Gear




New 4×4 gear: Thunder battery box + Trigger Six Shooter
We take a closer look at the Thunder heavy duty battery box and the Trigger 3001 Six Shooter accessory control system.

New 4×4 exhaust system, oil separator kits and fuel filters
A closer look at Outlaw 4×4’s stainless steel exhausts, Process West’s Air-Oil Separator kits, JLM’s Diesel DPF Regen Plus and Direction-Plus’ Preline-Plus.

New suspension and driveline kit from EFS, Bendix, Sachs and Terrain Tamer
Improve your 4×4’s off-road credentials by upgrading its suspension, brakes and/or wheel bearings, or give it a diff drop.

TruFit MaxTrac 3D floor mats: product test
Set-and-forget carpet protection, with a set of TruFit 3D mats.

New camping kit from ARB, MSA 4×4, Royal Robbins and Rhino-Rack
We’ve scanned the catalogues to bring you some of the best new camping kit on the market.

4X4 Mud Terrain Tyre Test 2020
It can be argued that nothing beats a set of mud-terrain tyres for driving in, well, mud. But to get to the slippery stuff you’ll need to drive over plenty of blacktop. Let’s see how muddies fare on the road, in the wet and the dry.

National Luna 60L fridge/freezer: 4×4 product test
It’s a well-proven unit, but does this big bopper from National Luna warrant the steep sticker price?

How to maintain a 4×4’s filtration system
Common sense and proper planning keep 99 per cent of contaminants out of your 4×4. Here’s how to stop the last one per cent.

Diff lock buyers’ guide
Want to climb the insurmountable? You’re gonna need a set of lockers.

Yakima Gatekeeper: 4×4 product test
If you have a ute and a bunch of mountain biking mates, Yakima’s GateKeeper will make you the most popular person in town.

Patriot X1-H camper trailer review
Patriot’s impressive and highly capable X1-H could be a game changer.

The best 4×4 gear of 2019
We pick this year’s best 4×4 aftermarket gear that should be on your Christmas shopping list.

4WD Treks Close to Melbourne: Fourth Edition is out now
Plan your next weekend retreat with this cracking new 4×4 guide.

AFN bumper and underbody protection: 4×4 product test
Our Ranger gets a steel replacement front bumper and underbody protection from AFN 4×4.

New 4×4 kit: ARB Zero fridge, MSA 4×4 compressor plates and TJM compressor
Unpacking ARB’s Zero fridge, MSA 4×4’s compressor mounting plates and TJM’s HD vehicle mount compressor.

Bushranger winch, Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack and Stihl chainsaw
New 4×4 recovery gear: Bushranger REVO 12S winch, Cel-Fi Go Trucker Pack, and Stihl MS 500i chainsaw.

GME XRS 330-CTP UHF radio: 4×4 product test
Using a GME UHF radio for 4×4 communications

4×4 kit: 3XM canopies and Rhino-Rack bike carrier
New 4×4 equipment: 3XM Deluxe Smooth canopies and Rhino-Rack Pioneer Thru Axle bike carrier

New 4×4 backpacks and storage cases on the market
A closer look at some storage solutions to make camp life a breeze.

EFS, Ironman 4×4 and Narva release new lighting products
Three big-name brands release new lighting gear in time for the festive season.

The top 10 new products at the 2019 SEMA Show
Get your motor running and head off on the highway, and the tracks, with what we judge as the best new products for Australia from the 2019 SEMA Show.

Cooper AT3 20,000km review: 4×4 product test
The Cooper AT3 LTs have notched up 20,000km.

New tents and awnings out now
We take a closer look at some new tents and awnings on the market.

New rubber from Goodyear and Cooper Tires
A closer look at two new sets of treads released recently.
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.