Custom 4X4s

Boomerang BBQ tested
With more campsites eliminating ground fires, this unit will increase in popularity.

Dean Mellor recounts his high and low moments as 4×4 Australia editor
A rollercoaster ride of highs, lows and amazing experiences

Ron rolls two cars in one weekend
When Ron rolled two 4X4s in a day, cutting short our three-way car comparison…

King of the Hammers 2017: Q&A with Ben Napier and Pete Antunac
Chewing with the fat with two Aussies in Hammertown.

King of the Hammers celebrates 10 year anniversary
Two Aussies tackle the toughest race on the planet in a milestone year.

Ron Moon reveals his favourite 4X4 Australia adventures
Geez, this 400th issue is making Ron feel old!

4X4 Australia: The Early Years
4X4 Australia’s first editor recalls how the mag went from go-to-whoa!

4×4 news and event info from across Australia: June
June events and track updates from all around Oz.

ARB history and timeline
Starting out making roof racks in a driveway, ARB is now one of the biggest and most respected 4WD accessory companies in the world.

We’ll be back in your inbox soon!
We’re performing some scheduled maintenance on our newsletter, so we’ll be out of action for the next few weeks!

Mercedes-Benz X-Class caught testing
A video posted to YouTube earlier this week has captured Mercedes Benz’s upcoming X-Class ute out testing.

4X4 Australia’s 400th issue special: Quadruple ton
Milestone 400th issue reflects on 4X4 Australia’s bumpy ride.

4X4 Australia: June 2017 issue out now!
Custom Land Cruiser 80 Series, Troop Carrier in the High Country, all-new Series II Navara, and plenty more.

Video: FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser in Cape York, 1975
Norm Needham explains the famous 1975 river crossing of Cape York.

Piranha DBE180-SX Electronic Isolator
The battery experts release all-new management system.

4×4 gear: long-range tank, awning, clutch kit
More gear that’ll take you further!

Dirt roads are vanishing under tar
Bitumen is rapidly taking over our beloved off-road tracks.

4WD1 expands suspension and accessory range
4WD1’s expansion reaches new levels.

New 4×4 gear: light bars, LED loom, seat covers
Some of the best new 4×4 gear on the market.

Traditional 4×4 versus high-tech 4×4
Four-wheel drives are becoming better suited to around-town duties than outback touring. Where does that leave the off-road adventurer?

Recipe: Chow Mein
Viv’s unique take on the classic Chinese stir-fried noodle dish.

Murrumbidgee River, NSW
Following the Murrumbidgee River from its source to its junction with the Murray.

Electronic Traction Control is the gift that keeps on giving
ETC wasn’t originally intended to be a 4WDer’s friend.

Toyota genuine accessories battery kit recalled
Auxiliary battery kit sparks problems for the Hilux