4WD

NZ SUSPENSION SPECIALIST COMING TO AUSTRALIA

Tough Gear Trading is bringing Xtreme Gravel Gear to the Australian market

Like most established companies and corporates today, Tough Gear Trading (TGT) comes from humble beginnings. In 2015 Gary Turner had a vision which grew from a passion for the auto parts sector, in particular the 4WD industry. So, with the support of his family and an associate who also became a great friend and mentor, Gary embarked on a journey that led him to where TGT is finding itself today. Gary’s focus was on seeing his dream (to deliver a quality brand in the area of his passion – adventure and the outdoors) come to fruition. From this came a shared vision of a total solutions package from staff, suppliers, associates and customers alike. This was where the family’s idea to develop new products and expand the range whereby they began outsourcing and partnering with local manufacturers, came into play. Over the years TGT has partnered with toptier suppliers who bring quality products to its customer base and most recently with a NZ based company who is known for its quality recovery and suspension gear. Now, TGT says it is elated and so proud to have partnered with Xtreme Gravel Gear NZ (XGG), which is now launching in Australia. XGG specialises in suspension and recovery gear and now, in this partnership with TGT, says it aims to infiltrate the Australian market and expand the already rapidly growing industry with this top tier brand. “Our passion allows us to focus on our brand and customer’s needs. Every decision is inspired by our main mission, which is to provide the highest standard of Off-road products and services to all our customers,” XGG Spokesperson, Billy Van Der Mescht, said. “In this rapidly changing industry, we’ve realized the importance of continually updating our approach to stay relevant in the market, and we are committed to just that by ongoing R&D and listening to feedback from our customers using the XGG gear, whether it be a day trip to the beach, a trip to the mall or cross-country overlanding.” Tough Gear Trading and XGG say they share many of the same ideals including connecting with likeminded people and building communities who are keen to explore the outdoors but who are also passionate about off roading and adventure. For more information, email enquiry@toughgeartrading.com or kiana@toughgeartrading.com or visit www.toughgeartrading.com

NEW NAVARA LINER RELEASED

Maxliner Australia has increased its line-up with a new liner for the 2021 Nissan Navara

The new five-piece tub liner for the 2021 Nissan Navara from Maxliner Australia features a non-slip floor that stops cargo sliding while driving and offers a closer fit than a traditional one-piece liner. The multi-piece design also allows for quick and easy fitting in workshops or customers to DIY at home. The liners are manufactured from lightweight and durable plastic material, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), with a 100 percent anti UV surface. They are backed by a lifetime warranty. “Our manufacturing and engineering team is in the home of global ute production in Thailand. We stressed Aussies’ love of Navara and asked that we start the range with our most popular accessories, including floor liners, flares, and our five-piece liner,” Maxliner Australian Managing Director, Nigel Brownscombe, said. “Our factory in the heart of Thailand allows for robust and sustained relationships with most major automotive OEMs, allowing Maxliner Australia to bring products to market quickly.” The five-piece KD liner is also available for Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, and Mitsubishi Triton. It is delivered directly from Maxliner’s Australian warehouse in a single box as a knocked-down (KD) kit. For more information, call 1800 592 192 or visit www.maxliner.com.au

4WD TURBO KITS

From Terrain Tamer

Terrain Tamer has recently released a range of Turbo Kits for popular 4WD diesel models, built to OE specification and including all parts required for a full replacement. Available for a range of Toyota, Ford, Mazda and Nissan models, the kits include a genuine Garrett OE replacement Turbocharger, leveraging engineering advances in aerodynamics, materials, bearings and electric actuation to offer one of the highest quality replacement turbos on the market. Complementing the Turbo unit is a Terrain Tamer Kit, consisting of all the parts needed for a full professional replacement install, to minimise the risk of incomplete fitment. These kits include air and oil filters, and all required gaskets, nuts and bolts, o-rings and pipes, as well as a vehicle specific, stainless steel Terrain Tamer Air Filter Insert.

