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Welcome to 4WD New Zealand. Follow us as we prep our 1989 BJ74 Toyota Land Cruiser for New Zealand 4WD touring and adventures.

Join us for fun on all types of terrain by following us on face book and meeting up with us in different locations throughout New Zealand.

We support responsible 4WD in New Zealand by following the DOC 4WD Care Code which is to protect the environment and the long term sustainability of off-road driving.

Check out DOC’s 4WD Care Code
http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/know-before-you-go/care-codes/activity-minimal-impact-codes/four-wheel-drive-care-code/

Pre-trip Servicing

March 4, 2017 by 4wdnewzealand, posted in Landcruiser upgrades

Regardless if you are heading out for a day, the weekend or on a full blown overland expedition, pre-trip servicing should not be overlooked. We brought the 74 series to our good friend Roberto at R Mobile Mechanic in Kerikeri who over the course of two days worked his magic to get the truck ready … Continue reading Pre-trip Servicing

Suspension…tough but comfortable

January 25, 2017January 22, 2017 by 4wdnewzealand, posted in Landcruiser upgrades

Before considering any major modifications to your 4WD, suspension should be at the top of your to do list. Without good suspension your articulation, road comfort and clearance on the tracks can be limited or non existent. This makes it difficult to complete even the simplest of tracks. Not to mention that adding additional weight … Continue reading Suspension…tough but comfortable

Rear Drawers, a must for every mans love

January 18, 2017January 7, 2017 by 4wdnewzealand, posted in Landcruiser upgrades

Figuring out how to accessorize your truck is challenging, not only do you have to decide what is the most important it also has to fit into your budget. A must have for all utility vehicles is a good set of drawers in the back. These allow you to keep your gear organized, accessible and … Continue reading Rear Drawers, a must for every mans love

Installing a 3rd Battery

January 11, 2017January 7, 2017 by 4wdnewzealand, posted in Landcruiser upgrades

For any serious touring, power consumption is always in the back of your mind, this is why we decided to add a 3rd battery for our South Island expedition. The 74 Series runs a full 24V starting and electrical system, so for us to be able to charge a AA Champion 12V 71 A/h deep … Continue reading Installing a 3rd Battery

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