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November 2015 – INDUSTRY NEWS

UNSEALED 4X4 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW CRAIG LOWNDES  We talk to six-time Bathurst 1000 winner (and four wheel drive nut) Craig Lowndes on being a motorsports champion; and how driving a 4X4 across Australia helps him when he’s behind the wheel of…

ISSUE 017 – AIR COMPRESSOR COMPARISON

New Issue: Out Now Learn why extra-cabs are better than dual-cabs; check out some top campsites that you can take your four-legged mates to; 5 top trips to tackle in Tassie; 7 4x4s that you thought sucked (but actually rock)…

5 SIMPLE FIXES FOR COMMON BREAKDOWNS

Sh!t happens when you go four-wheel driving, something I used to tell customers quite often when I sat behind the front counter of a few four-wheel drive stores in my past life. It’s the nature of the beast when battling…

OUTBACK GOURMET APPLE BERRY MUNCH

If stewing apples and using canned berries use the drained liquid from the berries to cook the apple with a little sugar. Combine apple and berries together in a small to medium camp oven In a saucepan melt together the…

THE EDITOR’S COLUMN

What is the future for four-wheel driving? Is it really possible to fall in love with the modern four-wheel drive? The last decade or two has seen the rise and rise of technology in our 4X4s. Not so long ago…

THE FIVE BEST 4X4s TO CHOP UP

We’ve traded archaic leaf sprung suspension for multi-link, fully adjustable coil spring arrangements. The manual locking hubs have gone, in their place you’ll find a plethora of acronyms, all designed to make off-roading easier and minimise the strain on your…

THE WORST 4X4 MODS

In my book, functionality, purpose, and reliability are the deciding factors of four-wheel drive modifications. On a street car, you might be able to get away with that faux “race car” tow hook, but on an off-road vehicle, that subpar…

EDITORS COLUMN: ARE YOU A BOGAN?

For the full story CLICK HERE   I consider myself lucky in my job. I get to go plenty of places and meet plenty of like-minded off-roaders, the vast majority of whom are fantastic, down to earth, bush loving, fair…

SPICY APRICOT LAMB SHANKS

For the full story CLICK HERE   It will feed 2 people depending on appetite. Takes 1.5-2 hours   If you are feeding more than 2 people just double the quantities   Heat oil in a small to medium cast iron…

SURVIVAL SKILLS

Most people know that the legendary Barnsey (Peter Barnes) at Birdsville has recovered many broken down vehicles from the Simpson Desert. Fewer know that Dusty Miller, owner of the Birdsville Bakery, also runs a recovery service; and even fewer are…

The Ten Best 4X4 Surfing Beaches

  Kangaroo Island Affectionately called K.I by the locals, Kangaroo Island is home to superb waves, many of which are only accessible by 4X4 or a decent hike. You’ll need your wits about you as gigantic swells regularly pound the…

The Editor’s column

  Get the full story in Unsealed 4X4, CLICK HERE I’ve been in this here Editor’s chair for a while here at Unsealed 4X4, and I’ve loved every minute of it. This mag is still Australia’s most read 4X4 publication…

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