Unsealed 4X4
Issue 61 Readers’ Rigs
Andrew’s 200 Series LandCruiser big-lap tourer Andrew has been building his 200 Series ‘Cruiser for a few years now, with a grand goal in mind. In the middle of this year, he, his wife Jodie and two daughters are embarking…
Custom 4.2 Nissan GU Patrol: A watched kettle never boils
This once-grenaded GU Patrol will never do it again Words by Mark Kendrick. Images by Wes Whitworth. THE OWNER Thomas runs RMS Performance Engineering in Mackay, Queensland. Working primarily on Patrols day in, day out with tuning and upgrades and…
F350 BLACK OPS – BRING ON THE YANK-TANK INVASION
From Kentucky to Tuscany, this Black Ops behemoth arrived Down Under with one purpose in mind – tackle the tracks with the holiday house in tow! Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNERS High school sweethearts, Joel and Belinda…
Issue 60: Readers’ Rigs
Rick Grainger’s Series 1 Land Rover Rick’s 4X4 is this incredible 1950 Land Rover Series 1. It may be 69 years old now but is no forgotten hero nor show pony trailer queen. In 2017 Rick took his Landy up…
ONE SIMPLE MOD TO MAKE THE RUGGED X SO MUCH BETTER
The HiLux Rugged X might be dripping with factory upgrades, but we made it way better with one simple mod Words and Images by Rob Rien Call it a disease, an affliction, a condition or whatever you want, but the…
ISUZU FAMILY TOURER – IS THIS AUSTRALIA’S TOUGHEST MU-X?
When life throws more than a fair share of challenges your way, what do you do? You bounce back, restore bikes and a build a wild MU-X … until your house burns down. Words and Images by Harry Temple Damien…
PROJECT RUSTY REVEALED
Three years in the making, we answer the question… should you buy and build an ex-mines 76 Series LandCruiser? Words by Mark Kendrick, Images by Harry Temple HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Rusty started life as a common-as-dirt white LandCruiser 76 Series, with…
Major ute comparison
Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme Vs Mercedes-Benz X350d Vs Toyota HiLux Rugged X Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Words by Bruce Newton BACKGROUND INFO We are entering a whole new world where dual-cab utes are no…
BUYING A 2019 JIMNY IS HARDER THAN YOU THINK
Price confusion and lack of availability cause headaches for potential future Suzuki 4X4 owners The Suzuki Jimny hit our shores amidst a wave of anticipation; declarations of it being 4WD of the year, ‘a true 4WDer’s car’, inundated it. Therefore,…
INSPIRING INNOVATION: BRS OFFROAD PURSUIT PLATINUM CAMPER TRAILER REVIEW
Aussie-made, and genuinely innovative – John ‘Bear’ Willis reckons the BRS Offroad Pursuit Platinum is here to shake up the camper industry. Words and Images by John Willis I have just been inspired to write this review after a social…
PLENTY OF LIFE ON THE PLENTY
Take a detour and see it from a different perspective Words and Images by Glenn Marshall Why not take the diversion of a lifetime, venture off the Plenty Highway, and head for the hill – Batton Hill. Only eighty clicks…
Talawana Tribute
“My mate was killed in a car crash, he never got to finish this track … so I did it for him” Words and Images by Todd Hore It was a few months ago that a mate of mine, Peter…
Saved by A Drone
When gold fever seized Damo, it took a drone to bring him back Shane’s story. As told to Mark Kendrick. Shane and Damo were out on a long trip, from Sydney up through the Kimberleys and down through the middle…
RECIPE: WALLY’S ASADO RIBS
These South American style beef ribs are addictive! Serves: 4-6 Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating) CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 12-16 beef spare ribs (make sure to get the ones cut across the…
First-timers Guide to the Big Red Bash (and other bush music festivals)
Words and Images by Gary Tischer The first time I went to the Big Red Bash (BRB) was 2018. It was the one where the line-up included The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham, as…
