Gear




Australian bush survival guide
Fixing a rig is one thing, but how would you go if you got lost out on the tracks? You need to know how to survive out bush.

5 things I don’t head bush without
Ron Moon shares his must have outdoor essentials plus favourite 4×4 location

Last-resort fixes for your 4X4
Get your ride back on track with some of the best last-resort fixer-uppers of all time.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Sweet Chilli Coconut Prawn
Roothy puts another prawn in the frying pan.

4X4 Garage: Dana Australia’s Ultimate 60 rear-axle kit
An in-depth look at Dana Australia’s Ultimate 60 rear axle kit for the landCruiser 70 Series.

How to rebuild a live-axle front knuckle
A step-by-step guide to a busted knuckle rebuild using basic hand tools.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pesto pork
Like pork and pesto? Then you’re in for a treat!

The latest gear on the 4×4 market
Get your rig ready for summer with these new aftermarket products

Recipe: Banana treats
Kids are going to go bananas for these sugary treats.

Top 5 off-road essentials
Glenn fills us in on five things he doesn’t go off-road without

Hill-stall recoveries
Steep hills can lead to catastrophic damage if attacked incorrectly. Here’s how to tackle them safely.

Opposite Lock’s Ford Ranger build
Opposite Lock has kitted up a Ford Ranger, we take a look at what it’s packing!

Bush cooking with Roothy: Smoked Chicken
Maximise the flavour of your bush tucker by smoking the chook.

4×4 building to a budget: $20,000+
Maximise the potential of your adventure machine

4×4 building to a budget: $10,000
So you’ve saved up enough pennies for a decent build. Here’s what we’d do with $10K.

4×4 building to a budget: $5,000
How to improve your 4×4 with a $5000 budget

Recipe: Pearl couscous salad
Don’t be put off by the words “couscous” and “salad” – this is a delicious, no-fuss meal.

4×4 building to a budget: $2,500
When your ride need a boost and you’re on a tight budget

Black Wolf Tuff Dome Plus: Product test
Don’t let the price tag scare you, this tent’s got it all!

Yakima Skybox Pro 16S: Product test
Four years on and the Skybox is still going strong.

Recipe: Giant blueberry camp oven muffin
Cure the sweet-tooth craving with these delicious camp oven muffins…

How to determine why your engine won’t start
When it comes to diagnosing a problem, the first step is to find out which ingredient is missing.

How to prepare your 4×4 for a trip to Cape York
Thinking of a trip to the Top End? Michael Borg tells us how to track-proof a rig.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Chilli beef
A healthy and hearty meal with a decent chilli kick
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.