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…
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) have a lifespan and some will last longer than others, here’s what you need to know about DPFs before buying a second-hand diesel 4X4. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) has made a lot of headlines of…
As the old saying goes, time is money. This applies to both recreational four-wheel drivers and tradies who are using their vehicle’s roof racks for work during the week and as an escape machine as Friday afternoon rolls in. You…
Bogging your vehicle when you’re in the bush on your own can be a little scary. Keep calm and read our guide to 4X4 solo recovery tips. It’s true that whether you’re alone or with a group, a winch is…
The Duratorq Diesel 3.2-litre five-cylinder found in the PX generation Ford Ranger has developed a reputation for being a tough nugget in the field and achieved this across a six-year model run. The 3.2L makes good torque, responds well to…
New for 2024, is the updated Isuzu D-Max. As we recently reported, there’s loads to love about the 2024 model for Australian four-wheel drivers. Namely the better off-road credentials, thanks to the advanced traction control system known as Rough Terrain…
Did you know that it is a legal requirement in Australia to fit towing mirrors when towing anything wider than your vehicle? Towing mirrors also offer better visibility, regardless if you are towing or not. So there are plenty of…
The Finke Desert Race is Australia’s toughest off-road endurance race, covering a total distance of over 460 kilometres between Alice Springs and Aputula (Finke). It runs across the weekend of June 7-10 2024. Brad and Byam Lovell return to defend their…
I’ve never filled a vehicle with the wrong fuel but a quick whip around the office recently revealed that one staffer had done it three times. What the?! In fact, according to Australia’s motoring clubs around 10,000 people each year…
Ironman 4×4 has just announced a new range of 4×4 winches, built off their long-serving Monster Winch platform. The Monster Winch range was in service for 10 years, so it makes total sense to build off a platform Ironman 4×4…
There’s no arguing we’re seeing a lot more areas in drought. Combine that with our love of touring the outback of this magic country and, all of a sudden, we’re starting to see more than a few engines impacted by…
MSA 4×4 Accessories, and Offroad Animal, two major players in the off-road aftermarket accessory industry, have both admitted to the illegal practice of resale price maintenance. This was following an investigation by the ACCC. What’s the story? Back in early…
