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Jeep JK V8
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Jeep JK Hemi V8

Mark Clancy subscribes to the theory that there’s no substitute for cubic inches. His Hemi V8 powered Jeep puts the theory to the ultimate test.

The Bush Ranger may not be the most civilised machine, but it is a 4WD of great competence, with go-anywhere character
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Bush Ranger ATV

The Bush Ranger may not be the most civilised machine, but it is a 4WD of great competence, with go-anywhere character

Built on a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, this 4x4 trade truck has terrific off-road credentials.
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Custom Jeep Wrangler ute

Forget your Hiluxes and Rangers, this custom-built Jeep Wrangler ute would be the duck’s guts – if Jeep had the smarts to build them.

Redline FJ-Ute
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Modified: Redline FJ-Ute

Fancy a four-door 40 Series LandCruiser with all the modcons? Meet the amazing Redline FJ-Ute

Land Cruiser 79
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Land Cruiser 79

After years of hard work Mark and Sharon Makin are finally behind the wheel of their ideal four-wheel drive: A custom-made Toyota Land Cruiser 79.

AEV Ram 2500 Ute
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AEV Ram 2500 Ute

We belt American Expedition Vehicle’s first public offering of a full-size truck, the Ram 2500 Ute.

Mazda BT-50 GT
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Custom 4X4: Mazda BT-50 GT

When you cover 70,000km a year snapping Australia’s toughest four-wheel drives in the most remote locations, you need a bush-capable rig. Michael’s mighty Mazda BT-50 is up to the challenge.

Safari Holden Ute
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Safari Holden Ute | Modified review

Steve Riley’s Holden ute was built for tough off-road rallies. We drove it following its impressive debut in the Australasian Safari.

Icon LR Defender
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MODIFIED: ICON LAND ROVER DEFENDER

What would you build if you had an unlimited bank balance and a penchant for old Land Rovers?

Marks 4WD Land Cruiser Ute
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Modified Land Cruiser – Marks 4WD

Marks 4WD Adapters gives the Land Cruiser 70 Series the auto transmission buyers have craved. We put it to the test.

Custom Patrol Camper
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Globatrol Custom Camper Review

A GU Patrol with a custom built camper that’s ready to drive around the world.

Mahindra Pik-Up 4X4
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Mahindra Pik-Up

Thanks to a little bit of massaging, this Mahindra Pik-Up is one functional and tough workhorse.

Modified Land Rover Defender 110
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Land Rover Defender 110

Land Rovers unreliable? The owner of this trip-tricked Defender reckons it’s more a matter of attitude than mechanicals.

Modified Nissan GU Patrol
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Nissan GU Patrol

It’s what’s under your kilt that matters – chipped, intercooled, turbo-diesel Toyota engine gets the wind up this Nissan.

Modified LandCruiser
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Toyota LandCruiser

Fitting big tyres under this 200 Series for increased ability required a flair for engineering and the vision to make it happen.

4x4 MAGAZINE: Modified Range Rover Sport
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Custom Range Rover Sport

Driving through a remote location, no one would blink at the sight of a LandCruiser or Patrol, but a Range Rover?

4x4 magazine, australia, four-wheel drive, jan 2013, Modified vehicle: Jeep JK Wrangler
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Jeep JK Wrangler

There’s nothing stealth about this wicked Wrangler but a close look reveals some ingenious parts and clever engineering.

Modified GU Patrol, 4x4 australia, 2013
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Customised Nissan Patrol GU

BJ Elliott’s introduction to four-wheel driving was in 2005 when a friend offered to take him and his partner Laura for a drive off-road.

Mercedes-Benz LAPV
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Military Mercedes test drive

These are the only two Mercedes Benz LAPVs in Australia. They are bullet-proof, bomb-proof and battle ready. So tough, they even trusted us with them.

Modified Jeep Wrangler
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Jeep Wrangler

Double Black Offroad threw the book at this Jeep and it looks just the ticket.