The best $100 I ever spent
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…
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IFS CV Joints Explained – Everything you need to know
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…
What is a snatch strap and how does it work?
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…
2024 Isuzu MU-X to get smaller capacity 1.9L turbo-diesel engine
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…
5 mods that are illegal and dangerous
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…
2024 Toyota HiLux suspension buyers’ guide
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…
5 of the best budget 4×4 tourers you’ve never considered owning
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…
Ten things they don’t tell you about the Victorian High Country
Sitting by the warm glow of a campfire, laughing about the track you drove today that made your knuckles turn white and your heart rate go off the scale is part of the whole Victorian High Country experience. Some of…
Winching for beginners
For the vast majority of us, a winch is one of those ‘must have’ items, one of the first bits of kit on the list along with a bullbar and decent tyres. Unlike tyres, which are used every time we…
Camping with your dog
The tips, tricks and lessons learned from years of pet-friendly 4WD touring and camping. Imagine having a four-legged pal that’ll fetch you a nice cold beer, or help collect some kindling for the fire. Maybe she’ll run the winch cable…
Quad Lock says their new product sucks…
We take a closer look at the new Quad Lock Suction Base and Action Camera accessories, to see if they are 4×4 tough. What’s the story? Sorry for the sensationalised headline, but this product from Quad Lock literally sucks… And…
Top tips: mechanical diesel engine tuning guide
Got a mechanical diesel that’s feeling a bit sluggish? Read through our mechanical diesel engine tuning guide to get more grunt and go from your old rig. There are a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance…
10 Things you must do when travelling solo
Travelling solo on remote tracks is quite literally taking your life into your own hands. You can’t always travel with friends so for those times when you’re travelling solo in remote areas you really need to take extra precautions. Here…
Safety recall for over 28,000 Toyota LandCruiser and Tundra 4x4s
A safety recall has been issued for certain Toyota LandCruiser 300 and Tundras. This is for units that were built between 10th December 2021 and 12th January 2024. This recall will impact what we believe will result in 28,400 vehicles in…
Is this the most un-modified LandCruiser we have ever featured?
We first featured Rob’s BJ42 6 years ago, and you know what… It’s still chugging along in this trim. Proving the point, that Rob Knight the owner, has done a sterling job. Let’s take a dive back through the archives,…
