{"product_id":"gobi-x-fuel-tank-bash-plate-ford-ranger-2023-onwards","title":"Gobi-X Fuel Tank Bash Plate — Ford Ranger (2023 onwards)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGobi-X Fuel Tank Bash Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the fuel tank on the new-generation Ford Ranger, keeping rocks and stumps from reaching it on rough tracks. It's made from marine-grade aluminium and bolts straight onto the existing chassis mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA holed fuel tank a few hours from the nearest town turns a good trip into a recovery job, and there's little warning before a rock or a stump finds it on a rutted section. This plate closes that gap, sitting over the tank and bolted onto the Ranger's own mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers the fuel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e – against rocks, stumps and other rough-terrain strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine-grade aluminium build\u003c\/strong\u003e – corrosion-resistant without adding unnecessary weight to the Ranger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect bolt-on fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e – uses the factory chassis mounting points, with no changes needed to the vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5182-grade aluminium alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e – lighter than a comparable steel plate covering the same area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks alongside other Gobi-X underbody plates\u003c\/strong\u003e – for extra coverage as you add to your setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-distance tourers\u003c\/strong\u003e who can't risk a punctured fuel tank a long way from help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlanders on remote gravel and rock\u003c\/strong\u003e where the fuel tank is exposed to rocks and ruts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRanger owners already running Gobi-X underbody plates\u003c\/strong\u003e who want the fuel tank covered too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers unsure of their exact Ranger build\u003c\/strong\u003e and who'd rather confirm fitment with us first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe help Ford Ranger drivers across the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e plan their underbody protection before a longer trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gobi-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GX\/PP-BP\/FRI03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Ranger (2023 onwards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine-grade aluminium (5182 alloy), lighter than a comparable steel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bolt-on to factory chassis mounting points, no modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates with other Gobi-X underbody protection products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gobi-X Expedition Gear, ISO 9001 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not compatible with the 2.0 Bi-Turbo model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eQR code for the Gobi-X fitting instructions and fitting kit list\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \/ Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few things to confirm before you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your Ranger's model year with us before ordering: this plate is for the new-generation Ford Ranger from 2023 onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet us know if you're planning more Gobi-X underbody protection, so we can confirm how the plates fit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt doesn't fit the 2.0 Bi-Turbo Ranger, so tell us your engine before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend professional fitting to the factory chassis mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair this plate with more coverage from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gobi-x\"\u003eGobi-X range\u003c\/a\u003e, and check our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/off-road-recovery\"\u003eoff-road recovery gear\u003c\/a\u003e before you head out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Ranger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's designed for the new-generation Ford Ranger from 2023 onwards, except the 2.0 Bi-Turbo, which it doesn't fit. Confirm your model year and engine with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it protect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt shields the fuel tank from rocks, stumps and other rough-terrain strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bolt-on fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it fits directly onto the existing chassis mounting points, so no changes are needed to the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarine-grade aluminium in 5182-grade alloy, which is lighter than a comparable steel plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gobi-X","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160000110777,"sku":"GX\/PP-BP\/FRI03","price":5195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/FordFuelTank2024.jpg?v=1789622752","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/gobi-x-fuel-tank-bash-plate-ford-ranger-2023-onwards","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}