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.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain K02 Tyres: product test
Chris Collard tests BFGoodrich’s long-awaited All-Terrain KO2 tyres on some of Mexico’s toughest backroads.
Do you need tyre and rim insurance?
Got comprehensive 4WD insurance? Think again. Sometimes it doesn’t cover tyres and rims, and that’s a big cost if you suffer a blowout. Learn more in our introduction to tyre and rim insurance.
4X4 recovery guide: the snatch
Snatch recoveries can be extremely dangerous if done incorrectly. But done the right way, they are a vital part of safe four-wheel driving.
Cooper STT Pro product test
Cooper’s new STT Pros are enough to give anyone a rubber fetish
Techsafe seats product test
Kids grow. Seats don’t. So when you’re looking at seating options for your growing family, it makes sense to plan ahead.
Dynamic Wheel product test
Sensible tyre and rim choices can help rectify the wheel track discrepancy affecting 70 Series Land Cruisers.
Project Toyota HiLux gets Piranha Offroad dual-battery system
Piranha Off Road Products fits a dual-battery system to our giveaway HiLux.
Opposite Lock Bullbar product test
Opposite Lock’s 63mm-diameter bar is a big deal – in more ways than one
Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 5
We’ve ditched the canopy off the back of the HiLux and gone for this awesome expedition truck set-up with help from Ironman 4×4. The competition to win it is now open!
Runva 11XP Premium winch product test
Can a chinese-made winch bail out a troopy?
Cooper S/T Maxx product test
Cooper’s S/T MAXX tyres are great all-rounders. But how do they go on a Troopy? Mark Allen reckons they go all right.
Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 4
New EFS suspension and bigger wheels and tyres get our HiLux looking good and riding high!
The VRS Winch range – Durable, affordable and reliable
With over 25 years as one of Australia’s leading winch distributor, the decision was made to develop a new range of winches with the main requirement being to produce a winch of a high standard at and quality an affordable price.
Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 3
The Loaded Lux build giveaway car gets some TJM Protection, a Mean Mother winch and Lightforce LED lights.
Packing your 4X4 for Easter escapes
Getting away from town can be the best way to spend the long weekend. Packing your 4×4 right and not forgetting the essential will make the trip memorable for all the right and not the wrong reasons.
Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 2
Better Brakes from Marks 4WD improve the stopping power of our give-away Hilux that one lucky reader will be driving later this year.
Alu-Cab Land Rover product test
Now available in Australia, the Alu-Cab range is worth checking out for Land Rover and Troop Carrier owners.
Project Toyota HiLux build: Part 1
In part one of the Project Hilux build we get Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray to give the car the once over.
Powermonkey power packs product test
If you’re out bush, you don’t want to monkey around when it comes to charging your portable electronic gear.
Sunshade Products Windscreen Visor test
Sun visors haven’t been fashionable for some time, but they’re a great way to reduce heat and glare in your rig.
Get out of trouble with VRS recovery gear
For many years the range of VRS winches have been sold in Australia and around the world with thousands of them proven in the field, providing users with safe and reliable recovery from those often found hazards when out exploring this great country of ours.
Pelican lights product test
Whether you’re a boatie, a camper or just a bit afraid of the dark – you’re sure to find something useful in Pelican’s range of compact lights.
Narva Extreme HID product test
With an extremely clever design, these bright Narva HID lights live up to their name.
4X4 recovery guide: recovery kits
You can go bush without a recovery kit, but you really shouldn’t? Part 2 of our recovery guide series explains what to pack in a recovery kit.
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.