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Description
Toyota Hilux (2015–2025) Bash Plate Set — Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case & Lower Control Arms | New Design
Combined Weight: 32 kg (approx.)
Covering five of the most vulnerable underbody zones on your Hilux, this RIVAL 4x4 New Design set protects the complete drivetrain plus the lower control arms that keep your front suspension tracking true. It's the ideal package for owners who want comprehensive protection but don't need the fuel tank plate — perfect for Hilux models that see a mix of touring, trail work and daily driving across a wide range of Australian conditions. Each plate in the set features RIVAL's latest design improvements for enhanced fitment, airflow and impact resistance.
- ✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case & Lower Control Arms
- ✓ High-Strength 6mm 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 — Positioned at the very front of the underbody, the radiator is the most exposed component to stone strikes and gravel spray. One puncture means overheating and an immediate halt. This plate provides a tough aluminium barrier that deflects debris and keeps your cooling system operational.
- Engine Bash Plate — A rock strike to the engine sump can dump your oil in seconds, causing catastrophic engine failure. This plate covers the entire lower engine area, spreading impacts across its reinforced surface to protect the sump, oil pickup and lower block.
- Transmission Bash Plate — Your Hilux's gearbox sits directly behind the engine and is exposed to anything that passes underneath at speed. Transmission housing damage leads to fluid leaks and expensive rebuilds. This plate keeps the gearbox housing fully shielded.
- Transfer Case Bash Plate — The transfer case engages four-wheel drive and low range — without it, you're stuck in two-wheel drive on terrain that demands more. This plate protects the transfer case housing and seals from direct rock impacts.
- Lower Control Arms Bash Plate — Often overlooked, the lower control arms are exposed to side impacts from rocks and trail debris. Bent or cracked control arms compromise steering alignment, ride quality and tyre life. This plate guards these critical suspension components from damage.
Key Features
- Material: Deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: Approx. 32 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat
- Mounting: Bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or permanent modification
- Number of Plates: 5 (Radiator + Engine + Transmission + Transfer Case + Lower Control Arms)
- Fitment: Toyota Hilux (2015–2025), Toyota Fortuner (2015–On) — 4x4 variants
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Five plates add up quickly. Aluminium keeps the total combined weight manageable, preserving your Hilux's payload capacity, ride comfort and fuel economy.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminium doesn't rust. After creek crossings, muddy trails and coastal driving, these plates clean up and carry on — no rust, no corrosion, no deterioration.
- Energy Management: Aluminium's controlled flex absorbs impacts progressively, reducing the shock transferred to chassis mounts and the components behind each plate.
- Modern Vehicle Compatibility: The Hilux's suspension geometry and GVM are tuned for specific weights. Aluminium protection keeps you within those limits, maintaining factory ride and handling characteristics.
What's Included
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Radiator Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Engine Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Transmission Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Transfer Case Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ 1 x Aluminium Lower Control Arms Bash Plate (New Design)
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Bolts
- ✓ Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Moderate — achievable for competent home mechanics with standard tools
- Requirements: Standard socket set, jack and jack stands (or vehicle hoist)
- Bolt-On Design: Every plate fits factory mounting points — no drilling, welding or permanent modifications
- Recommendation: Install front to rear in sequence for optimal alignment across the full underbody
Built for Australian Conditions
The Hilux dominates Australian roads, tracks and worksites for good reason — it's tough. But even the toughest ute needs underbody armour when the terrain turns hostile. Sharp quartzite on outback station tracks, submerged rocks in flowing creek crossings, corrugated gravel highways that vibrate every component, and the ever-present threat of coastal salt corrosion — this five-plate set is built to handle all of it, protecting your Hilux's most critical systems in every condition Australia can throw at it.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Remote station tracks, desert crossings and long unsealed highway drives
- Coastal Driving: Beach access, salt-air environments and tidal creek crossings
- Tradies & Work Use: Construction sites, mining access roads, farms and rural properties
- Off-Road Enthusiasts: Trail riding, rock crawling, steep descents and technical terrain
- Daily Protection: Speed bumps, potholes, gravel roads and everyday underbody hazards
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: Backed by a local team with genuine 4WD knowledge and responsive customer service
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Advanced CAD design, tested and validated on Australia's toughest trails
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: Premium 6mm alloy — serious protection without the weight penalty of steel
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Prompt shipping from Australian warehouses direct to your door
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Professional fitting through authorised RIVAL 4x4 installers nationwide
Drivetrain and suspension protection in one package — armour your Hilux from radiator to control arms with RIVAL's New Design set. Order now!
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