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SH#T. Steve’s first thought when his right boot landed him in some High Country strife… Words and Images by Harry Temple I had just said goodbye to Steve and his portal-axle 79 Series ‘Cruiser and begun winding my way back…

The popularity of modern turbo-diesel engines, particularly in Australia, has led to increased knowledge of what goes wrong with them. Catch cans are a great investment to make for your turbo-diesel engine as they help prevent oil mist entering your…

So the secret is out, the reason Mr Pat In The Hat Callinan has been wearing his trademark Akubra for so long, is not for sun protection, or inner-city street cred … it’s to hide his redneck heritage. That’s right,…

Welcome to Unsealed 4X4 Issue 60! Three years in the making from ex-mines to incredible, we have finally revealed Project Rusty in all of its off-road glory! We have the final update on our long-term HiLux Rugged X and plenty of…

These South American style beef ribs are addictive! Serves: 4-6 Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating) CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 12-16 beef spare ribs (make sure to get the ones cut across the…

Rob Boegheim and HEMA We would like to congratulate Rob Boegheim for his 14 years with Hema Maps, having taken over from his parents as the Managing Director in 2005, and more recently as Chief Exploration Officer. Since 2005, Rob…

The story of how I fell in love with my 4WD again This motoring journalism gig is a bit of a weird one sometimes. You see, I rarely spend time in my own vehicles, and not because they don’t work…

Welcome to Unsealed 4X4 Issue 59! Start the issue with an amazing LSA converted LandCruiser, take a trip with a Y62 Patrol to the middle of nowhere and back, cook up some campfire style Singapore Chilli Crab and learn how to…

This dish really isn’t that hard to do on the road. And who says it has to be crab? Any crustacean will do … even yabbies! Serves: 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes CLICK HERE TO READ…

We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death, and a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! Words and Images by Wes Whitworth and Thomas Rolleston TD42s have gained…

Add some crusty garlic bread and you have an easy, one-pot dinner CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE Serves: 4 Time: 60 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 large chicken, cut into sections 2 tins peeled/stewed tomatoes 2…
It’s January and we’re already back in the swing of things at the online adventure capital that is Unsealed 4X4. Issue 58 features a thoroughly rebuilt custom Patrol and an Aussie made RFW off-road camper truck. In the tech department…
It’s that time of the year yet again, and what better way to celebrate Christmas than with our massive annual Christmas Buyer’s Guide. Unsealed 4X4 staff searched for the best 4WD accessories and camping gear we’d like to see under…

The perfect roast for a chilly night, and enough time to socialise while it cooks. Serves: 4-6 Time: 80 minutes CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 1.5kg pork loin, rolled, with the skin scored…

Is this a flamin’ good piece of cooking gear or will it only add to your camping clutter? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide We’re probably not telling you anything new…