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Replyin Do-It-Yourself · 9 Aug 2017
How to make your own winchLet me know how it went please. 🙂 Maybe we should put a new thread together with various tutorials about how to get yourself out of tricky situations when offroad.
Topicin Jeep Wrangler · 20 July 2017 · 1 reply
Is the Wrangler W5A580 gearbox service free?Just a quick question around. I've seen on the four-wheeler magazine that the Wrangler gearbox in the newer Pentastar versions is a semi-sealed unit. It has a dip stick still, but...
Topicin Jeep Wrangler · 10 July 2017 · 0 replies
Gumtree find: Uneek 4x4 High Jack Lift Bonnet MountPretty good deal for 80 bucks. A nearly new bonnet highlift jack mount for a Wrangler JK.Link: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-a...
Topicin Jeep Wrangler · 8 July 2017 · 0 replies
Jeep Wrangler 80W LED Headlights (ebay) ReviewI replaced my J.W. Speaker Evolution lights with these eBay gems. They had cost me only 240 AUD (a fraction of the price of the JW Speakers) and so far I am very happy and actually...
Replyin Mitsubishi Pajero · 8 July 2017
Replacing DOHC 3500 with SOHC 3500 possible (Pajero)?@Carrie, I created a new topic for your question: https://www.downthunder.com.au...
Replyin Mitsubishi Pajero · 6 July 2017
Replacing DOHC 3500 with SOHC 3500 possible (Pajero)?Hi Graeme and welcome on board. Is the newer model engine a single cam SOHC 3500?
Replyin Jeep Wrangler · 6 July 2017
Best Wrangler Exterior ColorsI've got a black one too and the only complaint I have is that it is soo hard to keep clean. 🙂 I also like the tank green and the gunmetal grey. Also something I'd like is to use...
Topicin Offroad Tyres and Rims · 28 June 2017 · 2 replies
Really good Tyre Size Calculator and Comparison ToolJust found this brilliant tool to compare different tire sizes and see them side by side. It gives you also calculations about revolutions per mile etc.Link: https://tiresize.com/t...
Replyin Members Introduction · 25 June 2017
Howdy there - introductionHey Lorne, nice to have you here. I tend to agree, Pajeros are underrated and awesome vehicles. No matter if you go touring or tackling muddy trails. 🙂 What have you done to yours...
Topicin Do-It-Yourself · 23 June 2017 · 3 replies
How to make your own winchHow often did you get yourself stuck and said "damn, I'd give an arm and a leg for a winch". Worry no more, help is on its way. Here's a How To video about how to make your own win...
Replyin Track Test · 23 June 2017
Glasshouse Mountains 4WD Map?You're lucky! Someone just posted a link to it on Facebook 🙂 https://www.google.com/maps/d/...
Topicin Track Test · 20 June 2017 · 0 replies
Duck Creek Road after the floodsIf you're wondering if Duck Creek Road is open again (short answer, no) and how it looks like after the recent floods have washed through it. Here's some pretty good drone footage.
Replyin Jeep Wrangler · 19 June 2017
Superchips Flashpaq for Wrangler 3.6 Pentastar worth itHey Jimboo. I got the Flashpaq 3870 on my 2012 Wrangler and mostly drive with the 87 Octane tuen. The pick up after the tune is much better and so is the throttle response. A frien...
Replyin Jeep Wrangler · 17 June 2017
Jeep Wave CalculatorMy Score: 32
Replyin Electrical Bromance · 16 June 2017
One car horn is seriously not enoughI could put it to good use. So yesterday night I had this lady in her car in front of me at a red light. Not sure if she was distracted or something be show slowly rolled backwards...
Replyin Jeep Wrangler · 15 June 2017
Jeep Wave CalculatorVery fun tool. I will post my score tomorrow morning. Hope we get a few Jeepers together to post theirs. 🙂
Topicin Electrical Bromance · 15 June 2017 · 3 replies
One car horn is seriously not enoughI think this guys had a brilliant idea with his 3-horn concept. One horn for each situation. 🙂
Replyin Feedback and Compliments · 14 June 2017
Garage updatesGood point and I will add this feature soon. Thanks Navman.
Replyin General 4WD · 14 June 2017
The endless upgrade thread - Everyone welcomeI know the pain once you split a CV boot. You have to take the whole unit out. 😉 I might still have one somewhere as spare I think.
Replyin Website Critique · 14 June 2017
Track Test ForumThe "Track Test" Forum is for sharing reviews on 4WD parks but also trails/tracks (like some famous trails around Glasshouse Mountains). We have the location database now for revie...