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Product test: Unichip Q4
It’s not the cheapest chip on the block, but the Unichip lets you tune your engine on the fly for better performance in almost any situation.
4X4 recovery guide: the basics
4X4 Australia is kicking off a series of tried and true vehicle recovery techniques to keep you safe and on-track.
Bridgestone Dueler M/T
Stu tries Bridgestone’s Dueler M/T tyres to see if more agressive mud terrain hoops are worth the change.
Product test: Twozone box fridge
The Twozone box attaches to your camping fridge to create two cooling zones and to increase overall capacity.
Product test: FYRLYT 9000 Nemesis
Can an old-school candle – FYRLYT’s 9000 nemesis – outshine the latest technology?
Product test: Collapsible buckets
4X4 Australia explains why a collapsible bucket is a must.
Product test – Oz diesel
There’s plenty of room to improve Australian diesel and, with a bit of guidance, you can easily do it yourself.
How to 4x4: top 10 videos
Planning a big four-wheel drive trip? We look at our top 10 most popular how-to videos that show you almost everything you need to know for your 4x4 adventure.
Product test: Yamaha ROVs
Yamaha has upped the off-road ante in 2016 with a new and updated range of vehicles for work and play. 4x4 Australia spent a day sampling them on a motocross track.
How to align your headlights
Phil Lord explains how to get headlights in the right spot.
Product test: Helinox chairs
Helinox Sunset and Camp chairs are light and compact when packed away, but are they comfortable?
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How to replace bushings and grommets
Replacing sway bar bushes and grommets is an easy task.
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4x4 Battery Basics Guide
Batteries –where would we be without them? 4X4 Australia’s easy-to-read guide to battery basics sheds light on the topic.
Industry Insider: Marathon Spares
Like father like son – legends in the making.
Product test: Multi-Purpose Tracks
Recovery tracks that double-up as a kitchen table? You betcha!
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Industry Insider: Safari Automotive
Safari Automotive is a massive player in the aftermarket industry, both here and overseas.
Product test – Toyo Tyre OPAT II
How are Toyo’s Open Country A/T II tyres after 10,000km?
Industry insider: Brown and Watson International
How does an Aussie company survive in a market flooded with cheap imports?
Product test: Razorback Canopy
A ute panel is stamped from sheet metal, robotically welded and moved along a high-tech production line. Same goes for these metal canopies from razorback.
Industry Insider: Sammitr Steel Canopies
There are so many choices for ute canopies, yet Sammitr manages to stand out with a unique product.
Recovery Gear Maintenance
Maintaining your recovery gear is essential for long, safe life
Toyota Hilux steering-pump squawk
GT sounds out a sticky steering situation on a salt lake in SA.
How to secure your 4x4
Your 4x4 is an easier target for thieves than you think.
How to use Maxtrax recovery boards
4x4 Australia shows you the right way to use Maxtrax recovery boards when bogged in the sand.