2026 Toyota HiLux SR5 Tray Build
2026 Toyota HiLux SR5 Aluminium Ute Tray
This 2026 Toyota HiLux SR5 aluminium ute tray build features a Tong Metal Australian-made tray, designed and manufactured in-house at our Brisbane workshop.
Built from marine-grade aluminium, the tray provides a strong and practical foundation for everyday work, 4WD touring or a complete camping setup. This particular build keeps things clean and functional while adding useful storage and water capacity underneath the tray.
Whether the HiLux is being used as a work ute during the week or set up for weekends away, the tray gives the owner plenty of options to build on the vehicle over time.
Toyota HiLux SR5 Tray Build Features
This 2026 Toyota HiLux is fitted with an 1800 mm long × 1840 mm wide tray, along with a combination of storage and water systems designed to make better use of the available space.
The build includes two under-tray toolboxes for secure storage, a 1550 mm trundle drawer underneath the rear of the tray and flare mudguards.
A 15-litre frame water tank is incorporated into the tray design, while a 30-litre headboard water tank provides additional onboard water capacity. Tray sides are also fitted so the ute can still be used as a practical everyday tray when required.
An Anderson kit completes the setup, providing a connection point for customers who want to build out the vehicle further with electrical or touring equipment.
Built for Work and Everyday Use
For tradies and fleet vehicles, an aluminium tray provides a practical starting point that can be configured around the job.
The setup can also be expanded with additional ute toolboxes or an aluminium canopy if more secure enclosed storage is needed later.
This means the Toyota HiLux SR5 aluminium ute tray can start as a relatively simple work setup and continue to evolve as the way the vehicle is used changes.
Build Your HiLux for 4WD Touring
The same tray also provides a foundation for a touring or camping setup.
Customers looking for secure storage can add a canopy and build the interior around fridges, electrical systems, drawers and camping equipment.
For those wanting an enclosed sleeping and living space, the HiLux tray can also be paired with a Tong Metal slide-on camper.
A slide-on setup allows the tray, under-tray storage and water systems to work together as one complete touring system while still giving owners the option to remove the camper when required.
This makes the HiLux suitable for customers who want one vehicle that can handle work, everyday driving and longer touring trips.
TONG METAL TRAY BUILD
- 1800L × 1840W × 910H tray
- 2x under-tray toolboxes
- 15-litre frame water tank
- Flare mudguards
- 30-litre headboard water tank
- 1550L trundle drawer
- Tray sides
- Anderson kit
Australian owned. Australian made. Built in-house in Brisbane.
Looking to set up your new 2026 Toyota HiLux SR5? Get in touch with Tong Metal to discuss our tray, toolbox, canopy and slide-on camper options.
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Tong Metals were so good to work with from start to finish with my aluminium tray fabrication, can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking for an easy experience with good pricing and supply timing.
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