New 4x4 Gear: Ironman bullbar, Lightforce LED, HPD intercooler

If you are planning on venturing into the great outdoors, it never hurts to go prepared especially when it comes to keeping your rig away from potential hazards.

Ironman 4X4 Isuzu MU-X bullbar

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The curvy front end of the 2017+ Isuzu MU-X may seem like a tough task in regards to fitment of a bullbar, but Ironman 4x4 has ignored that and, using 3D scanning and CAD, designed and produced a new bar range for this popular mid-size wagon.

There are two Ironman 4x4 bars for MU-X: a Commercial Deluxe and a No Loop. Both bars are available in black and are ADR and airbag compliant. The bars feature in-built LED parker lights, as well as fog lights and indicators, along with what amounts to an improved approach angle.

Triple folded edges are a design highlight, and there is provision for mounting of a winch and spotties. The bars include high-lift jack points and an aerial mount as standard, and there is the option of a single or triple chrome loop kit that comes with replacement rubber over-riders. This Isuzu MU-X bar range is available from all Ironman 4x4 distributors.

Website: www.ironman4x4.com

Lightforce Striker LED

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Lightforce has done it again, with the release of its lightweight and tough Striker LED lights. As with any Lightforce product, build quality and tech is top-quality. The lights are very easy to install, thanks to the included plug-and-play harness.

Thanks to its compact and slim form, the Striker LED is a great light for 4x4 owners whose vehicles have less front ‘real estate’ in which to fit the lights. Features include an amazing 1Lux output to 754 metres, and a 5000K colour temperature designed to reduce glare and eye fatigue.

The modular filter system allows for a combo light setup or flood beams. Aussie-made and well proven, the Striker LED is a great option for those looking for additional lighting for their touring rigs.

RRP: $599
Website: www.lightforce.com

HPD Triton intercooler

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HPD has a new intercooler kit for the 2.4TD MQ Triton (2015-18). The kit incorporates a 600mm x 300mm x 76mm bar and plate core with a mandrel-bent inlet and outlet that is claimed to up the flow levels compared to the stock unit.

To improve airflow volume even more, the unit features short, direct piping, with 57mm on the hot side and 63mm on the cold side. Coinciding with an engine tune to suit the increased airflow, there is potential for a 25-30kW gain in power over the stock outputs.

The kits are Aussie-made and highlights include CNC-machined heavy-duty TIG-welded brackets, while the stock rubber piping is replaced with silicon and hard-alloy piping and rubber mounts that isolate the core from vibration.

RRP: $1595
Website: www.hpdiesel.com.au