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2020 Isuzu D-MAX Custom Build

We transformed our stock-as-a-rock 2020 Isuzu D-MAX into a dirt road-ready touring weapon. Check out the complete list of modifications.
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We wanted to be one of the first to modify the new-look 2020 Isuzu D-MAX, so we transformed it into a good old-fashioned touring 4WD.

As we needed to use this vehicle for work, it had to be reliable and capable. Only the best gear would work for our requirements, and the Australian 4x4 aftermarket community certainly came to the party to create a jack-of-all-trades.

Some say a four-wheel drive build is never truly done, but it reached the stage where we were confident the D-MAX would go anywhere we’d want it to go. It’s not a bad-looking rig either.

Products we added

4X4 Australia D-MAX build
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4X4 Australia D-MAX: Total cost

How much did it cost to build the 4X4 Australia D-MAX, including the updated Club 4x4 insurance policy?

MSA 4x4 drawer system and drop slide for our D-MAX
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D-MAX gets an MSA 4x4 drawer system and drop slide

MSA storage drawers and a fridge drop slide installed in the latest D-MAX update, but will it all fit under the canopy?

4X4 Australia 2020 Isuzu D-MAX
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Final build: 4X4 Australia’s D-MAX

We transformed our stock-as-a-rock 2020 Isuzu D-MAX into a dirt road-ready touring weapon. Here’s what we learned along the way

MaxTrax recovery kit on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX
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4X4 Australia D-MAX gets a MaxTrax recovery kit

The 4X4 Australia D-MAX is ready to hit the tracks, with a comprehensive MaxTrax recovery kit the final piece of the puzzle

Companion 60-litre fridge/freezer
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Companion 60-litre fridge added to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

Our 60-litre fridge from Companion keeps the beers cold, even when it’s not plugged in to the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

4 X 4 Australia Gear November 21 Dmax Exhaust Installation 1
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D-MAX gets a King Brown exhaust

Time to liven things up on 4x4 Australia's D-MAX, with a three-inch King Brown exhaust from Pacemaker Australia

Invicta battery and Piranha battery tray
Electronics & Gadgets

D-MAX gets a lithium dual-battery system

Our D-MAX build gets a dual-battery system comprising of an Invicta lithium battery and Piranha Off-Road battery tray

Yakima RuggedLine
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D-MAX gets a Yakima RuggedLine mounting system

The touring mods keep on coming for the 4X4 Australia D-MAX, with a Yakima roof platform

D-Max Hayman Reese X-Bar
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Our D-Max gets a Hayman Reese X-Bar tow bar

Our D-Max is ready to work with a brand new towing kit

D-Max canopy
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Our D-Max gets a new Piranha canopy

Our D-Max is now a proper ute, thanks to our new Piranha Off Road fibreglass canopy

GME UHF
Electronics & Gadgets

Our D-Max gets a GME UHF radio

4X4 Australia’s D-MAX Project is loaded up with GME communications gear.

TruFit 3D floor mats
Gear

D-MAX gets a set of TruFit 3D floor mats

Is this the best bang-for-buck upgrade you can make to your 4x4?

Fuel Anza alloy wheels
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D-MAX scores a set of Fuel Anza wheels

Our tradie-spec D-MAX scores some bling, with a set of Fuel Anza wheels

D-Max with Maxxis RAZR mud terrains
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Our D-MAX gets a set of Maxxis RAZR muddies

Initial impressions of a set of Maxxis MT-772 RAZR tyres after 5000km

2021 Isuzu D-MAX gets 40mm Tough Dog Suspension lift
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D-MAX gets Tough Dog Suspension upgrade

A 40mm Tough Dog Suspension lift fixes more than ground clearance on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

2021 Isuzu D-MAX gets Ironman 4x4 bullbar
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4X4 Australia D-MAX equipped with Ironman 4x4 kit

Ironman 4x4 works its magic on our 2020 D-MAX … spoiler alert, it looks awesome

D-MAX gets Narva Ultima driving lights
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4X4 Australia D-MAX gets Narva Ultima 180 Mk2 LED driving lights

We install a set of Narva LED driving lights, to prove bigger isn’t always better