March 2015

PLUG N GO THROTTLE CONTROLLER

  Owners of modern turbo-diesel vehicles will no doubt be aware of that familiar feeling, when you put your foot on the accelerator and nothing really happens for a second or two. The Plug N Go throttle controller acts like…

KLAX LUMBERJACK

  We love items with multiple purposes; it must be the old Zook owners in us who are used to a life of cramming as much as possible into a tiny space. This is why the Klax rates pretty highly…

OPPOSITE LOCK SUSPENSION

Opposite Lock have released their new range of four-wheel drive suspension, which has been designed specifically for the Australian market. First of all, the coil springs are built by BHP in Melbourne, the fact Opposite Lock are prepared to make…

IRONMAN FOAM CELL SHOCKS

The Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro shock absorber has been on the market since August 2014, and following up on the initial success Ironman 4X4 have further expanded on the range of shocks available. The range even includes a shock…

ENGEL LEGACY SERIES FRIDGE-FREEZERS

A fridge is a quality addition to any off-road touring vehicle, and Engel has been leading the way in portable fridge-freezers since 1962. The company has just released the new Engel Legacy Series Fridge-Freezers, which commemorate Australia’s entry into the First World…

DIY SNORKELS: DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!

Snorkels are an essential piece off off-road kit for many, as they keep sand, dust and water from getting into your engine. Whether you’re just looking to get cleaner cooler air into your engine, to improve fuel efficiency and performance,…

GEAR GURU – WHEELS ON THE BUS

These days, the majority of modern four-wheel drives roll off the factory floor already fitted with fancy new alloy wheels. And while this is a great thing in terms of aesthetics and reduced unsprung weight when compared to traditional steel…

WHY YOU NEED A VINTAGE 4X4

Ironman is an interesting superhero, if you could call the character that. You see, at the end of the day, Ironman is a machine, and when compared to Superman or Captain America, Tony Stark, Ironman’s inventor and pilot is just…

KIMMY K’S NEW REAR END

A bull bar is often one of the first modifications we make to our vehicles, but the mighty rear bar is often forgotten about. Sure, you see plenty of petrol powered four-wheel drives with retrofitted LPG tanks that dictate the…

BUSH BARISTA

Yes it’s true, I officially can’t drink coffee. And while there have been many late nights and early mornings where a heart palpitating pick-me-up would have come in handy, I just can’t drink the stuff without becoming ill. So why…

THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER

The FJ Cruiser is a sign that there’s a glimmer of hope for 4X4 enthusiasts within the presumably perfectly organised offices at Toyota’s HQ. The FJ packs almost everything a four-wheel driver could want; twin fuel tanks, washable floors, impressive…

March 2015 – OUTBACK GOURMET

The one thing I never leave home without is a roll of foil. If you have no other cooking equipment in your vehicle, foil can be used to cook just about anything. Method In this recipe I have made individual…

2017 Ford Raptor First Look

It’s pretty hard to not like the Ford Raptor. It’s part ute, part desert racer, and part hardcore four-wheel drive. It features aggressive 35-inch tyres, racing suspension, and massive fenders to keep it all under wraps. Even though it was…

I BOUGHT A TROOPY AND NAMED IT SNOOPY

Buying a new 4X4 is an incredibly personal thing for me. I get attached. Really attached. Scary ex-girlfriend attached. I still to this day bemoan about the loss of my Land Rover 109, affectionately named Ralph, which I sold only…

WARN ZEON PLATINUM

Warn has done it again. The high end winch market has been further improved with a host of new features in the new Warn Zeon Platinum series, making winching that much safer, more dependable and faster.