Why do I need to upgrade my underbody protection plates?

In a market saturated with an endless list of must have upgrades for your 4×4 often underbody protection is overlooked. Vehicle manufactures do not consider bash plates essential to the performance of the car even though they are producing cars for offroad use.Over the years, the market has seen a shift away from the older live axle cars to the more comfortable riding independent front suspension “IFS”. Whilst making the car more pleasant to drive this means vital components such as the radiator, sump, diff actuator and transfer case become more vulnerable.Vehicle owners are often unaware or reluctant to invest in bash plates as they consider their offroading to be tame or “only beach use”. Some of the worst damage we have seen to the underside of cars has been sustained on the beach navigating a cutting or hitting a washout at speed. Often the damage will render the car un-driveable with split radiators or damaged actuators making the car 2wd.Bash plates should be one of the first modifications carried out before heading offroad. The damage that can occur, the cost of recovery and repairs vs the purchase price is a simple equation.

What thickness do I need?

Many enthusiasts consider the thicker the plate the better! This is true to a point but what some “experts” don’t consider is when your plates sustain a hit the pressure and shock has to be absorbed somewhere. If the plate has no flex what so ever the shock is then put back into the mounts which are welded to your chassis. It is much easier and cheaper to replace bash plates after a few years rather than repairing your mounts or chassis!We offer a range of thicknesses based on your preference, vehicle and type of 4 wheel driving. With plates ranging from 3mm to 4mm for the more common dual cabs through to 4mm standard for heavier vehicles.

Stainless or Mild Steel?

After countless 4wd trips the one thing I kept replacing the most was my underbody protection. Although they did get a good beating the main problem was the rust factor, especially from my love of beach driving.My car would look great all polished and washed except for underneath that was bent out of shape and covered with surface rust. I designed a set out of stainless steel because of the resistance to corrosion and the strength to get a better, more durable life out of my bash plates.The stainless steel comes in a 2b matte grey finish which holds up great against scratching and with the extra strength of the stainless I’ve tried my best to knock them out of shape with no success. If you are after a bash plate that you would like to put on and not have to change every 6 months stainless is the way to go.

Bash Plates for Suzuki Jimny Underbody Protection Aussie Made

Description

Our Jimny bash plates has been designed to use the existing holes, this plate has been tested with arb bar. Made from 3mm Stainless Steel they give the perfect balance of weight and protection.

Plates are supplied with Custom Offroad logo.
Available in 3mm Stainless Steel
Australian Made, all our plates are made right here in Brisbane!
Radiator and Steering Arm Guard
Slim Design for maximum clearance, no modifications and only 25 mins to fit.
New Bolts Supplied.
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Additional information

Plate Selection	Radiator / Steering Arm Guard, Radiator/Steering Arm Guard & Transfer Plate, Transfer Plate
Material	Stainless Steel
Thickness	3mm
Suspension Lift	ARB, Ironman, Ironman GVM, Factory, Other please let us know
Long Range Fuel Tank	Yes, No

10 reviews for Bash Plate Combos For Suzuki Jimny 2019 to 2024 Underbody Protection

Rated 5 out of 5
Wayne in SADelaide (verified owner) – June 7, 2023
Great kit. Great fun fitting without a hoist.
So the task of saving the under body gear well
Rated 5 out of 5
Jye Halliwell (verified owner) – May 22, 2023
Great bashplates!!! Very very sturdy and strong. I would totally recommend anyone with a Jimny get the front end plate as the vehicle does not come with any forward facing underbody protection. Thus, your radiator and your rack and pinion steering system in particular the leasing steering arm is possibly subject to damage by rocks and debris as well as front end abrasion, it also protects the diff housing. Additionally, for the people that are not doing crazy off-road, it prevents sand, mud and dirt from being flicked up into the engine bay and keeps things a bit cleaner. It also stops the underbody wash / underbody washing from completely saturating your engine. The bash plates come in some really cool colours with regards to the painted options, and is a nice gloss two pack finish like the vehicles paint. Lastly, when I fitted the plates to my Jimny, I had a small fitment issue and after contacting custom off-road there customer support is amazing and helped get it all worked out and sorted. Thanks very much guys!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Frank (verified owner) – January 4, 2023
The product is superb and is of great quality! I traveled from NZ to Brissy for work and Simon and Mat were both very helpful.
Mat even dropped the bash plate to the hotel I was staying at just to make sure that I get it before flying back to NZ the next day. Wasted no time and installed it on my Jimny after landing.
I lost the custom off-road stickers for whatever reason which is a bummer. It would have looked good on my rear window!
Anyhow, Thanks to the Custom Offroad team especially to Mat and Simon!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ebenezer Vickery – January 1, 2023
JB74 plates are perfect. Ultra fast shipping and great after sales assistance. 100% recommend these if you plan on sending it!
Rated 5 out of 5
johno – December 30, 2022
i got this for my wife in lime green an she loves it.
as for me fitting it all went great, great product very happy.
Rated 5 out of 5
Frank Agamata (verified owner) – December 5, 2022
I’m from NZ and was in Brisbane for 3days. Contacted Matt and Simon before arrival in Brissy. Confirmed with my airlines that I can bring the steel plate back to NZ (oversized baggage). Matt said I’m the first customer to ever do this! LOL
Long story short, Matt and Simon were super accommodating. Shipping did not happen as it would miss my departure date. So, Matt wearing his “Custom off-road above and beyond customer service” cape – dropped the bash plate at the hotel where I was staying. I do not know how we pulled this off but really, hats off to the whole team of Custom offroad! Especially to Matt and Simon!
Until today when I get asked how I got my super awesome bash plate. I tell the story and everyone’s reaction is “WOW! That’s so awesome!!”
If I could give 10-star rating I would!
Rated 5 out of 5
Alyssa (verified owner) – May 6, 2022
The quality of the product is worth every penny. The customer service behind Custom off-road accessories is beyond impressive. I would recommend purchasing off this Aussie company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Christie Neilson (verified owner) – April 6, 2022
Fitted the front bash plate myself, was relatively easy to do. The transfer case plate though was a little more tricky due to having the long ranger fuel tank installed. Luckily, a quick call to Matt ended up with getting booked in and seeing what needs to be done to make it fit as well as install it for me.
These bash plates are worth it! I went out on the weekend and while trying to get over a fallen tree the Jimny I accidentally got into a situation where it was literally resting on the transfer case plate rather than all 4 wheels. Checked it afterwards, no damage from what I can see. These things are built tough and saved me from potentially a heck of a lot of damage!
Rated 5 out of 5
Ange (verified owner) – February 2, 2022
A great piece of gear. Does what it’s designed to do. I’ve tested it! It isn’t too difficult to fit, a bit fiddly but manageable. Fits great on the 2021 Jimny with the ARB bull bar.
Rated 5 out of 5
Daniel Overs – November 3, 2021
Interested in 2020 Jimny bashplates to fit ironman bullbar?
- Custom Offroad – November 4, 2021
  Hi,
  Just about to release a design. Are you in Brisbane? – Simon

