5 Things You Didn’t Know A UHF Could Do
Having a reliable means of communication is one of the most important aspects of remote travel. Whether it’s smoke signals or a high tech satellite phone, the ability to call…
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Industry Spotlight – Black Duck Seat Covers
If you enjoy the rough and tumble of extreme 4WDing but want to preserve the interior of your vehicle, you will want a set of Black Duck seat covers. We…
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Guide – Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems
Everything you wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) but were afraid to ask. We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and…
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Scoop! Bushwakka U-Beaut
Australian awning manufacturer, Bushwakka have done it again with the release of the U-Beaut Awning. Gold Coast-based Bushwakka has launched a brand new Australian-made 270-degree awning, and they’ve called it the U-Beaut.…
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How to: Regular winch maintenance
Now is a great time to perform some regular winch maintenance to save it from a premature end. With a fair bit of rain about lately it’s a good time…
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The Story Behind McHitch
When it comes to off-road towing, the old 50mm ball doesn’t really cut it. In essence, it was designed to look after towing the box trailer, of which it did…
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Gear News: Exitrax
The team at Exitrax have launched a nifty new roof rack mount, which in our eyes is the slickest setup so far for any type of recovery boards. The new…
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5 most ridiculous hitch-mounted accessories
Your 4x4s tow-hitch is one of the most usable features on it. Whether you’re driving a wagon or ute a tow hitch enables endless practicality. From towing caravans to the…
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The most ridiculous towing accessory you can buy
Towing is becoming more and more popular in the 4×4 world and for good reason. Families are spending more time than ever on the road, and bringing along a camper…
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Narva updates pocket sized LED work light
Spend enough time in the bush and sooner or later you’ll begin to cherish the little odds and ends that make life easier. A toolbox you’ve pieced together to suit…
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Clearview Accessories launch new Compact mirrors
Clearview are proving once again why they’re the leaders in a market they near on invented themselves. After huge success of their updated Next Gen mirrors, the team have answered…
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Uniden Gets Smart with new XTRAK Pro Range
Uniden have just announced the launch of what they hope will be a game changer to their lineup, the XTRAK Pro Series. The App enabled handheld XTRAK Pro 50 and…
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ARB Loadmaster with smarter storage
Us Aussies love our utes and the practicality they afford, but it’s hard to ignore sometimes that giant tub up the back might not be as ideal as a boot…
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ARB and GME support Beyond Blue
Mental health is one of the most important issues today. With border closures, travel restrictions, and mates out of work there’s never been a better time to not only let…
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TJM Releases 4×4 Accessories Range for New Nissan Navara
The all-new Nissan Navara is out now, and so too is TJM’s range of products for one of Australia’s most popular utes. The new Navara has a bolder design language…
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TJM’s awesome new high-performance Twin Air Compressor.
TJM has officially announced the arrival of an all-new twin air compressor that will allow 4WD owners to stay ahead of the pack on their next adventure. A good quality…
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Reviewed: Minelab SDC 2300
As you may have read earlier in this issue, choosing the right detector for what specifically you want to find takes a little more thought than you’d imagine. Don’t get…
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Gear: Aussie-made ARB Fire Pit
Check out the new 100 per cent Aussie-made ARB Fire Pit. The new five-piece collapsible ARB Fire Pit has been developed because ARB reckons the best camping trips have certain…
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Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray awarded Order of Australia Medal
On Tuesday 26th January, Terrain Tamer’s very own Allan Gray made the Australia Day 2021 Honours list and was awarded a ‘Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)’ for service…
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TJM launches updated barwork for the new BT-50
TJM has just launched the Outback bull bar, Rear Step Tow Bar and modular sidebars to suit the new Mazda BT-50 lineup Coming off the back of their announcement late…
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ARB Base Rack Cab Racks now available for utes!
Innovative ARB BASE Rack Cab Racks are now available to suit a number of dual-cab ute applications. Dual-cab ute owners wanting ARB BASE Rack Cab Racks for their vehicles will…
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The new ARB Slide Kitchen that we all need in our life!
