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Narva expands OE style switches range

Narva expands their range of OE style switches and sockets for Toyota and VW Vehicles Achieving an in-cabin, factory-finish look across a greater range of Toyota and Volkswagen models is now possible, following the range expansion of Narva’s OE-style switches…

2017 ISUZU MU-X TJM SIGNATURE BAR

As Isuzus have grown in popularity, the demand from owners to turn their stock vehicle into a more capable off-roader has followed. This makes the release of TJM’s new Signature Bar for the 2017 Isuzu MU-X a welcomed one. It…

2018 Toyota HiLux Rugged X Review

There’s a new model 4X4 ute in town, and this one is actually worth talking about: The Toyota HiLux Rugged X. Rather than travel down that same well-worn path they (and every other manufacturer, for that matter) have been down…

Toyota HiLux vs Mercedes X-Class vs Ford Ranger vs Volkswagen Amarok vs Nissan Navara vs HSV SportsCat

Outback 4X4 Ute Comparison

This is the comparison test we’ve all been waiting for, and the question it asks is simple: is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 4×4 dual-cab utility a serious contender, or over-hyped pretender? To find out the answer we’ve taken the top-spec X-Class…

How You’re Destroying Your Gearbox

We’re all guilty of this whilst driving a couple of hundred kilometres to our favourite campsite – and it’s killing our cog-shufflers! Being the typical Aussie, my favourite camping spot is a solid 300 kilometres away.  Why? Because it’s just no…

WATER CROSSINGS FOR DUMMIES

I came across a bloke a couple of years ago in the Victorian High Country. He was stopped in the middle of the Crooked River with the water up to his door handles… and looking nervous. After a brief chat…

ROBINSON GORGE…WHERE THE HECK IS THAT?

I’d never heard of Robinson Gorge or Expedition National Park either – but here’s why I’m glad I stumbled across this ripper Queensland hideaway. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE BOOM! They had no idea what…

Australia’s Most Popular 4×4 Parks

Paying to play has never been more fun! How many of these amazing four-wheel drive parks have you visited? Private four-wheel drive parks have grown in popularity, which is logical considering how popular four-wheel drives and off-roading have become. While…

Automatic Conversions- On A Budget

Automatic conversions are a popular mod among many 4X4 owners. The 70 Series LandCruisers are essentially screaming for an auto, yet ridiculously they’re not available from the factory. Enter Wholesale Automatics, who have been performing these conversions for years –…

Winch Servicing: 101

A winch is one of those things that you just don’t think much about until you need it. If you’ve ever known the pain of getting stuck, thinking smugly to yourself: “Too easy – I’ve got a winch!” only to…

Editor’s Column: Your Feedback

You may have noticed a few changes in the mag this Issue, and I feel I should let you know what’s brewing behind the scenes. We’ve been ramping up the custom 4X4 content, which I’m a little excited about for…