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How to Check, Repack and Replace Wheel Bearings
Learn how to check wheel bearings for wear, inspect them correctly, repack them with fresh grease and know when it's time for replacement.
How to service a 4WD at home (DIY guide for off-roaders)
Want to service your 4WD at home? Here’s a DIY guide to keeping your rig running strong for your next adventure.
Ryco releases new range of tools for the workshop
Ryco expanded its tool range to include a new series of application-specific workshop equipment that simplifies filter servicing and fluid management for DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Since I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit barking my knuckles…
What is a oil catch can and do you really need one? (Diesel guide)
A catch can prevents oily sludge buildup in your diesel intake. Here is why you need one, how they work, and the best kits to buy.
Get your 4×4 ready for summer
Get your 4x4 ready for summer with our pre-trip checklist. From wheel bearings to cooling systems, here's what to check before heading bush.
Diff breather extensions: The simple upgrade that could save you thousands
A factory diff breather won’t cut it off-road. Here’s why extending it could save your 4WD from water damage and costly repairs.
Built not botched: Six 4×4 upgrades you shouldn’t do yourself
Think twice before reaching for the spanner. These six 4WD mods are better left to the pros. Here's what to avoid (and why).
How to replace an IFS CV Joint
Split a boot, heard a click followed by a bang from your 4x4? Here's everything you need to know about how to replace an IFS CV joint.
Auto fuses – a guide to not letting your 4X4 burn to the ground
Auto fuses - I think it's time we sat down and talked about what is possibly the single most crucial component to keeping our 4X4s safe.
DIY garage: How to dust proof a ute
Looking for ways to dust proof your ute? Here are some effective solutions we've picked up along the way to beating off-road enemy #1.
What is a cabin air filter? (and why you shouldn’t forget about it)
What is a cabin air filter? And how important is it? We explain what it is, what it does, why you shouldn't ignore it and how to maintain it.
DIY garage: Servicing your winch
Servicing your winch is essential to keeping it reliable when you need it most. Your winch contains vital parts like seals, bearings, gearsets, and about four tubs worth of grease that wears out over time. In this guide, we’ll cover the key components and how to keep them in top shape.
What is an air filter and why it’s so important for your engine
What is an air filter? We break it down real easy for you. Learn what it is, when you should change it, and why it's a vital component here.
How to fit a transmission cooler to your 4×4, and is it a DIY job?
Adding an aftermarket transmission cooler to a modern automatic 4X4 makes sense. More sense than slapping a lobster down on Stephen Hawking to take the win in a Kindergarten maths competition. They just work. Especially if you’re towing. Or doing…
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
