4WD

BENDIX ULTIMATE 4WD BRAKE DRUM 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.

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

UNEEK 4X4 CRAWLER BAR RELEASED

For the new Isuzu D-Max

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. 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) - 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

MILFORD ULT1MATE ELECTRONIC CODING SYSTEM

The next generation in towbar coding

Milford designs, tests, produces and distributes a range of Towbars to suit most vehicle applications including modern passenger motor vehicles, Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles including Vans, Cab Chassis and Pickup Utility vehicles. Milford also catalogues a complete range of application specific, plug-and-play trailer wiring harness kits. Advances in vehicle safety systems and drive train technologies have progressed significantly in recent years with most vehicles now requiring electronic ‘re-coding’ to operate safely and to improve the vehicle’s performance when towing. This is particularly the case with increasing vehicle GVMs and larger towing payloads. A few vehicles arrive in Australia ‘trailer prepared,’ however most require some form of vehicle recoding. Any towbar installation that does not include this when required is simply incomplete and will not only compromise vehicle performance but moreover, may result in a potentially dangerous towing situation. Milford says its new Ult1Mate Electronic Coding System can perform these vital re-coding requirements. The system includes a portable coding handset which easily connects to the vehicle OBD II port via the supplied OBD II Male to 15 Pin DB15 Female connecting cable and a PC based support suite which backs up the handset with regular data updates and new vehicle applications. The handset features a high contrast OLED display, easy to navigate user menu and requires no WiFi or internet connection to operate. It is IP rated and made from sturdy, workshop grade materials, says Milford. The PC based Application/User interface is said to be intuitive and easy to use and further supported by Milford’s “legendary” customer service support program which includes video format operating instructions and user guides, print format operating instructions and user guides via download and the 1800 MILFORD Technical Support Hotline. Boasting more than 400 individual vehicle applications and regular vehicle updates, the Ultimate Electronic Coding System enables the operator to perform guided or manual vehicle coding changes to Trailer Stability, Sway Mitigation (VSC/ESC) programs, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Body Control Module (BCM) enhancements and Advanced Driver Assistance system adaptions. Additionally, Dashboard notifications, displays and alerts can also be updated to reflect the coding changes made. The Milford Ult1Mate Electronic Coding System is available Australia wide and is ready for immediate delivery. For more information, contact the Milford team on www.milford.one or 1800 MILFORD.

NEW FROM TERRAIN TAMER

Terrain Tamer now offers GVM Upgrade kits with Parabolic Leaf Springs for the Ford Ranger

This new offering from Terrain Tamer adds to its already existing range of GVM Upgrade Kits for popular Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser models. Built into the GVM is also the imparted Tow Ball Mass when towing, and a Rated Axle Capacity; a limit set for how much weight should be distributed to each axle. Adding 180kg to the Ranger’s original GVM, the Terrain Tamer Parabolic GVM Upgrade Kits include Terrain Tamer Parabolic Springs and all required suspension components, including Smart Coils where applicable. Terrain Tamer says this provides both a safe and comfortable upgrade solution, with more flex, less shock and exceptional load carrying ability for vehicles that are pushed to their GVM and axle loading limits when towing or loaded with essential gear. Parabolic Spring GVM Upgrade Kits are also available for the Toyota Hilux GUN/ KUN 125/126 and VDJ78/79 Landcruiser models. Along with the rest of the full range of kits, Terrain Tamer says its Parabolic GVM Upgrade Kits have been thoroughly tested and analysed by Multidrive Technology to reach Secondary Stage Manufacturers approval and can be installed either prior to registration or on existing registered vehicles at approved workshops. For more information, visit www.terraintamer.com/suspension or call 1300 888 444