Unsealed 4x4

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.

BOMBPROOF AMAROK

…(NO, LITERALLY) When you’re the Aussie distributor for the company that makes the landmine-proof armour for UN vehicles, why wouldn’t you bolt some up to your tourer?   Having ordered one of the first 20 Amaroks to come into the…

How far would you go for a good time?

9 small town festivals that you should be planning your trips around.   It’s not uncommon for four-wheel drivers to go to a specific location for a specific reason… in fact some of the best Outback adventures that you can…

Legally Blown

Everybody wants a supercharger, right? Here’s how to fit one while keeping things 100% legal.   Performance modifications tread a fine line, and much debate rages as to tyre sizes, suspension mods, and even driving lights. So when the idea…

Unsealed 4X4 Readers Rigs

TONY’S COLORADO Tony sent us some pics from his recent trip across the Simpson Desert. Looks like he had a cracking time, too. During the trip his 4X4 was referred to as ‘Blue Colorado’ on account of its bright blue…

Travel – Pilliga Country

Could this be one of our last hidden secrets?   As an off-roader equipped to tour and take on the dirt tracks, I know it is increasingly hard to find areas that are close to home and yet undiscovered. And…

Reviewed: TRACK TOPAZ

A camper trailer that’s hard as nails on the outside, but practical and comfortable inside   It’s been a while since we checked in on Track Trailers down in Melbourne, but we’ve always been fans of the brand here at…

The truth behind Diesel Performance Chips

Just how do those little gizmos work, and are they actually doing more damage than you think?   Quick question: Do you miss carburettors and tape deck stereos? If you answered yes, this article probably isn’t for you. This one…

Reviewed – Achilles Desert Hawk XMT

The budget beater.   Rubber is rubber, right? Er, no; not really. When it comes to tyres there are big differences in shape, size, tread, compounds and performance. Around 500 kilometres ago we fitted a set of Achilles Desert Hawk…

Bush Etiquette 101

We all had to start somewhere… here’s how not to be a tosser off-road.   Despite the absolute vast majority of us being pretty decent bush-loving folk who just want to get our families out exploring this magic country and…