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.

Terrain Tamer Origins
Terrain Tamer continues to develop Australia’s toughest OE replacement parts.

Lightforce LED215 product test
How do Lightforce’s new LED215 driving lights perform on bush roads?

Industry Insider: 4Way Suspension
4Way Suspension is the company behind four-wheel drive suspension specialists, Tough Dog. We speak to company founder John Agostino to find out the story behind the brand.

4X4 recovery guide: winching
Winching incorrectly can have deadly consequences. Here are some tips to you get home safely.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Chicken wrap
Roothy whips up some healthy outback chicken wraps.

WAECO CDF-11 fridge/freezer product test
A portable fridge and freezer that’s perfect for day trips.

Recipe: One-pot pasta
Here’s a delicious and easy dish that’ll save you time, effort and water at camp.

Yamaha YXZ1000R product test
Yamaha’s all-new YXZ1000R recreational off-road vehicle punches way above its weight.
MDT Tru Tracker LC70 fix
A terrific fix for Toyota Land Cruiser’s wonky axle widths.

Redarc Gauges product test
Timing is everything, and Redarc’s new gauges have landed right on time.

Recovery boards comparison
Which recovery board will save the day when you’re stuck in sand, mud, snow, or the rocky stuff?

Bush Cooking with Roothy: Spanish omelette
Roothy knocks up an outback-style Spanish omelette.

Roll-n-lock cover product test
Is this the most advanced tonneau cover ever made?

Project Toyota HiLux gets Harrop ELocker
Giveaway Toyota HiLux gets ELocker and drivetrain breathers from Harrop Engineering.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Hash browns
How to make hash browns in the bush.

OzTec Outback Shocks product test
Fresh shocks give this long-serving Hilux a new lease on life.

4X4 recovery guide: recovery boards
Recovery boards can be an easy way out of sticky situations. But they need to be used correctly. Here’s how to get the most out of your recovery boards.

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.
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.













