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Fifty grand in the hand – The used 4x4s we’d buy with 1000 pineapples
When it comes to off-road capable rigs, there really aren’t too many options on the new car marketfor $50,000. You could grab a Jimny, but they come with significant size and space compromises.You could slide into a base model dual-cab,…
Dual cab ute Parabolic springs – We get greasy installing Terrain Tamer suspension into a Holden Colorado
I have an enviable position testing and evaluating 4×4 products. Yep, it’s fun playing with big boys’ toys… er… researching, testing and evaluating products, but it brings with it a sense of responsibility. Yes, I am responsible for ensuring I…
If we had $20,000 burning a hole in our pocket, these are the used 4x4s we’d buy
So you have $20,000 saved up to purchase a used four-wheel drive, I’m stoked for you. That’s a nice amount of change put aside to buy a used bargain, just begging for your transformation into your ideal touring vehicle. Sure,…
Safety gear you’d regret leaving behind
If you’ve spent any time off the beaten path, you’ll quickly find that things don’t always go as planned. Vehicles can break down, weather conditions can throw a spanner in the works, tracks can close, and sometimes people end up…
5 Steps to choosing your next roof rack
We've taken a closer look at roof racks, what you can put on them, choosing the right material, how they mount, and to be honest, whether you need one at all.
Failed electronics left me stranded in the outback and cost $12,000
Three weeks stranded in the outback, and a $12,000 bill for their troubles. How one couple's dream trip turned sour
The rise (and current fall) of diesel
Unsealed4X4 contributor Paul Todd takes a close look at what made the diesel engine so popular, and why it's going the way of the dodo bird
LC300 LandCruiser’s new engine
With Toyota’s upcoming LC300 finally primed and ready for launch the covers have been finally lifted on what we can expect to see under the bonnet in dealer lots later this year. Powered exclusively by the upcoming F33A-FTV engine the LandCruiser…
Uniden release Mini Compact X70 and X76 UHF CB Radios
Uniden’s new compact X70 and X76 UHF radios solve your 4×4’s space problem. With the limited amount of space available on the dashboard of most modern 4WD vehicles, finding a place for the UHF CB radio can be a challenge.…
Defender V8: 0-100km/h in 5.2 sec & 240km/h top speed!
Land Rover has introduced a new Defender V8 that packs a 386kW supercharged engine for a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds and a top-speed of 240km/h! Sometimes too much power is never enough, even for Defender drivers, so Land Rover…
Why you need to check your insurance before the holidays
The borders are open after a shocking 2020 and we’re all itching to get away, but make sure you check your insurance before you head bush these holidays. Itching to get away after a year of lockdowns? Make sure you…
A ripper 79 Series tourer
Sean Caulfield decided this ripper 79 Series tourer would be the perfect rig to suit his needs… and who are we to argue? When Sean Caulfield decided it was time to replace his Patrol with this 79 Series tourer, he…
Toyota extends DPF warranty to 10 years/unlimited km!
Toyota has now released a CSE (Customer Service Experience) bulletin which gives a retrospective 10-year warranty on the DPF of certain HiLux, Fortuner and Prado models. With the class action lawsuit against Toyota for its DPF issues surging ahead, Toyota…
Jeep takes Ford Bronco threat seriously enough to issue dealer instructions
A memo to its dealers shows just how seriously Jeep is taking the Ford Bronco threat. Jeep is taking the Ford Bronco threat seriously in the good ol’ US of A, sending out a memo to dealers to explain how…
How To: Mud Driving Part 1
How to: Mud Driving, Part 1 – Do you really need to do it? When it comes to mud driving, some blokes (and some sheilas) just can’t help themselves. After all, who doesn’t like jumping in muddy puddles? Especially, it…
