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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…
Ford Ranger 3.2L – Problems and Solutions
The PX Ford Ranger 3.2L has cemented itself as one of the most popular dual-cab 4x4s on the market, but it’s not perfect. Here we explore some of its problems and their solutions. BY DAVE MORLEY: Take a look around…
Does the Terrain Tamer Air Filter Insert fix the LandCruiser airbox issue?
There are a fistful of factory, inbuilt oddities and design failures with the 70 Series LandCruiser line-up. Let’s forget the lack of cupholders, the rear track dimension and update the supposed air cleaner issue whereby it lets dust into the…
Diesel Care expands Dual Catch Can and Diesel Fuel Filter kit range
Save space, and protect your turbo-diesel engine at the same time
Toyota has fitted a catch can to the 2024 70 Series LandCruiser – here’s why you should too
In the last week, Toyota has announced pricing and specs for the 2024 70 Series LandCruiser. You can read all about that here. They also revealed that the 70 Series models powered by the 1GD 2.8L 4-cylinder motor, also found in…
How to fix the 76, 78 and 79 Series LandCruiser handbrake properly?
Bendix has developed and recently released a new Electric Park Brake (EPB) for the insanely popular 76, 78 and 79 Series LandCruiser range
Can a modern 4×4 last a million kays?
We had a look at what you can do to make your 4x4 last forever and work out once and for all if they still make ‘em like they used to.
What you need to know before you buy a Chevrolet Silverado
We delve into the deep end of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s under-reported issues. Here's what you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know before you spend $1200 on ECU remapping
The Internet is awash with workshops offering ECU engine remaps and Flash Tunes. Here’s what you need to know first.
3xFiner hubnut: perfect bearing preload
Drew Sharpe had the idea to design and manufacture an improved system to ensure the correct preload settings of the bearings.
The 5 most important gauges your 4X4 needs
With a few gauges placed within eyesight we’re able to monitor the bangs and the whirs to make sure they’re banging and whirring in the way we want them to.
Your brakes suck… But we know how to fix them
There’s an old saying that you should never cheap out on anything between you and the ground. Mattresses, shoes, tyres. It makes sense. Try and save a few bucks on a mattress and you’re potentially dooming yourself to a good…
What is brake fluid and when does it need to be replaced?
What is brake fluid and how does it work? Find out everything you need to know from replacements to the different types available.
Are long warm-up times destroying your diesel engine?
We recently sat down with an expert on diesel engines and turbochargers to find out if long warm-up times are killing your engine. The team at Unsealed 4X4 thought it about time to sit down with an actual expert and…
DPF Cleaning is a thing… but first you’ve got to cut it open
Despite DPFs supposedly being no-maintenance, life-of-the-vehicle items, DPF cleaning is a real thing… and it can save you thousands. Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are the bane of many modern diesel-engine 4x4s. While they’re designed to keep harmful particulate emissions out…
