{"product_id":"vw-amarok-2016-2022-bash-plate-set-engine-transmission-2333-5856-1-6-s","title":"VW Amarok (2016-2022) Bash Plate Set – Engine \u0026 Transmission","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW Amarok (2016–2022) Bash Plate Set – Engine \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Underbody Protection: Engine \u0026amp; Transmission Bash Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1a6fz9gSUBx94cXnGf92Lfc68M7oJsnn7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Underbody Protection — Engine \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ High-Strength Aluminium Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Precision Fit for VW Amarok (2016–2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant 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\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Protected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-strength 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 37.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured matte black powder coat — corrosion and UV resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on to factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (Engine + Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e VW Amarok (2016–2022) — all variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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, reducing the impact on your Amarok's fuel economy and payload capacity — critical for long-distance touring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike steel, aluminium naturally resists rust, making it ideal for coastal environments, tropical humidity, and creek crossings where moisture is constant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium absorbs and distributes impact energy effectively, offering excellent protection without the brittle cracking that can occur with some steel plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Vehicle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Today's vehicles are engineered with weight targets in mind. Aluminium bash plates complement the Amarok's factory engineering rather than working against it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Engine Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1x Transmission Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Complete Mounting Hardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fitting Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — suitable for home mechanics with basic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard metric socket set, jack and axle stands (or vehicle hoist)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e All plates mount directly to factory attachment points — no drilling, cutting, or permanent modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install both plates in a single session for complete coverage and efficient use of workshop time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutback Touring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended trips through remote Australia where underbody damage means a recovery call or worse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Adventures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection from salt-air corrosion and beach-track rocks along Australia's rugged coastline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradies \u0026amp; Work Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daily protection for Amaroks working on construction sites, farms, and mining access roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Road Weekenders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hit the trails every weekend knowing your drivetrain is armoured against the unexpected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Driving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even urban roads hide hazards — speed bumps, car park gutters, and road debris can damage unprotected components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Amarok (2016–2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\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, real people answering your questions from right here in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed using advanced CAD\/CAM technology and validated on Australian tracks and trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Strength Aluminium Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium materials that deliver genuine protection without unnecessary weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid shipping to metro and regional addresses across the country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional fitting available through our Australia-wide dealer network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your Amarok the underbody armour it deserves — because what's beneath matters just as much as what's ahead.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color:#e8600a;\"\u003eOrder now!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58634065674543,"sku":"2333.5856.1.6.S","price":998.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1927\/5311\/files\/VW-Amarok-_2016-2022_-Bash-Plate-Set-_-Engine-_-Transmission-RIVAL-311645411.jpg?v=1791798827","url":"https:\/\/www.the4x4store.com.au\/products\/vw-amarok-2016-2022-bash-plate-set-engine-transmission-2333-5856-1-6-s","provider":"The 4x4 Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}