TIPS & TECHNIQUES

EXPERT TIPS FOR IN THE SHED AND OUT ON THE TRACKS

Shauno, Graham, Jocko and Jesse - spend 200+ days a year camping around Australia, tackling the toughest and most iconic tracks in the country. 4WD247.com is home to the brands we use and trust, the stories from the trips, and the tips and techniques the crew use themselves out on the tracks.

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      • Jocko pony lux canopy Buyers Guide

        BEST USED 4WDS YOU CAN BUY!

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        We found a few perfect, low-cost options that will give you epic bang for buck. Cheap 4WDs can be hard to come right now but look hard enough and you'll find options like the Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Hilux & Prado and the Holden Colorado - and turn them in to wheeling & touring weapons on a budget.

        1 min
        Mar 28, 2023
      • jocko lift intro 4wd 24/7 patrol Fundamentals

        ARE BIGGER 4WD SUSPENSION LIFTS BETTER? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LIFT YOUR 4WD?

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        Ever wondered what size lift should you run on your 4WD? Should you lift tor 4WD more than 2 inches? Jocko chats with the experts at Fulcrum Suspension to reveal how to lift your 4WD suspension the right way!

        1 min
        Jan 17, 2023
      • 4wd shauno new 80 series Buyers Guide

        TIPS WHEN BUYING AN OLD 4WD

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        Shauno has all the tips and tricks ready for you to hunt down and buy an old 4WD and lets you in on his secrets to finding the right rig, as well as everything you need to look out for.

        1 min
        Dec 14, 2022
      • graham dmax Product Review

        Graham Cahill's Dual Battery Install Secrets

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        Here we run through how to install a dual battery system at home easily, meaning you can head out bush for weeks with all the power and 12v requirements you will ever need.

        1 min
        Dec 14, 2022
      • shauno oil change DIY Guide

        HOW TO CHANGE YOUR 4WD OILS

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        We're going back to servicing basics and doing a full run down on how to change engine oil, how to change diff oil for your 4WD, and how to change transmission/how to change gearbox oil!

        1 min
        Dec 14, 2022
      • water crossing Travel

        HOW TO PREPARE FOR A 4WD TRIP IN THE TOP END OF AUSTRALIA

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        Shaun Whale & Graham Cahill run through the dos and don'ts of planning a trip to the top end, expert tips for planning trips to Cape York, the Kimberley, the Gulf of Carpentaria and more Aussie 4WD bucket list locations.

        1 min
        Nov 25, 2022
      • fuel filter thumbnail Fundamentals

        DO FUEL WATER SEPERATOR FILTERS WORK?

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        Contaminated and dirty diesel effects 4WDers all over Australia, costing drivers thousands of dollars in very expensive engine repairs. It doesn’t matter where you might fill up your tank next – either in the middle of the outback or in the city – your next batch of fuel could be contaminated

        1 min
        Dec 14, 2022
      • top 5 recoveries Adventure

        TOP 5 4WD 24/7 RECOVERIES

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        We put our heads together and we have come up with our five best 4WD recoveries from recent times and we reckon we’re experts the field of getting bogged

        1 min
        Oct 28, 2022
      • Shauno caravan towing 200 Fundamentals

        SETTING UP YOUR 4WD TO TOW SAFELY

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        If you tow, or are planning to tow, then this is a great article for you. There is a lot if important information you need to consider when setting up your tow vehicle before you hitch the trailer to keep yourself both safe and legally compliant

        1 min
        Dec 14, 2022