DIY garage: How to dust proof a ute
Looking for ways to dust proof your ute? Here are some effective solutions we've picked up along the way to beating off-road enemy #1.
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GME-XRS UHF radio install – Here’s how to DIY
Installing a GME-XRS UHF radio in your vehicle? Follow our simple DIY install guide for beginners and those who haven't done one in a while.
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…
How to install diff breathers and why they’re so important
When was the last time you gave a thought to your diffs? Here's how to install diff breathers and why they're so important
D-I-Nope – Six projects you shouldn’t DIY
Let’s get one thing clear right from the start. Any DIY project you can do yourself, you should do yourself. From wiring up a set of driving lights to bolting on a roof rack. Installing a long range fuel tank to kitting out the…
Ultimate 9 scan tools simplifies diesels
Every new generation of 4×4 we want more. More towing ability. Bigger power outputs. Improved fuel economy. Sharper throttle response. Cleaner emissions. We’re insatiable. You’ve only gotta read the comments of any new 4×4 release. Even with increasing power and…
Three knots you need to know!
Here are three knots you need to know because, well, ratchet straps are for hipsters! Considering we’re all most likely sitting around at home waiting for the ‘Rona to blow up all over again (sorry to our brothers and sisters…
DIY Driveway: Supa-Peg 180 Degree Wing Awning
For a new take on a tried and tested design, the new Supa-Peg 180 Degree Wing Awning ticks a lot of boxes the others miss. We look at their latest offering in this edition of DIY Driveway! The 180-degree awning…
DIY Driveway: ScanGauge II Review/Install
Since the introduction of the On-Board Diagnostics V2 port (OBD2) in the late-1990s, and nearly all diesel engines going to computer control by the early 2000s, OBD2 scanners and readers have really taken off. The ScanGauge II is the latest…
25 things to do on your 4X4 while social distancing
Right now, coronavirus is keeping us all at home, so we thought we’d come up with a list of jobs to keep you busy until this all blows over. COVID-19 has resulted in severe travel restrictions in Australia but there’s…
4X4 stores keeping the lights on for DIY gear!
4X4 accessories stores are remaining open and encouraging Australians to order online for delivery, or to click (or phone) and collect in-store. With the Government announcing more stringent social isolation rules overnight, 4X4 accessories businesses remain open and ready for…
How to change an IFS CV Joint
Split a boot, heard a click followed by a loud bang from your 4×4? It’s time to change your CV joints. Here’s everything you need to know about changing an IFS CV joint. Having installed a catch can onto my…
What is a diff breather and how does it work?
Every 4X4 will have a factory-installed diff breather but these are often mounted too low, but just what is a diff breather and how does it work? Every new four-wheel drive will have factory-installed diff breathers as well as transmission…
Unsealed 4X4 garage: DIY 12V Fridge beer tap installation
Possibly the most glorious 4X4 modification since the diff lock Words by Pat Callinan, Images by Matt Ryan It started out as a gag. “Hey, let’s see if we can pop some beer taps into the fridge!” I’d seen them…
The DIY solution to protecting your 4X4’s canopy
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE REVIEWED: RAPTOR PROTECTIVE COATING When you’re looking at protecting your 4X4’s canopy and outer surfaces, there’s the typical choices such as paint, auto paint or using finishes such as aluminium…
