CATEGORIES

OFF-ROAD RANGER

DEANO’S RANGER DOESN’T GET DRIVEN A LOT, BUT THERE’S PLENTY OF DIRT INVOLVED WHEN IT DOES

CLIFFHANGER

SANDRO TERLIZZI > LITHGOW, NEW SOUTH WALES

PROTECTION RACKET

OUR RANGER BUILD KICKS OFF WITH THE INSTALLATION OF TJM BAR-WORK AND WINCH

QUICK AFFIX

AUSSIE-MADE QUICK-RELEASE BRACKETS FOR AWNINGS AND OTHER ROOF-MOUNTED ACCESSORIES MAKES FITTING AND REMOVING EASIER

UNDER COVER

WE PUT THE OZTRAIL AWNING ON OUR MU-X TO THE TEST WITH A FEW CAMPING TRIPS OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS

THE DIFFERENCE

DOES A LUXURY FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE REALLY NEED THIS MUCH OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY? OR DOES A CAPABLE FOURWHEEL DRIVE NEED THIS MUCH LUXURY?

THE FRANK TANK

COULD THIS BE THE FIRST V8-POWERED PANEL VAN-CONVERTED 80 SERIES LANDCRUISER IN THE COUNTRY?

WOOPI DO

WOOLGOOLGA IS THE 4WD CAPITAL OF NSW, SO HEAD TO THE STATE’S MID-NORTH COAST FOR THE BEST BEACH AND BUSH ADVENTURES

CROCS CROSSING

THE WESTERN GATEWAY TO THE NT'S ARNHEM LAND IS RATED THE MOST DANGEROUS CAUSEWAY IN THE COUNTRY, SO READ ON AND TAKE NOTE OR BE SWEPT AWAY TO THE MERCY OF THE RESIDENT CROCS

6 and out!

THIS SUPER SPECCED D-MAX CLEARS THE BOUNDARY WHEN IT'S TIME TO UP STUMPS AND HEAD ON

BACK IN BLACK

WE STILL CAN'T BUY A NEW FORD BRONCO IN AUSTRALIA SO WE HEADED TO THE USA TO SEE WHAT WE'RE MISSING OUT ON. WE CAME BACK WANTING IT EVEN MORE

Bright Ideas

Narva takes light bars to the next level with its new ultima range and connect+ adjustability

BUSH THERAPY

OUR LONG-TERMER GOES BUSH ON THE NSW SOUTH COAST

BATTERY FOR THE OVERLANDERS

THE YUASA OVERLANDER 4X4 BATTERY IS BUILT FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS, SO WE FITTED ONE TO THE OLD LANDCRUISER

MIGHTY MOUNTS

THIS RAZED PRODUCTS MOUNTING KIT PROVIDES AN EASY WAY TO CARRY AND QUICKLY ACCESS UP THE MAXTRAX ON YOUR ROOF PLATFORM RACK.

ONCE A JOLLY IRONMAN

IRONMAN 4X4’S RIDGE POLE SWAG PROMISES QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY AT A GREAT PRICE. WE CHECKED IT OUT TO SEE IF IT DELIVERS

LOST IN LIMMEN

REMOTE AND ISOLATED, LIMMEN NATIONAL PARK ON THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA COASTLINE MAY NOT BE ON EVERYONE'S RADAR, BUT IT'S A STUNNING TROPICAL PARADISE FULL OF NATURAL WONDERS

Oh, What a Feeling

A FACTORY V8 PETROL-POWERED LEXUS GX470 BASED ON A PRADO AND ROLLING ON 37-INCH TYRES. WHY CAN'T WE BUILD THEM LIKE THIS IN AUSTRALIA?

A RIPPING RANGER

A NEW YEAR AND A NEW BUILD PROJECT FOR 4X4 AUSTRALIA!

BUILDING A BETTER BUS

4X4 AUSTRALIA TRANSFORMS A BASE MODEL ISUZU MU-X FROM A STOCKER TOA COMPETENT TOURING 4X4

TRIGGER HAPPY

A BODY CHOP FOR THIS GU PATROL WAS THE PERFECT WAY TO SHOWCASE THE TRIG POINT CANOPY AND CREATE A TOUGH TOURING TRUCK

rok THE Veld

AHEAD OF ITS DEBUT IN AUSTRALIA, WE GET A TASTE OF THE RANGER-BASED 2023 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK.

TECH TORQUE: FRASER STRONACH

THE automotive world is being turned on its head right now, but that doesn't mean we aren't about to be swamped by EVs, nor will anytime in the foreseeable future. But what is on the endangered list is the manual gearbox and its availability in new four-wheel drives.

FOOTLOOSE: RON MOON

PLAN ON TOWING CROSS COUNTRY? BEST LEARN THE BASICS FIRST

WANDERING AUS: THE SHANLEY FAMILY

THE FINAL CHAPTER ON OUR JOURNEY TO THE TIP!

TRAVEL BULLETIN: ALL THE LATEST 4X4 NEWS AND EVENTS

Now is the time to get out and about to enjoy this great land and support the communities. Experienced adventurer Ron Moon has listed a few upcoming highlights, as well as essential track info. As always, check with event organisers before locking in your plans.

AMAROK TO OFFER ONLY PETROL ENGINE IN ITS CLASS

VOLKSWAGEN AUSTRALIA LOOKS SET TO APPEAL TO CURRENT PETROL OWNERS, WITH THE NEXT-GENERATION AMAROK DUE IN EARLY 2023

FORD F-150 TESTED AND TUNED FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS

AUSSIE-TUNED F-150 XLT AND LARIAT TO GO ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA FROM THE SECOND HALF OF 2023

FAMILY WEEKENDING

OUR LONG-TERM PAJERO SPORT CONTINUES TO EARN ITS STRIPES AS A FAMILY MOVER AND WEEKEND SHAKER

TOUGH TIMES TOUGHER DIFFS

THE HARSH AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT TAKES ITS TOLL ON EVEN THE MOST ROBUST 4WDS INCLUDING THE LC79, FOR WHICH IT'S TIME TO UPGRADE THE DRIVELINE. READ DIFFS, AXLES, BEARINGS, HOUSINGS AND MORE.