Tough Dog 4WD Suspension: Everything 4×4 Australia Has Tested, Reviewed and Written
At 4×4 Australia, we love to get our hands dirty with every 4×4 product out there. So here is everything we have ever published about Tough Dog. That includes hands-on product reviews, gear guides, news and new product releases, custom 4×4 and project vehicle builds where Tough Dog gear was fitted and product comparisons where we put their kit up against the competition.
We even have real builds submitted by 4×4 Australia readers who are running Tough Dog gear on their own vehicles. If our team has tested it, driven with it, or written about it, or if one of our readers has built with it, you will find it below, newest first.
Win the Ultimate Ute Upfit from Utemaster; Up to $30k in gear up for grabs
Utemaster is giving one Aussie and one Kiwi ute owner the chance to score a fully fitted $30K off-road transformation
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
2023 Ford Everest build: Tough Dog Suspension GVM upgrade
Our Everest has Tough Dog suspension fitted including a GVM upgrade
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
Toyota HiLux GVM upgrade guide
Stay legal and carry more load with a GVM upgrade
2023 Ford Ranger build: Tough Dog suspension
Our Ranger is finally looking level and riding well with its full Tough Dog suspension installation complete
Toyota HiLux suspension guide
Improve clearance and ride quality with an aftermarket suspension set-up
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
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
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 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
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 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 and suspension components: August 2019
Big players on the aftermarket scene release a bunch of new 4×4 kit.
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.
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: 4×4 of the Year 2019
Tough Dog’s air-assist suspension kits provide touring 4×4 utes with the best of both worlds.
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.
4×4 activities in January, 2018: Travel Bulletin
Pen these upcoming events into your diary for Summer
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
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
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
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
Standard Nissan Navara D22 suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Tough Dog has a fix.