4WDing

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 …

FULCRUM is proud to release the next generation of Formula struts and shock absorbers for lifted 4WD dual-cab and single-cab utilities. Built tough to suit harsh Australian conditions, each application has been meticulously designed, tested and approved to be part of the range. By utilising the highest-quality components such as NOK seals and SuperPro bushings, the build quality of the Formula …

Drivers benefit from the addition of high-quality LED Optitron meters and a 4.2” multi-information display accessible through a new steering-wheel switch. Externally, the Altitude special edition is distinguished by LED foglamps, rain-sensing wipers and Altitude badging. All these in-demand features result in a value price of $93,460, representing a premium of just $4630 for the Altitude package over the GXL turbo-diesel. …

IS BOG OUT the world’s most practical vehicle recovery kit? That’s the question four-wheel-drive enthusiasts raving about BOG OUT are asking inventor Paul Aubin. Paul is a resourceful and inventive north Queensland family man who became obsessed with his invention of a vehicle recovery kit, which he deems a ‘must have’ for all 4WD owners. Like many great innovations, BOG …

IF you’re a keen fisher, avid four-wheel-driver or general outdoors enthusiast, chances are you’re a fan of adventure. Whether it’s bush, beach or just cruising on-road, your vehicle is the go-to travel companion for all things outdoors. Amongst the excitement of heading out, it can be easy to forget about the extreme conditions our vehicles endure and unfortunately, many of …

We got a tent that clicks onto the awning and then we took it to a trimmer to have it modified to seal around the opening of the door. This gives us a nice tent section on that side of the vehicle that opens up into the back of the canopy. This is where the kids sleep and it’s an …

THE National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo is returning to the Brisbane Showgrounds in 2017, scheduled for March 31-April 2, featuring thousands of fishing, boating, camping, 4×4 and outdoors products from the industry’s leading retailers. The show returns following successful events in both Brisbane and Melbourne in 2016. Already included in the exhibitor line-up are big names such …