The D-Max gearbox sits in the zone that every step, every rut edge and every stone you failed to dodge passes through. The factory leaves it exposed — and a cracked casing means lost oil and a truck going nowhere.

The Rival plate covers it fully and feeds impacts into its mounts. It is made from 6.0 mm aluminium in silver. That thickness limits how far the plate deflects under load, so even a heavy hit does not end with the plate touching the casing itself.

Installation. A D-Max specific fitting kit is included and the plate uses the factory mounting points.

Fitment. Isuzu D-Max from 2021 (model years 2021-2023 and 2023-), 1.9 l and 3.0 l diesel.

• Type: gearbox protection plate
• Material: 6.0 mm aluminium, silver
• Mounting: fitting kit included
• Part number: 2333.9112.1.6

Usually bought together with the engine and transfer case plates — the three give continuous coverage from the front to the transfer case.