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If you are planning to go for an excursion, you will want to ensure that your vehicle is in good mechanical condition. First, you must ensure that it has been serviced by a good mechanic. If you plan to use a 4wd, it is advisable to have it checked by a mechanic who has the [...]
West Coast Suspension is authorized under Federal approval number 49113 to supply and fit a GVM suspension upgrade for the Isuzu D-Max to 3300kg GVM. This enables the operator to legally carry 150kg over the factory stipulated GVM. This GVM upgrade is fully certified under RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) by the federal Dept. of [...]
In the not so distant past there were dozens of decent 4WD tracks within easy reach of every part of the city but owing to noise complaints and damage to land and property, many of them have been closed over the years. However, if you know where to look, there are still quite a few [...]
June 2017 was a record month for private vehicle sales in Australia with 134,171 vehicles sold according to official Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI) figures. These figures are based on sales data provided by the car industry rather than vehicle registrations but there is no doubt the industry is enjoying its best period to [...]
Mercedes Benz caused quite a storm in media circles with the unveiling of X-Class ute late last year, followed by a promotional tour of one of its concept vehicles in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. Well known for its high-end cars and SUVs, Mercedes is now entering the ute market with what it [...]
Casual 4WD drivers generally won’t find the need to upgrade the suspension on their 4x4, but enthusiasts who regularly take their vehicles off the beaten track tend to find that suspension upgrades are required. So, why do four-wheel drive owners find that their vehicles, which are marketed as ideal for both on-road and off-road adventures, [...]
Your car’s suspension system is one of its most important components. While the engine provides the acceleration and the brakes enable the car to slow down and stop, it’s the suspension system that enables the driver to control the car and its direction. The suspension system enables you to control your car by maximising the [...]
Your 4WD places great pressure on its suspension system, especially when you’re taking on tough off-road environments. The suspension system is one of the most important components of any vehicle as it provides something essential to the driver – the ability to control the vehicle. For this very important reason, soon after the four-stroke combustion [...]
Your car, van or 4x4’s gross vehicle mass (GVM) is its maximum permitted weight when fully loaded. To calculate it, you begin with the base weight of the vehicle, and then include added weight from any and all of the following: Cargo Fuel Passengers Tray body (for cab-chassis models) Tow-ball load exerted by camper vans, [...]
4WD drive enthusiasts who live in Western Australia are spoilt for choice when it comes to off-road adventures, with some of the longest, most challenging, and most remote routes in the world to be found here. Whether you have a couple of days or a couple of weeks to spare, you can find a trail [...]
