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So you’ve got an off-road rig, and you’re pretty stoked with it. But something’s not quite right. The wheel wells need a little extra flair, a little extra pizzazz. There’s an easy way to sort that out - get yourself some Bushwacker fender flares. Upgrade the outside of your truck with a huge style injection, and a bit of practical benefit to match. You can protect your truck from rocks that your tyres flick up, and you can add a bit of extra clearance around your tyres.  Off Road industries has heaps of Bushwacker fender flares for you to choose from. They come in loads of styles to suit loads of different trucks. Take care to think about how much work you want to do when it comes to installation. You can get it done by a professional, or buy yourself. We’re going to give you a short guide on how to choose and install Bushwacker fender flares on your own, if you’re feeling up to the task. Choosing The Right Bushwacker Fender Flares Off Road Industries stocks a variety of Bushwacker fender flares. The ones you’re going to choose will depend on the look you’re going for. Do you want something low-key, or something that’s going to stand out? There are Bushwacker fender flares that will make your truck look smooth and sophisticated without adding too much width to your ride. The other side of that coin is a set of extra-wide flares. They’ll give you way more clearance for offroading and flick any bits and pieces your tyres whip up off to the side, which is safer. You can pick the coverage that suits you best. Pocket-style flares are the most popular option. They’re really easy to install and make your truck look stylish as all get-out. You can get them in stainless steel, too. That can give your truck a bold, tough look. Materials You’ll Need To Install Bushwacker Fender Flares First thing you’re going to need is the Bushwacker fender flares themselves. You can pick up a set from Off Road Industries. Give us a shout if you need a hand picking the right set to suit your truck.  Other than the parts, here are the tools you’re going to need to install your new Bushwacker fender flares.  7mm socket wrench 1/2” socket Phillips screwdriver Drill and Phillips drill bit Utility knife Grease pencil Drill 5/16” Drill Bit T45 Torx Bit Awl (optional) Installation Instructions For Bushwacker Fender Flares If you’ve got your wits about you, installing the right set of Bushwacker fender flares can be completed in under an hour. Bushwacker fender flares bolt on pretty easily using holes that are factory-built into your truck. Here’s how the process goes down: Find the factory bolts inside the fender well. Remove them. Make sure you hold onto those bolts in case you need them again. Use an alcohol based solvent to clean the area where you’re installing the Bushwacker fender flares. Hold your Bushwacker fender flares up your vehicle to make sure that they’re going to fit properly. There’s an adhesive backing on the rubber seal of your Bushwacker fender flares. Peel that off and push the sticky side of trim along the flare’s edge. Keep peeling the backing off as you work your way around. Keep that flare held firmly in place on the fender. Apply a decent amount of pressure. You want to get the seal nice and tight. Using the screws or clips that came with the Bushwacker fender flares (or the factory bolts you put aside earlier), fasten the new flare into the pre-existing factory holes.  Tighten all the screws and bolts up once you’re done. Congrats, you’re ready to hit the old dusty trail with your flash new Bushwacker fender flares. Where Can I Get Bushwacker Fender Flares? Off Road Industries is proud to stock a huge range of Bushwacker fender flares. In fact, we stock a massive selection of Bushwacker products. Check out our online store and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need a hand picking out the product that’s right for you. We have a decade of experience in sourcing outstanding overseas automotive accessories for our Australian customers and have never wavered from our core value of offering products that enhance the endurance, safety and appearance of vehicles. Get in touch today.

