November 2021

Ultimate 9 scan tools simplifies diesels

Every new generation of 4×4 we want more. More towing ability. Bigger power outputs. Improved fuel economy. Sharper throttle response. Cleaner emissions. We’re insatiable. You’ve only gotta read the comments of any new 4×4 release. Even with increasing power and…

Drop in EV Drivetrain for utes

Like it or not it’s abundantly clear that the future of 4x4s is EV. There’s still plenty of hurdles we’ll need to overcome before they can become mainstream. Concerns of range, towing ability, and performance in inhospitable terrain are all…

10 OF THE BEST 4X4 BEACH DRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

With almost 26,000 km of oceanfront property and beautiful beach drives, there’s certainly no shortage of amazing sandy adventures waiting to take place. Whether you’re out there purely for the thrill of four-wheel drive touring, or you’d like to sit…

7 REASONS BIG LIFTS STINK FOR TOURING 4X4s

I’m going to let you in on a secret: 4X4s don’t need big lifts to go off-road. Sure, if hard-core competition is your thing, you might disagree – but for 99% of off-road tourers, a reputable off-the-shelf 35mm/50mm lift kit…

5 TRACKS A DAY’S DRIVE FROM PERTH

Perth, you west coast a-grade legends. It’s your time to shine. This week on Unsealed4x4 we’re shining the muddy spotlights your way at our pick of the top 5 4×4 destinations within cooee of the most isolated city in the…

How To Use A Snatch Strap

Snatch straps and recovery kits go together like summer arvo’s and BBQs with good mates. They’re a fantastic invention capable of un-stucking the most stuck 4×4 and let pint-sized Jimny’s go toe-to-toe with Hummers. But they can ruin your day…

OLD TRICKS FOR NEW TRUCKs

It’s a shame to say – but older, mechanical and live-axle 4WDs are slowly disappearing from our tracks. They are getting rustier and more worn out, gradually being replaced by the next generation of 4X4 ‘shininess’ with modern tricks and…

5 GREAT DRIVES WITHIN 3 HOURS OF SYDNEY

Sydney is a busy place; with a population of over 5 million movers and shakers it is very easy to let the city get the best of you. Peak hour traffic, unreliable public transport and housing prices that not even…

Swag vs Rooftop Tent vs Camper Trailer

The team decided to do a community service and went camping… for research purposes, to help you decided which option might be right for you – swag, rooftop tent or camper trailer? Dex: Let’s get this out the way up…

The Best Storage Box You Can Buy

With 4x4s turning from weekend warriors into everyday adventurers doing camping trips and grocery runs, our fitouts are having to change as a result. The full storage drawers of years gone by are slowly being replaced as people seek more…