modifications
5 mods that are illegal and dangerous
Nobody keeps their 4X4 completely stock – from the lowliest air freshener to a body swap, every car is personalised to suit the owner’s purposes. But not all 4×4 modifications smart, useful and – more importantly – safe. We run…
The most modified 200 Series LandCruiser in Australia?
Custom 4X4: 200 Series LandCruiser Chopped, Shopped, Extended! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The Owner If spending three months in a purpose-built adventure machine exploring the Territory doesn’t excite you, you might as well stop…
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…
Camera Crew Levels up
The real reasons our camera crew wanted a rooftop tent… and what did we learn after installing one? Back in Issue #34 of Unsealed 4X4, we did a comparison between swags, camper trailers and rooftop tents. It seems our camera…
Proper Off-road Coffee
Never suffer through a cup of ‘instant’ out bush again. Everyone loves waking up to the gentle sounds of waves lapping at the sand a few feet away, or the tranquility of the forest in the morning, or the…
SHOULD YOU BE PAYING MORE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
We compare the Unsealed 4X4 team’s current policies against the new kid on the block and see if a few extra bucks could mean a whole lot more coverage. Read this story in our online magazine platform. OK, let’s…
Staff Corner: Ev’s Bar Goes for a Drink
If you have seen the movie The Big Lebowski, there is a classic line in the film surrounding the lead character’s household rug which is stolen… “It really tied the room together.” Now, there was nothing wrong with the bullbar…
RANGER EVOLVED
Evolution, not revolution. This custom Ranger and camper combo is purpose-built for adventure. Building a 4X4 is best done with hindsight in mind. It’s only through experiences and failures that we’re able to decide not only what works and…
CUSTOM HILUX DUAL-CAB
One bloke who puts most of us to shame when it comes to building our dream 4X4s. No more excuses. Something has to be said for those out there who don’t give up; the kind of people who get…
STAFF CORNER: EV AND TIM GIVE US THEIR LATEST VEHICLE TWEAKS
EV’S FNB 4WD COIL TOWER BRACING The old GQ Patrols are damn near bulletproof… but considering how many miles they have racked up since they rolled out in 1988, any weak points have been found and addressed through the aftermarket…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS
WAYNE’S 40 SERIES LANDCRUISER Good to see one of the classic ‘Cruisers here, which Wayne tells us he’s had for almost 20 years now and built from the ground up himself. His 40 has been fitted with a small-block Chevy…
December 2015 – INDUSTRY NEWS
CLUB 4X4 OFF-ROAD INSURANCE We first spotted Club 4X4 at the 2015 Sydney 4WD and Adventure show handing out show bags… hey, who doesn’t like a free show bag? Anyway, it turns out they are a specialist four wheel…