Description
VW Amarok (2016–2022) Bash Plate Set – Engine & Transmission
Complete Underbody Protection: Engine & Transmission Bash Plates
Combined Weight: 37.5 kg
Your VW Amarok (2016–2022) was built to handle the open road, but the Australian outback demands more from what sits beneath the chassis. From corrugated station tracks in western Queensland to rocky fire trails through the Snowy Mountains, exposed engine and transmission components face relentless punishment. This RIVAL 4x4 Bash Plate Set delivers purpose-built, two-piece underbody armour that shields your Amarok's most critical drivetrain components — letting you push further into the bush with genuine confidence.
- ✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Engine & Transmission
- ✓ High-Strength Aluminium Construction
- ✓ Precision Fit for VW Amarok (2016–2022)
- ✓ 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
- Engine Bash Plate — Your engine sump and lower block are among the most vulnerable components when traversing uneven terrain. A single rock strike can crack the sump, causing catastrophic oil loss hundreds of kilometres from help. This plate provides full-coverage protection for the engine's underside, deflecting rocks, stumps, and debris before they reach critical components.
- Transmission Bash Plate — The transmission housing and bell housing sit low and exposed beneath the Amarok. Trail debris, creek-bed rocks, and unexpected ruts can dent or puncture the transmission casing, leading to fluid loss and potential gearbox failure. This plate ensures your automatic transmission remains fully shielded during every off-road excursion.
Key Features
- Material: High-strength aluminium alloy
- Thickness: 6mm
- Combined Weight: 37.5 kg
- Finish: Textured matte black powder coat — corrosion and UV resistant
- Mounting: Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points
- Number of Plates: 2 (Engine + Transmission)
- Fitment: VW Amarok (2016–2022) — all variants
Why Choose Aluminium Over Steel?
- Weight Savings: Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, reducing the impact on your Amarok's fuel economy and payload capacity — critical for long-distance touring.
- Corrosion Resistance: Unlike steel, aluminium naturally resists rust, making it ideal for coastal environments, tropical humidity, and creek crossings where moisture is constant.
- Energy Management: Aluminium absorbs and distributes impact energy effectively, offering excellent protection without the brittle cracking that can occur with some steel plates.
- Modern Vehicle Design: Today's vehicles are engineered with weight targets in mind. Aluminium bash plates complement the Amarok's factory engineering rather than working against it.
What's Included
- ✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate
- ✓ 1x Transmission Bash Plate
- ✓ Complete Mounting Hardware & Fasteners
- ✓ Fitting Instructions
Installation
- Difficulty: Moderate — suitable for home mechanics with basic tools
- Requirements: Standard metric socket set, jack and axle stands (or vehicle hoist)
- Bolt-On Design: All plates mount directly to factory attachment points — no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification required
- Recommendation: Install both plates in a single session for complete coverage and efficient use of workshop time
Built for Australian Conditions
Australia's landscape throws everything at your underbody — jagged limestone on the Nullarbor, granite creek beds along the Gibb River Road, hidden stumps on forestry tracks, and corrugated red-dirt roads that shake components loose. Add coastal salt spray, tropical downpours, and searing outback heat, and it's clear why factory protection often falls short. RIVAL 4x4 bash plates are engineered to handle these exact conditions, with corrosion-resistant finishes and robust construction that won't let you down when you're days from the nearest mechanic.
Perfect For
- Outback Touring: Extended trips through remote Australia where underbody damage means a recovery call or worse
- Coastal Adventures: Protection from salt-air corrosion and beach-track rocks along Australia's rugged coastline
- Tradies & Work Vehicles: Daily protection for Amaroks working on construction sites, farms, and mining access roads
- Off-Road Weekenders: Hit the trails every weekend knowing your drivetrain is armoured against the unexpected
- Daily Driving: Even urban roads hide hazards — speed bumps, car park gutters, and road debris can damage unprotected components
Compatibility
Engineered specifically for the Volkswagen Amarok (2016–2022) — all cab configurations and engine variants including 2.0L TDI and 3.0L TDI V6. Precision-designed to align with factory mounting points for a seamless, integrated fit.
Why RIVAL 4x4?
- Australian-Based Operations & Support: Local team, local warranty, real people answering your questions from right here in Australia
- Globally Engineered. Locally Proven: Designed using advanced CAD/CAM technology and validated on Australian tracks and trails
- High-Strength Aluminium Construction: Premium materials that deliver genuine protection without unnecessary weight
- Fast Australia-Wide Dispatch: Rapid shipping to metro and regional addresses across the country
- National Dealer & Installation Network: Professional fitting available through our Australia-wide dealer network
Give your Amarok the underbody armour it deserves — because what's beneath matters just as much as what's ahead. Order now!
