Where to get bash plates ?

Greenhorn · Post by **Greenhorn** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:12 am

I am looking to add some bash plates to my hilux, any ideas where i can go to get good quality plates at a reasonable price ? I have emailed http://www.for-fours.com/ but never got a reply.

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:26 am

Try the usual names and see what they have:

LA SPORT - http://www.lasport.co.za/
4x4 Mega World - http://www.outbackproducts.com But it seems that this site is down :?
Gerbers 4x4 - http://www.gerbers4wd.co.za
Safari Centre - http://www.safaricentre.co.za

SYRON CONVERSIONS · Post by **SYRON CONVERSIONS** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:25 pm

Depending on your mechanical knowledge and if you have the correct tools, you could manufacture your own and fit them as well, but you must also remember that if you have some mods on your vehicle, this will also change the design of the plates as well.

Zantus · Post by **Zantus** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:47 pm

Try and phone the owner of for-fours, Charles Pearce. He makes a very good product.

Charles Pearce [cpearce@absamail.co.za]
082 574 0228

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:23 am

Were should one put bash plates on a SFA hilux as everything seems to be out of harms way

BenHur · Post by **BenHur** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:27 am

Greenhorn has a IFS so you can fit bash plates to protect upfront.

Zantus · Post by **Zantus** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:53 am

There's a flimsy factory type bash plate on my SFA under the engine attached to the underside of the chassis, fitted by the guys who did my conversion . I'll take some pics of it just for interest sake. With the height of my Hilux, I don't think it will help prevent damage.

Greenhorn · Post by **Greenhorn** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 8:16 am

With my Hilux been an IFS model, i think that the bash plate is important. My hilux is fitted with an ARB bumper, will this be a problem to get a bash plate?

Cookie Monster · Post by **Cookie Monster** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:08 am

Ah I see would be nice to see you still going to drive the van this weekend Barto?

Sifu-Lux · Post by **Sifu-Lux** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:32 am

You can see details of the bash plates for the 2.7 IFS Hilux at

http://www.overland.co.za/Bash_Plates/

Quote:
"Bryan Webber writes: This is for my Toyota Hilux 2.7 4x4, they were made by a guy names Charles. He makes them for most makes and his plates are of exceptionally high quality. A bit heavy but are true bash plates. Email him at: cpearce[at]absamail.co.za !"

Zantus · Post by **Zantus** » Fri Oct 12, 2007 9:59 pm

Yip, I've seen that bash plate on Bryan's bakkie, a very good piece of kit as I've already mentioned.

Justin, I'm goig to Bavs tomorrow with the lux and then I'm bringing it back to PE for while, so you'll see, touch, smell and HEAR it soon. It's still way down on the power, and still don't know where the problem lies. The oke who worked on it is just very busy on other work now, so I'll give him a while to sort out his things.

DOELLOOS · Post by **DOELLOOS** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:09 pm

Thanks for the link Sifu, this is just what I have been looking for as well.

Looks very impressive... so I guess they won't be cheap.

Post by **Family_Dog** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:43 pm

Malcolm,

Did you eventually ever fit bash plates to your Hilux? I'm sort of considering it as well, just wonder if they get in the way when draining old sump oil.

-F_D

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:05 pm

Hi Malcolm. Did reply to your request for bash plates? Let me know if you did not get it.

Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:47 pm

Bash plates for most vehicles are available. New additions are Land Cruiser VX, Old Prado and Mazda/Ford (end Jan 2008).

Plates ex-stock are :Toyota Vigo and Fortuner, Nissan Parthfinder and Navara, 2700i Hi Lux, Condor.

Other plates made to order about 2 weeks - Factory to open 7 Jan 2008.

http://www.for-fours.com

Charlie Brown

Post by **Family_Dog** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:44 pm

Charlie Brown,

It might be useful to members if you posted some photos of your products (Hilux specific) over here:

viewforum.php?f=6

Piet also has a loose agreement with certain manufacturers for nominal discounts for forum members, who will have to identify themselves as such in order to qualify for same.

viewforum.php?f=61

-F_D

JBurger · Post by **JBurger** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:35 pm

Although the SAC intercooler mod seems to reduce the clearance under the nose, it actually fits in the same space as the nudge bar. I was very impressed with the durability and strength of the air duct now acting as a bash plat during my trip in Nam in 06. Afterwards, I was amazed to find not a single dent despite some serious hits. I also was very impressed with the cross member of the IFS, that thing is very hard!

Charlie Brown · Post by **Charlie Brown** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:17 pm

See "Bash pates fitted" under Modificatons.

C_B

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