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Maintenance & Reliability
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
ISSUE 055 – The DIY Land Rover Camper that keeps us awake at night
#055 of Unsealed 4X4 is here, and it’s a big one! We dive deep into Operation Lift, and how you can keep your 4WD legal, and head bush in the new Ranger Raptor and HiLux Rugged X to see which…
Everything we wish we knew before our first trip to the Cape
GETTING THERE | Fuel, ferries and fines WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FUEL? How we did it: Cairns → Musgrave Roadhouse: 448km – Fuelled up here (can fuel up in Laura or Lakeland if you’ll not make it ~450km) Musgrave Roadhouse →…
Seven ways to get more out of your old oiler
Got a mechanical diesel that isn’t moving well? Follow these seven tips to get more muscle out of your old beast There’s a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance out of a common rail diesel, but…
Whiz-Bang Walnut Banana Bread
Sweet, sweet camping sustenance… My love affair with banana bread has lasted longer than any real relationship I’ve had. I’m okay with that. When I turn up to dinner parties, picnics – or in this case, a canoeing weekend on…
ISSUE 054 – 2018 X-CLASS OFF-ROAD TEST
Luxury Mercedes in the mud, best Outback pubs and wild custom 4WDs. Illegal mods to avoid and iconic travel destinations you need to visit. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ISSUE
Nolathane Upper Control Arms
Something to keep an eye out for when you lift your IFS truck, is the lack of adjustability within the upper control arms. Particularly after your suspension has been lifted, putting the castor and camber out of alignment, as…
Coopers Pale Ale – Now in Cans
Hitting the tracks in your 4X4 is only made better by having a responsible ale or two after you set up camp. For too long now, 4WDers have been subjected to only a narrow choice of the amber fluid due…
Cold nights call for warm curry
I prepped this curry on the tailgate of my friend’s 1990 Chevy next to a river that continued to drown the engines of eager (but not-so-clever) 4WDers. The sun and dust had settled from a long day of wheeling dirt…
2018 July Buyer’s Guide
Welcome to the June edition of our new vehicle buyer’s guide. This is a regular section in Unsealed 4X4, designed to help making your next 4X4 purchase as easy as possible by providing you with all the info you need.…
ISSUE 053 – 4X4 MANUFACTURERS ARE GETTING IT WRONG
We have another bumper issue out for you today, so grab a coffee, find a comfy place to sit and strap yourself in, because we have all the latest and greatest info that the 4X4 adventure scene has to offer…
Pedders Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kits
Do you own a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 or Isuzu D-Max and aren’t too happy with the braking performance? Pedders now offer a bolt-on rear disc brake conversion kit to suit these vehicles, which they say will improve…
ISSUE 052 – BIG 4X4 WAGON COMPARISON
he wait is over, and the results are in from our massive 4X4 wagon comparison. We put the New Discovery, Y62 Patrol and 200 Series LandCruiser into direct competition to see which is the best full-sized 4X4 wagon available in…
CYCLO MAX44 DIESEL
The age of DPF and EGR common rail turbo diesel 4X4s is alive, but perhaps not too well. Therefore, maintaining and keeping these expensive components in tip-top condition is extremely important. Particularly after doing remote trips out bush. Cyclo’s new…
Stale bread = yum campfire dessert
If there’s one thing that makes a night around the campfire memorable, it’s finishing a great meal with a perfect dessert. The problem is, after all that four-wheel driving followed by a hearty meal, it seems impossible to get out…
