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How to modify a 4x4
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Beginner’s guide to modifying a 4WD

Follow these steps to save time and money when building up your next 4×4 project

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MU-X build: RacksBrax installed

Aussie-made quick-release brackets for awnings and other roof-mounted accessories makes fitting and removing easier

OZtrail 270 BlockOut awning
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MU-X build: OZtrail BlockOut 270-degree awning

We put the OZtrail awning on our MU-X to the test with a few camping trips over the summer months

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How to safely negotiate water crossings

How to successfully and safely negotiate water crossings. After all, there are plenty of them around right now

Narva light bar
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MU-X build: Narva Ultima light bars and Connect+ fitted

Narva takes light bars to the next level with its new Ultima range and Connect+ adjustability

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Best lightweight hiking tents in Australia

We’ve scoured the lightweight hiking tents market to present the best in overnight bush accommodation options for singe or multiple hikers

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The best 4×4 recovery kits in Australia 2024

Don’t get stuck between a rock and a hard place in the middle of nowhere with this extensive range of 4×4 recovery kits containing all you need in one bag

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Do you really need a GVM upgrade?

The ins and outs of upgrading the GVM of your 4WD, and why it might be a bad idea for some

Best Camping Tables in Australia 2023
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Best camping tables in Australia 2024

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to camping tables in Australia, with a size, style and price to suit your individual camping requirements.

Moonie's 79 Series
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Ron’s LC79 gets new diffs, axles, bearings, housings and more

The harsh Australian continent takes its toll on even the most robust 4WDs

myCOOLMAN Roamer
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FJ long-termer gets myCOOLMAN 47L Roamer fridge

Needing to downsize to a smaller fridge to fit in my FJ Cruiser, here’s why i decided on the 47-litre Roamer from myCOOLMAN

Torque Sticks
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Product test: Torque sticks

Ensure the right tension on your nuts, with this intriguing device

Readers Rigs December 2022
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Readers’ Rigs: December 2022

Round out the year by ogling a few more reader-submitted 4x4s

Pedders towing and suspension
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Pedders’ extensive range of 4×4 towing and load-carrying solutions

The proudly Australian-owned company is your one-stop shop for all 4×4 braking and suspension equipment

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Companion Rover Lithium Power Station tested

Have 12-volt power on the go, with the Companion Rover Lithium Power Station

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MU-X build: C-TEK system and Century Lithium Pro battery installed

Our MU-X gets an auxiliary battery system with a lithium second battery

New 4x4 products December 2022
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New 4×4 products Buyers’ Guide: December 2022

More ideas for the upcoming festive season

November Readers Rigs
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Readers’ Rigs: November 2022

Quality selections feature in this month’s instalment of Readers’ Rigs

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Best 4×4 batteries in Australia 2024

Focusing on the positives and negatives, to assemble the best 4×4 batteries on sale in Australia

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Buyers’ Guide to 2024 4×4 Satellite Navigation systems

Buying a purpose-built sat-nav system for 4x4ing, which guarantees continent-wide coverage, should mean you never get lost

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MU-X build: MSA 4×4 mirrors added

MSA 4×4 mirrors added to our MU-X build improve rearward vision every time you drive, whether towing or not

Yuasa Overlander 4x4 battery
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Go the distance with an Australian-made Yuasa Overlander 4×4 battery

We fit a Yuasa Overlander 4×4 battery built for Australian conditions to the editor’s LandCruiser

Clearview Compact towing mirrors
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Tested: Clearview Compact towing mirrors

We fit a set of Clearview Compact towing mirrors to a LandCruiser and hit the highway

OZtrail Birdsville 1400 rooftop tent
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MU-X Build: OZtrail Birdsville 1400 rooftop tent

OZtrail’s all-new Birdsville 1400 hybrid rooftop tent transforms our MU-X

4X4 Australia’s Gear section is your ultimate resource for the latest and best 4×4 gear, accessories, and equipment. Our team of off-road enthusiasts and automotive experts brings you in-depth reviews, comparisons, and buying guides for a variety of 4×4 products to help you make informed decisions and enhance your off-roading adventures.

Our in-depth reviews encompass a wide array of 4×4 equipment and accessories, such as off-road tyres, roof racks, winches, recovery gear, camping gear, and more. We assess each product’s performance, durability, and value for money to help you find the ideal solution for your off-road activities.