SWB vs LWB: Which is better?
I’m pretty sure that off-roaders have been debating LWB vs SWB since the invention of the wheel. But which is actually better? Learn more.
I’m pretty sure that off-roaders have been debating LWB vs SWB since the invention of the wheel. But which is actually better? Learn more.
People always say they like older 4x4s, and that the peak of off-road engineering was made during the 90s. Many had solid axles, coil springs, and large-capacity engines. But they were slow, unsafe, and kind of crap in an endearing…
It’s time to stand up and shut down the clowns – they’re ruining it for all of us
Every time I mention Pebbly Beach to other four-wheel drivers, they light up with joy. When I say sheepishly that I’ve never been, I’ve been greeted with a look of utter disgrace. The sort of look my wife gives me…
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
Fight or flight. It’s one of those inbuilt instinctive responses. You’ve either got it, or you don’t. Kind of like when you roll your ’86 MQ Patrol into an old abandoned clay quarry full of water. Are you going to…
It is time to replace or upgrade the tyres on your 4×4? It’s a tough purchase these days, considering the options out there as well as the cost of four or five new tyres. We’re always told that as four-wheel…
No, you're not imagining it. Campfire smoke really does follow you around the campfire. Here's the science behind it and tips to stop it.
Dreaming of a coastal escape? We don’t blame you. What better time to start planning your next big 4×4 holiday than now? And when it comes to spectacular sand driving, phenomenal coastal scenery and an all-round amazing beach experience there…
We decided to list the 5 deadliest Aussie animals that you may encounter along with some facts about them.
Knowing what kind of sleeping bag to buy can be an overwhelming task. Here’s everything you need to know and how to choose the right one.
Great news, the Bloomfield Track has reopened, on June 22, just in time for the school holidays. The track has been closed since mid-December following extensive damage in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. So it’s great that Unsealed 4×4…
The Unsealed 4×4 crew have been busy bees lately, and have just landed back from the media drive event for three special four-wheel drives. These four-wheel drives are modified by the Premcar manufacturing facility in Melbourne Australia, before ever being…
Did you know that if you tow anything that weighs more than 750kg when loaded, you’ll need to have a brake controller fitted to your tow vehicle? This is nothing new in the eyes of the law. What is new…
It’s that time of the year again, and EOFY sales will be flying thick and fast. As a free publication, we never ask you for a cent to read Unsealed 4×4. We also want to help you save money on…