This insert has been designed to be fitted to the airbox, creating a surface area that perfectly matches the filter, aligning in the correct position to properly seal, and effectively working to reduce the issue of dusting. “Diesel Turbos have evolved quickly in the last 10 years. As they have become standard on many vehicles, the general mechanic has also needed to evolve and it is no longer just the role of the Diesel Specialist workshop,” Terrain Tamer General Manager, Brent Hutchinson, said. “This is where the need for a complete Turbo Kit, readily available across the country, has become important to our customer base, to ensure they are replacing all the required components. “Garrett is a well-respected OE Company and by preparing a complete kit under the Terrain Tamer brand, they have become an ideal partner to our organisation. “The next step is the many training nights that are rolling out around the country to ensure the quality of the product is met with the same quality of workmanship fitting each unit.” For more information on the available range, visit www.terraintamer.com Pedders now has Two-Piece Brake Rotors available for the Ford Ranger and Mazda BT50 models as part of their Big Brake Upgrade Kit. Pedders says vehicles fitted with this Big Front Brake Kit and Two Piece Brake Rotor upgrade will benefit from increased stopping power and reduced brake fade thanks to improved thermal control, and a functional but stylish design. The Pedders Big Front Brake Kit includes larger diameter brake rotors, a new “monster” six piston red finish brake calipers, plus braided Stainless Steel hoses and Kevlar Ceramic performance brake pads. If you tow or carry heavy loads and want a boost in braking performance or you simply want the ultimate in stopping power for your Ranger or BT50, Pedders says this is the must have upgrade for your vehicle’s braking system.

PEDDERS TWO-PIECE BRAKE ROTOR UPGRADE

For Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50

Key features:

• Improved stopping power • Two Piece slotted and dimpled rotors to remove dust and dissipate heat • Large 14” / 356mm diameter rotors • Reduced weight compared to OEM Rotors • Stainless Steel braided hoses • Pedders Kevlar Ceramic Brake Pads • Bolt on installation • Approved by Australian engineers for ADR compliance • Two-Year / 40,000km nationwide warranty For more information, visit www.pedders.com.au

HULK 4X4 EXHAUST KITS

The new kits have now arrived at CoolDrive Auto Parts

The Hulk 4x4 range of top-quality accessories and aftermarket parts continues to grow with the arrival of the brand’s new 4x4 Exhaust Kits at CoolDrive Auto Parts. Designed for a wide range of the most popular local models, the kits provide an awesome note, while also paving the way for easy gains in horsepower and torque, at the same time improving fuel consumption figures. Currently available applications include the Toyota Hilux and LandCruiser, Ford Ranger and Everest, Mazda BT-50, Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Patrol, Holden Colorado, Dodge Ram, VW Amarok and Mercedes-Benz X-Class. The kits are 100 percent engineered and manufactured in Australia utilising 409 Stainless Steel mandrel bends, with pipe width between 2.5 and 3 inches, dependent on application. All kits feature laser-cut flanges, solid hangers, and fitting kits, ensuring ease of changeover. Where applicable, the systems come complete with double-wall stainless flex joints, along with a high-flow 200CPI catalytic converter. A choice of systems with a muffler delete pipe are also available. All Hulk 4x4 Exhaust Kits carry a “hulky” fiveyear warranty and join an ever-growing portfolio of dedicated products to service the Australian and New Zealand off-road community. The range also includes other underbody enhancements such as freewheel hubs, as well as air, wheel and tyre accessories, caravan and trailer equipment, cargo management, electrical, lighting, recovery equipment, touring and camping, plus a wide variety of vehicle protection items. Another specialist enhancement area for Hulk 4x4 is brakes, with big brake upgrade kits, rear brake drum to disc conversion kits, plus brake upgrade kits for popular models, as well as dualdiaphragm performance brake boosters for the Toyota LandCruiser VDJ series. For more information, visit http://ishop.cooldrive.com.au/ or www.hulk4x4.com.au