4XJournal Volume 003

Get ready — Volume 003 of 4XJournal is here, and it’s packed with the most diverse mix of 4WD builds, adventures, and expert advice we’ve ever printed.

From trail-ready Nissan Patrols to classic Land Cruisers and tiny Suzukis tackling big terrain, this issue celebrates New Zealand’s four-wheel drive culture in all its forms.

This issue features:

Benos Creations’ turbocharged LS-powered GQ Nissan Patrol — a hand-built, road-legal monster

Toyota World Runners in

BMW-powered FJ45 — a reimagined classic

Projecta Intelli-IQ in the wild — smarter 12-volt touring

Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival at Nokomai Station

Meet 105GUY — the man behind 4XJournal’s toughest technical advice

Four Wheels to Wellness — an honest story about adventure and mental health

Our Land Cruiser 100 upgrades — armour, comfort, and camp life

How to build a $500 Land Rover that can

Kumeu’s 2025 4x4 Outdoor Expo — full event coverage

DIY lift kit guide — the tools and advice you actually need

Latest Toyota Prado accessories — factory-backed and field-tested

Sam’s 80 Series — a moving tribute in steel

South Island Suzuki adventure — a micro-4WD trip with big lessons

As always, 4XJournal is independently written, beautifully photographed, and printed on premium uncoated A4 stock — built to be read, kept, and passed on.

Supported by:
4x4 Outdoor Expo, Blacksmith Camping Supplies, KRAE, Maxxis Tyres, McLeod Motors Offroad Garage, Projecta, Redarc, Rhino Rack NZ, Roam Vehicle Outfitters, Judge and Company, Rockarmor NZ, Trundles Automotive, Ultimate9, Wilatt, and YHI New Zealand.