4WDing

With dust, soot and tyre smoke bellowing out from under his 60 Series, Shane finally accepted his fate and reversed back down for me to give it a crack. Now let’s just say I was quietly confident going into this track knowing the Milk Carton’s capabilities. As expected, the Milk Carton crawled up through the shale and onto the boulders, …

EQUIPPED for an adventure that veers you down the ‘road less travelled’ or takes you ‘off the beaten track’? There are some essentials to have with you and your vehicle, and the new Rhino-Rack spade is one such item. When you’re off-roading, overlanding or adventuring with mates, the quality of your tools is one of the most important considerations. Quality …

This climb, even in drought conditions, remains as slimy as your dodgy ex-boss, and each time we have conquered this track it has been at full noise in third low, so please make sure if you attempt this track you have sufficient recovery gear and a second car at a minimum. Following the track down through the next gully, you …

We especially loved this track in the late afternoon for chilled-out driving to experience the serenity and of course the wildlife. Unfortunately, a number of tracks on Straddie have been closed of late, however the spectacular North Stradbroke Inland Track, which connects East Coast Rd with Alfred Martin Way, is still open for business. This track follows North Stradbroke Island’s …

WHETHER you’re a seasoned off-roader or just your average weekend explorer, the new Aluminium Folding Ladder from Rhino-Rack is the ideal accessory to access those hard-to-reach items on top of your vehicle without straining your back. It connects to the edge of your Rhino-Rack Pioneer System on either side, making it easy to reach rooftop items. Given the unpredictable terrain …

As we looked into buying our new car, we made the bold decision to make it a memorable experience, and what better way to do so than to turn a purchase into an adventure! So we expanded our search south to Melbourne and soon enough found the perfect canvas. It was a tidy ZD30 CRD Patrol with low kilometres and …

Let’s just say that Monster ate the track for breakfast while my stockpile of spares began to diminish. One broken drag link and idler arm later, I called my mate and ordered another five drag links to ensure I survived the trip. I’ll admit, at this stage I had all the gear but limited experience driving challenging tracks. With some …

With a flat design and no side rails, it provides easy access to your gear from all four sides. Loading, unloading and securing loads is made very easy. Simply slide goods on and off the roof and secure them to the bars or utilise the C-channel rail design and additional eyebolts. Designed for weekends and workdays, the Pioneer Tradie presents …

IN 2015, Isuzu UTE Australia introduced a new initiative to help its owners get the most out of their 4×4 Isuzu vehicles in a safe and structured environment under expert instruction – the I-VENTURE Club. Primarily designed to equip Isuzu owners with the skills and techniques required to handle a variety of off-road terrains, the I-VENTURE Club has also served …

RANCHO RS5000 series shock absorbers are the world’s best-selling aftermarket, performance 4WD shock absorbers. Each shock absorber is individually valved to suit its listed application using a 10-stage velocity-sensitive valving. Using a double-wall construction for superior off-road protection along with hardened, double-chromed rods and double-welded mounts, Rancho RS5000 series shock absorbers are built to last. As well as being available …