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Shackles ain’t shackles: The legalities on different shackles for towing and their ratings
Words and photos by Tim Scott While all shackles are not created equal, they’re not all yellow either – what difference does it make? And do my caravan or camper shackles have to be yellow? You’d be forgiven for thinking…
Three knots you need to know!
Here are three knots you need to know because, well, ratchet straps are for hipsters! Considering we’re all most likely sitting around at home waiting for the ‘Rona to blow up all over again (sorry to our brothers and sisters…
Everything you ever wanted to know about TPMS
We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and how they can save you money… and save your life! The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS – the T is important!) really is no new…
How To: Mud Driving Part 1
How to: Mud Driving, Part 1 – Do you really need to do it? When it comes to mud driving, some blokes (and some sheilas) just can’t help themselves. After all, who doesn’t like jumping in muddy puddles? Especially, it…
Fake news? Nah, it’s a new LandCruiser
It’s a new LandCruiser… but where is it headed? “Fake news!” declared several keyboard warriors when we posted images of a new LandCruiser late last week… “That’s not the new 300 Series!” decried others. “It’s just a Middle East/Russian market…
A guide to wheel bearings… and how to check, repack and replace them
Here’s an Unsealed 4X4 driveway DIY you can knock over before you head off on holidays: how to check and tighten wheel bearings! Wheel bearings are something you don’t think about until they’re whining their head off like a millennial…
Your 4X4 is NOT insured for what it’s worth
The other week I was minding my own business, working from home, when I got absolutely blindsided by a question from a mate of mine, Aiden. The question that proper buggered me was, “Do you reckon your 4X4 is insured…
New Exedy Safari Tuff clutch to suit Ranger and BT-50
A new Exedy Safari Tuff clutch kit has been designed as a direct replacement for the original self-adjusting clutch system in Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50 models. The new Exedy Safari Tuff clutch kit is designed specifically to suit Ford Rangers and…
Driving lights? You get what you pay for
Why a set of cheap driving lights will let you down… time after time. I’m sometimes as guilty as the next bloke when it comes to trying to nab a bargain, and I’m not afraid to admit I’ve bought some…
DIY Driveway: ARB Cable Guide
For our next instalment in the Unsealed 4X4 DIY Driveway series, we’ve got a $25 bit of kit that can save you $30… again and again! If you’re anything like me, and have this innate problem with munching fridge cables…
How To Water Crossings Part 4
How To Water Crossings, Part 4 – Time To Get Out In Unsealed 4X4’s Part 1 How To: Water Crossings we looked at how to make sure if your vehicle is properly prepared to tackle deep water, while in Part 2…
News Wrap: All the latest from May 2020
News Wrap May 2020. Here’s Unsealed 4X4’s News Wrap May 2020, with all the latest news from the world of four-wheel driving. Images purporting to show the new face of the 2021 Toyota HiLux have been leaked online. The images…
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…
Get a quote and win with Club 4X4
Get a quote and win! Yes, that’s right… our mates at Club 4X4 are giving you the chance to win 1 of 6 awesome Winter Escape Packs and to enter all you need to do is get an insurance quote…
How To Water Crossings Part 3
How To: Water Crossings, Part 3: Driving Across In Unsealed 4X4’s Part 1 How To: Water Crossings we looked at how to make sure if your vehicle is properly prepared to tackle deep water, while in Part 2 we examined how…
