Out Now: October 2021 issue of 4X4 Australia

The October 2021 issue of 4X4 Australia magazine is officially on shelves, so hurry to your nearest outlet and snag a copy before they sell out.

The massive issue is headlined by a V8 ute we all wanted but Ford never built. Instead, Queensland’s Killa Kustom Kables & Conversions - the crew who brought us the LS3-powered Colorado - jumped to the task to create the Raptor we've all craved, a beast running a Coyote 5.0-litre V8.

In further good news, the tuning house offers drive-in/drive-out V8 Raptor conversions with full compliance in Queensland and NSW, and the conversion can also be done on regular PX2 Rangers. How good is that?

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Another famous aftermarket business in Queensland is Rambler Vehicles, and we run the microscope over its turnkey 2021 GXL LC200 build. The chopped dual-cab conversion has state-of-the-art suspension, an extensive touring set-up and plenty of neat touches inside and out.

We also dirty the tyres of three unmodified vehicles this month: Suzuki's JB74 Jimny, Land Rover's Defender 90 D200 and Mercedes-Benz's lavish G400d.

The year 2021 marks the 80th anniversary of Jeep, and we celebrate the iconic seven-slot grille's milestone by rewinding back to where it all began and taking a journey through the brand's 80-year history. Chris Collard delves into Jeep's first eight decades and looks forward as the iconic brand prepares for the hurdles of the future.

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Deano's ongoing series of ‘How To’ guides continues this month, with the experienced off-roader explaining how to effectively use a snatch strap and ensure the recovery doesn't end in disaster. Armed with the right tools, a snatch strap (or kinetic rope) recovery is a straightforward affair, but get it wrong and things can turn nasty very quickly.

WHAT ELSE IS THERE?

- Patriot Campers X1H camper trailer tested
- D-MAX gets a dual-battery system
- Moreton Island and Mary River NP explored
- Monthly columns and product tests
- Latest gear tested and heaps more!

The October 2021 issue of 4X4 Australia is available now.