Driving an off-road vehicle is an incredibly freeing experience. Sometimes the only limitation is your fuel capacity, and TITAN fuel tanks are designed to change that. An extra large fuel tank gives you the freedom to go further for longer. It lets you explore more and take your family on bigger and better adventures.  TITAN fuel tanks are manufactured in the United States of America, and they come fully equipped with the level of confidence you’d expect from ‘The Greatest Country on Earth’. TITAN produce the only cross-linked polymer fuel tanks in the US market. TITAN fuel tanks are so tough that they come with a Lifetime Warranty, so you can rest assured that TITAN back the quality of their product.  Read this short guide to find out why you should get yourself a TITAN fuel tank. We’ll also answer a couple of frequently asked questions about TITAN fuel tanks.  Why Should I Get A TITAN Fuel Tank? There are plenty of good reasons why you should get a TITAN fuel tank. A lot of them are due to the fact that they aren’t metal. They’re made of military grade cross-linked polymer, and that means they don’t delaminate like a metal tank would. They also don’t corrode in the presence of biodiesel like steel tanks can. TITAN fuel tanks don’t have any problems with condensation, which metal tanks have because of the way they heat up and cool down. A TITAN fuel tank also doesn’t have any welds that are liable to crack when you get a bit rough with them. They’re quieter than metal tanks, and lighter too. Most TITAN fuel tank models are also made to fit into places that a metal tank could never fit.  All of this means that TITAN fuel tanks are better than metal fuel tanks by basically every metric. They have a longer lifetime, and that lifetime is higher quality. They might cost a bit more up front, but they’ll save you money in the long term. You’ll save on maintenance and get many more years out of your TITAN fuel tank than you would a metal one. How Much Will A TITAN Fuel Tank Extend My Range? If you’ve got an extended cab truck, like a Chevy 2500, you can expect a 65-90% increase in fuel capacity with a TITAN fuel tank. We can’t speak to your exact fuel efficiency, but your range will extend correspondingly. A TITAN fuel tank for a Chevy 2500 provides an extra 75 litres of fuel capacity. Just think about how much extra driving you could get done with seventy-five more litres of diesel on board. Would definitely save you in a pinch. Will My Fuel Gauge Be Accurate With A TITAN Fuel Tank? If you’ve got an analog fuel gauge, then yes. It’ll work exactly the same with a TITAN fuel tank as it did with your stock tank. If you’ve got a Driver Information Computer, however, it will not be accurate. Don’t stress though, this is fixable. Get in touch with Off Road Industries or TITAN customer service and they will gladly point you in the direction of some advice. Chances are your local dealer will be able to adjust it for you, or you’ll be able to access an aftermarket tuning device.  Are TITAN Fuel Tanks Compatible With Gasoline Trucks? While TITAN does offer two products that are compatible with gasoline-powered trucks, Off Road Industries only stocks TITAN products that service diesel engines at present. We have long-range TITAN fuel tanks for the Chevy 2500, the RAM 2500, and the Ford F250. Get in touch with us if you have any enquiries about TITAN fuel tanks for gasoline powered vehicles. We can try to direct you to the appropriate channels.  How Much Does A TITAN Fuel Tank Weigh? A TITAN fuel tank for a short-bed truck weighs about 20 kilograms. The long-bed tanks only way a few kilos more than that, somewhere around 22kg. An in-bed tank from TITAN weighs about 23kg. TITAN fuel tanks are incredibly lightweight, and when you take into account the extra weight of the fuel you can now carry, it all just about evens out to the same weight as a metal tank. Are TITAN Fuel Tanks Hard To Install? Short answer? No. They make it as easy as possible to install a TITAN fuel tank. All the necessary parts and instructions are included. Regardless, we would recommend getting your new fuel tank installed by a professional, for safety’s sake. Installation means removing the old tank, moving the sending unit to the new tank, detaching and reattaching fuel lines, and bolting in your TITAN fuel tank. It tends to take between two and four hours, but we’ve seen TITAN fuel tanks installed in around forty-five minutes.  Where Can I Get A TITAN Fuel Tank? If you’re ready to extend the range on your truck and save money over the lifetime of your fuel tank, check out Off Road Industries’ range of TITAN fuel tanks. We have a decade of experience in sourcing outstanding overseas automotive accessories for our Australian customers and have never wavered from our core value of offering products that enhance the endurance, safety and appearance of vehicles. Get in touch today.

You don't like to think about it, but it may well happen. Your truck might break down, or it could get stuck in some boggy, rocky terrain. If you're in a situation where you need to recover your vehicle, chances are you'll be using a soft shackle. Rated steel used to be the go-to solution for winching and towing, but that's not the case anymore. If you're using a soft shackle, you should be using one from Factor 55. Read on to find out why. The History of Soft Shackles Way back in the day, when trade relied on sailing ships, soft shackles were standard. Sailors were strapping up bits of boats with soft shackles made from rope. Then came the industrial revolution, and manufacturers began making everything from steel. Not only the boats but the ropes too! Nowadays sailing is more accessible to the common man. With that boom has come a rise in the research around high-tech rope materials. High-modulus (or high-molecular-weight) polyethylene is the future of ropes and knots. Shackles made from this material are lightweight, waterproof, and stronger than steel. They float, and they don't damage things like steel does either. Not your head, your hands, your boat, or - most important - your off-road vehicle.  