Rear Bars & Towbars
Heavy duty rear step bumper bars with integrated tow bar functionality, engineered to protect the back end of your vehicle while adding real-world practicality. Currently available for the Toyota Hiace LWB, with more models on the way.
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Why Upgrade Your Rear End
Most 4×4 and commercial vehicle owners spend a lot of time thinking about front-end protection, and for good reason. But the rear of your vehicle cops just as much abuse, especially if you are reversing into tight spaces, backing up to loading docks, or working around crowded job sites where things get bumped regularly.
Factory rear bumpers on most vans and utes are not built to take repeated hits. They dent, crack and scratch easily, and replacing them is not cheap. For vehicles like the Toyota Hiace that spend their lives in urban delivery runs, trade work and commercial use, the rear bumper takes a beating that the original equipment simply was not designed for.
A rear step bumper bar solves several problems at once. You get a solid steel structure that replaces the factory bumper and provides genuine rear protection against impacts and reversing knocks. On top of that, the integrated tow bar means you can tow trailers, box trailers or small equipment without needing a separate towbar installation. And the built-in rear steps give you a safe, sturdy platform to stand on when loading and unloading gear from the roof or the back of the vehicle. For tradies who are climbing in and out of their van all day, that step alone is worth the upgrade.
What Makes a Good Rear Bar
Not all rear bars are created equal, and picking the right one comes down to a few key things.
Steel construction and strength is essential. You want a bar manufactured from heavy gauge steel that can absorb impact without bending or cracking, with a quality finish that resists rust and weathering over time. A powder coated matte black finish is standard across our range, which holds up well against the scratches and scuffs that come with daily commercial use.
Towing capacity matters if you plan to use the integrated tow bar. Make sure the bar you choose is rated for the loads you need to pull. Whether it is a small box trailer for tools and parts or a larger setup for touring and equipment, the towbar component needs to match your towing requirements. Always check the product specs and your vehicle’s towing limits before committing.
Rear steps are one of those features that do not sound like a big deal until you use them every day. If you regularly load items onto a roof rack or need to access gear stored on top of your vehicle, having a solid step at the rear makes the job safer and faster. No more standing on the factory bumper and hoping it holds.
Mounting options and additional features are worth looking at depending on how you use your vehicle. Some rear bars on the market come with provisions for recovery points, rear wheel carriers with swing arms, or auxiliary lighting. As our range grows, we will be adding bars with more of these features to suit a wider variety of setups and driving needs.
Vehicle-specific fitment is just as important at the rear as it is at the front. A properly designed rear bar should bolt onto your vehicle’s existing mounting points without modification, maintaining correct departure clearance and not interfering with any sensors, cameras or parking systems. Every rear bar we stock is engineered for a specific make, model and year range, so you get a clean fit that looks and functions like it belongs there.
Toyota Hiace Rear Step Bumper Bars
The Toyota Hiace is one of the most common commercial vehicles on Australian roads. Tradies, couriers, fleet operators and mobile service businesses rely on the Hiace day in and day out, and that kind of heavy use means the rear end takes a lot of punishment over the life of the vehicle.
We currently stock rear step bumper bars for both generations of the Hiace LWB. The first covers the 2005 to 2019 model, which is still widely used across the country by tradespeople and small businesses. The second is built for the 2019 onwards Hiace LWB, the current generation that brought a significant redesign to the platform.
Both bars are manufactured from heavy gauge steel with a matte black finish, and both feature an integrated tow bar and rear steps. They are designed as a direct replacement for the factory rear bumper, bolting onto existing mounting points for a straightforward installation. Once fitted, you get a rear end that is significantly tougher than stock, with the added bonus of towing capability and a proper step built right in.
If you own a Hiace and want to find other upgrades for your vehicle, check out our full Toyota Hiace accessories range.
Growing Range
Our rear bars and tow bars category is still growing. We started with the Hiace because the demand from commercial vehicle owners was clear, but we are actively working on expanding this range to cover more popular utes, vans and 4x4s across Australia.
If you drive a Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara or Isuzu D-MAX and you are after rear protection, towing solutions or features like recovery points and rear wheel carriers, it is worth keeping an eye on this page. We are always adding new products across our 4×4 protection range, so there is a good chance your vehicle will be covered soon.
You can also visit our bull bars page if you are looking to sort out the front end of your vehicle at the same time.
Browse what is available above, and if you have any questions about fitment or compatibility, reach out to our team before ordering and we will make sure you get the right bar for your setup.
