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Unsealed 4X4 Garage – Project Rusty
Brake Overhaul In this month’s Unsealed 4X4 Garage, along with the help of our mates at Drivetech 4×4 we are going to tackle the brakes on old Rusty. During one of our early test drives the brakes seemed to be…
How you’re buggering your auto-box
Want to find out exactly what makes autos so good off-road and how you’re probably killing yours? We have a chat with one of the best in the business… First, we need a refresher on how autos work. It’s no…
EZ OIL DRAIN VALVE
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Editor’s Column: Looking Forward
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin: Failing to plan is planning to fail. Over the holidays and the recent Australia Day long weekend, all of our brains have been dreaming big. After several campfire meetings (where all the best ideas come out)…
Unsealed 4X4 Garage: Project Rusty Steering Damper Install
This month Mad Matt tackles a small but important job on the steering on old Rusty. With a live axle 4WD you can get a lot of vibrations and oscillations through the steering wheel; even moreso when off-road. CLICK HERE…
ELECTRONIC RUST PREVENTION SYSTEMS
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Unsealed 4X4 Garage – Project Rusty
Going Wide – Wheel Flares Install CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The last few months have seen ol’ Rusty go from something fit for the wreckers to a vehicle that’s well…nearly fit for…
Diesel is Dying
Received wisdom is the knowledge passed down from generation to generation, often repeated but not always understood. To query these rock-solid foundations of knowledge is to invite scorn and disbelief. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE…
New vehicle news: Pajero Sport and Challenger Recall
Mitsubishi’s Triton-based Pajero Sport and preceding Challenger wagons have been recalled, due to a potential rust issue popping up on tailgates. “Insufficient anti-corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs…” which…
Long Ranger Fuel Tank Install
This month we’ve been busy with old Rusty and she’s beginning to take shape. But before we get too carried away and as we’re going to be racking up the kays when she’s finished, we figured we’d better get rid…
Legally Blown
Everybody wants a supercharger, right? Here’s how to fit one while keeping things 100% legal. Performance modifications tread a fine line, and much debate rages as to tyre sizes, suspension mods, and even driving lights. So when the idea…
The truth behind Diesel Performance Chips
Just how do those little gizmos work, and are they actually doing more damage than you think? Quick question: Do you miss carburettors and tape deck stereos? If you answered yes, this article probably isn’t for you. This one…
WHOLESALE AUTOMATICS TOYOTA 6-SPEED VALVE BODY UPGRADE
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PRE-SUMMER COOLING SYSTEM CHECKLIST
Your mates mightn’t think you’re cool, but your 4X4 sure will after following these five simple cooling system tips… Much like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury were way back in 1981, your cooling system is under pressure. And much…
The Bush Mechanics Special
Check out these handy tips to get you home (straight out of the Les Hiddins playbook). Unless you carry around an entire spare parts vehicle, a CNC mill and complex 3D printing equipment, breaking down is going to be…
