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Maintenance & Reliability
Lockers Rule!
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…
Everything you need to know 4×4 drivelines and how to upgrade them
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.
The Unsealed 4×4 guide to water crossings
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…
Buyer beware: Used vehicle buying tips
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…
Dirty fun – how to drive in mud
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
A guide to catching flathead
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.
Five top tips for driving safely with wild animals
Kangaroos, buffalo, pigs, goats, wombats, donkeys, camels - these are some wild beasts you may encounter on an outback trip.
Guide to 4X4 storage systems
Long gone are the days of packing nothing more than your swag and a tucker box.
Bendix releases brake upgrade range for 300 Series LandCruiser
We know that many owners of the 300 Series LandCruiser will tow. As such, they are putting additional stress on the factory braking system
Which dual-cab utes can you fit parabolic springs to?
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…
Don’t do these 12 things before heading bush
Unsealed 4x4 contributor, Mark Allen, breaks every rule and lives to tell the tale
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 choose the right lithium battery for your 4×4
The only reason to keep an AGM battery is the initial purchase price. In every other way, lithium is better
Mobile phone hotspots – do they work, or are they a waste of money?
Mobile phone coverage has always been a hot topic. This company has better coverage, that company has better infrastructure, and this one is better for rural and remote calls. As most people know, mobile phone coverage usually sucks once you’ve…
If money was no object, these are the dream 4x4s we’d buy
Hey, Joe Rogan, can we borrow some cash?
