aluminium transmission plate adds underbody protection for the applications listed below. The RIVAL installation manual specifies the mounting sequence, hardware and separate Ranger Raptor procedure. Protection is additional: it does not guarantee that the gearbox or vehicle will avoid damage in a collision.
✓ At a Glance
- ✓ High-Strength Aluminium Construction
- ✓ Laser-Cut & Deep-Stamped Construction
- ✓ Additional Transmission Protection
- ✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish
- ✓ Ventilated Plate Design
- ✓ Install Using the Exact RIVAL Instructions
Key Features
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Material: 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy
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Thickness: 6mm
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Finish: Powder-coated finish
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Mounting: Bolt-on using factory mounting points
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Fitment: Check the exact model, engine and transmission against the Compatibility section and linked manual.
Weight and Vehicle Loading
Installed mass for this exact plate has not been independently established. Do not use catalogue or shipping weight as proof of installed mass. Check the completed vehicle against its permitted loads; no fuel-economy, payload or GVM improvement is promised.
What's Included
- ✓ 1x RIVAL 4x4 Transmission Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Bolt Kit
- ✓ Installation Instructions
Installation
Use a basic tool kit and torque wrench, following the complete RIVAL manual. It specifies approximately one hour for installation and M10 tightening torque of 47 Nm. Ranger Raptor uses the separate bracket procedure. Check the assembly and fasteners after installation and at the manual's stated 400 km intervals; damaged parts need inspection before further use.
Care and Inspection
Inspect the plates, brackets and fasteners after fitting and after an impact. Follow the RIVAL instructions and seek qualified inspection if any part is damaged.
Use and Maintenance
Use only on a confirmed vehicle application and within the vehicle manufacturer's operating limits. Inspect the plate, brackets and fasteners regularly and after an impact. Do not ignore damage or loose fittings.
Compatibility
- Ford Ranger Double Cab: 3.0D or 2.0D Bi-Turbo, automatic, 4WD (2022 onwards).
- Ford Ranger Raptor: 3.0, automatic, 4WD (2022 onwards).
- Ford Everest: 2.0D Bi-Turbo, automatic, 4WD (2022 onwards).
- Volkswagen Amarok: 2.0D or 3.0D, automatic, 4WD (2023 onwards).
These are the applications in RIVAL manual version 1 dated 21 August 2023. Confirm your exact build and any modifications before ordering; other engine or transmission combinations are not established by this manual.
Confirm your exact vehicle and read the installation manual before ordering. Contact RIVAL if you need a fitment check.
