October 2018
Heavyweight Title Fight: Lorella Springs vs Cape York
Can Lorella Springs threaten Cape York as one of Australia’s premier winter touring destinations? Whether it be epic four-wheel driving, magic remote campsites, fishing, pristine freshwater swimming spots or something else entirely, Cape York has been the winter touring destination…
September 2018: Readers’ Rigs
Brody Richardson’s HiLux Brody may be new to the 4X4 scene, but he sure has jumped in head first, buying the missus and himself this here clean looking HiLux. Not one to shy away from the spanners, Brody has installed…
An Aussie built camper for under $20,000!
Could this be the most affordable Australian made off-road camper, and is it worth the bucks? In modern day Australia where imported campers are becoming the norm rather than the exception, it’s great to see an Aussie company battling to…
Top Ten Outback Pubs for 4WDers
So, how many of these iconic outback pubs have you been to? SOUTH AUSTRALIA Prairie Hotel, Parachilna This could well be the prettiest of the outback pubs. With the awesomely stunning Flinders Ranges not far off in the distance, the…
Why your IFS suspension lift sucks
…And what you need to do to fix it Fact: We all want that extra little bit of ground clearance for our 4WDs. While the modern day 4X4 is very capable with stacks of mechanical and electronic traction aids, the…
RAM 1500. The 291kW V8 ute you want to know about
If you’re fed up with low-capacity, high-strung diesels, then this yank tank is just the ticket In a sea of low-capacity, highly strung diesel utes with all manner of emissions controls hanging off them, the RAM 1500 turns up to…
Shocking discoveries at Mt Ive Station
The Gawler Ranges adventure that has so much to offer 4WDers I woke to watch the sunrise from the comfort of my swag, a truly rewarding experience. The campsite was silent, except for the crunch, crunch, crunch as someone walked…
Lada 4X4 Vision Concept
Is this modern concept even uglier than the original? We last saw them back in the 90s and with a paltry 70kW and 140Nm. The 1.7-litre petrol four-banger wasn’t renowned for, well, much in the way of performance, and a…
Custom 4X4: Solid axle swap FJ Cruiser
FJ (Freakin’ jacked) Cruiser, This sassy FJ proves anything is possible with time and money Let’s face it, you are statistically more likely to find little nugget-like deposits under your rocking horse, than find another one of these listed for…
Overseas holiday or stay in Australia?
I’ve just returned from three weeks travelling Europe, and for someone like me who hasn’t done much long distance overseas travel, it was certainly an eye opener. Firstly, just to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, is a 14-hour flight.…
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
Barrington is definitely Tops
When everyone else was at the beach last summer, I went bush. The blistering heatwaves were almost inescapable last summer, but I found a spot that was so cool, I needed a jumper and long pants. In Gloucester, NSW, it…
THERE ARE SOME GLORIOUS AND MYSTICAL 4X4S FOR SALE RIGHT NOW
God bless the rabbit hole that is Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace and eBay. Here, you will find a collection of some of the finest (weirdest!) backyard builds known to mankind. Here is some of the latest crop worthy of an Unsealed…
Queensland Police ‘Operation Lift’ defects modern 4X4s
In a move raising the ire of the entire 4X4 community, Queensland Police with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) initiated Operation Lift earlier this month, targeting vehicles with illegal amounts of lift, including increased tyre size, raised suspension and body…
Adelaide 4×4 and Adventure Show on next weekend!
Listen up Adelaide people: it’s time to cancel your plans for next weekend and head to the Adelaide 4×4 and Adventure Show instead. Proudly presented by Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily and Club 4X4, this massive show promises to be bigger…
