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Tyres - More Than Just Rubber

I was inspired to revisit this subject by a "late night" conversation with friends who had just fitted cross ply tyres to their vehicles without realizing it ... Read More>>

Mud Glorious Mud

Mud Glorious Mud
Although soil conditions may vary from heavy clay to the renowned "black cotton", dealing with mud is approached in much the same way ...

Consider The High Lift Jack

Consider The High Lift Jack
One piece of equipment that is, in my opinion, invaluable is the high-lift jack. There are various makes including "high-lift", "jackall", "farm jack" and "black rat" ...

Recovery Equipment: Winches - Do You Need One?

Winches - Do You Need One?
Picking recovery equipment for your vehicle is a bit like selecting a 4wd. First, you need to examine where, when and what are you going to be doing - then select the equipment most suitable ...

Axle Wind Up

Axle Wind Up - A Potentially Damaging Phenomenon
When you do select 4wd, you have to make sure your vehicle does not suffer from extreme axle windup, as this can cause expensive damage ...

Coolant and Thermostats - Are They Necessary?

Coolant and Thermostats - Are They Necessary?
In Uganda, like the rest of East Africa, mechanics always remove the engine thermostats when the car first arrives in the country ...

Under Pressures

Under Pressures
Learn about the ins and outs of knowing and maintaining correct tyre pressures and why to check them when cold ...

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