When it comes to driving off-road, quenching that thirst for adventure largely comes down to your rig. The right vehicle setup is the foundation of both performance and safety, whether you’re riding your favourite trail or indulging in a spot of rock crawling. Yet, choosing the right vehicle make and model for off-roading is just the beginning…
In addition to choosing one of these top-rated vehicles for your mild, moderate or extreme build, you need the right accessories to do your rig proud. Here are the 4×4 accessories and upgrades no off-road enthusiast should travel without!
1. OME Suspension Lift Kit
Upgrade your suspension to match your off-road ambitions. OE suspension setups just aren’t cut out for the rigours of off-roading, which makes upgrades, like these from Old Man Emu, extra special. So what benefits can upgrading your 4×4 suspension unlock? We’ll let Motor Verso answer this very question:
“Are rough terrains hindering your exploration? Upgraded 4×4 suspension systems are designed to handle challenging off-road conditions, providing better traction and stability. With improved suspension, your vehicle can adeptly navigate rocky paths, sandy dunes, and uneven trails… An enhanced suspension system contributes to better vehicle handling. This translates to smoother rides on both off-road adventures and regular pavements.”
2. DBA Performance Brakes
Safety should also come first when upgrading your 4WD vehicle for a better off-road experience. Our DBA Brake Kits offer the crème de la crème, with their Xtreme Performance pads offering improved stopping power across all conditions.
DBA is a market leader in performance braking, with their kits tested rigorously under the most extreme conditions to guarantee reduced brake fade, improved component life and reliable braking, even for heavy and modified vehicles.
3. Terrain Tamer Rebuild Kits
Looking for more of a challenge? You can rebuild entire parts of your rig using Terrain Tamer’s complete Rebuild Kits. They provide everything you need to transform major mechanical parts of your vehicle, including your engine, HD swivel housing, differentials, transfer case and wheel bearings.
These kits are vehicle-specific, making the process of overhauling the internal workings of your off-roader even simpler. As a brand, Terrain Tamer has an enviable reputation for delivering the highest quality, and all kits and included parts are designed and manufactured with precision as a result.
4. EVC Throttle Controllers
Whether travelling on the road or off, the performance of your 4×4 certainly matters. It makes all the difference to everything from ride comfort to safety. But, did you know you may not be getting the best out of your vehicle?
An EVC Throttle Controller taps into the power reserves that so many 4WD vehicles keep under wraps. It works by tuning into the responsiveness of your accelerator pedal, giving your vehicle new points of reference for more effective throttle mapping.
This handy device can sharpen or dampen your throttle curve at the touch of a button to unlock several benefits for your driving experience. This includes better throttle response, reduced throttle lag, enhanced acceleration and the feeling of more power.
5. Xtreme Outback Clutches
Another performance upgrade that no off-roader should miss out on is our heavy duty clutch kits from Xtreme Outback. These versatile mods ensure performance for road, trail and towing, and optimal clamp load, improved component life and maximum torque are all a part of the package.
With an upgrade like this one, you can dodge the overheating and premature failures that often go hand-in-hand with off-roading with an OE clutch.
6. Rival Hard Tops
If your off-roader of choice is a pickup, maximising vehicle storage has never been more simple or satisfying with Rival Hard Tops. These ultra high end hard tops are already favourites amongst overlanders, fleet operators, commercial users and agricultural workers – and for good reason!
In addition to providing a sturdy, secure and beautifully finished load bed canopy, a Rival Hard Top frees up yet more storage space. Its precision engineered, modular design can be loaded with extra weight up top, with roof racks and roof tents all able to be deployed.
The features don’t end there. As a Rival Hard Top owner, you’ll enjoy an ultra-tough powder coat finish, remote central locking (where applicable), heavy duty struts, gull wing sides, full width LED internal lighting, market leading security, and easy installation without any drilling!
7. ARB Recovery Kits
Making sure you are ready for anything that an off-road trail throws at you is important, and without the right equipment onboard, you’ll have a tough time when travelling off the beaten path. That’s where the right recovery supplies come in!
As a brand, ARB offers some of the best recovery gear around. Our ARB recovery range provides individual accessories to top up an already established setup as well as complete kits for those just getting started.
8. ARB Air Lockers
Another off-road must-have ARB is famous for is their air lockers. ARB Air Lockers deliver tested, trusted and tough traction that you can rely on when you need it most. They’re the original and strongest air lockers on the market, and can help keep you moving in all conditions, whether you’re contending with rock, clay, snow, sand or mud.
Enhance your traction across any terrain with a state-of-the-art, two-piece design that puts strength and durability first. Did we mention it has an industry-leading five-year warranty too?
9. Hi-Lift Jacks
Now back to recovery, and our range of legendary Hi-Lift Jacks. These jacks are over 100 years in the making, and they’re already widely used across the 4×4, farming and commercial markets as hugely versatile tools.
Along with jacking and lifting, Hi-Lift Jacks can be used for winching, clamping, forced entry, stabilisation and much, much more. This tool is firefighter designed – and it shows! – providing a reliability and ease that you just don’t get with expensive hydraulic tools that require fuel or power.
10. Flashlube Filters
Travelling the world’s most remote regions comes with its thrills, but it also presents many more challenges. One of the most common reasons off-road adventures come to an abrupt halt is due to fuel contamination.
Unfortunately, poor quality or water-contaminated diesel is commonly encountered when overlanding, which can leave your vehicle vulnerable. Preserve the condition and performance of your 4×4 by fitting one of our Flashlube Diesel Water Filters to your vehicle.
You can shop the 4×4 accessories recommended above and more right here. Don’t forget you can also sort our upgrades by vehicle make and model to discover mods made for your setup.