Dean Mellor
Bushwrapz paint protection for 4x4s
Got a new 4×4 and not too keen on covering it in bush pinstripes? No worries thanks to Bushwrapz paint protection for 4x4s, which is a DIY paint protection system made specifically for Aussie four-wheel drivers. Bushwrapz is an optically clear…
Australia’s Animal Collision Hotspots
Insurance company AAMI has released its latest data highlighting the location of Australia’s animal collision hotspots, and it shows that those living in the nation’s capital should take extra care when driving. The information on Australia’s Animal Collision Hotspots is…
Hummer returns as clean, green, zero-emissions electric 4×4
Hummer returns as clean, green, zero-emissions electric 4×4? That’s right! The once-disdained nameplate associated with gas-guzzling behemoths is set for a green comeback. In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Hummer H1s and H2s powered big V8 engines…
Head to head: Suzuki Jimny vs. Jeep Wrangler
Shorty wars: Suzuki Jimny vs. Jeep Wrangler There was a time when shorties were thick on the ground but these days there are only two options for those who prefer a fun-size fourby over a family tourer. Here they are…
Buy an Amarok from home
Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration and purchasing capability. If you don’t feel like driving all…
Defender OME long-travel suspension installation
Check out a Defender OME long-travel suspension installation in this Unsealed 4X4 video. With tracks closed and camping prohibited now seemed as good a time as any for a Defender OME long-travel suspension installation, despite having replaced almost all of…
Video: Wreck to racer – a rebuilt Tacoma
Yep, the Unsealed 4X4 team has been watching videos again, and now we’ve dug up this one showing a bloke with no car-building experience who managed to turn this trashed Toyota Tacoma into a desert-racing replica. This US-based video…
Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet
Volkswagen’s most kitted-out Amarok yet, the limited-run Amarok V6 580S, will go on sale in June priced from $70,990. No doubt hoping to reinvigorate sales after the new-car market took a massive hit in April, Volkswagen will launch its most…
How To Water Crossings Part 2
How To: Water Crossings, Part 2: Water Check In Part 1 How To: Water Crossings we looked at how to make sure if your vehicle is properly prepared to tackle deep water. In Part 2 we’ll look at how to check…
Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton Islands reopen for day trips
South East Queenslanders wanting to go four-wheel driving this weekend will be happy to hear that Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton islands will reopen for day trips as coronavirus restrictions are eased. Stage 1 easing of travel restrictions means local four-wheel…
Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified? Hold my beer…
“Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified” = @jaustonfab “hold my beer”. I was browsing the interweb the other day (well, the Unsealed 4X4 team is working from home) and the phrase “Modern Land Rovers can’t be modified” = @jaustonfab “hold…
Throwback Thursday: 1969 Ford Bronco a cool $400K!
A 1969 Ford Bronco for $400K?! Yep, if got a cool US$260K to spare, ICON has built one of the tidiest examples of a first-generation Bronco we’ve laid our eyes on at Unsealed 4X4… and it’s up for sale. ICON…
Lexus LX570 recalled due to faulty fuel pump
Lexus LX570 recalled due to a faulty fuel pump that could cause a loss of power. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issues a Product Safety Australia recall on the Lexus LX570 (URJ201) affecting 226 vehicles sold between…
Myth Busting: Brakes are only for slowing down
Brakes are only for slowing down or stopping?! In this instalment of Myth Busting we explain how they can also be used to aid forward progress when driving off-road. Brakes Whether drums, discs or a combination of both, brakes use…
New Kumho Mud Terrain launched in Australia
New Kumho mud-terrain tyre launched in Australia is aimed squarely at 4×4 utes and wagons that see plenty of off-road driving action. The new Kumho mud terrain, called the Road Venture MT71, has been under development for two years, and…
