The Mitsubishi Triton is the third most popular UTE in Australia, trailing behind the HiLux and the Ranger, thanks to the uptick in refinement, safety technology and improved off-road capability. However, even though the modern Triton has extraordinary off-road capabilities, it still requires added off-road front-end protection in the form of bull bars. You can find many different types of Mitsubishi Triton bull bar for sale online, and pick the one that fits your model, make and year. With that said, not all bull bars are made the same, so you should pay close attention to the details in order to ensure you get the best model available for your Triton.
First and foremost, when looking for a Mitsubishi Triton bull bar for sale, make sure to consider the materials it's made of. Steel, aluminium and plastic are the most popular materials bull bars are made of, with steel and aluminium providing you with the most functionality, whereas plastic bull bars are mostly for looks. Steel is the king of bull bar materials, simply because it's strength. They're able to withstand the harsh Australian environment, require very little maintenance, are easy to repair and are quite affordable. However, steel is heavy and it can reduce fuel economy and slow you down a bit.
Aluminium, on the other hand, is slowly becoming comparable to steel in terms of strength and longevity, while still weighting less. With that said, if you're looking for a bull bar that doesn't slow you down, aluminium is your best bet. However, aluminium is more expensive than steel, and if it isn't polished, its looks can fade in a couple of months. For these reasons, most people opt for steel bull bars.
But regardless of the material, ultimately, a big portion of your choice will boil down to looks. That being said, it's important to pick a bull bar that enhances and accentuates your Triton's look. For that reason, ensure the bull bar is made with perfect bends and welds. Inspect before you buy - if it feels thin and you aren't confident in the welds, just look for another model.
Some other features the bull bar should include are hi-lift jack points and rated tow points. Most bull bars come with hi-lift jack points, but there are some that don't. Generally, these are located near the bottom face of the bull bar, and they can be hard to notice. Rated town points are some of the most important add-ons a bull bar can have, simply because they imply that the manufacturer has paid an independent engineer to test the tow point to a chosen limit and rate it. If you have to choose between two similar bull bars, one of which has rated tow points and the other doesn't, always go for the one that has them.
