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1991 Toyota HiLux

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This is my 1991 2.8-litre dual-cab HiLux, and it’s my absolute pride and joy. I bought it stock as a rock and have owned her for nearly a year. In that time I’ve put in more than 50,000km of camping, hunting, fishing and 4×4 trails. It’s also my everyday vehicle and it never fails me.

The engine was rebuilt last year and she’s had small upgrades including a two-inch lift; new head unit; UHF; extended brake lines; a snorkel; and speakers. Other than that, she’s all original. I’d like to keep her as simple as possible, as these HiLuxes are very capable and reliable off-road as is. Maybe just some tidy-ups, a new tray and stainless snorkel, but I have to appreciate the style and build of these rigs – why would you want to change it – Jessica

2010 Mitsubishi Challenger

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I bought my first four-wheel drive, a 2010 Mitsubishi Challenger, this time last year. I have only done one trip where 4WD was needed, and I was a passenger. No gear and no idea, that’s how I saw myself. My immediate family members never had a car while I was growing up, but I always wanted a classy and tough car. I couldn’t go with the sporty, flashy, zippy cars, as I always wanted the big and beastly-looking cars.

“Mitsi” is my first one, and although she’s been complimented by lots of experienced 4WDers, I haven’t tested her in deep waters yet. She came with all I needed, so it was love at first sight: ARB bullbar and spotlights; snorkel; extra suspension; bumper plates; tow bar; DP chip; dual battery; UHF radio; awning; and fitting tent.

I have added Titan twin drawers, and will build a platform so I can sleep inside and have more storage for off-grid when travelling alone. I prefer sand and beach to mud and rocks, but I want to experience it all with her – Vivi

2017 Holden Colorado LS

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It has 285 Maxxis tyres, 2-4-inch adjustable lift, In-House Fabrication snorkel, and a dual-battery set-up in the tub. This 4×4 has been to some beautiful places including Bribie, Double Island, Fraser, Mount Mee, Glasshouse Mountains and Crescent Heads.

The ultimate goal is to take this 4×4 to Cape York and the Victorian High Country, but in order to get there I would like a new bullbar, winch, rock sliders and towing mirrors. One other goal I want for the 4×4 is to get a jetski – Katelyn

1998 Nissan Y61 Patrol 2.8

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I’ve added a four-inch lift with 16psi turbo tuning – she may be slow, but I’ve yet to be beaten out in the bush. I’ve gone on many adventures with the Rolly Patrolly.

My most memorable experience was when a mate and I got lost in the bush. We followed a track that ran alongside a river, hoping we could cross it. The river then became fast rapids and we didn’t want to risk it. We continued down the track until we came across a very sketchy descent. This was clearly a climb, but we had to go down it. My mate went first and nearly rolled it, and so did I. Right after the descent we stumbled across a 30-40m-long bog hole.

My mate found a way around in his little Hilux, but I couldn’t. I had to go through it. We did the stick of truth and it didn’t seem that deep – I went for it and just sank straight down to the bull bar. Ended up being stuck for four hours, but no damage – Thomas Sainty

2022 Suzuki JB74 Jimny

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It’s still fairly new, and most of these mods – Tough Dog lift, 30-inch BFG A/Ts, transfer gears, ARB bar, four-inch snorkel and GME UHF – were done before it had done 500km, and then we set off on a 3500km two-week trip to Esperance and back along the south-west coast, all trouble-free.

Since then I’ve only done some local tracks, but I’m planning trips to Exmouth later in the year and the Victorian High Country next year. I have been building Zooks for 23 years now – Joe Lambeck

Toyota LandCruiser FJ40

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I have built this FJ40 over the years. It has an LS2 (6L) running a 6L80 transmission on a Nissan patrol chassis, with Fox coil-over suspension and an FJ40 body, which has been stretched 150mm to fit 3/9 Nissan Patrol differential and transfer – Aaron Wood

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