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What is a differential?
Gear

What is a differential?

What’s the diff? We explain how a differential controls the speed of a 4x4’s wheels.

Industry insider: Berrima diesel, NSW
Gear

Industry insider: Berrima diesel, NSW

There are now three generations of Leimroths working at Berrima Diesel in the NSW Southern Highlands.

How to use a chainsaw correctly
Recovery

How to use a chainsaw correctly

Chainsaws are an efficient way to clear a track, but there’s method to the madness

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pasta with meatballs
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pasta with meatballs

Italian cuisine in the Aussie outback.

Terrain Tamer's range of 4x4 brake products
4x4 Garage

4X4 Garage: Terrain Tamer's impressive range of brake products

Allan Gray chats about Terrain Tamer’s vast range of brake products for 4x4 vehicles.

How to fit adjustable Panhard rods
Suspension

How to fit adjustable Panhard rods

An adjustable Panhard rod corrects axle shift and is easy to install.

Rapid spray diesel tank
Gear

Rapid spray diesel tank: Product test

Heading remote? You’ll need some fuel in reserve.

Dealing with a vehicle breakdown in the outback
Gear

Outback breakdown: What to do?

Walking you through a real-life remote-area breakdown

Safeguard Cargo net: Product test
Vehicle Protection

Safeguard Cargo net: Product test

Keep gear secure in your tray with a Safeguard Cargo Net.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Gourmet burgers
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Gourmet burgers

Not just any old burger!

How to repair your cars cooling system
Gear

How to repair your cars cooling system

These bush fixes will help your 4WD soldier on through high temps when out on the tracks.

Coconut Mango Chicken
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Coconut Mango Chicken

Most people love chicken and mango, so why not combine the two!

4x4 Trackside repairs
Gear

4x4 Trackside repairs

An inside look at some nifty trackside fixes that could get you out of a pickle.

How to create a fresh-water solar still
Gear

How to create a fresh-water solar still

A solar still could save your life. Here’s how to make one if you’re stranded.

Recipe: Moroccan flavoured salmon and couscous patties
Bush Cooking

Recipe: Moroccan flavoured salmon and couscous patties

Tuna patties are an old family favourite and are a great standby when camping. But here is a recipe for fish patties with a difference using canned salmon and couscous.

How to find electrical faults in your 4X4
Gear

How to find and fix electrical faults in your 4X4

Having electrical dramas out on the tracks? Here’s your ‘get out of jail free’ card

Australian bush survival skills guide
Gear

Australian bush survival guide

Fixing a rig is one thing, but how would you go if you got lost out on the tracks? You need to know how to survive out bush.

5 things I don't head bush without
Gear

5 things I don't head bush without

Ron Moon shares his must have outdoor essentials plus favourite 4x4 location

Last-resort fixes for your 4X4
Gear

Last-resort fixes for your 4X4

Get your ride back on track with some of the best last-resort fixer-uppers of all time.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Sweet Chilli Coconut Prawn
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Sweet Chilli Coconut Prawn

Roothy puts another prawn in the frying pan.

4X4 Garage: Dana Australia
4x4 Garage

4X4 Garage: Dana Australia's Ultimate 60 rear-axle kit

An in-depth look at Dana Australia’s Ultimate 60 rear axle kit for the landCruiser 70 Series.

How to rebuild a live-axle front knuckle
Gear

How to rebuild a live-axle front knuckle

A step-by-step guide to a busted knuckle rebuild using basic hand tools.

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pesto pork
Bush Cooking

Bush cooking with Roothy: Pesto pork

Like pork and pesto? Then you’re in for a treat!

The latest gear on the 4x4 market
Electronics & Gadgets

The latest gear on the 4x4 market

Get your rig ready for summer with these new aftermarket products