{"product_id":"aluminium-lower-control-arms-bash-plate-toyota-hilux-2015-2026","title":"Aluminium Lower Control Arms Bash Plate - Toyota Hilux (2015–2025)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium Lower Control Arms Bash Plate – Toyota Hilux (2015–2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aluminium Lower Control Arms Bash Plate provides additional protection for the Toyota Hilux's front lower suspension arms, helping shield them from rocks, ruts and obstacles encountered during off-road driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower control arms sit beneath the front suspension, where they can be exposed to direct impacts when crossing rocky terrain or driving through deep wheel ruts. A hard strike can damage the control arms or surrounding suspension components, potentially affecting wheel alignment and suspension operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm aluminium alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these protective plates provide a barrier beneath the lower control arms while keeping weight lower than equivalent-thickness steel protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToyota Hilux N80 Series (2015–2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm compatibility with your Hilux's model year, suspension configuration and any existing aftermarket suspension modifications before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bash plates use deep-stamped aluminium construction with formed reinforcing sections designed to provide rigidity across the panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction features include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm aluminium alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep-stamped reinforcing sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextured matte black polymer powder-coated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed profiles to suit the front lower control arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle-specific mounting arrangement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium provides natural corrosion resistance, while the powder-coated finish offers additional surface protection against moisture, mud and road grime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower Control Arm Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plates are positioned beneath the front lower control arms, providing additional coverage around the exposed suspension arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir shaped design helps reduce direct contact between the lower control arms and obstacles when travelling over uneven ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike engine or transmission bash plates, these guards protect components of the front suspension rather than the drivetrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plates use a bolt-on mounting arrangement designed for the Hilux's front lower control arms, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno drilling required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on compatible vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility with aftermarket control arms or modified suspension components should be confirmed before fitting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower control arm protection plates (pair)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting hardware and fitting kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2333.9525.1.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6mm aluminium alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured matte black polymer powder coat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toyota Hilux (2015–2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Front lower suspension control arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RIVAL 4X4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48697634652358,"sku":"2333.9525.1.6","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/9688\/0326\/files\/Aluminium-Lower-Control-Underbody-Armour-Toyota-Hilux-2015-On-RIVAL-4x4-Australia-285208445.webp?v=1794365916","url":"https:\/\/4wdobsessionnoosa.com.au\/products\/aluminium-lower-control-arms-bash-plate-toyota-hilux-2015-2026","provider":"4WD Obsession Noosa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}