June 2018: Readers’ Rigs
Beau’s Zook A lot can happen in five months, and Beau’s Zook is the proof! It was never intended to be anything other than a daily, but we all know how quickly things can get out of hand. After owning…
Ford
Ford Everest, Ranger Recalled
Ford have issued a recall for their Ranger and Everest 4WDs, which sounds pretty serious. The intermediate steering shaft, which sits between (and connects) the steering column and box, has some dodgy welds that aren’t up to scratch. If the…
Outback 4X4 Ute Comparison
This is the comparison test we’ve all been waiting for, and the question it asks is simple: is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 4×4 dual-cab utility a serious contender, or over-hyped pretender? To find out the answer we’ve taken the top-spec X-Class…
Readers’ Rigs
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN THE MAGAZINE RYAN’S KUT 105 SERIES Chopping up a 105 Series ‘Cruiser isn’t the most original idea ever. Making it a space-cab chop and sliding a multivalve 1HD-FT engine in at the…
A slippery run up the Oodnadatta Track
Is the famous Oodnadatta Track really a boring dirt road to nowhere? It depends how deep into history you’re willing to dig. Oh, and how much rain there’s been! What does the Oodnadatta Track make you think of? A rich…
2019 Ford Ranger and Everest Revealed
New motor, new looks, new tech Ford’s chief 4WD offerings, Ranger and Everest, are getting a new model land towards the end of this year. It’s not a completely new model, but it does come with some big changes. Let’s…
4WDing for dummies
Teaching Old Dogs New Tech CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The number of 4WD vehicles being purchased or leased by tradies is growing every year and aftermarket companies are jumping on board and pimping the…
RANGER RAPTOR PRICE REVEALED
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE It has been loved, loathed and lamented, and the thing hasn’t even been launched in Australia yet. Ford’s Ranger Raptor is treading into unknown waters, bringing a full-blown performance 4WD…
SUPERIOR ENGINEERING RATED RECOVERY POINTS – BT-50/FORD RANGER
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SHOW US YOUR RIGS AND WIN!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Paul’s Jimny Paul’s Jimny has been built from the ground up over the past seven years. The aim was to create a 4X4 that will cruise at 110 and tow…
KEEPING IT REAL: CUSTOM WILDTRAK TOURER
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Smart modifications are what it’s all about when building a tourer. This Ranger is keeping it real. Meet Matt, and his Pride Orange 2016 XLT Wildtrak Ranger. I first met…
FORD RANGER RAPTOR: 2 FURIOUS, FURIOUS LITRES!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Are you right to be so angry? Now, we all know Australians love a good whinge. And small engine capacities is one of the favourite topics. When the Ranger landed,…
IRONMAN 4X4 FORD RANGER/EVEREST RECOVERY POINTS
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Ford Ranger Revealed…For America 2019
The Americans aren’t as fond of diesel as we are, so this unit is getting petrol power under the bonnet. It’s a 2.3-litre turbocharged four-banger, which uses Ford’s ‘Ecoboost’ nomenclature. It’s also used in the Focus RS and Mustang, where…
SHOW US YOUR RIGS AND WIN!
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE STEVE’S NAVARA 550 STX Steve picked up his 2012 Navara early on in 2014 – for the other half to run as her daily drive. On the weekends however it…
