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Custom 4x4: Toyota 40 Series Land Cruiser
A lot of planning has gone into the resurrection of this old Land Cruiser, resulting in a home on wheels that’s perfectly suited to its owner.
Custom 4x4: ICON FJ44 Land Cruiser
The supercharged ‘Petersen Special’ FJ44 Land Cruiser is ICON 4x4’s off-road tribute to one of hod rodding’s founding fathers.
Custom 4x4: Nissan GU Patrol with Toyota engine
It’s what’s under your kilt that matters – chipped, intercooled, turbo-diesel Toyota engine gets the wind up this Nissan.
Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 2
Ever wanted to build a super-touring dual-cab Land Cruiser 79? Part 2 of Patriot Campers’ build shows how it’s done.
Land Cruiser 79 Series build: Part 1
Justin at Patriot Campers shows us how to build the ultimate dual-cab Land Cruiser 79 Series: Part 1
Custom 4x4: Nissan Patrols on Snake Control
These two Nissan Patrols aren’t yellow when it comes to heading bush with a belly full of snakes.
Custom 4x4: Unidan Unimog
Cut-and-shut cabin, raised roof, custom bar work and go-fast engine mods; this Mog stands taller than most.
Custom 4x4: 6x6 Hellhog Jeep Wrangler
Why did Wild Boar Off-Road make a 6x6 Wrangler with a supercharged V8 producing 562kW? Stupid question.
Top 4x4 customs 2015
As the New Year approaches, the 4X4 Australia crew looks back at some of its favourite four-wheel drive customs for 2015.
Custom 4x4: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
When you’re called ‘Speedie’, a V6 Jeep Wrangler doesn’t live up to your name. A supercharger and other mods soon fix that.
Custom 4x4: Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser Dual Cab
Queenslander Darren Vassie took an 80 Series Land Cruiser and built his vision of the ultimate family tourer
Custom 4x4: Toyota 79 Series Land Cruiser
With its wicked-up V8 turbodiesel and slick-shifting six-speed auto, this VDJ79 mixes please with ease.
Custom 4x4: Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label
Four-wheel drive perfection might not exist. But sometimes hunting for it can lead to something special.
Wolf Packed: top Amarok mods in Aus
For some, a basic model truck is enough. For others, modifications are a must. Check out some of the best Volkswagen Amaroks in Australia.
Toyota Hilux gets stretched
A crash with a BMW X5, a cracked skull and a chassis-bending bump at Bendethera were unlikely preludes to this superbly stretched Hilux.
Nissan Patrol gets V8 military might
This Nissan Patrol has been equipped with an arsenal of weapons-grade modifications, including a military-spec 6.5L V8 diesel engine.
VDJ79 Land Cruiser
Bigger, louder and tougher. This customised Cruiser is built for the long haul.
Jeep JK Hemi V8
Mark Clancy subscribes to the theory that there's no substitute for cubic inches. His Hemi V8 powered Jeep puts the theory to the ultimate test.
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Bush Ranger ATV
The Bush Ranger may not be the most civilised machine, but it is a 4WD of great competence, with go-anywhere character
Custom Jeep Wrangler ute
Forget your Hiluxes and Rangers, this custom-built Jeep Wrangler ute would be the duck’s guts – if Jeep had the smarts to build them.
Modified: Redline FJ-Ute
Fancy a four-door 40 Series LandCruiser with all the modcons? Meet the amazing Redline FJ-Ute
Land Cruiser 79
After years of hard work Mark and Sharon Makin are finally behind the wheel of their ideal four-wheel drive: A custom-made Toyota Land Cruiser 79.
AEV Ram 2500 Ute
We belt American Expedition Vehicle’s first public offering of a full-size truck, the Ram 2500 Ute.
Custom 4X4: Mazda BT-50 GT
When you cover 70,000km a year snapping Australia’s toughest four-wheel drives in the most remote locations, you need a bush-capable rig. Michael’s mighty Mazda BT-50 is up to the challenge.