What Is A Factor 55 Soft Shackle? Factor 55 makes soft shackles for four-wheelers from high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) Plasma Rope. This 12-strand rope is the strongest available on the commercial market.  You can make a soft shackle from two simple parts - a 'strop' and a spliced end. The strop has a knot at one end, which works as a stopper. Usually, this is a diamond knot. When you find your vehicle in a sticky situation, you secure the soft shackle to a rated recovery point. Then you can pull your truck to safety. Why Use A Factor 55 Soft Shackle? Soft shackles are way safer than steel shackles. If something goes wrong with a steel shackle, it's a recipe for disaster. Let's say you've connected your steel shackle to a snatch strap. If that snatch strap is under tension and the pin in that shackle goes bust? You've got a chunk of steel flying through the air, who knows where. It could damage property, injure, or even kill anyone it strikes. Soft shackles don't have this kind of force. Getting hit by one definitely won't feel nice, granted. It'll be a hell of a lot better than getting hit by steel though.  How To Use Factor 55 Soft Shackles If you find yourself in a recovery situation, soft shackles are easy to use.  First, check that your shackle is in good condition.  Pop the eye of the shackle through the rated recovery point on your vehicle. This is important - always use a rated recovery point. Do not loop a soft shackle around your tow ball!  Connect the eye end of your shackle to your snatch strap or recovery rope loop. Pass it through the loop to do so. Take the knot of the soft shackle, and pass that through the soft shackle loop. There you go, you've established a secure connection. Now you can continue with a standard snatch recovery. Remember, take it slow. Build up pressure until the strap goes tense. Keep the towing vehicle in low range at low speed, and get the stuck vehicle accelerating. You're trying to leverage the strap's kinetic energy, not yank the stuck car free. How To Care For Factor 55 Soft Shackles HMPE Plasma Rope can lose strength over time, especially if they're left out in the sun. Keep them clean, dry, and out of direct light. Make sure your soft shackle is dry as a bone before you put it away. Don't let your soft shackles near high heat, and try not to use them if they're wet. Heat can reduce soft shackles' performance, and breaking strength goes down when moist.  Should I Make My Own Soft Shackles? We're gonna say...nah. It's a bit trendy at the moment, especially with sailing types. Chances are you're using soft shackles in 4WD recovery situations, though. They can be pretty strenuous, and even dangerous. You're better off leaving it to the experts. Why make a tough situation tougher? Factor 55 shackles have had the knots tensioned with a winch. They meet design and safety standards. They'll always do the job better than a soft shackle made with some rope, a knot, and a pair of pliers. Where Can I Buy Factor 55 Soft Shackles? Off Road Industries has a huge range of Factor 55 products. That includes Extreme and Standard Duty Soft Shackles. Get in touch if you need a hand selecting a product. We love helping people get the most out of their off-roading experiences.

If you drive a truck, you know the feeling. It's not a nice one. Your fuel gauge is dropping lower and lower...it's getting closer to a quarter left...and closer still to empty. Worse, you're in a place you don't know that well and you've got no clue where the next servo is. Even worse? It's getting near to midnight. You're sure that small-town diesel stations will have closed! If you've been in that situation, you'll remember how you would've killed for an extra few litres of fuel. Well, imagine having an extra seventy-five litres.  No matter the reason you've got a truck, chances are you don't like stopping for diesel. You want to be able to get your jobs done without pulling into a servo several times a week. You might want to road trip a bit further out without having to stress about getting stranded. Whatever the case may be, it's worth thinking about getting a larger fuel tank. Enter: TITAN Fuel Tanks.  These military-grade, cross-linked polymer tanks will add serious miles to your range. Read on to find out what makes a TITAN essential for anyone who's serious about offroading. Will A TITAN Fuel Tank Suit My Truck? TITAN Fuel Tanks come from Idaho, USA. They've been there for decades, dedicating themselves to enhancing gas and diesel trucks. They produce fuel tanks to suit a range of trucks, including the following: GMC Sierra 2500 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 RAM 2500 Ford F250 Super Duty A TITAN Fuel Tank will increase each of these trucks' fuel capacities by at least 75 litres. Let's look at the Ford F250. A TITAN can extend driving range by over 300 kilometres - and that's while towing! Unloaded, a Ford F250 could go more than 450 extra miles with a TITAN Fuel Tank. What Are TITAN Fuel Tanks Made Of? TITAN Fuel Tanks are special. This is thanks to the materials they're made of. While other manufacturers make tanks out of linear polyethylene, TITAN uses military-grade materials. They use cross-linked high-density polyethylene, or XLHDPE. This has extra strength and durability. The XLHDPE is a quarter-inch thick, so you'd be hard-pressed to puncture it! TITAN Fuel Tanks aren't metal, so they don't rust or corrode. Metal is an uneven conductor of temperature. It can make fuel congeal or evaporate when in contact with it. XLHDPE doesn't have this issue. A TITAN Fuel Tank keeps your diesel in liquid form, the way it's meant to be.  