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PROJECT RUSTY: RUSTY GETS A PAINT JOB
Was painting Project Rusty worthwhile, or have we just smeared lipstick on a pig? We all know how Project Rusty earned its name: Five years on a mine site has definitely taken its toll on the vehicle. So it…
SAMCO SPORT HOSES
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PROJECT RUSTY: 3 INCH EXHAUST UPGRADE
It has been all hands on deck in the Unsealed 4X4 Garage, as Dex and Ev spent close to four days pulling the body off the chassis in order to clean and remove any rust that had formed on…
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE: Project Rusty
OK, the last few episodes of Project Rusty have seen us give the engine, box, transfer case and diffs some fresh fluids and filters; and we have fitted up a set of Open Country ATII tyres to get us prepared…
UNSEALED 4×4 GARAGE: PROJECT RUSTY
One of the first mods most people do to their vehicles is put on a set of new tyres. Not that Rusty had any old tyres on though… but, given they’d been driving around in such a toxic environment, they…
Hare And Forbes Machineryhouse MGT-1T Mobile Girder Rail
If you need to remove the engine or gearbox from your 4WD or off-road vehicle, Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse could have the perfect solution: the MGT-1T Mobile Girder Rail Package. With a 1-tonne chain block and comparable girder trolley included,…
Unsealed 4×4 Garage: Hoist Install
Unsealed 4X4 Garage and Project Rusty are kicking along nicely. The next phase in the garage itself is the installation of a Molnar hoist. Given that we’re looking to be underneath the 76 Series LandCruiser a fair bit, we thought…
TERRAIN TAMER HEAVY DUTY RADIATORS
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EXEDY SAFARI TUFF CLUTCH
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CROSS COUNTRY 4X4 TOYOTA INTERCOOLERS
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5 COOL USES FOR RESCUE TAPE
Rescue Tape, silicone tape or self-fusing tape is one of those products regularly seen at 4X4, caravan and camping shows. But what is it, can it really fix almost anything and should you buy it? Rescue Tape is the…
MARKS 4WD VDJ70 LANDCRUISER OVERDRIVE
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CHEAP 4X4 TRICKS
Who said you need the best of everything to get out there? Sure, a little luxury in life never goes astray, but when it comes to four-wheel driving sometimes the cheap and cheerful tricks are the ones that will be…
MACHINERYHOUSE TOOL TIP: SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT
Many people assume a sandblasting cabinet is a tool just for professional workshops. If you are passionate about your DIY activities though, a sandblasting setup will not only save you time but will net you better results. When it…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STUBBY LEVER?
I’ve been out and about driving a whole bunch of new 4X4s lately, and I’ve been struck by how modern inclusions like traction control and hill descent control have made huge positive impacts on the off-road ability of these computer-controlled…
