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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…
Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is next weekend
Proudly presented by Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily and Club 4X4, it’s time to get excited folks, because the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is next weekend! Make sure you jump online and get your tickets here, and you’ll go into…
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…
Your Toyota HiLux might have a dust ingesting problem.
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…
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…
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…
THESE MODERN 4WD TECHNIQUES COULD SAVE YOUR BACON
Get some advanced winching skills that’ll see you out of just about any drama… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE So you’ve got a shiny new winch bolted up to your bullbar, you’ve followed all of…
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…
How to: Tackle Steep Descents (Minus the brown undies)
Sooner or later you’re going to come across a steep hill that you’re going to need to drive down. It’s simply a fact of life when driving off-road. The nose of the vehicle drops down and the back end rises…
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…