Rear Bars

About this range

Rear bars replace or reinforce the factory rear end with steel protection, a step for easier tray and tub access, and an integrated towbar, while carrier systems add mounting points for spare wheels, aerials and lighting on touring builds.

We stock TJM rear protection step towbars for utes like the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max and Ford Raptor, plus Kaymar rear bar accessories including carrier brackets and LED lighting. Buy online with Australia-wide shipping, or book fitting at our Burwood workshop.

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Buying guide

How to choose vehicle protection

Underbody plates, side steps, rock sliders and rear bars protect the parts of your vehicle that take the hits off-road. Each one does a different job, so match it to how you drive.

  1. Steps or sliders

    Side steps are for getting in and out and protecting the sills. Rock sliders are built to take the vehicle's weight on rocks and ledges (ARB).

  2. Underneath

    Underbody plates protect the sump, steering and transmission from rocks and logs. Check which sections suit your model and whether they work with your bull bar.

  3. Rear bars and towing

    When a rear bar includes a tow hitch, use the lower of the bar's rating and your vehicle's towing rating. Your number plate must stay upright, no higher than 1.3 m and readable from 20 m.

  4. Mud flaps and Rock Tamers

    Mudflaps are an approved modification in Victoria (VSI 8). Rock Tamers mount in a 50 mm hitch receiver and should sit at least 100 mm off the ground when loaded (Clearview).

Choosing a rear bar

Think about what the back of your vehicle does. If you mainly tow and load the tray, a rear protection step towbar covers the essentials, shielding the rear corners, adding a solid step and keeping towing in the package. If you are building a tourer that carries a second spare or extra gear, look at a full rear bar with carrier arms and the brackets to suit.

Weight and fitment deserve attention. A steel rear bar adds real weight behind the axle, which matters if you are close to your GVM, and features like parking sensors need the right provisions. Tow ratings depend on the vehicle and the specific bar, so confirm the numbers for your model rather than assuming they match the factory figures.

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Common questions

What's the difference between side steps and rock sliders?

Side steps help you climb in and protect the sills from light knocks. Rock sliders are built to take the vehicle's weight when it comes down on a rock or ledge (ARB).

Can I jack the vehicle from side steps?

Only if the maker rates the step for it. Check the product's specifications, and use the vehicle maker's jacking points otherwise.

Does a rear bar change my towing capacity?

The lower rating always applies: the bar or hitch rating, or your vehicle's towing rating, whichever is less. A wheel carrier adds weight behind the rear axle too.

Where must my number plate be?

Upright, no higher than 1.3 m from the ground, and readable from 20 m (Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, reg 63).

How do Rock Tamers mount?

They slide into a 50 mm hitch receiver with no drilling, and need at least 25.4 mm of clearance. Clearview recommends removing them for car washes and notes they won't stop all mess.

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