Drop Down Vice Mounts – Why Every WA Tradie Needs One on Their Ute
If you’re constantly on-site, out bush, or doing mobile repairs, you already know how important it is to have gear that works just as hard as you do.
A drop down vice mount is one of those game-changer accessories — simple, tough, and bloody handy.
What Is a Drop Down Vice Mount?
It’s a heavy-duty steel bracket that mounts to your ute tray or canopy. Pull a quick-release pin, drop it down, and boom — you’ve got a rock-solid platform for your vice in seconds.
Fold it away when you’re done. It’s out of the way, off the floor, and ready when you need it.
👉 Check out the TL Spares Drop Down Vice Mount: https://tlspares.com.au/products/drop-down-vice-mount-for-ute-tray
Why Tradies Across WA Are Using Them
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Makes your ute a mobile workshop
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Fast, reliable setup on-site or on the road
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Mounts securely under your tray – no rattles or shifting
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Saves space
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Perfect for fencing, mechanical, mining, electrical, and field repairs
Whether you're straightening a bent bracket or cutting pipe with a hacksaw, you want a vice that won't budge — and a mount that holds up to the punishment.
Who’s Using Them?
We’re shipping these across WA to:
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Mine site prep crews
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Mobile mechanics
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Fencing contractors
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Plumbers
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Tradies doing remote repairs or station work
- 4x4 touring rigs with full tool setups
A lot of blokes don’t realise how much they need one until they use it once.
What to Look For in a Quality Vice Mount
Not all vice mounts are built the same. Here’s what to check before you buy:
✔️ Material Strength
Look for heavy-gauge steel — anything flimsy is a waste of time.
✔️ Locking Pin System
You want a quick-release locking pin, not a dodgy wingnut.
✔️ Compact When Folded
It should tuck under your tray without sticking out like a sore thumb.
✔️ Mounting Options
Some tradies install them left side, some on the rear. Our unit suits both.
✔️ Compatibility with Your Vice
Standard bolt for a 100mm Straight Dawn Vice - also available here
How to Install It (Even If You’re Flat Out)
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Use high-tensile bolts (provided in fitting kit)
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Line it up under the tray edge — near the rear step is a common spot
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Test the swing clearance before final tightening
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Add a drop of Loctite to stop any vibration loosen-up
Once it’s on, it’s ready to go for years of hard use.
Final Word
If you’re a WA tradie who’s ever needed a solid work platform in the middle of nowhere — this is it.
Our drop down vice mounts are built tough, easy to fit, and make your ute that much more capable. No fluff. No nonsense. Just gear that works when you need it most.
👉 Grab Yours Today: https://tlspares.com.au/products/drop-down-vice-mount-for-ute-tray
Do you need a cover for it? We have those too