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How to install under-bonnet lights
Ever been stuck by the side of the road at night and the battery in your torch is flat? Here’s how to install under-bonnet lights. Invariably the laws of the universe will dictate that if you’re going to have something…
Should you buy a factory-modified 4X4 ute or build one yourself?
Not so long ago you had to modify a 4X4 ute for off-road use yourself, but now carmakers do it for you. Or do they? We take a look at four of the factory-modified 4X4 utes and find out whether…
How I bought an $1800 Warn winch for $400!
Gift horses and all that…here’s the story of how I bought an $1800 Warn winch for just $400 because the owner said it was stuffed…and I didn’t believe him. It’s no secret that I like to tinker with stuff in…
Busted! The truth about 4X4 ground clearances and manufacturer claims
Why do ‘ground clearance’ measurements differ so much from vehicle to vehicle, and why do other media organisations gulp down the nonsense? We explain the truth about 4X4 ground clearances and manufacturer claims. Words and Photographs by Robert Pepper: The term…
ISSUE 072 – 2020 All-terrain tyre buyers’ guide, Jeep Gladiator review, why your 4X4 needs a secondary fuel filter + much more
From a weaponised Insta-inspired 79 Series to the Jeep Gladiator, our wildcard-round tyre deflator comparison, how to choose solar panels, and why you need a secondary fuel filter on your 4X4, we’ve got something for everyone in this issue of…
ACCC fines 4WD Supacentre for misleading pricing
The ACCC has fined 4WD Supacentre $63,000 for alleged misleading ‘was/now’ pricing, hitting them with five infringement notices. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued 4WD Supacentre with five infringement notices for allegedly misleading consumers about the ‘was/now’…
DIY Wildlife Water Station
We’ve knocked together a quick DIY wildlife water station that will help the recovering wildlife in the massive burnt tracts of land and drought-stricken areas we all love to go wheeling in – read on for the instructions. We’ve all…
Is it illegal to use a UHF while driving?
It’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, we all know that, but there seems to be some confusion around whether it’s also illegal to use a UHF while driving. There’s no doubt that distracted driving is dangerous. And…
ISSUE 071 – Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior, Mega Tyre Deflator Comparison… and much more
In the first Issue of Unsealed 4X4 for 2020, we head to the Victorian High Country to see if the Navara N-Trek Warrior is more than a sticker pack, we undertake a mega tyre deflator comparison to see which is…
Everything you need to know about water crossings
Water crossings can take a simple drive in the bush and make it feel like a proper adventure. Here’s everything you need to know about water crossings. It was 2010, and I’d just turned off the A699 somewhere near Roxburgh…
ISSUE 070 – Mega Christmas Gear Buyer’s Guide…and much more
In the final issue of Unsealed 4X4 for 2019, we see if the Prado is still a worthy king of its class, we review a product that could spell the end of dual battery systems, and an ultimate 200 Series…
ISSUE 069 – 11 reasons wheel spacers are a dumb idea…and more
In Issue 069 of Unsealed 4X4 we review the new 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, tell you everything you need to know about halogen, HID and LED driving lights, and Wes tries to burn his house to the ground explaining the…
ISSUE 068 – Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Unsealed 4X4 Issue 68 is chock full of great content, from our headlining Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon comparison, to our Nissan D40 Navara buyers guide, how to install a tailgate assist and so much more. Check…
ISSUE 067 – All-New Land Rover Defender and much more
In-depth look at the all-new Land Rover Defender, a globe-trotting Troopy custom, whether you need mud-terrain tyres on your camper trailer, and more in Issue 67 of Unsealed 4X4. In this issue of Unsealed 4X4, we take a look at…
How to fit a catch can in 5 simple steps…
The easiest modification I’ve ever made to my HiLux was fitting a catch can. It was so easy I did it in my lunch break. Here's how to fit a catch can in five simple steps.
