4×4 Accessories & 4WD Gear – Reviews & Expert Advice



Welcome to 4X4 Australia’s Gear hub – the ultimate destination for expert advice on 4×4 accessories, off-road 4WD gear reviews, and buyer guides. From recovery equipment to rooftop tents, lights, suspension upgrades and more, our expert team tests and rates the best 4×4 accessories available in Australia.

How to prepare for a 4×4 road trip in Australia
Planning a 4×4 road trip in Australia? Here’s a guide on how to prepare to avoid disaster.

Terrain Tamer’s new Parabolic Leaf Spring for Toyota Hilux
Terrain Tamer adds a new Parabolic Leaf Spring for the Toyota Hilux to its extensive suspension range.

Great Aussie Car Fails and HEMA Maps’ Go-To Guide for Campers
A close look at the many stuff-ups of the Australian motoring industry; and loads of expert advice for hitching a camper.

Kinetic ropes versus snatch straps
Kinetic recovery ropes offer a new, safer way to snatch stuck vehicles out of predicaments.

All-new Yakima storage kit
A closer look at Yakima’s Hangover 4 and OffGrid.

How to survive in the outback if your car breaks down
Stranded in the outback? Here are the simple steps that’ll help you survive the ordeal unscathed.

New 4×4 lighting products: August 2019
Brighten your campsite with these lighting solutions.

Navman DRIVEDUO SUV GPS navigation unit: 4×4 product test
The Navman DRIVEDUO SUV combines a dash cam with GPS navigation, and throws in a few extras as well.

Cub Frontier camper trailer: 4×4 product test
More than 50 years of R&D brings us the quickest forward-fold camper yet.

New 4×4 maps and books: August 2019
Escape the rat race and unwind with a good book, with these new 4×4 products.

New 4×4 engine, transmission and battery maintenance gear: August 2019
Optimise your vehicle’s essential bits with quality aftermarket kit.

New tyres, brakes and suspension components: August 2019
Big players on the aftermarket scene release a bunch of new 4×4 kit.

New 4×4 bullbars and side steps: August 2019
A selection of all-new bullbars and side steps currently in aftermarket catalogues.

All-new campsite essentials: August 2019
New camping equipment to make life at camp even easier.

New 4×4 soft shackles and recovery points: August 2019
Ironman 4×4 soft shackles and rated recovery points, as well as Sherpa 4×4 soft shackles, arrive on the 4×4 recovery scene.

Fatz Fabrication AirBox tested
Lower the chances of your engine getting dusted!

iDrive throttle controller: 4×4 product test
Not prepared to wait for 4×4 power to be delivered? iDrive is the answer.

Bluewater Macquarie camper: 4×4 product test
Forward-fold campers are extremely popular, and Ron Moon reckons this is one of the better ones.

Yakima LockNLoad and MegaWarrior roof rack accessories: 4×4 product test
Yakima has released 210mm gutter-mount legs to suit high-roof vehicles, allowing fitment of the company’s LockNLoad Crossbars.

How Pedders suspension and brake kit improves safety
Sandown Raceway is the backdrop as we experience Pedders’ range of suspension and stopping gear.

Front Runner Table: 4×4 product test
Making the kerbside brunch stop quick and easy.

4×4 storage products: June 2019
All-new bike carrier, roof rack, drawer system and duffel bag.

Best 4×4 modifications for outback travel
Aftermarket modifications help even the best 4x4s become safe, comfortable and functional outback expedition rigs.

4WD Systems Lokka: 4×4 product test
Aussie-made auto diff lock tames the Tonner.
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.













