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PIRANHA OFF-ROAD ALTERNATOR OUTPUT COMPENSATOR
It is often the little things that make the biggest difference, and this would have to be the smallest item we have ever discussed in Gear News. The Off-Road Alternator Output Compensator (or AOC for short) is a clever little…
ARB SUMMIT REAR STEP TOW BAR
Rear end protection of your truck is often forgotten about until it is too late, but not anymore! The latest release from ARB is the Summit Rear Step Tow Bar to suit the current Ford Ranger PX. Modelled closely off…
BLU BAG JERRYBAG
Traditional jerry cans have two distinct disadvantages. When empty they take up just as much space as full, and because the water is making direct contact with the plastic or metal walls of the jerry can, the water can…
MICKEY THOMPSON DEEGAN 38
The latest tyre to be released from Mickey Thompson Tires is the Deegan 38. Designed in conjunction with American race guru Brian Deegan, who is known for pushing his race vehicles to their limit. The Deegan 38 is a true…
TOUGH DOG D22 STEERING DAMPER BRACKET
The Nissan Navara D22 doesn’t come fitted with a steering damper from the factory. The steering arm design in a D22 can promote steering wheel wobble and kickback on and off-road, so a simple way to improve steering response and…
ARB WATER CROSSING COVER
Water crossings can turn wrong quickly, so a little preparation goes a long way. Water bras or covers aren’t anything new, but they sure beat wrestling a tarp over your vehicle and attaching it with dangerous (and dodgy) ocky straps.…
We Test The New Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro Shock Absorber
Engines get the glory, but suspension makes or breaks a car. What’s the first specs you look at on a vehicle? Probably the power and torque. I’ll leave it to another article to explain just how wrong that is, but…
DRIVING ON FOAM
My Ranger had a mixed suspension setup, OME lifted springs in the front, and an extra leaf added to the rear, with four Bilstein shocks. The result was pretty good, and I’ve been a big fan of Bilstein shocks for…
HOW TO S#%T IN THE WOODS
Sure this might not be the most glamorous topic, but hey, we all do it. And when it comes to camping, basic bathroom facilities can make or break relationships. My wife even flat out refuses to come camping with me…
Gear Guru: YOUR OFF-ROAD TOOLBOX WISHLIST
It’s often the simple things in life that cause the most issues. And when it comes to four-wheel drives and four-wheel driving, this couldn’t ring truer. Ask anyone who has been left stranded on the side of the road with…
LEATHERMAN TREAD QM1 MULTITOOL WATCH
The Leatherman Tread QM1 combines the unique Tread multitool bracelet with a Swiss-made timepiece utilizing a precision quartz movement (QM). This combination provides an everyday wearable stylish watch with the advantages of a 20 tool multitool built in. It only weighs…
KEY SMART
Do you have a big unwieldy and unorganized key chain? The Key Smart pocket key organizer is the solution to your problem. This simple little device allows you to organize your keys in a sleek stylish package, that is way…
DARCHE COLD MOUNTAIN SLEEPING BAGS
If you hate the idea of being crammed into a tight fitting sleeping bag, the Darche Cold Mountain range has been designed for those who want some extra room while bunking down for the night at camp.
UNEEK 4X4 SUZUKI SIERRA WINCH BUMPER
Sure, the venerable Suzuki Sierra is getting a little long in the tooth but they are still so popular with plenty of people for very good reason. They are fun, cheap and capable off-road. So what better way to…
SAX 3SDS LEAF SPRINGS
Leaf springs have been around since the earth was still considered to be flat, and for the most there is no point re-inventing the wheel when you have a proven design. Having said that, there is no shame in making…
