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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.

Outback trip preperation
Gear

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 Parabolic Leaf Spring Toyota Hilux released
Suspension

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 HEMA Maps Go-To Guide for Campers
Gear

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.

4x4 kinetic recovery ropes benefits
Recovery

Kinetic ropes versus snatch straps

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

Yakima storage kit August 2019
Gear

All-new Yakima storage kit

A closer look at Yakima’s Hangover 4 and OffGrid.

How to keep safe when stranded in the outback
Gear

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 4x4 lighting products August 2019
Electronics & Gadgets

New 4×4 lighting products: August 2019

Brighten your campsite with these lighting solutions.

Navman DRIVEDUO SUV GPS product test
Electronics & Gadgets

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 4x4 product test
Outdoors

Cub Frontier camper trailer: 4×4 product test

More than 50 years of R&D brings us the quickest forward-fold camper yet.

New 4x4 maps books August 2019
Outdoors

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 4x4 engine transmission maintenance products August 2019
Gear

New 4×4 engine, transmission and battery maintenance gear: August 2019

Optimise your vehicle’s essential bits with quality aftermarket kit.

New tyres brakes suspension 4x4 products August 2019
Gear

New tyres, brakes and suspension components: August 2019

Big players on the aftermarket scene release a bunch of new 4×4 kit.

New 4x4 bullbars side steps August 2019 4x4 products
Gear

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 4x4 products August 2019
Outdoors

All-new campsite essentials: August 2019

New camping equipment to make life at camp even easier.

New 4x4 soft shackles recovery points 4x4 products August 2019
Gear

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.

Gear

Fatz Fabrication AirBox tested

Lower the chances of your engine getting dusted!

iDrive throttle controller 4x4 product test
Electronics & Gadgets

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 4x4 product test
Outdoors

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 MegaWarrior roof rack accessories 4x4 product test
Gear

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 brake kit improves safety
Gear

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 4x4 product test
Bush Cooking

Front Runner Table: 4×4 product test

Making the kerbside brunch stop quick and easy.

4x4 storage products for June 2019
Gear

4×4 storage products: June 2019

All-new bike carrier, roof rack, drawer system and duffel bag.

Top outback 4x4 modifications
Gear

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 4x4 product test
Gear

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.