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Everything you ever wanted to know about a turbo
If you get your hands on any diesel-powered vehicle these days, chances are they will be helped along by a turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine. For a lot of older folks who might’ve been used to a…
Why your 4X4 needs a secondary fuel filter
With modern common-rail diesel engines having such fine tolerances, a secondary fuel filter is a must to ensure a batch of dodgy fuel doesn’t cause havoc. Wander around on Facebook, or lean over the fence and ask your neighbour about…
Five reasons you should install a roof console
When you think of 4×4 storage, normally it’s the big ticket items like storage drawers or tubs that come to mind. Which makes sense. But, what about some of the smaller items that serve a big job, like roof consoles? …
7 Tips to increase your fuel range
In Australia the average motorist punches out roughly 18,350kms over the space of 12 months. Just around 350km a week. That’s probably on the low end for most 4X4 owners but let’s work with it for now. You’ll have to…
How to use a snatch strap safely
Chances are you saw our little write up around exactly what a snatch strap is, and how it works. If you missed it, you will find it here. Now, it’s time for a few safety tips on safely using your…
What is a snatch strap and how does it work?
The snatch strap is a staple item in our recovery kits, but do you really know what it is, how it works and how to use it? If ever one invention simplified the process of vehicle recovery, it was the…
5 mods that are illegal and dangerous
Nobody keeps their 4X4 completely stock – from the lowliest air freshener to a body swap, every car is personalised to suit the owner’s purposes. But not all 4×4 modifications smart, useful and – more importantly – safe. We run…
Ten things they don’t tell you about the Victorian High Country
Sitting by the warm glow of a campfire, laughing about the track you drove today that made your knuckles turn white and your heart rate go off the scale is part of the whole Victorian High Country experience. Some of…
Winching for beginners
For the vast majority of us, a winch is one of those ‘must have’ items, one of the first bits of kit on the list along with a bullbar and decent tyres. Unlike tyres, which are used every time we…
Camping with your dog
The tips, tricks and lessons learned from years of pet-friendly 4WD touring and camping. Imagine having a four-legged pal that’ll fetch you a nice cold beer, or help collect some kindling for the fire. Maybe she’ll run the winch cable…
Water crossing masterclass
Water crossings are fun, simple as that. But the potential for things to go wrong can actually be rather high if you are unprepared or out of your depth… pun intended. You are dealing with potential submerged objects, deep pockets…
Top tips: mechanical diesel engine tuning guide
Got a mechanical diesel that’s feeling a bit sluggish? Read through our mechanical diesel engine tuning guide to get more grunt and go from your old rig. There are a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance…
10 Things you must do when travelling solo
Travelling solo on remote tracks is quite literally taking your life into your own hands. You can’t always travel with friends so for those times when you’re travelling solo in remote areas you really need to take extra precautions. Here…
Diesel tuning and remapping your four-wheel drive – why you shouldn’t be afraid of a safe tune
There’s no denying, that performance tuning your 4×4 is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can make to how your vehicle performs on and off-road. Not only can you increase the horsepower and torque figures. But often you can…
How to sh!t in the woods … why aren’t people learning?
Your mother would be mortified to know you still require toilet training. Sadly, this issue doesn’t seem to be getting better or going away. This is why we have updated this story, and are sadly posting it again. We know…