How Does A TITAN Fuel Tank Increase Capacity? TITAN has produced a fuel tank that utilises the unused space inside your truck. It's deeper and wider than the factory standard tank. It also fills the gap that would usually be between your truck's old tank and the transfer case.  The TITAN Fuel Tank uses the principle of marginal gains. By gaining a couple of centimetres of space here and there, you end up with an extra 75 litres of volume.  Are TITAN Fuel Tanks Hard To Install? TITAN makes installation as easy as they can. They have comprehensive instructions included with every sale, and detailed videos online. Installing a TITAN Fuel Tank involves taking out your truck's original tank. Then you've got to move the sending unit inside that, and the outer water separator. Connect the fuel lines to your new TITAN, install a forward tank mount, and bolt in the new tank. You don't need any modifications besides those. The whole process should take about 4 hours. Here's a hot tip: make sure you empty out the original tank. Diesel has around the same kilogram weight as its volume. It'll make your job a lot easier if you don't have to lift that along with the tank. Either siphon it out or find something to do to run the tank empty.  While TITAN does make it simple to install your own tank, we'd still recommend taking it to a professional. There's a lot less risk when you get someone who's experienced with this kind of thing. Where Can I Buy A TITAN Fuel Tank? Off Road Industries has a great range of TITAN Fuel Tanks. Check them out in our online store today. Feel free to contact us if you need a bit of help choosing the one that's right for you. We're always keen to lend a hand and get you into an off-road vehicle that needs fewer pit stops than ever. 

Every truck is different, they come in all shapes and sizes. If you've got one, you can always change it up a little to make it more unique.  Lift kits and levelling kits are one great way to do that. But what's the difference? Here's the short version: Lift kits will raise both ends of your truck, increasing the height altogether. They do that by swapping out the strut for a new one or adding some spacers.  Levelling kits only add height to the front end of your truck. This puts it on the same plane as the rear, which comes pre-raised from the factory. Get the gist? No worries, go and check out our Rough Country range and find a lift or levelling kit that’s right for you. If you need more info, we'd encourage you to read on. We've got a much more detailed look into the finer points of lift and levelling kits.  Lift Kits A lift kit is a set of parts you can buy which will raise your car further from the ground. Companies can design a lift kit to suit most vehicles. They definitely come into their own when they're fitted on trucks and SUVs. Lifting your truck gives you a huge boost when you're offroading. The extra height provides a massive increase in clearance. This means you can tackle tougher terrain, rougher ruts, and bigger boulders than ever. More lift also means you can add larger wheels. We could tell you that will improve your offroading (which it will) but for the most part? It makes your truck look better. Lift kits come in two main types - body and suspension kits. Body lift kits are easier than suspension lift kits. These involve removing the truck body from its frame and adding spacers. You reattach the body and the spacers keep some distance between it and the frame. This is where you get your lift. Body lift kits are cost-efficient, won't change the way you drive, and let you increase your tire/wheel size. The gap between the frame and body can be a problem though. It can look dodgy, and buying guards for it can be pricey. It's also important to realise that a body lift kit can only gain you about seven centimetres of height, max. Suspension lift kits are trickier than body lift kits, but there are a bunch of benefits. They add height from the axle and wheels of the car. How you do this will change from truck to truck, and brand to brand. Suspension lift kits are always going to be more expensive, but it's worth it. You can raise your truck as high as you like, and your handling won't suffer for it. In fact, the extra suspension can actually improve performance. You do have to be aware that they can wear down over time, and you will be at a bit more risk of rolling your truck. You can get a stabiliser to rectify this, but that's an extra cost to keep in mind. We have a huge range of Rough Country lift kits for all kinds of trucks. If this is what you’re after, have a look right now. Levelling Kits Levelling kits can be more or less complicated than lift kits, depending on how you look at it. Here's the background: when you buy your truck, it's uneven. On purpose. The manufacturer raises the back higher than the front. This is so that when you tow something, the back ends up level with the front. We call the truck's height difference the 'rake'.  That might sound complicated. This is where it gets simple: a levelling kit eliminates the rake. It makes the front the same height as the back.  Why bother? Well, levelling your truck will mean a bit more clearance. It'll help you when you're offroading for the same reasons mentioned about lift kits. It'll mean you can get bigger wheels and tires. Strut extension levelling kits tend to be the easiest to install. These are for trucks whose front suspension has a coilover strut. You slide spacers on either end of the struts in your vehicle and Bob's your uncle. Most strut extension levelling kits are adjustable, too. That way you can get the precise height you're after. Rough Country levelling kits are available for a range of trucks through our Off Road Industries online store. Give them a browse today. Rough Country Lift Kits and Levelling Kits Off Road Industries stocks a huge range of Rough Country products, including lift and levelling kits for heaps of trucks. Give our selection a browse and get in touch if you need a bit of advice. We’re happy to help anyone get the offroading ride of their dreams.

