{"product_id":"rival-gearbox-bash-plate-nissan-patrol-y62","title":"Rival Aluminium Gearbox Bash Plate – Nissan Patrol Y62 2010+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProtect Your Patrol Y62's Gearbox on the Tracks That Matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nissan Patrol Y62 is one of Australia's most capable large 4WDs — but even the toughest vehicles have vulnerable points underneath. The gearbox sits directly behind the engine, low and exposed to rock strikes, ruts, and debris on the kind of terrain the Y62 was built to handle. A cracked gearbox casing means fluid loss, drivetrain failure, and a very expensive recovery in some of the most remote parts of the country. The RIVAL 4x4 Aluminium Gearbox Bash Plate puts a precision-engineered 6mm aluminium shield between the road and your gearbox housing — without drilling, without permanent modifications, and without compromising ground clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep-stamped with integrated reinforcing ribs and finished with a zinc primer base coat under textured matte black powder coat, this plate is built to absorb repeated hard impacts and resist corrosion through years of coastal driving, water crossings, and red-dust exposure. It bolts directly to factory mounting points in 30–60 minutes — straightforward enough for a home mechanic with basic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm high-strength aluminium alloy — deep-stamped with reinforcing ribs for maximum rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc primer base + textured matte black powder coat — superior corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete shielding for the gearbox housing and bell housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilated design for heat dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on to factory mounting points — no drilling or chassis modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible installation — won't affect your vehicle warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment: Nissan Patrol Y62 (2010–Present)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Aluminium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40% lighter than steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — less unsprung weight on a large SUV means better handling and fuel economy without sacrificing protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally corrosion resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — aluminium's protective oxide layer combined with zinc primer and powder coating delivers long-term durability in salt air, tropical humidity, and red dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy absorbing\u003c\/strong\u003e — distributes impact energy across the plate rather than transmitting it directly into the gearbox casing and mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for premium SUVs\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision laser-cut for a vehicle-specific fit that maintains ground clearance and ride quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x RIVAL 4x4 Aluminium Gearbox Bash Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete mounting hardware, high-tensile bolts, fasteners, and installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straightforward — suitable for home mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools — no specialist equipment needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30–60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — direct bolt-on to factory mounting points, fully reversible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan Patrol Y62 (2010–Present)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ti, Ti-L, Ti-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.6L V8 Petrol (VK56VD) | All 4WD variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Confirming Fitment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur team is online via live chat and can confirm compatibility for your specific Patrol Y62 before you order. We deliver Australia-wide — whether you're in the city or heading remote, we've got you covered. Flexible payment options are available at checkout so you can protect your vehicle now and spread the cost if it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rival 4x4 Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44663881334867,"sku":"2333.4123.2.6","price":224.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2744\/9427\/files\/imageye___-_imgi_2_Nissan-Patrol-Y62-_2010-Present_-4x4-Gearbox-Bash-Plate-_-Aluminium-RIVAL-293842916.png?v=1779845479","url":"https:\/\/brixton4x4.com.au\/products\/rival-gearbox-bash-plate-nissan-patrol-y62","provider":"Brixton 4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}