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    Rival 4x4 Bash Plates & Underbody Armour for the Toyota

    This range covers Rival 4x4 aluminium underbody protection for the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series (2007-2021) and 300 Series (2022-2025). Rival plates are 6 mm aluminium, which means solid protection for your driveline without loading up an already GVM-tight LandCruiser. PPD Performance is the exclusive Rival 4x4 distributor for Western Australia, South Australia and New Zealand, and we fit this gear at our Perth workshop.

    If you're building a touring or remote-travel rig and want factory-beating protection that won't blow your payload budget, this is the range. For everything else on your build, see the full LandCruiser range.

    What Does Rival Underbody Armour Protect on a LandCruiser?

    Rival underbody armour is a modular set. You can buy individual plates or build up to full coverage. On the LandCruiser, the set guards the vulnerable driveline components that a factory sump guard leaves exposed:

    Fitting the plates as a set gives you a continuous protective floor from the engine bay back to the fuel tank, which is what you want for corrugations, rock steps and station-track debris.

    Why 6 mm Aluminium Instead of Factory Sump Guards or Steel?

    The factory sump guard on a LandCruiser is thin pressed steel or plastic. It stops road grime, not rock strikes. Rival's 6 mm aluminium is genuine protection, and the material choice matters for two reasons.

    Weight and GVM. A 200 or 300 Series is heavy before you touch it, and touring builds run out of payload fast once you add a bar, drawers and a long-range tank. Aluminium is lighter than steel, so you get real coverage without eating as far into your GVM budget.

    Corrosion. Steel armour rusts, especially with salt from coastal tracks and beach runs. Aluminium is corrosion-resistant, so it holds up over years of Australian conditions without the surface rot you get on steel plates.

    The trade-off is honest: steel is cheaper per plate and takes a repeated hard hit slightly differently. But for a LandCruiser touring rig where payload and long-term corrosion matter, 6 mm aluminium is the sensible pick.

    What Makes Rival 4x4 Protection Different?

    Rival 4x4 makes aluminium off-road protection, and that focus shows in the fitment and detailing:

    • 6 mm aluminium construction across the underbody plates.
    • Front protection (bull bars) is ADR69-compliant and airbag/sensor compatible, so it's designed to work with the vehicle's factory safety systems (verify compliance for your exact model and year).
    • Winch-ready front protection with integrated recovery points, so you're set up for recovery work.

    Rival also makes matching front bumpers for the LandCruiser, including the 300 Series aluminium front bumper and the 200 Series 2015-2021 front bumper, plus a pre-facelift 200 Series bumper for the 2009-2015 wagons. To finish the underbody and rocker protection, pair the armour with LandCruiser side steps and rock sliders.

    Which Rival Set Fits My LandCruiser Series?

    Fitment is series-specific, so match the plates to your exact model and years:

    The set builds up modularly: start with the plate that covers your biggest risk (usually engine or transfer case), then add the rest for continuous coverage. If you're unsure which plates suit your exact build, confirm the right combination with us before you order.

    Buying Rival for Your LandCruiser: Stock, Shipping & Warranty

    PPD Performance is the exclusive Rival 4x4 distributor for WA, SA and NZ. We can ship from any Australian warehouse to any commercial address, and we fit this gear at our Perth workshop on hoists with qualified fitters. Stock moves quickly across the range, so contact us to confirm current availability and lead times for your series before you order. Rival protection is backed by Rival's official warranty.

    Doing the underbody at the same time as other work? A common pairing on a touring 200 is a bar, winch and long-range tank with matched suspension. While you're at it, have a look at LandCruiser 200 Series exhausts to round out the build.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are aluminium bash plates any good?

    Yes. Rival's 6 mm aluminium bash plates give genuine driveline protection while staying lighter than steel armour. That matters on a heavy vehicle like a LandCruiser where payload is tight. Aluminium is also corrosion-resistant, so it holds up to salt and coastal tracks better than steel over the long term.

    Is a skid plate the same as a bash plate?

    Effectively yes. Skid plate, bash plate and underbody armour all describe the same thing: a plate mounted under the vehicle to protect the engine, transmission, transfer case or fuel tank from rocks and debris. Rival calls its range underbody protection, and it covers each of those components with dedicated plates.

    Do you need underbody protection on a LandCruiser?

    If you tour off formed roads, cross rocky tracks or run corrugations and station tracks, yes. The factory sump guard is thin pressed steel or plastic and won't stop a rock strike to the sump, gearbox or transfer case. Rival's 6 mm aluminium armour is designed to take those hits and protect the driveline.

    What does Rival 4x4 make?

    Rival 4x4 is a dedicated aluminium off-road protection manufacturer. Its range includes bull bars, bash plates, rear bars, winch mounts and recovery points.

    Is Rival front protection safe with the LandCruiser's airbags?

    Rival front protection (bull bars) is ADR69-compliant and airbag/sensor compatible, meaning it's designed to work with the vehicle's factory safety systems. If you want us to confirm compliance for your exact model and year, get in touch before ordering.

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