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Ford Everest, Ranger Recalled
Ford have issued a recall for their Ranger and Everest 4WDs, which sounds pretty serious. The intermediate steering shaft, which sits between (and connects) the steering column and box, has some dodgy welds that aren’t up to scratch. If the…
TERRAIN TAMER MODIFIED RATIO GEAR SETS
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GQ PATROL BRAKE REPLACEMENT WITH DRIVETECH 4X4
In this instalment of the Unsealed 4X4 Garage, we look at replacing the braking system on Ev’s GQ Patrol… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The guys at Drivetech 4×4 must love us by now! We’ve…
HAMMERITE DIRECT TO RUST
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DIY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER KIT INSTALLATION
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Unsealed 4X4 Garage – DIY Series You want to know a fact? Manual transmissions in 4WDs are becoming a thing of the past. Automatics offer so many advantages, both on-road…
DRIVETECH 4×4 TRANSMISSION COOLER KITS
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THEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF!
5 ways you’re destroying your wheel bearings, and how to make it home if it happens to you… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE A wheel bearing is one of those things you don’t think about…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Engine Conversion
Thinking of repowering your 4X4? Strap on your engineer hat as we dive deep into the world of engine conversions… The CRD ZD30 engine fitted to GU Patrols makes a claimed 118kW from the factory. An LS1 fitted to Holden…
EXPOSED: THE DODGY OIL FILTERS THAT CAN KILL YOUR ENGINE
Non-genuine counterfeit products that will lead to premature wear and eventual failure of your motor. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE 4WDers take huge pride in their vehicles. Whether it’s bolt-on accessories, serious modifications or basic…
The Biggest Recall in Australian 4X4 History
41,941. That’s the number of Nissan Navaras that have just been recalled to replace a dodgy and downright dangerous airbag inflator that can seriously do more harm than good. It’s the same Takata airbag recall which is affecting up to…
HANGING UP THE SPURS
So this is the last Editorial column. Well, the last one I’ll be writing anyway. Yep, it’s time for me to do a little less reading about other folks’ adventures and start heading out on a few more of my…
IS PREMIUM DIESEL WORTH IT?
Don’t get into a dither on the forecourt anymore. Once upon a time, diesel was diesel… and you didn’t have any real decisions to make when refilling the tank. Those were simpler times, when people didn’t buy jeans with…
How You’re Destroying Your Gearbox
We’re all guilty of this whilst driving a couple of hundred kilometres to our favourite campsite – and it’s killing our cog-shufflers! Being the typical Aussie, my favourite camping spot is a solid 300 kilometres away. Why? Because it’s just no…
BREAKER ONE NINE COPY
Project Rusty gets a sweet UHF radio from GME. Here’s how you can install one at home yourself! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE On a recent trip to Cape York, the importance of good communication…
