Description
Toyota Hilux (2015–2025) Bash Plate Set — Radiator, Engine, Transmission & Transfer Case
Combined Weight: 30 kg (approx.)
This 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.
- ✓ Complete Drivetrain Protection — Radiator, Engine, Transmission & Transfer Case
- ✓ High-Strength Aluminium Alloy Construction
- ✓ Precision Fit for Toyota Hilux (2015–2025)
- ✓ 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 — 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.
- Engine Bash Plate — 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.
- Transmission Bash Plate — 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.
- Transfer Case Bash Plate — 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.
Key Features
- Material: High-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: Approx. 30 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat
- Mounting: Bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or permanent modification
- Number of Plates: 4 (Radiator + Engine + Transmission + Transfer Case)
- Fitment: Toyota Hilux (2015–2025), Toyota Fortuner (2015–On) — 4x4 variants
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Four 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.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminium 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.
- Energy Management: Aluminium's controlled flex absorbs impacts progressively, offering better real-world protection than rigid steel plates that transfer all their energy directly to chassis mounts.
- Modern Vehicle Compatibility: Your 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.
What's Included
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Radiator Bash Plate
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Transmission Bash Plate
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Transfer Case Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Bolts
- ✓ Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate — a manageable job for any home mechanic with basic tools
- Requirements: Standard socket set, jack and jack stands (or vehicle hoist)
- Bolt-On Design: Four plates, four sets of factory mounting points, zero drilling or permanent modification
- Recommendation: Install the complete set in one session for consistent plate-to-plate alignment from radiator to transfer case
Built for Australian Conditions
Every 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. RIVAL 4x4's aluminium bash plates are built to handle all of it, providing consistent, corrosion-proof protection across every Australian terrain type and climate zone.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Extended trips through remote Australia where drivetrain reliability is everything
- Coastal Trips: Beach driving, coastal access tracks and salt-air environments
- Tradies & Station Work: Daily use on rough roads, construction sites and agricultural properties
- Weekend Trail Riding: State forests, national parks and 4WD club events
- Daily Protection: Potholes, speed bumps, gravel roads and the unexpected hazards of everyday driving
Compatibility
- Toyota Hilux (2015–2025) — 4x4 models (AN120/AN130)
- Toyota Fortuner (2015–On) — 4x4 models
- Engines: 2.8L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel, 2.4L 2GD-FTV Turbo Diesel, 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Petrol
Why RIVAL 4x4?
- Australian-Based Operations & Support: Genuine local expertise and responsive warranty support
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Advanced engineering validated where it matters — on Australian tracks
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: 6mm alloy that delivers real-world protection without the weight penalty
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Fast shipping from Australian warehouses to your door or installer
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Authorised RIVAL 4x4 dealers and fitters across the country
The essential four-plate drivetrain package — protect everything that makes your Hilux go, shift and engage 4WD. Order now!
