Readers' Rigs: June 2023

The 4x4s in this month’s instalment of Readers’ Rigs have again been provided by the Adventure Girls 4WD social group.

Adventure Girls 4WD is a social group for women of all ages who have a passion for 4x4s. Sign up or for more info visit: facebook.com/adventuregirls4wd

2020 Toyota Hilux SR+

7

I purchased my Luxxy back in March 2020 and over the last two years she has come a long way. I’m currently doing a lap of Australia, which is amazing, and I highly recommend doing it.

The Luxxy has also done quite a few tracks around FNQ and Fraser Island. Mods include BFGoodrich A/T 265/70R17s; three-inch Dobinsons lift at the front; Ironman bullbar, sidesteps and side rails; GME UHF; Stedi 9-inch spotties; Redarc 12V set-up; three-inch exhaust; Meredith Metalworks staino snorkel; custom tray, canopy and dog box; Kings Grand Tourer MkIII aluminium rooftop tent; and Dune awnings.

I’m looking at getting a winch, a three-inch lift in the rear, and new set of rims with 33s - Jasmin Hincksman-Crane

2014 Nissan Navara D22

7

Most of our four-wheel driving adventures in her have been around the Otways, tackling mostly muddy clay tracks. We currently have two trips to the High Country planned – one with friends, the other with Adventure Girls 4WD – as well as planning a trip to Tassie next year.

She has a bullbar, two-inch Tough Dog lift, rated recovery points and a front locker. We’re currently in the process of installing custom drawers in the tub under a floating floor, so the dogs can still tag along on our adventures - Jamaica Reidy

Nissan GU Patrol ZD30

7

This is TICKAA, my ZD30 GU. It’s running a two-inch lift and 35s, and she is currently being converted into a TD42. I love going to Neerim and Toolangi, both in Victoria, to tackle tough tracks that require tactical thinking.

The plan for her in the future is to have full bar work all around, a custom drawer set-up in the back, and the engine conversion - Chantelle Harrison

2016 Ford Ranger Xtra Cab

7

I plan to do many more mother-and-daughter trips from Darwin to Ulladulla and back. We’re doing the Canning Stock Route next year, and hopefully the Victorian High Country in December this year.

We’re currently living in a remote indigenous community in the NT and we have to do 23 water crossings between us and Darwin. This is living.

The Ranger is a manual with heavy duty clutch; BCDC dual-battery setup; air compressor; UHF; 20-litre water tank; 120-litre fuel tank; steel tray; bullbar; bash plates; and a lift with heavy duty suspension. Solid as a rock - Linda Mofflin

2014 Nissan Navara D22

7

I’ve had my D22 (Ned the Nav) for about two years. I bought it stock and now I’m slowly working on it. It currently has a Fulcrum Formula two-inch lift kit, Maxxis Razr A/Ts, Fabwitz Industries stainless steel snorkel and a Playtime Auto three-inch turbo-back exhaust, just to name a few mods.

Ned the Nav loves hitting the beach and taking me camping. Future mods to start my touring-rig plans include a tray and canopy - Melissa

Toyota LandCruiser HZJ75

7

I mostly drive the Cruiser around the NT and the rural areas of North WA and Qld, and it’s mostly just a weekend camper for now until I can upgrade the suspension. But the old girl is tough as nails and was my dad’s – it travelled with him around Australia before I inherited it after he passed in 2013.

It was an old truck escort vehicle, so it’s fairly tough as standard, and it’s still fairly stock. I just replaced the gearbox, transmission, and front- and rear-ends. Mods include an aftermarket grille, chrome indicator surrounds, new halogen headlights and LED taillights. It also has a custom spare wheel rack and wooden tray slats, but I plan on replacing them.

I’m also looking to upgrade the canopy, as it only gets put on when I go camping; I would like to be able to use a rooftop tent and keep the tray clear for the dog and supplies - Lisa