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Hikeit X9 throttle controller released
A new throttle controller has entered the market that offers some new advancements and options in the throttle-controller segment: the Hikeit X9. We’re all about new gear and gadgets here at Unsealed 4X4 and the new Hikeit X9 throttle controller…
Don’t panic. Bent Gladiator chassis isn’t actually a thing
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a Jeep Gladiator sporting a broken chassis, bringing up bad memories of bent Nissan Navaras…only this isn’t actually a thing. Ah, Book Face. It’s so good at causing panic. And it’s just…
Brake dust as bad for us as exhaust fumes
According to researchers at Cambridge University brake dust is just as harmful as exhaust emissions. For years and years there’s been study after study released looking at the effects of vehicle exhaust emissions on humans. It’s the sort of stuff…
ARB releases 70 Series LandCruiser rear Air Locker
ARB has released an Air Locker to replace the factory diff lock in the Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser, it will be available from March and is priced from $1095. ARB has announced its new rear diff Air Locker for the…
My Toyota HiLux fuel gauge is wrong…
The fuel gauge on my/the N80 Toyota HiLux seems to be a bit glitchy…when it shows ’empty’ I’ve actually got 25 litres left. And I’m not the only one… It’s no secret that I went and bought a HiLux as…
Universal joint failure causes horror accident…the tell-tale signs your u-joint is about to fail
A recent Facebook post showing a horror crash because of a universal joint failure is a timely reminder for four-wheelers to give their rigs some TLC. Unsealed 4X4 reached out to Jose Hernendez after he posted photos of his friend’s…
Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
DIESEL CARE CATCH CAN KIT
The popularity of modern turbo-diesel engines, particularly in Australia, has led to increased knowledge of what goes wrong with them. Catch cans are a great investment to make for your turbo-diesel engine as they help prevent oil mist entering your…
FORD RANGER AND EVEREST UNIFILTER
Modern 4X4s need to breath easy. With the advanced technology now crammed in under the bonnet such as hundreds of sensors willing to send your powerful new truck into limp mode the moment something isn’t perfect, it’s vital for clean…
What on earth is an OBD-II and why should I care?
Well, do you know what to do if your 4WD goes into limp-home mode? Words and Images by Gary Tischer Picture this, you are at your favourite camping spot or in the middle of the Simpson Desert and your Check…
Defender Puma Replacement Air Filter Box
The guys at Nugget Stuff have brought out a solution to the dreaded dirty air filter box. Nugget Stuff’s Defender Puma Replacement Air Filter Box is that claimed solution. The guys over at Nugget Stuff claim that it’s bullet proof…
CYCLO MAX44 DIESEL
The age of DPF and EGR common rail turbo diesel 4X4s is alive, but perhaps not too well. Therefore, maintaining and keeping these expensive components in tip-top condition is extremely important. Particularly after doing remote trips out bush. Cyclo’s new…
Here’s what a filtration expert thinks about Toyota’s dust problem
Many folks reading this fine publication have been dismayed that Toyota’s most popular 4WD engine, the 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV, might have a serious problem with dust getting past the air filter system. As we revealed only yesterday, there is enough…
Your Toyota HiLux might have a dust ingesting problem.
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…
THE MOST IMPORTANT 4WD MODIFICATION THAT NOBODY IS DOING
And why you should really start thinking about it… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Let’s think about all of the common modifications out there that we do to our 4WDs. We love these mods because…
