{"product_id":"toyota-hilux-2005-2014-4x4-bash-plate-set-radiator-engine-transmission-transfer-case-fuel-tank-2333-5793-1-6-s","title":"Toyota Hilux (2005-2014) 4x4 Bash Plate Set – Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case \u0026 Fuel Tank","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToyota Hilux (2005–2014) Bash Plate Set — Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case \u0026amp; Fuel Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtects: Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case \u0026amp; Fuel Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1yGp6ZCp3sFrU4FkpwzEHpRpMId-VWQvS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstallation Manuals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe seventh-generation Toyota Hilux has earned a legendary reputation across Australia's outback, and many of these bulletproof utes are still clocking up serious kilometres on remote tracks. This RIVAL 4x4 five-piece bash plate set gives your 2005–2014 Hilux the comprehensive underbody armour it deserves, protecting everything from the radiator at the front through the entire drivetrain to the fuel tank at the rear. At a remarkably light 11 kg combined, it adds meaningful protection without measurably affecting your vehicle's performance, payload or fuel economy — and buying the set saves you money compared to purchasing each plate separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Radiator, Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case \u0026amp; Fuel Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength Aluminium Alloy Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit for Toyota Hilux (2005–2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant Matte Black Powder Coat Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ventilated Design for Optimal Airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Cost-Effective Bundle — Save vs Buying Individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Protected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiator Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — The radiator on the earlier Hilux sits low and exposed, catching every stone and stick the road throws up. A punctured radiator is an immediate trip-ender. This plate provides a tough aluminium shield across the entire radiator, keeping your cooling system safe on even the roughest tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 2005–2014 Hilux's engine sump is a known vulnerability on rough terrain. A cracked sump means catastrophic oil loss and potential engine seizure. This plate covers the full lower engine area, deflecting rocks and absorbing impacts before they reach critical castings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sitting behind the engine, the gearbox is next in the firing line for rocks and debris. Transmission housing repairs or replacements are costly. This plate guards the gearbox casing, fluid lines and shift mechanism from underbody strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransfer Case Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — The heart of the Hilux's part-time or full-time 4WD system, the transfer case controls low range and power distribution. Damage to this component means losing 4WD capability. This plate protects the transfer case housing and output seals from rocks and ruts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Running low on fuel in remote Australia is dangerous enough — losing fuel to a punctured tank is a genuine emergency. This plate provides a solid protective barrier between the road and your fuel tank, critical for anyone venturing off the beaten path.\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 High-grade lightweight aluminium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or permanent modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 (Radiator + Engine + Transmission + Transfer Case + Fuel Tank)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toyota Hilux (2005–2014), Toyota Fortuner (2011–2015) — 4x4 variants\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 At just 11 kg for five plates, this is one of the lightest full-coverage bash plate sets available. Your Hilux's payload, fuel economy and handling remain virtually unchanged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium is inherently rust-proof. Paired with a powder coat finish, these plates survive creek crossings, salt air, mud and tropical humidity without degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium's natural flex absorbs and distributes impact energy, offering effective protection without transferring damaging shock loads to chassis mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Protection for a Proven Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2005–2014 Hilux may not be new, but it's still one of the most capable 4WDs on Australian tracks. Aluminium plates give it modern-level underbody protection without adding unnecessary weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Radiator Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Engine Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Transmission Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Transfer Case Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Aluminium Fuel Tank Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Step-by-Step 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 to Moderate — well within reach for home mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard socket set, jack and jack stands (or vehicle hoist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e All five plates mount to factory points — no drilling, cutting or welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fit all five plates in a single session, starting at the front and working rearward for optimal alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese older Hiluxes have a reputation for surviving anything Australia throws at them — and with good reason. But even the toughest vehicle benefits from underbody armour when tackling the sharp rocks of the MacDonnell Ranges, the corrugated gibber plains of the Strzelecki Track, or the submerged obstacles of tropical creek crossings in the Top End. RIVAL 4x4's corrosion-resistant aluminium plates protect your Hilux's mechanical heart from the elements, ensuring it keeps doing what it does best for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutback Touring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended trips through remote outback country where reliability is non-negotiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Adventures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beach driving and coastal tracks where salt corrosion attacks unprotected metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradies \u0026amp; Worksite Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily protection on construction sites, farms, stations and mining roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Road Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock shelves, steep descents, river crossings and technical terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping a Legend Alive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential protection for owners who want to keep their proven Hilux running for years to come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota Hilux (2005–2014) — 4x4 models (KUN\/GGN series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota Fortuner (2011–2015) — 4x4 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngines: 3.0L 1KD-FTV Turbo Diesel, 2.5L 2KD-FTV Turbo Diesel, 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Petrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 providing expert advice and warranty support across Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-designed and tested on the tracks that matter — Australia's own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Strength Aluminium Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight alloy that delivers real protection at a fraction of steel's weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prompt shipping from Australian warehouses to anywhere in the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authorised installers across Australia for professional fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull underbody coverage for Australia's most legendary ute — protect your Hilux's entire drivetrain and fuel system in one smart purchase. 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