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Calculating how much solar you really need
In this guide, we’ll run through how to work out exactly how much solar you’ll need to be self-sufficient in the power department in your 4X4. If you’ve seen any of my 12-volt guides over the years, you would have…
How to choose your next camera
One of (if not the most common question) I get asked as a photographer, is “What camera should I buy”. To me, it’s not a difficult one to answer, but my reply usually stumps most people because it’s not what…
What you need to know before buying 4X4 suspension
It is impossible to not hammer on about the fact that factory-fitted suspension is a compromise. Now I’m not going to say something vague like suspension is one of the most important components on a vehicle. A $0.20 seal in…
How to: tyre pressures
Tyre pressures are a simple numbers game. Are your numbers right? Here are five things that you need to know before heading off the blacktop With a thousand articles in a thousand magazines there’s no way you could possibly overstate…
How to use a hand winch
For those of us old enough to remember, four-wheel drive recoveries once used to be a lot of hard yakka. Sweat pouring – every second word out of your mouth a curse word type of hard yakka – and yep,…
Clearview Accessories successfully defends patent against MSA 4X4
This has been a long process, but Unsealed 4×4 has just been handed an official press release stating Clearview Accessories has been successful in defending their patent on the Clearview Easy Slide fridge slide, against MSA 4×4 accessories. What’s the…
Steel or Alloy Rims for your 4X4 – What should you choose?
Almost since the dawn of the 4X4 debate has raged about whether steel or alloy rims are better for your 4X4. Here we get Mark Allen to look at the pros and cons of each. The steel versus alloy rim…
How to choose your next roof rack
Just come back from holidays, and noticed you are struggling to fit all the gear you need to carry? You’re not alone. Perhaps you’re thinking, it’s time for a set of roof racks, or a roof platform, but you aren’t…
The great oil catch can comparison
We compare 7 of the best [+1 useless] oil catch cans to see which is best for your engine Words by Mark Kendrick and Sam Purcell, Images by Mark Kendrick, Evan Spence and Ben Mullins There are two upgrades that…
Everything you need to know about diff drop kits
If you’re looking at giving your IFS-equipped 4X4 a lift, then you’ll likely need a diff drop kit to reduce pressure on your rig’s CV joints. As we go about modifying our Independent Front Suspension (IFS) four-wheel drives, we often…
Everything you need to know about IFS upgrades for touring four-wheel drives
While we love our solid axle four-wheel drives, IFS is here to stay and has taken over the new 4×4 space. For some, this is a hard to swallow pill. But, IFS (independent front suspension) is simply better for touring…
Helinox Vs Aldi camp chair shootout – is the more expensive lightweight camp chair worth the money?
I’ve had my Helinox camp chair for many years now. And it’s been flawless. It lives in my four-wheel drive full-time and comes with me on every trip. It wasn’t cheap to purchase, but in terms of value, I know…
How to safely recover your four-wheel drive
Accidents are sometimes unavoidable in day-to-day life. When it comes to safe four-wheel drive recoveries, accidents should be absolutely avoidable if you do things the right way. What we do want to achieve with this article is to highlight five…
The beginner’s guide to four-wheel drive suspension
When it comes to 4X4s and off-road driving in general, there are few things that will affect a vehicle’s performance in the rough stuff more than the suspension
Lockers Rule!
There is some confusion out there among the four-wheel drive community. It seems some feel that having diff locks fitted to a vehicle is overkill, yet having a big lift kit and a catalogue worth of weighty accessories is money…
