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How do the auto hubs on 4X4 vehicles work

Old Style - Hub or Freewheeling HubsPart-time four-wheel drive vehicles come in a variety of configurations with a variety of means for selecting 4WD. One of the older options are vehicles fitted with freewheeling hubs.  When locking the old-style hub to engage 4WD this required the driver to stop and…

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4x4 Darwin Course - Testimonial

My name is Leanne and I have recently completed a 4x4 course with you as a requirement with my employer. I wanted to let you know that I found the course to be very informative, very hands on which is very useful. Having just moved to the NT and having a new wheel drive there was plenty for me to learn.…

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Highlift Jack Kicks Back Massive

Highlift jack watch out, watch video only 45 seconds.  To make it safer never put your body or head over the bar as the potential power in the bar is huge and can flip back and knock you out.  The high lift jack has the ability to lift 1600kg thats more than one and a half ton so there is allot of weight…

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How to unlock the Toyota Prado spare wheel

The Toyota Prado spare wheel is locked by a simple Nut lock but there is a trick to opened the lock, you need the keyless device that starts the car.  There is a little key hidden in the key less device, yes there is a key in the key less device, this can be very confusing, its better to work out how…