I AM LEGEND.... A very special TJ Wrangler

This Jeep has been the 4WD1 accessory and suspension display vehicle for many years, and (IMHO) would have to be one the best of its model around. 

Our pride and joy starred on the front cover of 4WD Action magazine (Issue 133) The article and photos inside covered seven pages. You can read the full article here.

The equipment list is extensive and comprises high-quality components that have been professionally fitted.

WARN products include a Rockcrawler front bumper with winch plate, grille guard, tow hooks and shackles, rear bumper with off-road hitch receiver with shackle kit, and Warn’s top-of-the-line 9.5ti Thermometric winch featuring Warn’s sealed housing for extreme-duty water resistance.

RUGGED RIDGE products include 7inch wide flares, deep-wall floor mats, neoprene seat covers and window sliders. Plus, stainless steel bonnet latches, bonnet hardware, lamp guards, vent cover, mirrors, fuel bezel, side bar/steps, windscreen hinges and windscreen-mounted light bar.

RANCHO products include a Rockcrawler 2.5 inch suspension featuring patented high-articulation control arms, coil springs, Pro-Series nitrogen remote-reservoir ride-adjustable shocks, dash-mounted in-cab shock absorber adjustment system, RS5000 heavy-duty steering damper, and sway-bar disconnects.

Mechanical improvements include a slip-yoke eliminator kit utilizing a heavy-duty transfer case output shaft, double-carden rear propeller shaft, 4.1:1 diff ratios, new LSD in the rear, 8x15 Mickey Thompson Classic II alloy wheels, 33x12.5R15 Goodyear MTR radials, Skyjacker steering rod, K&N air filter, and titanium-compound disc brake pads.

Other items include a Mopar chrome grille, Mopar CD player with roof-mounted sound bar, and stainless steel KC Daylighter lamps (1 x pencil + 1 x flood). The soft-top is an American Bestop product with tinted rear windows.

How would you make your 4WD better off-road with only $1500 to spend?

Look out for the bloke in the hat (page121) in the current issue of 4WD Action (issue 169) 

Eleven industry guys answer the question. "How would you make your 4WD better off-road with only $1500 to spend?" The same issue also features a massive air compressor comparo.

And my answer....

“A suspension lift with bigger wheels and tyres (for the dollar value) provides the best increase in off-road performance, as well as a cool custom-look. However, starting with none of the above, and having to choose one (sub $1500) I’d go for a reliable electric self-recovery winch.


If you're up past your axles in stinking mud, bigger, aggressive-looking tyres, diff-lockers (that cost you a fortune), and suspension, may not do much apart from coating everything in sight with a blanket of brown.


For less than the cost of the tyres, or a differential air-locker kit, you could have a good-quality winch that can help you out of many situations; (including verbal assault by distressed passengers!)


No other 4WD part, accessory, or vehicle upgrade can provide the same recovery effectiveness (or peace of mind) than a quality electric self-recovery winch.

A winch can be the critical difference between getting into real trouble, and getting home".


What about you? How would you make your 4WD better off-road with only $1500 to spend?

Cheers

Would you trust this man?  :)

Toyota Hilux "Predator" 80's kid? You'll love it!

Like me, if you were a ‎kid in the 1980's, you'll remember the hit movie Predator - staring a former Californian Governor. (Think green alien hunts humans using adaptive camouflage). 

For 4WDers hunting out tough trails, this Hilux could be the next best thing. Supply and fit peformed by Jason Lupica of Castle Hill (NSW).

I actually spotted this vehicle on the way to work one morning, and was keen enough to whiz back home to get my camera.

Jason runs a business specializing in quality vinyl wraps. He can make a white colour car matte black, carbon fibre etc. You can get in touch with him at jason@yourbusinessid.com.au

Cheers,

It's hard to tell the panel from the bush background.

I like skulls. Really!

Predator indeed.

The perfect garden. Just wash on occasion.

The owner does actually use the vehicle for hunting. That's what the frame on the back is for...