Vehicle Build

Rock Sliders vs Side Steps

I thought it would be easy to choose a rock slider. I wanted something to protect the sill from damage. What I discovered is that the majority of sliders are nothing more than steps. Great to get in and out … Read more

Blackvue DR900S-1CH

Vehicle Build

The Trusty Dashcam – 4K Or Bust

Have you needed your footage for insurance? I have. I had a 1080P camera that could not clearly identify the license plate of the offending vehicle in a car park – slow-moving and stationary. Whilst the camera showed I was … Read more

Vehicle Build

Rear Diff Lock Electrical Protection

The rear diff lock electrical system is highly exposed on the new 2021 Dmax, which I assume will be the same on the BT-50. The diff lock electrical is all located on the forward facing side of the rear diff. … Read more

Vehicle Build

Hike-IT XS – Throttle Controller

A divide exists whether a throttle controller is relevant, or just another nonsense item hyped by good marketing. Well, it certainly looks like that to me from watching YouTube and researching throttle controllers online. So I purchased the Hike-IT XS. … Read more

Vehicle Build

Building a Legal 4WD in 2022

Honestly, building a legal 4WD is tough when all the marketing and hype I’m exposed to highlights illegal modifications, but doesn’t say that in any fine print (paper or online). Learning the relevant laws in relation to each modification I … Read more