Gear




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 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.

Ron’s LC79 gets new diffs, axles, bearings, housings and more
The harsh Australian continent takes its toll on even the most robust 4WDs

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

Product test: Torque sticks
Ensure the right tension on your nuts, with this intriguing device

Readers’ Rigs: December 2022
Round out the year by ogling a few more reader-submitted 4x4s

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

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

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 4×4 products Buyers’ Guide: December 2022
More ideas for the upcoming festive season

Readers’ Rigs: November 2022
Quality selections feature in this month’s instalment of Readers’ Rigs

Best 4×4 batteries in Australia 2024
Focusing on the positives and negatives, to assemble the best 4×4 batteries on sale in Australia

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

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

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

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

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

The best fuel bladders, tanks and water containers in Australia 2024
For short-term solution to carrying spare fuel, you can’t look past fuel bladders, fuel tanks and water containers

Readers’ Rigs: October 2022
Tidy Ford Maverick leads latest selection of Readers’ Rigs

New 4×4 products buyers’ guide: November 2022
A selection of the best aftermarket kit to hit catalogues this month

The Best Ford Ranger Roof Racks & Platforms in Australia 2023
Summer holidays are on the horizon and for owners of 2022 Ford Rangers, it’s time to check out our Buyers’ Guide to up-top storage solutions.

Tested: Autophix Outback 9360 diagnostic scanner
After using an Autophix OBD diagnostic scanner at the 4WD OTY awards, Evan knew he needed one for his FJ Cruiser

The Best Family Tents in Australia 2024
From inflatable and instant tents to dome tents and multi-room configurations, the 4X4 Australia team has sourced some of the biggest names in the tent game to keep all the family happy, at peace and sheltered, in the great outdoors.

Tough Dog suspension transforms our MU-X build
The 4X4 Australia MU-X is riding a little taller now, thanks to a new Tough Dog suspension set-up
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.