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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
Ford Ranger 3.2L – Problems and Solutions
The PX Ford Ranger 3.2L has cemented itself as one of the most popular dual-cab 4x4s on the market, but it’s not perfect. Here we explore some of its problems and their solutions. BY DAVE MORLEY: Take a look around…
Breaking the kettle – A must-read cooling guide for TD42 owners
We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death and get the best out of the cooling system, plus a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! The venerable TD42…
How to safely recover your four-wheel drive
Accidents are sometimes unavoidable in day-to-day life. When it comes to safe four-wheel drive recoveries, accidents should be absolutely avoidable if you do things the right way. What we do want to achieve with this article is to highlight five…
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
Lockers Rule!
There is some confusion out there among the four-wheel drive community. It seems some feel that having diff locks fitted to a vehicle is overkill, yet having a big lift kit and a catalogue worth of weighty accessories is money…
Everything you need to know 4×4 drivelines and how to upgrade them
Knowing how something works is the best step forward when it comes to preservation. Let’s take a closer look at what makes your four-wheel drive, well… a four-wheel drive.
The Unsealed 4×4 guide to water crossings
Motor vehicles are essentially just bits of tin filled with oil, fuel and air. Not even the radiator is filled with the simple old H2O anymore. So, when we decide to drive through water, and we don’t want a drop…
A bar is born – what goes into making a bull bar?
A new HiAce has a monocoque body; it’ll be too weak, they said. Stick with the old style “bolt over the top of the plastic bumper bar”, they screamed. Rated recovery hooks; you’re dreaming, they said. Upswept wings, great approach…
Buyer beware: Used vehicle buying tips
Buying a used four-wheel drive can be a horrendous experience. Here are our top five ways to get into the right used 4×4 sooner, without buying a lemon Do your research Sure, that Daewoo Korando (for example) you saw online…
Dirty fun – how to drive in mud
We're not here to tell you whether driving in mud is a good or bad idea, that's up to you. What we are here to do, is show you the right way to tackle mud driving
A guide to catching flathead
Flathead in the 40-70cm range make for exceptional eating. Filleted, skinned, boned and quickly fried in beer batter, they offer a distinct and delicious flavour.
Guide to 4X4 storage systems
Long gone are the days of packing nothing more than your swag and a tucker box.
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.
How not to s**t the bed: Guide to making your drinking water safe
Heading out on a 4WD and camping adventure? Here's how to avoid the night-time dodgy bowel mayhem by ensuring your water is safe to drink.
