When you think of 4×4 storage, normally it’s the big ticket items like storage drawers or tubs that come to mind. Which makes sense. But, what about some of the smaller items that serve a big job, like roof consoles? …
Tyre reviews are funny things. Which is why I’ve decided to not call this a review. You see, I’ve done just over 10,000km on the Kumho MT51s I had fitted up by the team at Bob Jane Penrith. And I…
In Australia the average motorist punches out roughly 18,350kms over the space of 12 months. Just around 350km a week. That’s probably on the low end for most 4X4 owners but let’s work with it for now. You’ll have to…
Our top five picks for second hand dual-cab utes we’d be happy to park in our driveway Dual-cab utes, the crossbreed mongrels of the 4X4 world. Half family wagon and half commercial utility, good at both but not the best…
Full disclosure, Lightforce sent these lights out to me for the purpose of testing. That doesn’t mean my opinions of the product will be swayed. In fact, this review ended up costing me money, as I had to order a…
You have to admit, every man, child, woman and dog seems to be going crazy over dual-cab utes at the moment. And for good reason, too! But what if you prefer having your cargo safely stowed inside the cabin of…
With nearly 20 years of experience under their belt, you know that when Clearview Accessories releases a new product, to suit a new LandCruiser, they made sure it was right the first time. With the launch of the Toyota LandCruiser…
Chances are you saw our little write up around exactly what a snatch strap is, and how it works. If you missed it, you will find it here. Now, it’s time for a few safety tips on safely using your…
Do you have those little voices in the back of your head that say “You really need to buy that”? I do, in fact, they are more than likely the bigger voice in my head … anyway, this isn’t a…
A Constant Velocity Joint, or CV joint, is essentially a driveshaft running from the front differential to each wheel. In an IFS 4WD, the wheels turn and go up and down, so the CV joint needs to turn with the…
The snatch strap is a staple item in our recovery kits, but do you really know what it is, how it works and how to use it? If ever one invention simplified the process of vehicle recovery, it was the…
Australian Isuzu 4×4 dealerships will see the arrival of the 2024 Isuzu MU-X, from the second of April 2024. And there are some big updates this time around it seems. Namely, that the 2024 MU-X range will be offered with…
Nobody keeps their 4X4 completely stock – from the lowliest air freshener to a body swap, every car is personalised to suit the owner’s purposes. But not all 4×4 modifications smart, useful and – more importantly – safe. We run…
If you own a late-model HiLux, and are looking for a suspension lift to make it even better off-road, here’s the place to start. Back in 2015, Toyota released the updated GUN HiLux, sometimes dubbed the N80, onto the Australian…
Unloved and unwanted – time to grab a bargain We’re all told that if we want to get out and explore we need to either buy a Toyota or a Nissan and usually it has to begin with a P…
