Description
Toyota Hilux (2015–2025) Bash Plate Set — Radiator, Engine, Transmission & Transfer Case | New Design
Combined Weight: 32.5 kg
This four-plate New Design set from RIVAL 4x4 covers the Hilux's complete drivetrain from radiator to transfer case, delivering the core protection package that most serious off-roaders consider essential. Whether you're navigating the rocky terrain of the Victorian High Country or pushing north through the red-dirt stations of outback Queensland, these four plates work together to create a continuous aluminium shield beneath your Hilux's most critical mechanical components. It's the most popular configuration for a reason — it protects everything that makes your 4WD system work.
- ✓ Complete Drivetrain Protection — Radiator, Engine, Transmission & Transfer Case
- ✓ 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 — Gravel, stones and debris strike the radiator with surprising force on unsealed roads. A holed radiator means immediate overheating and a trip-ending stop. This plate creates a robust barrier in front of the cooling system, deflecting impacts and preserving your Hilux's ability to regulate engine temperature.
- Engine Bash Plate — The oil sump and lower engine block are the most commonly damaged components during off-road driving. One solid rock strike can crack the sump and leave you stranded with a seized engine. This deep-stamped plate absorbs the blow and spreads the force across its surface, keeping your engine intact.
- Transmission Bash Plate — Behind the engine sits the gearbox — a precision component that doesn't tolerate impacts well. A dented transmission housing leads to fluid leaks, gear engagement issues and costly repairs. This plate provides seamless coverage from the engine plate rearward, closing the gap in your underbody armour.
- Transfer Case Bash Plate — The transfer case is the nerve centre of your 4WD system, switching between high and low range and distributing power to both axles. Without it, your Hilux is a two-wheel-drive ute. This plate guards the housing and seals from rocks and ruts that could compromise your 4WD capability.
Key Features
- Material: Deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: 32.5 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: At 32.5 kg for four full-coverage plates, aluminium keeps the total mass manageable. A comparable steel set would weigh over 50 kg, eating into your payload capacity and affecting fuel consumption on long tours.
- Corrosion Resistance: Aluminium shrugs off moisture, salt, mud and humidity. These plates will look and perform like new long after a steel alternative would have started rusting.
- Energy Management: Aluminium's progressive deformation characteristics absorb impact energy gradually, protecting both the component behind the plate and the chassis mounting points from shock damage.
- Modern Vehicle Compatibility: Four plates at 32.5 kg total keeps your Hilux within its designed GVM, maintaining the suspension, braking and handling characteristics Toyota intended.
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)
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Bolts
- ✓ Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate — well within reach for home mechanics
- Requirements: Standard socket set, jack and jack stands (or vehicle hoist)
- Bolt-On Design: All four plates use factory mounting points — no drilling, welding or permanent modification
- Recommendation: Install front to rear in one session for perfect plate-to-plate alignment
Built for Australian Conditions
Australia's terrain is famously hostile to anything bolted underneath a vehicle. The corrugated gibber plains of the Strzelecki Track, the sharp rock ledges of the Kimberley, the submerged boulders of High Country river crossings, and the relentless red-dust that infiltrates everything — your Hilux's drivetrain faces all of it. RIVAL 4x4 plates are engineered from corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy with a tough powder coat finish, purpose-built to survive the most demanding Australian conditions without compromise.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: The Birdsville Track, Oodnadatta, Gibb River Road — wherever the outback takes you
- Coastal Adventures: Fraser Island, the Kimberley coast, beach access tracks where salt is a constant
- Tradies & Work Use: Rough worksites, mining roads, cattle stations and farm tracks
- Weekend Off-Road: State forests, national park trails and club runs through technical terrain
- Daily Protection: Potholes, speed humps, gravel roads and suburban 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: Real local support from a team that lives and breathes 4WD
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Designed with advanced engineering tools, proven on the tracks Australians actually drive
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: 6mm alloy that punches well above its weight class for protection
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Shipped fast from local warehouses to your door or preferred installer
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Find your nearest authorised RIVAL 4x4 installer for a professional fit
Four plates, four critical components, one unbeatable drivetrain protection package — the core armour your Hilux needs. Order now!
