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Field notes
from the workshop.
Real builds, honest gear reviews, and the tracks we run on weekends. Written by the team that fits this stuff every day in North Brisbane.
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Tracks & Touring 22 April 2026 7 min read
The Best 4x4 Tracks Within 2 Hours of Brisbane (2026 Guide)
From Glass House Mountains fire trails to the Old Mill Road in D'Aguilar — the tracks worth your weekend, plus what gear you'll actually need.
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Latest stories
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Buying Guides
8 April 2026 9 min read
Bull Bar Buyer's Guide for Queensland Drivers — ADR, Airbags & Wildlife
Everything Brisbane 4x4 owners need to know before fitting a bull bar in 2026 — ADR 69 compliance, airbag compatibility, and what survives a roo strike.
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Touring
18 March 2026 11 min read
Cape York 2026 — How to Prep Your 4x4 in Brisbane Before You Go
A workshop-grade checklist for the Tip. Tyres, suspension, recovery, comms and underbody protection — what to fix before you leave the bitumen.
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Suspension
26 February 2026 8 min read
GVM Upgrades in Queensland — What's Legal, What Works, What to Avoid
Pre-rego vs second-stage upgrades, payload maths for a loaded tourer, and why the cheapest kit on Gumtree will cost you on the highway.
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