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Learn About 4X4 Suspension With Terrain Tamer – Master Class Ep 06

It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will lose their effect over the …

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Aug 16 2017

Aug 16 2017

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It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will lose their effect over the years, and leaf springs can begin to sag and wear out.

Fortunately, there are tonnes of aftermarket 4X4 suspension replacement options out there. In this video, the team from the Terrain Tamer Masterclass bolt up some new suspension components to a Toyota 79 SeriesLandCruiser. You’ll learn a bit about diagnosing your own suspension problems, and how to replace it with new and shiny gear!

This article was originally posted by Mr. 4X4.

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Nissan Throws its Hat into the Hybrid Ute Ring

The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV is headed to Australia in 2027, bringing 300kW, 800Nm and a 3,500kg towing capacity. Developed with local testing and tuned specifically for Australian conditions, Nissan's first electrified ute looks ready to take on everything from work sites to weekend tracks.

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The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV is headed to Australia in 2027, bringing 300kW, 800Nm and a 3,500kg towing capacity. Developed with local testing and tuned specifically for Australian conditions, Nissan's first electrified ute looks ready to take on everything from work sites to weekend tracks.

A 4X4 light truck towing a caravan in Australia's Outback

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Is Touring Getting Too Expensive?

Fuel prices hurt, caravan parks aren't cheap and somehow a roadhouse lunch now needs its own budget. But is touring Australia really becoming unaffordable, or have we convinced ourselves we need more gear than ever before? Josh takes a look at the real cost of hitting the road.

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Fuel prices hurt, caravan parks aren't cheap and somehow a roadhouse lunch now needs its own budget. But is touring Australia really becoming unaffordable, or have we convinced ourselves we need more gear than ever before? Josh takes a look at the real cost of hitting the road.

4WD towing an off-road caravan with an electric brake controller fitted

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Electric Brake Controllers Explained: Proportional vs Time-Based and How to Choose

Your caravan's brakes do nothing until the tow vehicle tells them to. Here's how an electric brake controller works, why proportional beats time-based, how to set the gain so the trailer stops with you rather than into you, and the check to do before every trip.

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Your caravan's brakes do nothing until the tow vehicle tells them to. Here's how an electric brake controller works, why proportional beats time-based, how to set the gain so the trailer stops with you rather than into you, and the check to do before every trip.

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