May 2023

4x4 Magazine Australia

Live the adventure!

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4x4 Magazine Australia
Editor Matt Raudonikis Art Director Jamie Burgess Staff Journalist Tristan Tancredi Editor-At-Large Ron Moon Brand Sales Manager Scott Crowley Staff Photographers Ellen Dewar, Alastair Brook News Editor Kat Fisk Marketing Specialist Tim McApline Prod
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Sneak Peek At Jeep Week
SEVEN unique concept vehicles were unveiled at the 2023 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, which is now in its 57th year. The nine-day even is hosted by Moab’s Red Rock 4-Wheelers 4x4 club, with factory-backed support from the American brand. While th
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1978 Jeep Cherokee 4xe Concept
Jeep travelled down memory lane with this resto-mod to the Jeep Cherokee SJ – a two-door version of the Wagoneer introduced in 1974. The concept – built from a run-down 1978 example purchased on Craigslist – was gutted to cater for the addition of th
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Jeep Gladiator Sideburn Concept
It runs a custom tubular grille guard, a modified Rubicon bumper with Warn winch, LED roof lights, and a concept sports bar made from carbon-fibre and steel. A custom limb-riser directs branches and bushes up and over the roofline to prevent potentia
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Overland Concept
Based on the short-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer, the Overland Concept – powered by Chrysler’s’ new 380kW/678Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo ‘Hurricane’ inline-six petrol engine – receives a custom-designed roof-mounted ‘Skyloft’ camper top by Redtail Overland, c
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Jeep Scrambler 392 Concept
Inspired by the CJ-8 Jeep Scrambler, the Scrambler 392 Concept blends the V8-powered Wrangler 392 with the rear section from the Gladiator dual-cab ute. The Scrambler 392 runs an AccuAir air suspension kit, allowing for on-the-fly lift ranging from 3
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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Departure Concept
Based on a stock Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, the Departure concept is fitted with a slew of parts from the Jeep Performance Parts division including 17-inch Vintage Bronze KMC Impact OL wheels, 37-inch BFGoodrich tyres, a two-inch lifted suspension
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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Concept
The Wrangler Rubicon 4Xe concept runs the latest pink hue from Jeep’s design headquarters which is said to switch from a purple-like finish in darker environments to a magenta-like look under the direct sun. It also gains the front grille from the Wr
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Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 Concept
The 2023 all-electric Wrangler Magneto 3.0 concept builds on previous examples unveiled in 2021 and 2022. This EV Wrangler has two power settings, with peak output of 485kW and 1224Nm in a 10-second burst, or 213kW and 371Nm in standard mode. It reta
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Win The Toyzuki
ONE OF the most talked about vehicles on show at the National 4X4 Outdoors Show in Brisbane in March was this cute-as Suzuki Jimny that has been meticulously crafted to resemble a miniature LandCruiser. There have been countless Jimny look-a-likes cr
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Silverado revamp
GMSV’s 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up trucks for Australia have been revealed and they come with a few changes; gone is the previous LTT rail Boss entry-level model, and a new ZR2 hero model joins at the top of the two-model range. The line-up revi
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Departure Lounge
LET’S CUT straight to the chase. While the Land Rover Defender 110 and 130 both run on the same 3022mm wheelbase, the latter packages eight useable seats inside thanks to an extra 340mm of rear overhang. Unlike most three-row 4x4s, the overhang is so
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External What?
WHEN it comes to 4x4 suspension, the sky’s the limit. While manufacturers used to bend over backwards to build the biggest lift possible, these days they’re all hell bent on building the smoothest ride imaginable. It’s given rise to plenty of oddball
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Rags to Riches
THERE’S no two ways about it. Life is about compromises. The rolling countryside of an outback station might be the perfect slice of paradise for some, but it’s a world away from beach-front barbecues with your mates. A big-shot career in the hustle
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Travel Bulletin
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
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Sand Dune Sledge Hammer
WHEN IT comes to LandCruisers and their many iterations, the LC105 is often listed near the top of the favourites list by Toyota stalwarts, but quickly followed with the caveat that the naturally aspirated versions of either fuel variant would be fla
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Powerage
