We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death, and a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! Words and Images by Wes Whitworth and Thomas Rolleston TD42s have gained…
Ignored by most off-roaders because it lacks a diesel engine, does the big Patrol deserve another look though? Words by Bruce Newton There are few more famous names in Australian off-roading than Nissan Patrol. The first vehicle to successfully cross…
A cleaner engine means a more efficient engine; therefore cleaner air means everything is better. 4WD enthusiasts choose to disagree on almost everything under the sun, but one thing that there shouldn’t be any discussion about is the validity of…
When reviewing most new 4X4s that come on the market, one of the key comments we always make is “would prefer if that plastic bumper was metal” and “front towing points would’ve been good”. Because when off-road, your bumper is…
We take the X250d Power off the bitumen to see if it’s a proper 4WD Mercedes-Benz is a company with some serious 4WD heritage and clout. Unlike BMW and Audi, for example, Mercedes has been building proper off-road vehicles for…
Jesse’s 75 Series Jesse picked up the 75 from a local farmer back in early 2017. She was farm spec when he got ahold of her, heavy duty tray and split rims. Wasting no time, he set about modifying the…
Who is winning? And who is losing? In a market that overall fell 7.8%, the 4X4 ute scene continues to grow and account for a phenomenal amount of new vehicle sales. Despite the massive softening, 4X4 ute sales grew 6.4%,…
Jack’s 4.2L GU Patrol Coil Cab This is not your average GU Patrol! Jack has painstakingly transformed the Nissan into what can best be described as a slinky! Superior 5 link in the rear with long arms and strengthened uppers,…
My old mate Willem is a seasoned bushman who has taken his numerous 4WD vehicles to extreme places throughout Australia since he purchased his first one in Darwin back in 1977. One region he’d never explored was the Victorian High…
LandCruiser vs Patrol vs Discovery go head-to-head in an off-road comparison. We’re currently in the golden age of the 4WD ute, and any other kind of vehicle (4WD or 2WD) seems to be languishing in the distance. Once upon a…
This is the comparison test we’ve all been waiting for, and the question it asks is simple: is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 4×4 dual-cab utility a serious contender, or over-hyped pretender? To find out the answer we’ve taken the top-spec X-Class…
Is the famous Oodnadatta Track really a boring dirt road to nowhere? It depends how deep into history you’re willing to dig. Oh, and how much rain there’s been! What does the Oodnadatta Track make you think of? A rich…
Teaching Old Dogs New Tech CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The number of 4WD vehicles being purchased or leased by tradies is growing every year and aftermarket companies are jumping on board and pimping the…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE DAVID’S LS2 POWERED JK WRANGLER While the plates on David’s JK Wrangler may seem a little over the top for a JK, we assure you, they’re…
In this instalment of the Unsealed 4X4 Garage, we look at replacing the braking system on Ev’s GQ Patrol… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The guys at Drivetech 4×4 must love us by now! We’ve…
