ClearView Tyre Spider Revealed – four-way tyre inflator/deflator
We caught up with the team behind ClearView Mirrors at the Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show and got the scoop on the new ClearView Tyre Spider. If you had a…
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ARB tailgate assist for Toyota HiLux released
ARB has released a DIY tailgate assist for the Toyota HiLux which is available now and lists from $299. Aftermarket 4×4 specialist, ARB, has released the latest in its line…
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Want better performance from your 4×4? A Steinbauer chip can help.
4×4 owners looking for better performance and more power from their modern diesel engines but who are justifiably nervous about overriding their vehicle’s computer system via a flash tune, should…
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Ozpig gets aboard the slow cooking craze, launches oven smoker
Ozpig’s new Oven Smoker has taken cooking outdoors to the next level and is sure to excite anyone whose taste buds dance with the words ‘American barbecue’. And yes, that…
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Got an ATV or quad bike? The Uniden XTRAK 40 could be your ideal UHF
Uniden has targeted the ATV and quad bike crowd with its robust XTRAK 40 in vehicle UHF radio. This IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof CB radio is ideal for use in…
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ARB lights the way with Intensity V2
ARB has released its newest version of the Intensity series of driving lights, the Intensity V2. Building upon the quality V1 lights, the new series features higher wattage ‘Osram Giants’…
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Who is ‘Luke the Drifta’ and what’s his recovery kit?
Another quality product from the folks over at Drifta, the ‘Luke the Drifta Recovery Kit’ has all the gear you need to get out of a pickle. Featuring a mesh…
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Snow Peak Entry IGT frame: a table, but not as you know it
Modular and multi-purpose have become the ideal traits in our equipment as we move away from multiple items of overly heavy gear that have just one purpose. With this in…
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Diesel Care introduces new Catch Can Kit
Diesel Care has introduced a new range of Catch Can Kits to its product line-up, designed to improve the performance of modern diesel engines that use Exhaust Gas Recirculation which…
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Adventure Kings recall: Neoprene Seat Covers
A recall for punters who have purchased the Adventure Kings Neoprene Seat Covers from 4WD Supacentre between January 3 2019 – March 7 2019 has been released by the ACCC.…
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Saw blade wheels … just because you can
Now for some Sunday afternoon frivolity; these legends (idiots, heroes, morons, champions … pick your own noun here), have fitted a Subaru with saw blade wheels. And then proceeded to…
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TESTED: Atlas 46 Yorktown Tool Roll
If you’re looking for an effective way to keep your tools organised and stored safely in one place, look no further than the Yorktown Tool Roll from Atlas 46. One…
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Meth found in 4X4 winches
Now for something a little left of centre: The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have arrested two men after detecting $13.5 million worth of methamphetamine inside 14 ‘modified 4WD recovery winches’.…
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Ever wondered where to get those mini number plates for your bike rack from?
It’s the question that a lot of mums and dads ask when they lob the kids bikes on to the caravan or camper trailer for a weekend away; where do…
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MAXTRAX Soft Shackle Pulley and Hitch
We’re always striving to increase safety while reducing weight with our gear. Recovery gear is mandatory to have and is used in one of the most dangerous components of off-road…
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Dual-use GoTreads hit Aussie market
Recently released from the guys over at A247 are GoTreads. Functioning as both a recovery board and levelling device, they’re made from a polypropylene-copolymer blend, and feature galvanised steel connecting…
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Louvres are cool again… but on canopies?
The folks over at Michigan Vehicle Solutions have just released a fastback-styled canopy for your dual-cab ute… with louvres. For when you really need a work ute, but fastbacks are…
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Firestryker – New fire extinguisher for Australia from ARB
Fire extinguishers – we all carry one, right? But how old and has it been maintained? Will it work when you finally need it? Is there any new technology in…
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Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Cooper Tires have you covered
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas this year? If not, don’t worry. The folks over at Cooper Tires have you sorted with their Happier New Year Click and…
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Handy gear: Atlas46 Yorktown tool roll
We’ve tried all sorts of methods to carry tools on trips around here: metal and plastic toolboxes, tool bags, even cheap plastic storage boxes. Now we have something a little…
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Give the gift of ARB
With Christmas just around the corner, our mates over at ARB have put together some Christmas deals so you can give the gift of ARB this Christmas. If you’re anything…
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Reviewed: Hardcase for a tough life
There’s a new 4X4 gear case on the market that we have been testing out, during filming for season 11. Now a box is a box, right? They all do…
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Pat returns to his roots with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres
With shooting for the next season of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures well and truly underway, Pat has returned to his roots, with the new Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres on his…
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This is the worst 4X4 accessory we’ve ever seen
We have had a couple of people send us screenshots and links to what could be one of the dodgiest recovery items ever created. It’s a piece of equipment designed…
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ARB: Brand new 40 Series bullbar
For years the iconic 40 Series LandCruiser has been building an almost cult-like love affair with 4WD’ers across the world; none more obvious than with us Down Under. There are…
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WARN turns 70!
