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The Triton has always been the value pick among dual cabs. You get a capable ute for less, and that usually leaves some budget for making it suit how you use it. It's also lighter than most rivals, so it doesn't need as much to feel different.
There are three generations to keep straight when ordering. The ML and MN ran from 2005 to 2015, the MQ and MR from 2015 to 2024, and the MV arrived in 2024. Parts rarely cross between them, so we've marked which is which.
1. A catch can
Every Triton diesel in this range recirculates oily crankcase vapour and exhaust gas through the intake. A catch can removes the oil before the two can combine into a build-up.
HPD makes catch cans for the ML 3.2, the MQ and MR 2.4 (which also fits the Pajero Sport) and the MV. Our guide to whether you need a catch can covers how they work.
2. Intercooler and intake hoses
On the MQ and MR, the factory rubber hoses either side of the intercooler soften with heat and oil. ATI's wire-reinforced silicone hot and cold side hoses replace both, and there's a matching silicone intake hose. If the ute is tuned or tows, do these before they let go. Why factory intercooler hoses split explains the failure.
3. A lift
ATI's spacer and shackle kits raise the Triton about 50mm using the factory struts and leaf springs. That's enough to level the stance and clear a larger tyre. There's a kit for each generation: ML and MN, MQ and MR, and MV.
If you only want the rear raised, there are lift blocks for the MQ, MR and MV and extended shackles as well. We compare those options in extended shackles vs lift blocks vs new springs. After any lift, get an alignment and check your brake hoses at full droop.
4. Help carrying a load
The Triton's rear springs are on the soft side, which is part of why it rides well empty. Put a canopy, a fridge and a towball weight on it and the tail drops. If your load changes from trip to trip, the ATI airbag load assist kit covers 2005 to 2024 models and lets you add support only when you need it. Airbags don't raise your legal payload.
5. Cooling, if you tow or tune
For the MV automatic, HPD has a transmission cooler kit, worth fitting if you tow a van or drive on sand. See do you need a transmission cooler?
For engines that are tuned or work hard, HPD makes intercooler kits for the MQ and MR 2.4 and the MV, along with the older 2.5 and 3.2 engines. On a stock ute this one can wait.
6. Protection and carrying gear
The Triton sits lower than some rivals, so its sills find rocks sooner. Rock sliders for the MQ and MR and the ML and MN protect them and double as a step.
If you carry a rooftop tent, an awning or long loads, low-profile aluminium tub racks are listed for the MQ and MR and the MV.
7. Recovery and small things
- Rated recovery points for the ML and MN, and a recovery hitch for the rear on any model.
- An Ultimate9 EVC throttle controller for the MQ and MR.
- A fire extinguisher bracket for the ML to MR or the MV.
- Paracord grab handles and a tyre deflator.
Common questions
What should I do first on a Triton?
A catch can, then the intercooler hoses on an MQ or MR. Both are inexpensive and protect the engine.
Do MQ and MR parts fit the MV?
Mostly no. The MV is a new platform. A few rear parts, such as the lift blocks, are listed for MQ, MR and MV together, so check each title.
Do these parts fit the Pajero Sport?
Engine parts for the 2.4 often do, and they're listed that way. The Pajero Sport has a coil-sprung rear, so leaf spring parts don't apply.
How much lift can a Triton take?
About 50mm is the practical limit for a daily driver. Lift rules differ by state, so check yours before going higher. Everything for the model is in our Triton parts collection.
