CUSTOM 4X4: Sas’d HiLux Tourer
This HiLux is bringing solid axle swaps back, but it took a nasty accident for it to happen Words and images by Harry Temple Thankfully, not many of us have been through the heartache of losing a rig. It’s something…
Unsealed 4x4
Unsealed 4X4 delivers honest 4WD advice, gear reviews, and travel guides crafted from real Australian adventures. Since 2014, we've tested the gear, driven the tracks, and learned what works - so you can hit the tracks safely.
Reviewed: Flashlube Catch Can Pro
After six months of having the Catch Can Pro fitted, was it really worth it? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide After listening to all the hype and sifting through the…
Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 LT Reviewed
The bar has been lifted … A few months ago, we got our hands on some pre-release sets of the new Cooper Tires AT3 LTs while travelling around Australia for the upcoming TV Series of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures. During…
Custom 6X6 Perentie
The Ex-Army 6X6 that’s cheaper than a Triton. But are six wheels better than four? Back in the early 1980s, the Army was looking for a new all-terrain off-roader. They wanted something with the “ability to traverse trackless terrain with the…
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…