WARN Industries was kicked of just after World War II by Arthur Warn to supply locking hubs to surplus Jeeps off the back of the war. From there, over the…
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TJM Snatch Strap Recall
Pluck out your snatch strap, the ACCC has issued a recall for some TJM 8T snatch straps as purchased individually or as part of a recovery kit. While the straps…
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Over $1 million in counterfeit parts seized
After highlighting the amount of counterfeit parts coming into Australia and being sold online on platforms such as eBay late last year, over $1 million in counterfeit parts have just…
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Film your 4X4 and win $3500 worth of gear!
Reckon you’re pretty good with your phone or video camera? Taken some pretty awesome footage of your 4X4? Want to film your 4X4 and win $3500 worth of prizes? The…
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Is this the greatest alternative to the high-lift jack ever created?
We’d like you to meet the newest member of the ARB family: The ARB Jack. You see, Jack is a high lift jack, but without the three-foot-long handle that wants…
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ARB partners with TRED to bring you the ARB TRED Pro
ARB have just announced their partnership with Australian made recovery board manufacturer, TRED. Through this partner ship they are bringing the exclusive ARB TRED Pro to ARB stores around the…
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Man killed by snapped recovery strap in QLD
A 51-year-old man has been killed by a snapped recovery strap whilst he was assisting in recovering a bogged vehicle north of Mackay in Queensland, yesterday. At this time not…
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ARB: Try before you buy!
Considering the aftermarket accessory industry and range continues to grow, navigating the accessories abilities and ‘fit’ has become rather overwhelming in recent times. We try to keep you updated and…
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First look: Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper
Just released in this issue of Unsealed 4X4 is an in-depth look at the brand spanking new Drivetech 4×4 Rival bumper. Evan, the editor of Unsealed 4X4 and Ben from Drivetech…
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Roadsafe Soft Shackle recall
A recall has just been announced for the Roadsafe Soft Shackles. The shackles themselves are fine, however on the warning label there has been a typographical error. The specific product…
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Snatch Strap standards updated (finally!)
Recovery / Snatch Strap standards have been updated by the ACCC as of the December 1, 2017. Considering how lax regulation and quality has been over the past few years,…
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New Kingsley Rogue Side Steps hit the market
Just released by Kingsley, the folks who brought us Bushranger 4X4 Gear, are the Kingsley Rogue Side Steps. Initially offered for the PX/PXII Ranger and BT-50 Dual cab from 2011…
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Pat Callinan Photography Packs – Your next adventure is waiting
Along with the team at fstopgear.com, Canon Australia has teamed up with Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures to offer up some fantastic Photography Packs at the Canon Store. There are two new…
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The best camp chairs on the market – Bar none!
We loaded our very own Scott Mason up with 14 different camp chairs, from 9 different manufacturers to see which one would reign supreme over the other 13. From manufacturers…
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Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks
One of the newer, and cooler safety items to come out of SEMA this year, are the Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks. Based on a chemical reaction utilising potassium as the…
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BUSTED: Counterfeit Oil Filters Seized
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has issued a warning to Aussies who may have been duped into purchasing counterfeit oil filters. The filters have been sold online through…
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Blackwolf first to use ISO Sleeping bag ratings
If ever you’ve looked around for a new sleeping bag, the first thing you’ll notice is the ratings on them. But what do they mean? Are they regulated or calibrated…
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First Look: New BFGoodrich KM3 Mud Terrain
This is BFGoodrich’s next generation mud terrain tyre, the KM3. Spotted by Scott Mason over in Baja, where the new rubber is undergoing testing as part of the Baja 1,000.…
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Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show
Let’s be honest, the word ‘adventure‘ means different things to different people. You and I might see it as packing up the fourby and heading into the bush for a…
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Project Patrol Update – Are The Recaro Seats Worth The Outlay?
Um, yes. Without a doubt. With the first trip under the belt since the install, I can say that these seats are a game changer. Feeling like a million bucks…
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BFGoodrich has you covered for your next camping adventure
Buy four BFGoodrich off-road tyres before September 30 and receive a FREE BFGoodrich swag valued at $279. BFGOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A® KO2 is the toughest All-terrain…
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Bridgestone Dueler M/T 674 – a 50,000km review
When I bought Project 130 the Land Rover Defender, it was in dire need of some new rubber. Along with upgrading the suspension and wheels, I fitted up some Bridgestone…
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Fancy a Glass of Wine with your Magazine?
What sounds better than enjoying our magazine alongside the perfect glass of wine? Not much really. That’s exactly why you need to take advantage of our new offer with United…
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Young man dies in 4WD recovery gone wrong
Another 4WD recovery gone wrong has claimed a life, this time a 26 year old man. The incident occoured at Farnborough Beach on the Capricorn Coast, just north of Yepoon.…
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Learn about 4X4 Suspension with Terrain Tamer-Master Class Ep 06
It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will…
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