AFTER we confirmed that we were fitting the Trig Point service body canopy to the Ranger, and Trig Point’s Murray Brookes told us there would be space for an induction cooktop, we had to rethink our 12-volt power set-up. When we spoke to our partners
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Brains Behind The Brawn
ASKING a management system to be across everything going on in an engine pushed as hard as this one was always going to require a top-end ECU, and in the case of Ben’s LC105 that is taken care of by the Haltech Nexus R5. This flagship ECU is loaded w
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Cool Operator
WITH THE Projecta 12-volt system and MSA Power Slide fitted in the Trig Point canopy on our Ranger, we could finally install our portable fridge. For this application we’ve gone with a CFX3 45 from Dometic as it fits in the space available to us and
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Trays Bonza
WITH THE 1700mm Trig Point canopy on the back of our double-cab Ranger we have plenty of space up top for carrying kit and accessories. To make it as functional and usable as possible we’ve gone with individual platform racks on both the cabin and th
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Serious Matters
IF YOU’RE anything like me and will do anything to cut the time and effort it takes to keep a car clean, then you will appreciate the value of a well-fitting set of quality floor mats. Mats that will protect the original carpets in your 4x4 and be ea
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The River Run
AT 1472KM, the Darling is the third longest river in Australia and a visit here had been on my bucket list for some time. The Darling had all but dried up in 2019 but recent record-breaking rains have brought life back to the river. After several mon
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Blowhard
FORD’S 3.0-litre diesel V6 engine brings the performance and refinement of the Ranger ute up to a whole new level. It’s not all about outright grunt but it’s the way it delivers it that makes the V6 the engine to have in the RA Ranger… and soon the 2
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Heart Of The Flinders
WE WERE back in amongst the ranges and I couldn’t be happier. With permission from a friend, who had given us approval to camp on her property, we poked along the Glass Gorge Road north of the historic town of Blinman. The town owes its existence to
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Coast To Coast On The Cape
CLEARED mining areas are evident as you approach Weipa, where the sudden appearance of traffic lights might be a bit startling… and the last thing you would expect after long distances behind the wheel. After all, Weipa is situated at the end of the
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Australian Made Products
THE AUSTRALIAN AUTOMOTIVE 4X4 MARKET HAS A RICH AND PROUD HERITAGE. FOR YEARS LOCAL DESIGN, INGENUITY AND MANUFACTURING HAS CREATED MANY FANTASTIC FOUR WHEEL DRIVE RELATED PRODUCTS. AT 4X4 AUSTRALIA WE ARE PROUD TO SHOWCASE AND SUPPORT TRULY AUSTRALI
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Ridin’ With The Boss
OUR stretched GU Patrol has been running on a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tyres for the last 10 months, and in that time it has clocked up 16,000km. Most of those kilometres have been on desert trips, including a run from Ceduna to north of
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Gear
Opposite Lock’s premium bullbar and accessory range for the Landcruiser 300 Series is now available. The company’s spin on traditional frontal protection is uniquely designed and engineered in Australia to complement and enhance the 300 Series’ origi
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Essential Air
IT WAS fortunate for us that on the cold, wet afternoon that the airline on our decades-old 12-volt air compressor failed, we were returning from a trip with a few of the team from Ironman 4x4 and were able to borrow their compressor to air up as we
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Readers Rigs
Adventure Girls 4WD is a social group for women of all ages who have a passion for 4x4s. Sign up or for more info visit www.facebook.com/adventuregirls4wd 4X4AUSTRALIA.COM.AU @4X4AUS @4X4AUSTRALIANMAG This was a full rebuild from when I was 23 week
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Rear View
We conducted a petrol-powered battle with the 80 Series LandCruiser auto up against the GQ Patrol auto and the Discovery auto. We compromised a bit with our tester at the time, reckoning the Cruiser was nearly as good as the Patrol on-road, and not f
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Exhausted
We all have that one mate who manages to get in to strife on every 4x4 trip, whether they are the first one to get bogged, roll the car or just get lost. Well, here’s your chance to show the world their embarrassing predicaments and give yourself a c
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Geared To Go Anywhere
ONE OF the great things about working in this game is seeing the many different ways folks build, modify and use their 4x4 vehicles. Yes, there are plenty out there who are totally content with what the factory serves them, but, for most, there’s alw

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