{"product_id":"aluminum-transmission-bash-plate-toyota-hilux-2005-2015-toyota-fortuner-2011-2015-2333-5791-1-6","title":"Aluminum Transmission Bash Plate - Toyota Hilux 2005-2015 \/ Toyota Fortuner 2011-2015","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAluminium Transmission Bash Plate — Toyota Hilux (2005-2015) \/ Fortuner (2011-2015)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGearbox \u0026amp; Transmission Housing Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstallation Manual - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yGp6ZCp3sFrU4FkpwzEHpRpMId-VWQvS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're rattling along the rainforest tracks of the Watagans, where muddy ruts expose tree roots and rocks that strike low-hanging components, your Toyota Hilux or Fortuner's transmission housing is squarely in the danger zone. This precision-machined gearbox casing sits between the engine and transfer case — crack it, and you lose all drive to the wheels. The RIVAL 4x4 Transmission Bash Plate delivers precision-engineered protection for your gearbox housing — a precision component that's both expensive to replace and vulnerable to rock strikes. Crafted from deep-stamped 6mm high-strength aluminium alloy, this 7.8 kg plate shields the component that connects your engine's power to the wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength 6mm Aluminium Alloy Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit — Vehicle-Specific Design for Hilux\/Fortuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Gearbox Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ventilated Design for Airflow \u0026amp; Debris Drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm Deep-Stamped High-Strength Aluminium Alloy (5251 grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured Matte Black Polymer Powder Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or chassis modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyota Hilux (2005-2015) \/ Toyota Fortuner (2011-2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Aluminium Over Steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Savings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium is approximately 40% lighter than steel, keeping your Hilux or Fortuner within GVM while maximising payload for gear and passengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike steel, aluminium naturally forms a protective oxide layer. Combined with powder coating, your bash plate won't rust — extending the already impressive service life of these Toyota workhorses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium's natural flex absorbs and distributes impact energy across the plate rather than transferring jolts to the gearbox housing and bell housing bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the legendary reliability of these Toyotas with protection materials that share the same philosophy — strong, light, and corrosion-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x RIVAL Transmission Bash Plate for Hilux\/Fortuner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Fitting Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Tensile Bolts \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Installation Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — suitable for home mechanics with basic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard socket set, jack \u0026amp; stands or vehicle hoist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts directly to factory mounting points with no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification. Fully reversible installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hilux and Fortuner share their drivetrain architecture, and both are fixtures on Australian roads and tracks. Whether it's a tradie's Hilux grinding across a building site or a Fortuner taking the family down a fire trail to a campsite, the transmission housing faces the same threats — rocks, roots, ruts, and road debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIVAL bash plates are engineered for Australian conditions. The deep-stamped construction creates integrated stiffening ribs that provide up to two times the impact resistance of flat-plate designs. The powder coat finish resists UV, salt, and the abrasive red dust that these vehicles encounter every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance outback touring — Cape York, Gibb River Road, Simpson Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal driving where salt air accelerates corrosion on exposed drivetrain components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradies and fleet vehicles operating on construction sites, farms, and mining roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily adventures in the Fortuner across fire trails and unsealed roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily driving with peace of mind knowing your transmission is protected from road hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyota Hilux (2005-2015) \/ Toyota Fortuner (2011-2015)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7L Petrol, 3.0L Turbo Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0L V6 Petrol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e All cab configurations and trim levels. Verify fitment with your vehicle's build date and chassis number if unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy RIVAL 4x4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian-Based Operations \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local team, local warranty, local knowledge. Phone and email support from people who actually drive these tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed using advanced CAD\/CAM and FEA stress analysis, then tested on Australia's toughest tracks to ensure real-world performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Strength Aluminium Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium 5251-grade alloy, deep-stamped for maximum rigidity, finished with durable polymer powder coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stocked locally for rapid delivery to metro, regional, and remote addresses across Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional fitting available through RIVAL's network of authorised dealers and 4x4 workshops across every state and territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Hilux or Fortuner's gearbox is built to last — but only if it's protected from what's below. 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