Are Aftermarket Shocks Worth it?
For the answer, we dyno them after 120,000km. Is your ‘out of the showroom’ 4WD a bit too soft? Perfect for picking the kids up from soccer but steers a bit like a boat out in the dirt? You are…
Toyota FJ Cruiser
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVER IDENTIFICATION
So you read all the 4WD magazines, frequent the lifestyle shows, and stay up-to-date with the latest advances in vehicle technology. You could spot an 80 Series ’Cruiser from a mile away, and can name almost all the fourbys on…
UNSEALED 4X4 READERS’ RIGS: ROD’S FJ CRUISER
Rod tells us he has been a LandCruiser man his whole life, owning several key models including a 40 Series that was shipped over to America when he sold it. There was also a petrol-powered Troopy which he loved, and…
SUPERPRO LIFT ALIGN UPPER CONTROL ARMS
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RHINO HIDE
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Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs
WINNER IAN’S 1983 JEEP WAGONEER Meet Ian’s Jeep Wagoneer called Harry. Unfortunately, Ian doesn’t tell us why it’s called Harry, but it’s definitely sparked our interest… especially when he told us it was fitted with a 6.2L Chevy Diesel out…
4X4 NEWS: LAST DRINKS CALLED FOR THE FJ CRUISER
Toyota Australia has confirmed that the FJ Cruiser 4X4 will no longer be produced for the Australian market, despite outselling rival JK Jeep Wrangler. In fact the FJ Cruiser has surpassed even Toyota’s expectations in terms of sales, with over…
2016 – READERS’ RIGS
For images and the full Unsealed experience, CLICK HERE. JASON’S DISCOVERY Jason’s 1998 Land Rover Discovery has a neat little set up for touring. He has heavier springs and shocks with a 2in lift, dual batteries, an ARB…
BRIBIE ISLAND, QLD
I watched from a sand dune as my children played below – the beach quiet and empty, the ocean clear and calm. The bright morning sunlight glowed in their shiny hair. They dug holes, built walls and were peacefully…
TOYOTA FJ CRUISER TOURER
Let’s say you’re looking for a new 4X4 to get away from it all with. You don’t want to buy a second-hand pile of someone else’s problems and a rat’s nest of bodgy wiring; you want it to be…
NOT YOUR DAD’S BULL BAR
Bull bars in Australia have not traditionally been the most visually appealing of products. Some scrub up with a coat of paint, a winch hanging off them as well as some nice driving lights. But if you can honestly say…
THE UNSEALED 4X4 REVIEW: TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
The FJ Cruiser is a sign that there’s a glimmer of hope for 4X4 enthusiasts within the presumably perfectly organised offices at Toyota’s HQ. The FJ packs almost everything a four-wheel driver could want; twin fuel tanks, washable floors, impressive…
BAJA RACK FJ CRUISER AXE AND SHOVEL HOLDER
A good shovel and axe will get you out of quite a few off-road situations, yet as they are particularly bulky we often leave them at home. Rookie mistake young grasshopper! If you own an FJ Cruiser, this is especially…
JAPANESE-AUSTRALIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
It’s no secret that Japanese vehicles are ridiculously popular in Australia. Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru – it’s the bulk of what you see on the road today. When it comes to four-wheel drives, it also seems as if…
