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Practical guides on kitting out your 4x4: which parts fit your vehicle, what to watch out for when fitting them and how much load is allowed.
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· 9 min readToyota Hilux auxiliary fuel tank: Long Ranger vs. LRA
Long Ranger or LRA, replacement or auxiliary tank: volume, installation location, material and scope of delivery for Hilux Vigo and Revo compared, plus AdBlue, range and registration. Read article → -
· 9 min readEquipping the Ineos Grenadier: Roof Rack, Protection, Lighting, Recovery and Fuel Tank
What is available for the Ineos Grenadier in the shop, as of 02.11.2026: roof rack and roof load, skid plate, winch plate, auxiliary light, suspension, and auxiliary tank in the... Read article → -
· 9 min readLifting a Suzuki Jimny: Springs, shock absorbers and homologation
Old Man Emu approximately 40 and 50 mm, Tough Dog up to 80 mm: springs according to additional load, suitable shock absorbers, correction parts for Panhard rod, crossmember and track... Read article → -
· 11 min readCompressor Fridge for Overlanding: Power, Size, Zones
Calculating power consumption, 12 or 24 V, one or two zones, the right size, and a comparison of ARB, Engel, and National Luna: what matters for a compressor cooler on... Read article → -
· 8 min readLand Cruiser 250 and 300: accessories that actually fit
The Land Cruiser 250 and 300 share a platform but hardly any parts. Here is how to find suspension, roof racks, skid plates, tanks and snorkels that match your chassis... Read article → -
· 6 min readConverting a Ford Ranger for Overlanding: Suspension, Roof, Protection and Power
The overland build for the Ford Ranger T9 in the right order: weight, suspension, roof and cargo bed, protection, power and range. Read article → -
· 6 min readBuy ARB Accessories in Germany: Product Range, Shipping, Warranty
Buy ARB accessories online in Germany: what Trailsetter has to offer, how shipping and delivery work, and what applies to warranty and returns. Read article → -
· 6 min readJames Baroud Rooftop Tents: Models, Dimensions and Prices
All James-Baroud rooftop tents at Trailsetter with sleeping area, weight, height and price (as of 01.11.2026), plus accessories, installation and delivery. Read article → -
· 6 min readOld Man Emu or Tough Dog? Suspension for Land Cruiser, Hilux and Ranger
Old Man Emu and Tough Dog compared: which parts are available for Land Cruisers, Hiluxes and Rangers, how the shock absorbers differ and what they cost. Read article → -
· 7 min readSnorkel on a 4x4 and TÜV: Registration, ABE and parts certificate
When a snorkel must be registered on an off-road vehicle: Sections 19 and 21 of the StVZO, ABE, parts certificates valid until June 19, 2028, and what Safari and ARB... Read article → -
· 9 min readRooftop Tent Guide: Hard-shell or folding tent, roof load and installation
Hard-shell or folding tent, static and dynamic roof load with a calculation example, top speed according to the manufacturer, and mounting on a rack or platform: what you need to... Read article → -
· 6 min readLand Cruiser auxiliary tanks: Long Ranger vs LRA
Replacement or auxiliary tank, Long Ranger or LRA: material, designs and model series compared, and what to check before you buy a larger tank for your Toyota Land Cruiser. Read article →
