Custom 4X4 Builds

Isuzu D-MAX custom builds: Lifted, loaded and ready for touring
The D-MAX has earned its reputation as great base to build a tourer, and these examples show exactly how it’s done

V8 to the limit: A hardcore 79 Series on 37s
This LandCruiser rides tall, but every inch is fully legal, thanks to an approved lift and tyre package engineered for compliance

Ford Ranger custom builds: From overland tourers to hardcore off-road weapons
Australia’s Ranger scene has evolved rapidly over the years, with owners continually expanding what the platform is capable of

Toyota HiLux custom builds: Modified 4×4 setups and touring rigs
From extreme off-road rock crawlers to capable touring rigs, these HiLux builds showcase the full range of modifications and how they’re used in real-world conditions
Jeep Gladiator Rubicon built to tackle any adventure
Gladiator transformed into a highly capable tourer with serious off-road weaponry

Showcase build: Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster by Trig Point
When a growing family meant that Murray Brooks needed a second row of seats in his 4×4, he took a chance with the Quartermaster

From factory to touring weapon: This Prado 250 Series is a serious build
Clever design and manufacturing takes this Prado 250 to the height of touring functionality and ability

GWM Tank 300: Budget 4×4 built to punch above its weight
This GWM Tank is built with clever planning and is ready for alpine adventures

Sold! Our 79 Series LandCruiser build from go to whoa
What began as a brand-new LC79 became one of our most capable touring builds and, with the project complete, it now has a new owner

Y62 Patrol transformed into the ultimate off-roader
Taking Nissan’s Y62 Patrol to the next level

Is this GrenX-built INEOS Quartermaster a match for the 79 Series?
Ineos is taking no prisoners in its battle for the LC79’s mantle – and this built-up Quartermaster is its latest weapon

The 105 Series LandCruiser that ignited Off Track Concepts
The original build that set the benchmark for Off Track Concepts

Shop Truck: Rugged USA Imports’ mega Silverado 2500
Built big and built right, Rugged USA Imports’ Silverado 2500 shows what’s possible with the best of the US aftermarket

This Tundra by Rugged USA Imports is built for Aussie touring
Rugged USA Imports turns Toyota’s Tundra into a thoughtfully built tourer, showcasing premium US suspension, lighting and hardware now readily available off the shelf in Australia

How Bri Voto turned her 2006 Nissan GU Patrol into a weekend warrior
Bri transformed her 2006 GU Patrol into a practical, hard-hitting weekend 4WD

Kitted-out VW Amarok built for bush-and-beach escapes
Ken is a repeat offender when it comes to cool, kitted-out Amaroks… and this one is just his latest project

EvaKool’s Prado fuses retro styling with serious off-road ability
This Prado showcases top-tier products and innovative 4×4 engineering

This tough Ranger Wildtrak is in a class of its own
A Ranger build that strays from the usual accessories and modifications resulting in the creation of a unique tough tourer

Tour-ready Hilux: Lifted, turbocharged, and street legal
This Hilux pairs a four-inch lift and upgraded turbo with a modular Alu-Cab setup for comfortable off-road touring

Video: Jimny challenges 79 Series in David vs Goliath showdown
See how a Jimny tackles the trails alongside a 79 Series, in this ultimate off-road showdown

Classic LandCruiser 80 Series transformed into a V8-powered farm truck
Few Toyota 4x4s tick work-and-play boxes like this one-off VDJ-powered 80 Series trayback

Classic 1969 Ford Bronco reborn as a Coyote-powered off-road beast
This classic 1969 Ford Bronco has been transformed into a Coyote-powered off-road beast, with modern suspension and a custom interior

Ford Ranger Raptor transformed into a lightweight super-tourer
The next campsite just got a lot closer for this race-inspired Raptor

Toyota LandCruiser 60 Series restored with D-MAX diesel power
Raised from the dead, this 60 Series now runs an Isuzu heart