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How To Use A Snatch Strap
Snatch straps and recovery kits go together like summer arvo’s and BBQs with good mates. They’re a fantastic invention capable of un-stucking the most stuck 4×4 and let pint-sized Jimny’s go toe-to-toe with Hummers. But they can ruin your day…
TJM’s awesome new high-performance Twin Air Compressor.
TJM has officially announced the arrival of an all-new twin air compressor that will allow 4WD owners to stay ahead of the pack on their next adventure. A good quality air compressor is an invaluable piece of kit especially if…
The Recovery Guy
When you get really stuck, who you gonna call? The Recovery Guy from Edge 24/7 has the gear to get you out. Sometimes when you get stuck it only takes a little planning, a bit of knowledge and the right…
Gear test: VRS 9500lb Winch
There’s nothing like the notorious Blue Mountains ‘Spanish Steps’ in the wet to put the VRS 9500lb winch through its paces. Words: Bill Callinan Photos: Harry Armstrong and BC A veritable glut of electric winches floods the market nowadays, so…
Warn Hub Receiver wins at SEMA 360
The Warn Hub Receiver and app took out this year’s SEMA ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award. Warn took out the ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award at this year’s recent SEMA 360 event with its innovative Hub Receiver and…
Air up and down… using your phone
ARB has developed a new pressure control system so you can easily and quickly air up and down from your phone. With ARB’s new Pressure Control Module you can now air up and down from your phone. The system consists…
Do you need an off-road hitch? This guide explains all…
Yes, you do need a dedicated off-road hitch if you tow your trailer off the blacktop, but how do you choose the right one? Here’s absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about the different types of off-road hitches… Tow…
Warn Bluetooth Winch Controller – winch with your phone!
With this new Warn Bluetooth winch controller you can recover your rig using your phone! The new Warn Bluetooth winch controller allows you to pair your winch and your phone for wireless winch recoveries. That’s right! Warn has developed a…
Warn M8274 winch upgraded
Warn M8274 winch upgraded with improved performance and capacity. Warn Industries has upgraded its most iconic high-mount winch, the M8274. Warn says the M8274, which was launched in 1974, retains all the things buyers love about the product, including speed,…
CRAZY WINCH INSTALLS
Some of these crazy winch installs have got to be seen to be believed! Chances are you’ve done your research and your winch setup is totally appropriate for your vehicle but some of these crazy winch installs we spotted on…
DIY Driveway: Installing Tred side-mount and flat-mount recovery board kits
A set of TRED Mounting Brackets and Adapter Kits allows for easy and secure fitment of recovery boards to roof racks. TRED has developed two new mounting options for TRED Pro and other recovery boards for secure fitment to roof…
Warn and Factor 55 join forces
Warn acquires innovative recovery equipment manufacturer Factor 55. Warn Industries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vehicle winches and other recovery equipment, recently acquired Factor 55, a manufacturer of hardware for Closed System Winching which is a winching technique using…
9 4X4 tools to carry with you, always
The first of the tools to have in the back of you’re 4X4 is the multi-tool. There is no shortage of these things on the market, but for my money stumping up for a good quality unit is worth it.…
Last-resort, life-saving Flip-Flop Winch
Meet the absolute last-resort, life-saving Flip-Flop Winch Sometimes you’ve really got to rely on your noggin to get yourself out of strife, especially if you get stuck in the scrub somewhere without the right gear to get you out, or…
How to: Regular winch maintenance
Now is a great time to perform some regular winch maintenance to save it from a premature end. With a fair bit of rain about lately it’s a good time to sit down and talk about winch maintenance. We’re not…
