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 rebuild a live-axle front knuckle
A step-by-step guide to a busted knuckle rebuild using basic hand tools.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pesto pork
Like pork and pesto? Then you’re in for a treat!

The latest gear on the 4×4 market
Get your rig ready for summer with these new aftermarket products

Recipe: Banana treats
Kids are going to go bananas for these sugary treats.

Top 5 off-road essentials
Glenn fills us in on five things he doesn’t go off-road without

Hill-stall recoveries
Steep hills can lead to catastrophic damage if attacked incorrectly. Here’s how to tackle them safely.

Opposite Lock’s Ford Ranger build
Opposite Lock has kitted up a Ford Ranger, we take a look at what it’s packing!

Bush cooking with Roothy: Smoked Chicken
Maximise the flavour of your bush tucker by smoking the chook.

4×4 building to a budget: $20,000+
Maximise the potential of your adventure machine

4×4 building to a budget: $10,000
So you’ve saved up enough pennies for a decent build. Here’s what we’d do with $10K.

4×4 building to a budget: $5,000
How to improve your 4×4 with a $5000 budget

Recipe: Pearl couscous salad
Don’t be put off by the words “couscous” and “salad” – this is a delicious, no-fuss meal.

4×4 building to a budget: $2,500
When your ride need a boost and you’re on a tight budget

Black Wolf Tuff Dome Plus: Product test
Don’t let the price tag scare you, this tent’s got it all!

Yakima Skybox Pro 16S: Product test
Four years on and the Skybox is still going strong.

Recipe: Giant blueberry camp oven muffin
Cure the sweet-tooth craving with these delicious camp oven muffins…

How to determine why your engine won’t start
When it comes to diagnosing a problem, the first step is to find out which ingredient is missing.

How to prepare your 4×4 for a trip to Cape York
Thinking of a trip to the Top End? Michael Borg tells us how to track-proof a rig.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Chilli beef
A healthy and hearty meal with a decent chilli kick

Taipan exhaust system: Product test
Taipan exhaust system breathes life into big cruiser

Live-Axle Conversions
The live axle conversion is alive and kicking, even if the car companies dont think so

Flashlube Diesel Pre-Filter Product Test
Don’t let dirty fuel kill your diesel donk

Recipe: Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef
Beer Soup with Caramalised Onion and Beef: a delicious, manly version of the good old French Onion Soup.

How to: Winch redirection
Through the art of redirection, your winch can become an incredibly powerful tool.
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.













