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Six sensors that will drive you crazy!
Every modern vehicle is governed by computers these days. It’s an unassailable fact that you simply can’t ignore. Millions of lines of code go into algorithms that control our engine’s fuel delivery, turbo boost, fuel consumption, ignition timing, our transmission’s…
Diesel tuning and remapping your four-wheel drive – why you shouldn’t be afraid of a safe tune
There’s no denying, that performance tuning your 4×4 is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can make to how your vehicle performs on and off-road. Not only can you increase the horsepower and torque figures. But often you can…
A closer-look at the Clearview Accessories Power Boards
Have you lifted your four-wheel drive recently? Added big tyres as well? Then maybe had a kid or two, or sadly you might have sustained a knee or back injury, and need a helping hand? Whatever the case, if you…
8 4X4 myths debunked
If you hang around the off-road scene for long enough, you’ll hear a lot of opinion and conjecture on what works and what doesn’t regarding 4X4s. A lot of folks are damn sure that their way is the only way…
Why mud sucks
Off-road driving means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some it’s the pure isolation touring provides. Travelling thousands of kilometres just to find that piece of untouched beauty. For others, it’s the technical challenge…
How to use a hand winch
For those of us old enough to remember, four-wheel drive recoveries once used to be a lot of hard yakka. Sweat pouring – every second word out of your mouth a curse word type of hard yakka – and yep,…
10 things you didn’t know about biodiesel
Let’s face it, things are only going to get harder as far as the environment goes. Whether you subscribe to the idea it’s all a Greenie push to make money, or that we’re just starting to realise our impact on…
Everything you need to know about IFS upgrades for touring four-wheel drives
While we love our solid axle four-wheel drives, IFS is here to stay and has taken over the new 4×4 space. For some, this is a hard to swallow pill. But, IFS (independent front suspension) is simply better for touring…
The beginner’s guide to four-wheel drive suspension
When it comes to 4X4s and off-road driving in general, there are few things that will affect a vehicle’s performance in the rough stuff more than the suspension
Does the 2024 4-cylinder 70 Series LandCruiser suck? We went to Broken Hill to find out
How can a car punish you as much, as the 70 Series LandCruiser does? Financially, emotionally, and physically - it knows how to kick you right in the feels.
10 things you’ll probably forget to bring on your next 4×4 adventure
we’ve sat down with a few of our readers and developed a list of the most-forgotten items on 4X4 touring adventures with the hope that it’ll at least make one person’s trip a little bit better.
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 2
Each of the four cars takes a different approach to off-road ability
Here’s what we think of the KickAss 12V Shower
I reckon this Kickass portable, lithium battery-powered camping shower is a ripper. But here's my full review and a rundown on the item.
5 Reasons your 4X4 is illegal
Here are five illegal things that people get wrong when it comes to modifying their 4X4s that you need to avoid.
The day a bullbar saved my life
The reason why every four-wheel driver should have a bull bar on the front of their 4X4.
