Nisden 300 ‘Deo: Hot or Not?
Just because Frankensteining cars will always be a thing in Australia, we bring you this gem; a proper early Nissan 300ZX body jammed on a Holden Rodeo chassis. We give you the Nisden 300 ‘Deo. We happened to find this…
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Unsealed 4X4 Vault: 80 Series LandCruiser
It’s a bit hard to get out and about to shoot custom rigs right now, so here’s an amazing 80 Series LandCruiser from the Unsealed 4X4 Vault that looks as good as it goes. Finding a custom 80 Series that…
DIY Driveway: iDrive installation
Most modern four-wheel drives have a ‘drive-by-wire’ accelerator and throttle lag can be an issue with this type of setup. This means there’s no longer a cable connecting the accelerator pedal directly to the engine’s diesel pump or throttle body;…
Superior Engineering Ranger and BT-50 Coil Spring Conversion Kit
Want to transform your Ranger or BT-50 from a leaf-spring cart into a Raptor-like coil-spring beast? Superior Engineering has developed a Ranger and BT-50 Coil Spring Conversion Kit. The Superior Engineering weld-in kit has been developed to convert the Ford…
25 things to do on your 4X4 while social distancing
Right now, coronavirus is keeping us all at home, so we thought we’d come up with a list of jobs to keep you busy until this all blows over. COVID-19 has resulted in severe travel restrictions in Australia but there’s…
Top 5 Custom LandCruiser 79s
Take a trip down memory lane and check out the Top 5 79 Series LandCruisers that have featured in Unsealed 4X4. The 79 Series LandCruiser is the darling of Instagram… and why not? With its old-school truck looks and V8…
Watch this: 4X4 van build before your eyes – could this be your next project?
You’ve done enough work today, so sit back and start dreaming about your next adventure or project – this 4X4 van is a ripper. Watch this. Plenty of us are working from home at the moment, so, here at Unsealed…
Hot or Not? How to transform your Jimny into a mini Defender
Hot or Not? A scaled-down Defender with a proper separate chassis and live axles… and Japanese oil seals and reliability?! Yes please. Okay, so it’s not really a Defender but the ‘little D’ body kit from Japanese aftermarket styling house…
Ford Ranger Tuning Tips: Dos and Don’ts
The Ford Ranger is Australia’s best-selling 4X4 and when it comes to tuning there are plenty of options but here are our Top 5 Ford Ranger Tuning Tips: Dos and Don’ts. Words by Martin Donnon: The Duratorq Diesel 3.2-litre five-cylinder…
4X4 stores keeping the lights on for DIY gear!
4X4 accessories stores are remaining open and encouraging Australians to order online for delivery, or to click (or phone) and collect in-store. With the Government announcing more stringent social isolation rules overnight, 4X4 accessories businesses remain open and ready for…
Hot or Not? Lifted Porsche Cayenne ready for adventure
A first-generation Porsche Cayenne isn’t the first thing most of us think about when we’re after a cross-continent off-road, so is this Delta 4X4-tweaked Porsche Cayenne hot or not? For most Aussies, the idea of a continent-crushing off-roader is symbolised…
Hot or Not? SmythKitCars Jeep Grand Cherokee ute conversion
Fancy a Jeep utility but don’t want to wait for a Gladiator? How about taking an old WJ Grand Cherokee and turning it into a pickup…is this thing hot or not? The Gladiator will lob Down Under in May and…
Custom 4X4: Suzuki Jimny
For avid Suzuki-ists, Suzuki-nuts, er, you know what I mean, the chance to buy and modify a brand-new Suzuki Jimny was too hard to resist. Feast your eyes on Tracey and Dean’s rig. When a bunch of little Suzukis have…
Should you buy a factory-modified 4X4 ute or build one yourself?
Not so long ago you had to modify a 4X4 ute for off-road use yourself, but now carmakers do it for you. Or do they? We take a look at four of the factory-modified 4X4 utes and find out whether…
Readers Rigs. Brenton’s 2014 Mitsubishi Challenger
Built to a budget but made for a purpose…Brenton’s 2014 Mitsubishi Challenger may not look the part but is as capable as any. Like many of us, Brenton got his first taste of four-wheel driving via his dad, going away…
