What really goes wrong with cheap 4X4 gear
Cheap 4x4 gear problems are more common than you think. Here's what breaks, why it matters, and how it could cost you more long-term.
Snatch Strap
9 Recovery mistakes you need to stop making
With a bit of know-how, it's easy to prevent things from going wrong with 4X4 recoveries. Here's a list of mistakes you need to stop making!
A simple guide to soft shackles
We answer all your questions about soft shackles! What they are, how to use them, why they're safer and whether you can make your own.
4X4 solo recovery tips – don’t leave home before you read this
Bogging your vehicle when you’re in the bush on your own can be a little scary. Keep calm and read our guide to 4X4 solo recovery tips. It’s true that whether you’re alone or with a group, a winch is…
How to use a snatch strap safely
Chances are you saw our little write up around exactly what a snatch strap is, and how it works. If you missed it, you will find it here. Now, it’s time for a few safety tips on safely using your…
What is a snatch strap and how does it work?
The snatch strap is a staple item in our recovery kits, but do you really know what it is, how it works and how to use it? If ever one invention simplified the process of vehicle recovery, it was the…
How to safely recover your four-wheel drive
Accidents are sometimes unavoidable in day-to-day life. When it comes to safe four-wheel drive recoveries, accidents should be absolutely avoidable if you do things the right way. What we do want to achieve with this article is to highlight five…
HOW TO DO FRASER ISLAND THE RIGHT WAY
In contradiction to the title of the story, we actually did Fraser Island the wrong way. It gives us a unique angle on how to do it the right way. We went at the absolute worst time of the year…
How To Use A Snatch Strap
Snatch straps and recovery kits go together like summer arvo’s and BBQs with good mates. They’re a fantastic invention capable of un-stucking the most stuck 4×4 and let pint-sized Jimny’s go toe-to-toe with Hummers. But they can ruin your day…
Tough Dog Recovery Gear
It’s happened, Tough Dog 4WD Suspension has entered the recovery gear market after years of hard work and development. Having had all of the gear officially tested by a NATA facility, this new recovery gear from Tough Dog is ready…
I LEFT A SNATCH STRAP IN THE SUN FOR A YEAR’
What happens to recovery gear when exposed to sun damage? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE We visited the destruction lab to find out… It happened by accident, but got way out of control.…
COMPARISON: SNATCH STRAPS REVISITED
We retest the losers from our previous snatch strap comparison have they learnt a thing or two about building quality snatch straps yet? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Back in Issue 012 of Unsealed 4X4, when…
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…
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…
ARB 8,000kg SNATCH STRAP
Those of you who read our snatch strap comparison back in Issue #12 of Unsealed 4X4 would know the ARB 8,000kg snatch strap came out in front. And really, would you expect recovery gear from the world’s largest 4X4 accessory company to suck?
