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While we love our solid axle four-wheel drives, IFS is here to stay and has taken over the new 4×4 space. For some, this is a hard to swallow pill. But, IFS (independent front suspension) is simply better for touring…

We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death and get the best out of the cooling system, plus a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! The venerable TD42…

When it comes to 4X4s and off-road driving in general, there are few things that will affect a vehicle’s performance in the rough stuff more than the suspension

There is some confusion out there among the four-wheel drive community. It seems some feel that having diff locks fitted to a vehicle is overkill, yet having a big lift kit and a catalogue worth of weighty accessories is money…

Knowing how something works is the best step forward when it comes to preservation. Let’s take a closer look at what makes your four-wheel drive, well… a four-wheel drive.

Motor vehicles are essentially just bits of tin filled with oil, fuel and air. Not even the radiator is filled with the simple old H2O anymore. So, when we decide to drive through water, and we don’t want a drop…

Buying a used four-wheel drive can be a horrendous experience. Here are our top five ways to get into the right used 4×4 sooner, without buying a lemon Do your research Sure, that Daewoo Korando (for example) you saw online…

We're not here to tell you whether driving in mud is a good or bad idea, that's up to you. What we are here to do, is show you the right way to tackle mud driving

Flathead in the 40-70cm range make for exceptional eating. Filleted, skinned, boned and quickly fried in beer batter, they offer a distinct and delicious flavour.

Kangaroos, buffalo, pigs, goats, wombats, donkeys, camels - these are some wild beasts you may encounter on an outback trip.

Long gone are the days of packing nothing more than your swag and a tucker box.

We know that many owners of the 300 Series LandCruiser will tow. As such, they are putting additional stress on the factory braking system

Parabolic leaf springs have gained popularity in Australia over recent years, with more and more off-road tourers selecting them when it comes time to upgrade suspension components. It’s easy to see why, as on paper they deliver many advantages to…

Unsealed 4x4 contributor, Mark Allen, breaks every rule and lives to tell the tale

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…