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February 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

Mazda BT-50 and 79 Series LandCruiser modified to the max; Tundra driven down under; Project Ranger build wraps up; and plenty more

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Loaded to the gills, our February 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now and en-route to letter boxes around the country.

Headlining this issue is a super-cool 2021 Mazda BT-50 GT – the one dominating the cover of the mag – which features a Rock Solid Premium tray, a MoTop rooftop tent, a Solve Off Road suspension package, and plenty more high-quality items.

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Another meticulously modified vehicle is a sandy taupe 79 Series LandCruiser that has been stretched, lifted and loaded with quality kit such as an engine tune by G&L Performance, AMVE canopy, 35-inch Baja Boss rubber, the full JMACX treatment, and loads more. Pick up a copy of the mag to read about both of these vehicles in detail.

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There are plenty of key cogs still to fall in place before we see the Toyota Tundra – re-engineered in partnership with Walkinshaw – in Australian showrooms, but progress is seemingly humming along nicely. Wheels magazine’s editor, Andy Enright, assesses the burly off-roader by taking it on an official drive on local soil.

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All good things must come to an end and, with the last few pieces of the puzzle now fitted, it’s time to wrap up our Project Ranger build. It’s been a monumental transformation – the biggest build we’ve undertaken here at 4X4 HQ – and we look back on all the kit added, where we’ve taken it, and the issues encountered. We also reveal our next project car!

Speaking of our Ranger build, we take a close look at how the Maxxis RAZR mud-terrain tyres have fared after 15,000km. Plus, we load up and put a set of Maxtrax Xtreme recovery boards to the test.

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The tools may be down on our Ranger build, but work is continuing to ramp up with our Tradie Triton. In this issue, we’ve taken the Mitsubishi to the experts at Pedders for a suspension and brake installation.

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Dan Grec then points his Jeep Gladiator the the dusty trails of Googs Track in South Australia, cresting countless dunes in pursuit of the Red Centre.

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What else is there?

  • Exploring the Coffs Harbour region of NSW
  • Touring Talaroo in Queensland
  • An outlaw tour of Kenniff country
  • Toyota HiLux OEM brake upgrade
  • Stratus Outdoors Derek table tested
  • News, sales stats, travel news and more!

The February 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now.

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