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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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· 7 min readLifting a Hilux: Old Man Emu, Tough Dog and registration
Choose springs by payload, understand the Nitro+, MT64 and BP-51 shocks and the Tough Dog and Old Man Emu control arms, and plan registration: how to lift your Toyota Hilux... Read article → -
· 7 min readLand Cruiser 70 accessories: building it up for travel
Identify the body and engine, then plan suspension, range, air intake, protection and roof: how to build a Toyota Land Cruiser 76, 78 or 79 for long trips. Read article → -
· 7 min readKitting out a Toyota Hilux: accessories for the Vigo, Revo and 2024 onwards
Identify the model series, work out the payload, then plan suspension, roof, protection and range: the overview for the Toyota Hilux Vigo, Revo, Hilux GR from 2024 and the new... Read article → -
· 9 min readFord Ranger underbody protection, rock sliders and bull bars: what protects what?
Aluminium or steel underbody protection, rock sliders, winch-compatible bull bars and recovery points for the Ford Ranger T6 to T9: what protects what, what to check for sensors and cameras,... Read article → -
· 6 min readLifting a Ford Ranger: suspension, springs and payload explained clearly
Choose springs according to the permanent load, understand the Nitro+, MT64 and BP51 shock absorbers and plan the registration: how to lift your Ford Ranger properly. Read article → -
· 5 min readHardtop, tonneau cover or load bed rack: making the most of the Ford Ranger's load bed
Hardtop, tonneau cover or load bed rack for the Ford Ranger compared: ARB Classic, Classic Plus, Ascent, HardLid, SportLid V and Front Runner Slimline II. Read article → -
· 5 min readRoof racks for the Ford Ranger: which one fits and how much can go on the roof?
Load bars or platform, matching kits for the T6 to T8 and the T9, how to calculate the roof load correctly, and whether the rooftop tent belongs on the roof... Read article → -
· 9 min readKitting out a Ford Ranger: the complete equipment guide for T6, T7, T8 and T9
Identify the model series, work out the payload, then plan suspension, load bed, roof, protection and range: the overview for the Ford Ranger T6, T7, T8 and T9. Read article →
