4WD
4X4 CRAWLER BAR RELEASED BENDIX ULTIMATE UNEEK 4WD BRAKE DRUM For the new Isuzu D-Max UPGRADE KITS Now available for popular 4WD wagons and dual cab utes
Bendix has released an advanced Ultimate 4WD Brake Drum Upgrade Kit for a range of popular 4WD vehicles and dual cab utilities as a direct bolt on replacement making installation relatively simple for a qualified automotive technician. The kit contains two Ultimate 4WD Brake Drums, one Ultimate 4WD Brake Shoe Kit plus a can of Bendix Cleanup and Bendix Rotor Wipes. Bendix explains that the advanced high carbon metallurgy drum increases brake performance and stopping power and has a protective ‘Swiftfit’ zinc coating making it ready to fit. The hub is coated with epoxy with corrosion inhibitors that will not regrade over time, making it look attractive and very functional. Bendix says the bake shoes in the kit are GG friction rated with higher friction capabilities than the OE parts, improving stopping performance overall especially with heavy loads.
Available now from Uneek 4X4 is the Crawler Bar for the 2021 Isuzu D-Max dual cab 2WD HighRide and 4WD models including the SX, LS-M, and LS-U. Designed, tested, and manufactured in Australia, Uneek 4X4 says its products support the continued growth of Australia’s local manufacturing sector. Uneek 4X4 says its line of Frontal Protection works seamlessly with the Intelligent Driver Assistance System and the addition of the bar will not impede on any OEM safety features. All Uneek 4X4 Crawler bars feature a full steel channel designed for an increased approach angle and swept back wings to fit tight to the body for an aggressive and rugged look. The no-hoop design allows you to add an optional two-inch centre hoop for mounting led light bars. Uneek 4X4 Crawler Bars come standard with Hi-Lift jack points, LED fog lights, recovery points included, and have been designed to accommodate up to a 11,000 Lb winch. They are backed by Uneek 4X4’s five-year structural warranty.
“Our business is very proud to be building this Crawler Bar out of Australian steel, in our factory right here in Melbourne,” Uneek 4X4 General Manager, James Burt, said. “Our research and development team has put a lot of effort into designing a product that is well thought out and genuinely tough enough to be used off road anywhere in Australia.This is why we can offer our market leading warranty.” Founded in 2013, Uneek 4X4 is part of GUD Holdings, has resellers around Australia and exports to several countries worldwide. It states each of its products are 100 percent ADR compliant, airbag compatible and covered by its five-year Warranty. For more information, please visit www.Uneek4x4.com.au
NEW EXTREME DUTY ELECTRIC WINCH LAUNCHED From Carbon Offroad
The latest release from Carbon Offroad is the allnew premium Scout Pro Extreme Duty 12000lb Electric winch. This product is the new standard in extreme winch performance, says Carbon Offroad. The Carbon Offroad Scout Pro Extreme Duty Performance Series winches are built with the frequent use winching user in mind. The black painted steel shoes also incorporate improved corrosion resistance and are said to have superior strength and durability. Designed to perfectly complement the Ultimate Bendix 4WD Brake Upgrade kit, the Ultimate 4WD Brake Drum Upgrade kit covers the rear brake drums on vehicles such as Ford Ranger; Colorado; Isuzu D-Max; Mazda BT50; Mitsubishi Triton; Nissan D40, D23; Toyota Hilux and VW Amarok with a simple straight forward upgrade. With a recommended retail price of approximately $549 the Bendix 4WD Brake Drum Upgrade Kit is available from leading automotive Bendix stockists nationwide. For more information, visit www.bendix.com.au 98
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine February 2022
It features larger modulus gearsets, increased motor horsepower and standard inclusions from Carbon Offroad’s premium accessory range including the Mega-Pro Winch Rope Thimble and Mega-Pro Premium Fairlead. “This new winch will outperform most winches on the market with superior loaded line speeds for a quicker recovery and a beefy seven hp motor and a larger heavier duty gearbox to take even more punishment during recoveries,” Carbon Offroad Business Development Manager, James Don, said.
Key features: -
Carbon Winch 2021 V2 winch chassis Seven HP Motor (the current standard 12k features a 6.2hp motor)
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180:1 super-fast gear ratio (the current standard 12k features a ratio of 216:1) - 12mm synthetic rope with a nine-tonne minimum breaking strain rating (the current 12k features 10mm rope) - based on Carbon Offroad’s new upgraded V2 platform - IP68 Waterproof rating - Carbon Offroad MEGAPRO Premium CNC billet type 3 hard anodised multi position fairlead - Carbon Offroad MEGAPRO 16 tonne soft shackle compatible winch rope thimble - High performance heavy duty upgraded solenoid unit - Packaged complete with all wires, control box, isolator switch, wired / wireless remotes and fitting hardware ready to bolt into most winch compatible bull bars. For more information, visit www.carbonoffroad.com.au
