New 4x4 Gear: Patriot Campers PCOR tray body, Moab wheels, PWR intercooler, Sherpa snatch block

If our annual gear guide is any indication, delving into the market for 4x4 gear can be like falling down the rabbit hole with the sheer variety of offerings in the market for nearly every component imaginable.

This time around we are turning the spotlight on some of the more big ticket items for the more dedicated of 4x4 enthusiasts.

Patriot Campers PCOR tray body

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Patriot Campers continues to build on its Supertourer range, and now offers owners of the more popular 4x4 utes the Patriot Campers PCOR tray.

The tray body is lightweight, tough aluminium, and includes 70 litres of water on-board, as well as central-locking on its rear drawer (on select models). There’s space for more gear in the side storage compartments and the fit and finish is exemplary.

The headboard includes fuel and water fillers, and you can remove the tray’s folding aluminium sides for a low-profile look. An OEM towbar still fit and the extrusion bed features tough material to cope with gear stowage and all associated scrapes and bumps. It’s a quality, versatile product.

Website: www.pcor4x4.com.au

PWR LC200 intercooler

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PWR has engineered the world’s first direct replacement performance-focused intercooler for Toyota’s Land Cruiser 200 Series.

The intercooler is an engineering work of art and features CNC billet machined tanks, PWR’s Formula 1 Core Technology, a twin thermo fan kit and it all fits neatly under the big Cruiser’s bonnet. So what that means is there’s no need to cut into the bonnet or add a bonnet scoop, the unit is a direct bolt-on jobbie making for a simple but super-effective fitment that will add plenty of grunt to that 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel donk.

RRP: $3895
Website: www.pwr.com.au

Moab wheels Discovery 4

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Owners of Land Rover Discovery 4 vehicles can now fit an 18-inch wheelset to the big Brit off-roader.

Up until now it has not been possible to fit any wheel sizes other than those from 19-inch and above, due to the size of the D4’s front brake calipers. This has meant anyone keen to fit off-road rubber to their D4 has to put up with the fact those tyres that were suitable had less sidewall flex than desired for off-road conditions, due to their lower profile/height.

Moab has designed this 18-inch wheel specifically to clear the caliper, meaning D4 owners can now choose from a wider variety of off-road rubber to fit the wheels and thus gain a bit more sidewall height. The wheels have a 980kg load rating, a 44mm offset and meet international standards.

RRP: $550 each (free delivery Australia-wide)
Website: www.4wd1.com

Sherpa 4x4 10MT snatch block

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The team at Sherpa 4x4 has been at it again, producing another top-notch product in this snatch block. The snatch block can be used with both synthetic and cable winch lines (although care needs to be taken when using it with synthetic ropes, as there is potential for the rope to be pinched between the pulley and plate). Compatible ropes/cables are 5/16-inch to half-inch.

The snatch block is suited to a 10,000kg load and is of a heavy-duty scissor design. It includes a grease nipple for easy relubrication of the spindle when necessary. The design itself is simple to ensure it is close to bombproof when in use and for maintenance out in the field (or at home), and the tough powdercoating also reflects that focus on durability. Plus, there’s a handy carry bag.

RRP: $69
Website: www.sherpa4x4.com.au