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.

Recipe: Ranch chicken in foil wrap
Tuck into these delicious foil-wrapped chicken treats.

Lifestraw filtration system: Product test
An ingenious tool for turning dirty slosh into clean drinking water.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pork chops with Apricot
Get some pork on your fork when you’re in the middle of nowhere.

Recipe: Cabbage and bacon, with noodles
Turn cabbage into something more exciting by adding a few rashers of bacon.

The Science of Suspension – Rated to Carry…
Cookie From Tough Dog Suspension talks Constant Load springs. Do you really need them?

Diesel key: Product test
This fuel filler device could save you thousands in repair costs.

Sol all-weather fire cubes: Product test
Get dry and warm when it’s wet or windy.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Kraut dogs
Roothy dishes up Kraut dogs to the crew at Opposite Lock.

iDrive throttle tuner: Product test
Sharpen throttle response with an iDrive Throttle Tuner.

Recipe: Camp cheat’s beef stroganoff
This simple bush recipe takes very little time to put together. It might not quite be a stroganoff, but it’s close enough.

Latest gear and accessories for your 4×4
More outback gear to better prepare you for remote-area travel.

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Scotch eggs
Kick-start your bush adventure with some tasty Scotch eggs.

Terrain Tamer Masterclass: Allan Gray on cooling systems and radiators
Allan Gray discusses cooling systems and radiators in episode two of Terrain Tamer’s Masterclass series.

Recipe: Cranberry and oat biscuits
These remind me of good old-fashioned rock cakes, but with a modern twist.

How to: Using exhaust jacks
Exhaust Jacks can be a serious tool in you recovery arsenal.

Recipe: Simple Egg Muffins
These wonderful little egg gems make a great quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. They are even tasty cold.

The Science of Suspension – Choosing the Right Gear
Aftermarket accessories can easily affect factory suspension. We documented a fitout on our 2016 Toyota Hilux, to show just how easy this is achieved.

Dual Battery System: Product test
We convert a Troopy into a portable charging station.

Latest electronics and gadgets for your 4×4
We’ve handpicked some of the best gadgets and electronics currently on the market.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Mango Chicken
A tropical delight that’s sure to please the kids.

Flashlube Catch Can Pro product test
Keep your common-rail diesel engine fresh with the Flashlube Catch Can Pro.

Recipe: Spicy Beef Noodle Stir-fry
A great all-in-one Asian-flavoured dish using minced meat, lots of vegetables and Hokkien noodles.

Harrop-Eaton ELocker: Product test
Twin ELockers encourage the albino behemoth to go further.

Bush cooking with Roothy: An inside look
Times can be tough when you’re a campsite’s resident chef.
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.













