Gear
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Suspension
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Lights
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Canopies
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Bullbars
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Roof Racks
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Recovery Gear
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Storage
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Tools
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Camping
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Tents & Awnings
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Portable Power
Industry insider: Brown and Watson International
How does an Aussie company survive in a market flooded with cheap imports?
Product test: Razorback Canopy
A ute panel is stamped from sheet metal, robotically welded and moved along a high-tech production line. Same goes for these metal canopies from razorback.
Industry Insider: Sammitr Steel Canopies
There are so many choices for ute canopies, yet Sammitr manages to stand out with a unique product.
Recovery Gear Maintenance
Maintaining your recovery gear is essential for long, safe life
Toyota Hilux steering-pump squawk
GT sounds out a sticky steering situation on a salt lake in SA.
How to secure your 4×4
Your 4×4 is an easier target for thieves than you think.
How to use Maxtrax recovery boards
4×4 Australia shows you the right way to use Maxtrax recovery boards when bogged in the sand.
Product test: Pedders outback lift kit
A Pedders two-inch outback lift kit comes to the rescue of a tired Hilux.
Magnuson supercharged Jeep
Dropping a V8 into your JK isn’t the only way to get a bit more squirt. A supercharger kit is easier to install and can still give you the low-down torque you desire.
Industry Insider: Raw 4×4
Aussie company Raw 4X4 prides itself on an ability to tailor a four-wheel drive suspension system to suit a customer’s needs.
Product test: CFMoto X550 ATV and U550 UTV
Chinese giant CFMoto feeds farmers’ hunger for side-by-sides with comfort, performance and value.
Product test: Speedliner
A Speedliner tub liner can protect your ute’s tub from rust, abrasion and anything else you can throw at it.
4×4 convoy communication: UHF radios
Car-to-car comms can save lives. We tested some Oricom-supplied UHF radios on our recent Great Australian Bight expedition.
Tough Dog suspension upgrade
Standard Nissan Navara D22 suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Tough Dog has a fix.
Shippshape rooftop tent tested
Ron Moon tests the Shippshape Bush Hut rooftop tent
Jmacx suspension
A bolt-in, wide-track, coil-spring rear suspension that improves the 70 series on a number of fronts. Bingo!
Tech Torque common-rail diesels
Common-rail diesels offer improved performance, better economy, cleaner exhaust emissions and quieter running. but, there is a downside.
How to: chainsaw maintenance
When you need your chainsaw to clear a 4×4 track or cut some fire wood, you want it to start. Here’s how to make sure it’s always ready to go.
Recovery Boards: 4×4 Beach Test
Recovery boards, bog mats, sand tracks – it doesn’t matter what you call them, as long as they get your 4×4 moving. We put the best to the test.
Land Cruiser Portal Axles: Marks 4WD Adaptors
Want more clearance but don’t want to raise your suspension? Check out these portal axles, coming soon to 70-series Toyota Land Cruisers.
Big Bight Adventure: Bush Mechanics
When you travel in remote areas and things go wrong, correct practice and OH&S might go out the window but so long as it keeps you on the track and no one gets hurt, it’s all good.
Ironman 4×4 Foam Cell Pro shock absorbers
4X4 Australia Editor Matt Raudonikis talks and tests Ironman Suspension in the rocky Victorian High Country.
GEAR – Equipping your 4×4
Glenn Torrens explains some essential 4×4 equipment
Gear – Hema Maps
4X4 Australia tags along with the Hema Map Patrol experts, on a mapping expedition to the centre of the Simpson Desert.
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.