GATOR JAW SYNTHETIC SHACKLES
We’ve all been doing it for as long as we can remember. Somebody gets stuck; you roll out the snatch strap, connect it to the bogged fourby and the recovery vehicle using a couple of rated shackles and complete the…
Recovery
RECOVERY POINTS VS TIE DOWN POINTS
We take a closer look at the differences, and potential dangers. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, CLICK HERE. Unless you have been sleeping under a rock you will have noticed that we are pretty passionate about…
When Accessories Bite Back
Having the right gear on board is paramount, but only if it works… There’s been an attitude growing in the 4X4 industry in the last few years that has seen punters shovelling money hand over fist into the arms of…
Weird & Whacky Recoveries
We test a few different styles of self-recovery aids to see what works, what doesn’t and what you shouldn’t waste your time with… Traction mats have been around for over a decade now. In fact, it was back in 2005…
The Recovery Special
If you have ever wondered how much force is required to recover a bogged four-wheel drive, you are about to find out my friend! Are you sick of the same articles over and over again preaching about the importance of…
GATOR-JAW SOFT SHACKLES
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TJM Extreme Frontal Protection System – Extreme R&D
The new TJM Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) are designed, engineered and tested right here in Australia, but when the R&D team at TJM were developing their new FPS, they were looking at unique ways to test the built in recovery points as…
THE 6 HAIRIEST WATER CROSSINGS IN AUSTRALIA
Water crossings are among the most rewarding and fun obstacles to drive when out in the bush. No two are the same, and fording a body of water always comes with its own set of unique challenges. Quite often you…
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…
CLUB 4X4 OFF-ROAD RECOVERY POLICY CHANGE
“Put simply, Club 4X4 will honour what is best for you in any claim made.” We reckon it’s always good when an insurance company actually listens to its customers. After Club 4X4’s off-road recovery terms regarding “recovery out to a gazetted…
MAGNIFICENT MORETON ISLAND
Brisbane is blessed with some of the best beach camping and islands known to man, right on its doorstep. Straddie, Double Island, Inskip, Bribie, and the big daddy Fraser, are all million-star destinations. But our favourite is magnificent Moreton which…
7 Tips for Safe Snatching
Snatch straps aren’t all equal, as our recent snatch strap comparison test proved convincingly. But straps aside, what extra precautions can you take to ensure you get out of that sticky situation safely? Here’s seven things to consider before you…
DRIVETECH 4×4 KINETIC RECOVERY ROPE
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9 TOOLS I’LL NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT
Because nothing’s worse than knowing you could fix a breakdown … if only you had your tools. Breakages can happen at any time. Sometimes they happen when you’re five minutes from home, the broken part is something minor and…
CHEAP 4X4 TRICKS
Who said you need the best of everything to get out there? Sure, a little luxury in life never goes astray, but when it comes to four-wheel driving sometimes the cheap and cheerful tricks are the ones that will be…