ARB launches new Slide Kitchen that lets you pack everything you want, including the kitchen sink. ARB has just launched a brand-new product to market that makes its modular drawer…
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TJM has the new HiLux covered
TJM has developed a range of products to suit the new Toyota HiLux including vehicle protection equipment, suspension systems, canopies, ute accessories and more. TJM has new Toyota HiLux owners…
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Warn Hub Receiver wins at SEMA 360
The Warn Hub Receiver and app took out this year’s SEMA coveted ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award. Warn took out the coveted ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award at this…
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The sub-$100 lift for the new Land Rover Defender
In a rather ingenious (if obvious) idea from Lucky8, you can now lift your brand-spanking Land Rover Defender for under 100 dollarydoos More than a few modifications to our four-wheel…
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Reviewed: RotaBBQ
Wes puts the RotaBBQ to the test as a neat little portable cooking option. More and more often these days, you’ll find campsites with signs everywhere declaring fires must be…
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ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories now available
A range of ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories are now available. A new range of vehicle-specific ARB Isuzu D-MAX accessories are now available including a new Summit bull bar, a selection…
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The ultimate off-road hitch guide – Everything you ever wanted to know
Yes, you do need a dedicated off-road hitch if you tow your trailer off the blacktop, but how do you choose the right one? Here’s absolutely everything you ever wanted…
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New LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone
The new LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone allows for easy fitment of the award-winning Pioneer Platform. Toyota owners will be happy to hear a new LC79 Rhino-Rack Backbone is now available for…
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Ironman 4X4 doubles Jimny payload with GVM upgrade
Ironman 4X4 has just doubled the Suzuki Jimny’s payload capacity with its new 1785kg Jimny GVM upgrade kit. A tiny 340kg load-carrying capacity has always been a limiting factor for…
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Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform receives prestigious gold design award
The popular Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform has received a prestigious Good Design Award Gold Accolade in Australia’s 2020 International Good Design Awards. The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform has picked up the gold award…
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Terrain Tamer releases new Upper Control Arms
Terrain Tamer has released a range of Upper Control Arms to suit popular Toyota, Ford and Mazda 4X4 models with independent front suspension systems. Terrain Tamer has released a new…
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Warn releases bluetooth winch controller
With this new Warn Bluetooth winch controller you can recover your rig using your phone! The new Warn Bluetooth winch controller allows you to pair your winch and your phone…
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Clearview releases their Next Gen Mirrors
In an exclusive with Mr 4X4, we can now confirm that Clearview Mirrors has just released its Next Gen mirrors, which are a completely new design. Clearview has just released…
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Gear: Brand new ARB BASE Rack… A new take on an old design?
The all-new ARB BASE Rack is claimed to make carrying gear on your roof easier than ever. Since its inception in 1975 ARB has been manufacturing bull bars and roof…
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Reviewed: Supa-Peg 180 Degree Wing Awning
For a new take on a tried and tested design, the new Supa-Peg 180 Degree Wing Awning ticks a lot of boxes the others miss. We look at their latest…
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Terrain Tamer releases new GVM upgrade kits
Terrain Tamer and Multidrive Technology have developed a new range of vehicle-specific GVM upgrade kits. The new Terrain Tamer GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been developed to cater…
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NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn
You may have seen a story on our sister site, Unsealed 4X4, around a document released by Transport for NSW stopping upgrades to GVM; this document has now been withdrawn. “VSCCS…
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ARB now offering home delivery to assist with social distancing
ARB are now offering home delivery from its local stores, to make sure you’ve got the gear to keep building up your 4X4 while social distancing at home. With the…
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REDARC offering real-time remote troubleshooting
Got a problem with your RedVision system? Now you can get technical advice from REDARC in real-time via the TeamViewer App. REDARC has taken its customer service to the next…
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ARB air locker replacement for 70 Series LandCruiser released
ARB has released an Air Locker to replace the factory diff lock in the Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser, it will be available from March and is priced from $1095. ARB…
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Camp King Tub Topper now available for Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux
The Camp King Tub Topper has been on-sale in the US since 2018 and is now available Down Under for the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux from $5000. After wowing…
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New 4015kg GVM upgrade for LandCruiser 200 Series from Old Man Emu
ARB via Old Man Emu has released a brand-new GVM upgrade for 200 Series LandCruisers (up to 4015kg – Stage Two) with the original Stage One upgrade continuing. The 200…
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The essential spares, tools and recovery gear packing checklist
When it comes to heading away on holidays it can be easy to forget something… don’t leave home before you’ve checked off our essential spares, tools and recovery gear checklist.…
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ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79).…
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Solar Puff Review
While the ambient glow of a camp fire is great, sometimes you need something portable and energy efficient. Enter the Solar Puff, a handy little solar-powered camp light. While it…
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ARB Zero Fridge Freezer released at SEMA…on-sale here in January 2020
ARB has launched its new dual-zone Zero Fridge Freezer at the SEMA show overnight; it’ll be on-sale Down Under in January 2020. Amongst dune-jumping concept vehicles and electrified muscle cars,…
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Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact.…
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Limited-Edition RM Williams Yard Boot 365 Launched
Former Qantas and Apple designer, Marc Newson, has joined forces with RM Williams to design the limited-edition RM Williams Yard Boot 365. RM Williams has collaborated with Sydney local and…
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Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals…
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