Unsealed 4X4

Unsealed 4X4

I THOUGHT I BROKE A MARKS PORTAL HUB

SH#T. Steve’s first thought when his right boot landed him in some High Country strife… Words and Images by Harry Temple I had just said goodbye to Steve and his portal-axle 79 Series ‘Cruiser and begun winding my way back…

Traditional Hi-lift Jack vs ARB Jack

You’ve heard about ARB’s Jack, you may have even seen one – but chances are you’ve never used one. Well we have and we’re here to tell you how it works Words by Mark Kendrick Traditional mechanical high-lift jacks have…

ELDEE EASTER FESTIVAL 2019

Looking for a unique 4X4 adventure this Easter holiday? The Eldee Family Easter Festival ticks that box The Eldee Easter Festival will be running again this year, thanks to the Eldee Station’s fourth generation owners Naomi and Stephen Schmidt. The…

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…

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…

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,…

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…