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What is the Weight of the Plates?
Built using qulaity stainless steel, our Bash Plates provide the perfect weight to strength ratio for your 4×4. As each Make and Model is different so too is the weight of each plate. However, as a general rule, a 3 piece set of 3mm thickness, usually weighs between 24kg & 30kg, while a 3 piece set of 4mm thickness, usually weighs between 35kg & 40kg.
Please consult the product page of the vehicle you’re interested in for an accurate weight for those Bash Plates.
Is it in Stock?
Our aim is to consistently maintain our stock levels so that we can get our plates to you as soon as poosible. However, in the event your plate is unavailable, the turnaround is generally between 1 to 2 weeks. This timeframe is well below the industry average as our plates are made right here in Brisbane, Australia!
Does it fit with my brand of Diff Drop/Bull Bar?
Our plates are designed to fit with a large range of bull bar setups. If your 4WD currently retains the factory plates, and has a bull bar installed, then our plates will fit. The majority of our bash plates support a diff drop, however, we advise you consult the individual product pages for more information regarding the make and model of the 4WD you wish to fit plates to.
Why do I need to upgrade my underbody protection plates?
In a market saturated with an endless list of must have upgrades for your 4×4 often underbody protection is overlooked. Vehicle manufactures do not consider bash plates essential to the performance of the car even though they are producing cars for offroad use.
Over the years, the market has seen a shift away from the older live axle cars to the more comfortable riding independent front suspension “IFS”. Whilst making the car more pleasant to drive this means vital components such as the radiator, sump, diff actuator and transfer case become more vulnerable.
Vehicle owners are often unaware or reluctant to invest in bash plates as they consider their offroading to be tame or “only beach use”. Some of the worst damage we have seen to the underside of cars has been sustained on the beach navigating a cutting or hitting a washout at speed. Often the damage will render the car un-driveable with split radiators or damaged actuators making the car 2wd.
Bash plates should be one of the first modifications carried out before heading offroad. The damage that can occur, the cost of recovery and repairs vs the purchase price is a simple equation.
What thickness do I need?
Many enthusiasts consider the thicker the plate the better! This is true to a point but what some “experts” don’t consider is when your plates sustain a hit the pressure and shock has to be absorbed somewhere. If the plate has no flex what so ever the shock is then put back into the mounts which are welded to your chassis. It is much easier and cheaper to replace bash plates after a few years rather than repairing your mounts or chassis!
We offer a range of thicknesses based on your preference, vehicle and type of 4 wheel driving. With plates ranging from 3mm to 4mm for the more common dual cabs through to 4mm standard for heavier vehicles.
Stainless or Mild Steel?
After countless 4wd trips the one thing I kept replacing the most was my underbody protection. Although they did get a good beating the main problem was the rust factor, especially from my love of beach driving.
My car would look great all polished and washed except for underneath that was bent out of shape and covered with surface rust. I designed a set out of stainless steel because of the resistance to corrosion and the strength to get a better, more durable life out of my bash plates.
The stainless steel comes in a 2b matte grey finish which holds up great against scratching and with the extra strength of the stainless I’ve tried my best to knock them out of shape with no success. If you are after a bash plate that you would like to put on and not have to change every 6 months stainless is the way to go.