Tough Dog 4WD Suspension

Gear

2023 Ford Everest build: Tough Dog Suspension GVM upgrade put to the test

Putting the Everest’s Tough Dog suspension to the test on the tracks and on the road

Gear

2023 Ford Everest build: Tough Dog Suspension GVM upgrade

Our Everest has Tough Dog suspension fitted including a GVM upgrade

Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: GVM upgrade

Increasing the GVM of your 4×4 shouldn’t be taken lightly, but it shouldn’t be avoided if you need it. We explain how to get it right

Hilux Accessories

Toyota HiLux GVM upgrade guide

Stay legal and carry more load with a GVM upgrade

Gear

2023 Ford Ranger build: Tough Dog suspension

Our Ranger is finally looking level and riding well with its full Tough Dog suspension installation complete

Hilux Accessories

Toyota HiLux suspension guide

Improve clearance and ride quality with an aftermarket suspension set-up

Isuzu MU-X final build
Custom 4x4s

Final build: MU-X transformed into touring beast

4X4 Australia transforms a base-model Isuzu MU-X from stock to a competent touring 4×4

Gear

What is a GVM upgrade and do you really need one?

The ins and outs of upgrading the GVM of your 4WD, and why it might be a bad idea for some

Gear

Tough Dog suspension transforms our MU-X build

The 4X4 Australia MU-X is riding a little taller now, thanks to a new Tough Dog suspension set-up

Tough Dog 200 versus 300 Series
Custom 4x4s

Tough Dog comparison: 300 Series vs 200 Series

The team at Tough Dog 4WD Suspension hand us the keys to their 200 and 300 Series LandCruisers, to see how they compare off-road

2021 Isuzu D-MAX gets 40mm Tough Dog Suspension lift
Gear

D-MAX gets Tough Dog Suspension upgrade

A 40mm Tough Dog Suspension lift fixes more than ground clearance on the 4X4 Australia D-MAX

New 4x4 gear ARB air locker Terrain Tamer parabolic springs Tough Dog control arms
Gear

New gear: ARB air locker + Terrain Tamer parabolic springs + Tough Dog control arms

New quality 4×4 equipment released by ARB, Terrain Tamer and Tough Dog.

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.

Interview Tough Dog Simon Vella
Opinion

Interview with Tough Dog’s Simon Vella

Tough Dog Suspension’s Simon Vella has spent more than a quarter of a century designing suspension for everything from off-road tourers to bullet- and bomb-proof five-tonne Land Cruisers.

4x4 shock absorbers buyers guide
Suspension

4×4 shock absorbers buyers’ guide

There is a seemingly limitless choice of specialised shock absorbers to glide the ride for all types of off-roading pursuits.

Tough Dog Toyota Hilux review 4x4 of the Year 2019
4x4OTY

Tough Dog Toyota Hilux review: 4×4 of the Year 2019

Tough Dog’s air-assist suspension kits provide touring 4×4 utes with the best of both worlds.

4x4 of The Year 2018 Tough Dog 4WD Suspension feature
4x4OTY

4×4 of The Year 2018: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension

Tough Dog 4WD Suspension brought its well-sorted Ford Ranger to this year’s 4×4 of the Year party.

TRAVEL BULLETIN TASSIE NW
Explore

4×4 activities in January, 2018: Travel Bulletin

Pen these upcoming events into your diary for Summer

2017 4X4OTY: Tough Dog Suspension main
4x4OTY

2017 4X4OTY: Tough Dog Suspension

4X4OTY sponsor Tough Dog Suspension brought along its leaf-sprung Navara to show the benefits of a suspension upgrade.

The Science of Suspension – Choosing the Right Gear
Sponsored

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.

Industry Insider: 4Way Suspension
Suspension

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 Of The Year: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension
4x4OTY

4X4 Of The Year: Tough Dog 4WD Suspension

Tough Dog brought its new Hilux along to the party to show how much of an improvement you can expect with a quality aftermarket suspension kit.

Tough Dog suspension upgrade
Gear

Tough Dog suspension upgrade

Standard Nissan Navara D22 suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Tough Dog has a fix.

Tough dog supports tough testing
News

Tough dog supports tough testing

4×4 Australia is packing the rigs to head off on our 4×4 Of The Year road test next week…and we’re welcoming Tough Dog Suspensions, who are coming along to join in the fun!