Offroad Animal - Actually Useful Sports bar (A.U.S.B)

The Actually Useful Sports Bar (A.U.S.B) swaps a show-only sports bar for lockable storage and mounting space on most Australian utes.

Made entirely from aluminium, it weighs 28kg and measures 125cm wide, 45cm high and 70cm deep. It mounts on roller shutters or directly to the tub with clamps. Confirmed fitments as of August 2025 are Toyota Hilux N80 (non J-deck tub), Ford Ranger and Ranger Raptor Next Gen (roller shutter T-slot tracks only, not the tub clamp), Mitsubishi Triton MV, Isuzu D-Max RG, Mazda BT-50 TF and BYD Shark 6 PAH. Backed by a 24 month warranty.

Key features:

• Two lockable, waterproof storage boxes
• MOLLE panels that can be colour coded
• Storage platform for extra gear
• Install time around 3 hours, 5/10 difficulty

Options include a shelf kit, reverse light, 3rd brake light kit, compressor plate and extra mounting kit.

Talk to The 4x4 Store if you want to check fitment on your ute before ordering.