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.
The Science of Suspension – Choosing the Right Gear
Aftermarket accessories can easily affect factory suspension. We documented a fitout on our 2016 Toyota Hilux, to show just how easy this is achieved.
Dual Battery System: Product test
We convert a Troopy into a portable charging station.
Latest electronics and gadgets for your 4×4
We’ve handpicked some of the best gadgets and electronics currently on the market.
Bush cooking with Roothy: Mango Chicken
A tropical delight that’s sure to please the kids.
Flashlube Catch Can Pro product test
Keep your common-rail diesel engine fresh with the Flashlube Catch Can Pro.
Recipe: Spicy Beef Noodle Stir-fry
A great all-in-one Asian-flavoured dish using minced meat, lots of vegetables and Hokkien noodles.
Harrop-Eaton ELocker: Product test
Twin ELockers encourage the albino behemoth to go further.
Bush cooking with Roothy: An inside look
Times can be tough when you’re a campsite’s resident chef.
Recipe: Honey and banana scobread
Fusing scones and bread to create a sensational treat.
How to: Using a high-lift jack
A high-lift jack is one of the most useful tools in a recovery kit, but it’s also one of the most dangerous.
Bush cooking with Roothy: Ginger fish
Roothy dips a line in the ocean and serves up another seafood treat.
Latest storage & protection gear for your 4×4
Add some gear to your ride to take your 4×4 further
Recipe: Camp Oven Lamb Stew
This is a meal everyone will enjoy – except vegetarians of course!
Scarpa Oxygen GTX shoes: Product test
We get a pair of Scarpa’s new Oxygen GTX shoes nice and dirty.
Mountain Trail EDX Camper: Product test
Sometimes it’s better to ditch the swag and camp in luxury. Enter the Mountain Trail EDX Touring Edition.
Bush cooking with Roothy: Apple spring rolls
Roothy whips up a delicious dessert in less than 10 minutes.
Five tips for longer-lasting tyres
How to make your 4×4 tyres last longer.
Companion LED Strip lights: Product test
LED strip lights seem to be all the rage. Ron checks out Companion’s latest offering.
K9 Rack: Product test
Eezi-Awn claims it has perfected the roof rack. Let’s find out!
Recipe: Campfire-cooked Jaffle Iron Toastie
The simple things in life are often the best. These good-old jaffle iron toasties are proof of that.
Bush cooking with Roothy: Coconut fish
Sick and tired of grilled fish? Spice it up with coconut.
GME TX3350 UHF Radio: Product test
A muffled two-way radio can be dangerous. GME has a fix, with its TX3350 offering clear sound, 80 channels and full-function lCD Controller.
Recipe: Potato supreme parcels
Potato parcels are easy to make and taste delicious. They can be cooked over the coals, on the barbecue or in your camp oven.
How to: Double line pull winching
Make your winch twice as powerful, with five minutes’ work.
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.