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Stop turning battery boxes into hydrogen bombs!
We really need to stop turning battery boxes into hydrogen bombs! In a rather concerning trend I’ve noticed as of late, there are a lot of people building ‘battery boxes’. I absolutely understand the concept behind them; they’re portable, easy…
A guide to wheel bearings… and how to check, repack and replace them
Here’s an Unsealed 4X4 driveway DIY you can knock over before you head off on holidays: how to check and tighten wheel bearings! Wheel bearings are something you don’t think about until they’re whining their head off like a millennial…
The awesome Huracan Fabrication tailgate storage system
How cool is this?! Huracan Fabrication has recently updated its fully lockable storage system that allows you to securely stow gear in the tailgate of your Ford Ranger. The Huracan tailgate storage system now features a lid with new hinges…
Tested: Aussie-made AOR Sierra ZR Camper Trailer
Gary Tischer takes a look at the new AOR Sierra ZR Camper Trailer – a budget-priced Aussie-made camper to which many options can be added over time. You have no doubt seen an Australian Off Road (AOR) camper somewhere in…
CRAZY WINCH INSTALLS
Some of these crazy winch installs have got to be seen to be believed! Chances are you’ve done your research and your winch setup is totally appropriate for your vehicle but some of these crazy winch installs we spotted on…
News Wrap: All the latest from May 2020
News Wrap May 2020. Here’s Unsealed 4X4’s News Wrap May 2020, with all the latest news from the world of four-wheel driving. Images purporting to show the new face of the 2021 Toyota HiLux have been leaked online. The images…
Bushwrapz paint protection for 4x4s
Got a new 4×4 and not too keen on covering it in bush pinstripes? No worries thanks to Bushwrapz paint protection for 4x4s, which is a DIY paint protection system made specifically for Aussie four-wheel drivers. Bushwrapz is an optically clear…
9 4X4 tools to carry with you, always
The first of the tools to have in the back of you’re 4X4 is the multi-tool. There is no shortage of these things on the market, but for my money stumping up for a good quality unit is worth it.…
The time has come…
…To park up the 4X4 and ride out coronavirus at home. Let’s start doing all the jobs we’ve been putting off for ages. We’ll be here bringing you yarns to keep you distracted. Despite the lot of us being avid…
First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender Review
The Defender as we know it is dead… so can this all-new, softer looking off-roader live up to the name? Check out our 2020 Land Rover Defender Review. What we like: The on-road ride and handling; The interior look, feel…
The electric 4X4s available now and coming soon
Like it or not, electric vehicles are the way of the future and that includes 4X4s. Here’s our wrap up of what’s either available right now or will be very soon. Here’s a roundup of what electrified 4X4s are on…
Should you buy a factory-modified 4X4 ute or build one yourself?
Not so long ago you had to modify a 4X4 ute for off-road use yourself, but now carmakers do it for you. Or do they? We take a look at four of the factory-modified 4X4 utes and find out whether…
Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact. A Facebook post earlier this week by South Australia Police…
How to fit a catch can in 5 simple steps…
The easiest modification I’ve ever made to my HiLux was fitting a catch can. It was so easy I did it in my lunch break. Here's how to fit a catch can in five simple steps.
ISSUE 064 – THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DPFS
In Issue 064 of Unsealed 4×4, this $100K GQ Patrol with the lot for those who like their older touring rigs, the new MR Triton off-road review and our guide to rated recovery points. We also show you how to…
