Gear
Terrain Tamer parabolic and suspension upgrades for Project D-Max
There’s one thing I don’t like about this newer generation Isuzu D-Max. And that is the way it rides in factory trim. Especially the performance of the rear leaf springs. Unladen they have a jarring ride quality, noticeable on speed…
Clearview Tyre Spider review – when 4×4 tyre pressures mean serious business
If you are anything like me, you love getting your hands on a new gadget. This is especially true if said gadget is designed to take the pressure (pun definitely intended) out of a task you normally just don’t look…
ARB enters the camper trailer game with the release of Earth Camper
If you’ve been following ARB’s social media pages over the last few days, you would have seen them teasing a new product. Well, the cat is out of the bag, with ARB announcing on Sunday evening they have entered the…
Celebrity death match: Awning Vs Gazebo
It is fast becoming the latest ‘Patrol or Cruiser’ argument around campfires everywhere. Which is better, a vehicle-mounted awning or a standalone gazebo? It’s not a straightforward answer though. As with every comparison that compares two similar products that essentially…
Bendix first to market for PY Ranger and Everest aftermarket brake pads
The release of the Next Generation PY Ford Ranger and Everest certainly saw the Australian off-road community sit up and take notice. With any new vehicle platform release, let alone ones as important as the new Ranger and Everest, there…
What makes the Hayman Reese X-Bar stand out from the pack?
Not all towbars are created equally. Sure, all good quality brands will offer tow ratings matched to your vehicle, and handle the task of towing. But what if you want more? What we like about the X-Bar from Hayman Reese,…
The National 4X4 Outdoors Show is back in Sydney this July
If you’re in Sydney this July and are looking to plan, prepare and stock up for your next big adventure in the great outdoors, then the National 4×4 Outdoors Show is the one-stop-shop you’ve been looking for! What’s the story?…
Redarc introduces TVMS Rogue Control Module
Wiring a neat and practical 12V electrical solution into your four-wheel drive or caravan can make or break your entire setup. Not only can poor-quality wiring jobs be potentially dangerous, nobody wants to see a rat’s nest of wiring when…
Ironman 4×4 release Rear Swing Arm Bar to suit 76/78 Series LandCruiser
Upgraded rear bars on touring four-wheel drives just make sense. They offer better protection than factory offerings. They offer a rated tow hitch. And make carrying spare tyres and Jerry cans so much more practical. Ironman 4×4 has just announced…
Terrain Tamer releases 300 Series LandCruiser rear ELocker kit
If you need a rear diff lock in the 300 Series LandCruiser range, you will have to pony up for one of the top-of-the-line models – the GR Sport (which has front and rear diff locks). Why the base model…
Power to the Peo… 4X4 Enthusiasts: which four-wheel drivers should consider power modules?
If steroids didn’t make your back all pimply and lead to forty-seven heart attacks before you’re thirty, I reckon everyone would do them. And why not? With relative ease, you could have biceps as big as a Lada Niva and…
Narva launches new EX2 LED driving lights
The LED driving light industry is one that never sits still. There are constant upgrades and improvements being made to ensure we get the best quality lighting options for our four-wheel drives. I for one love seeing innovation in this…
Ryco releases new universal RCC360K crankcase filter kit
We’ve said it before and we will say it again. Fitting a quality catch can (or crankcase filter kit) is a smart idea. Especially for anyone that operates a modern common-rail diesel-powered vehicle. For the small outlay in cost, you…
Uniden XTRAK 80 Pro Ultimate Pack: installation and first impressions
I recently upgraded my comms with the Uniden XTRAK 80 Pro Ultimate Pack. Here's how the install went and what I think so far.
This $300 Ultimate9 gadget will make your diesel feel like petrol
Want your diesel vehicle to feel like a petrol does? Ultimate9's EVC Throttle Controller may be just the product you've been looking for!
