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…
According to the lucky owner of this custom FJ Cruiser, off-road perfection takes time… and a plan. Words and pics: Ray Cully Here’s one of the neatest customs from the Unsealed 4X4 vault, and building a 4X4 like this Custom…
In a rather ingenious (if obvious) idea from Lucky8, you can now lift your brand-spanking new Land Rover Defender for under 100 dollarydoos. More than a few modifications to our four-wheel drives these days come at the expense of tricking…
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…
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…
SIMON AND LIBBY’S PRADO Simon and Libby are our sort of people. They’ve spent the last decade or so working as a chef and in marketing (respectively), before recently deciding to chuck it all in and hit the road full-time…
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…
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…
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. OK, let’s be honest here. 4X4 insurance is about as exciting…
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…
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…
DAVID’S LJ81 You might recall seeing Dave and his LJ50 in our Suzuki Across the Simpson article from Issue 018 of Unsealed 4X4, check it out below if you missed it. He’s back to show off his LJ81 restoration, which…
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…
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…
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…