Upgrading your vehicle's headlights can be more work than you think if you don't have all the information. This guide is here to help you choose the right LED Conversion for your car's headlights, as well as to give in-depth instructions on reflectors and projectors, kit installation, special adaptors, and LED globes.  Things get complicated when there are so many different types of bulbs, sockets, holders, heat dissipation systems, housings, CANBUS modules, and so on. We will include all of the necessary steps in as basic a format as feasible in this guide.  For most cars, we provide a vast selection of pre-selectable kits.  Let’s get into it! Halogen vs LED If you were to compare an LED conversation with a factory-fitted Halogen, it would show that the LED's light distance and flood gain are superior.  With some current model vehicles still having halogen headlights, it's easy to see why a LED Headlight Conversation Kit has become people’s preference, as they provide a sharper view when driving without the need for LED Driving Lights. LEDs also have a lower current consumption and a significantly longer lifespan than halogen globes (50,000 hours is the standard). As a result of the extended lifespan, it's a decision you won't have to make again for a long time. Projector vs reflector Reflector and projector housing designs are the two housing styles found in headlights. These are easy to spot because projectors rarely have a high beam capacity. Thanks to an AR optical design that generates a clean and sharp light beam boundary line, our reflector series offers lights that allow you to illuminate the road without dazzling oncoming traffic. Our projector series offers the same waterproof rating and colour temperature but has no anti-glare beam design found in our reflector series. Our kits are packed with both for you to benefit from.  Identifying your globe type It's sometimes as simple as consulting the owner's manual to determine which globes your vehicle needs. It should (if you're lucky) include all of the globe types present throughout the vehicle, as well as the specification relating to halogen, wattage, and more. We've come across a few manuals that only indicate the wattage of the globe and not the type of fitting. This is true for halogen bulbs; however, it is not true for LED bulbs. Other options include looking for marks on the globe, connector plug, or the headlight unit itself. Bulb holders / special adaptors To position the globe in most European cars, many will use an adaptor/holder. This makes halogen installation and removal easier, but the LED-fitted heatsinks make fitting a little more complex or incompatible. This is where the special adaptors come in. The unique adaptors are most typically found in H7 and H1 globes, with most applications suited for low beam and only a few for high beam. These customised adaptors will fit underneath the H7/H1 collar, allowing you to avoid wearing the H7/H1 collar, which is only used for alignment.  Installation The installation of a retrofitted LED headlight conversion kit on some vehicles can be more complex than on others. The installation in these circumstances might be reasonably hard, with peculiar access to the back of the headlight and limited space within the engine. Our conversation kits have easy plug-and-play functionality, technical guidelines, and user manuals to make installation as simple as possible. The installation of aftermarket LED light and/or light assembly conversions to a vehicle's dipped beam (low beam) circuit does not guarantee that they will meet the right performance criteria, which may render them non-compliant for road use. Fitting such lights or light assemblies to a vehicle is considered changing it from the manufacturer's standards, making it a modified car. Your vehicle must be checked to see if it meets Vehicle Standard requirements and/or is eligible for a Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) Approval Certificate. LED lights at Offroad Industries Nothing beats having excellent stealth lighting on your truck, and we realise that at Offroad Industries. That's why we have a large selection of LED headlight conversion kits to get your vehicle looking good in terms of lighting. LED conversion kits are a great choice to upgrade your vehicle, so it looks its best and lights the road perfectly. Head here to look through our LED headlight conversion kit collection. 

Lifts can be a tremendous improvement for any Chevy truck. When adding a lift kit to your vehicle, whether for style or off-road practicality, it's crucial to think about all details. You can obtain anywhere from 6-inches of lift to a 12-inch raise, depending on the sort of lift kit you choose to convert your truck. There are a variety of brands that manufacture lift kits, truck body lift kits, or truck suspension lift kits. We recommend using lift kit options from Rough Country for your Chevy because of the quality performance aftermarket parts they continuously deliver. Rough Country  A lift kit is a collection of aftermarket automobile parts meant to raise a truck or SUV off the ground. These car parts are not manufactured by the vehicle manufacturer but rather by reputable third-party companies that specialise in designing lifts for particular vehicles and brands. There are also low-cost lift kits available on eBay that are less reliable and built of inferior materials. Rough Country lift kits, however, are relatively simple to instal. Every lift kit comes with instructions on how to use it. The installation time will roughly take only a few hours, depending on the type of lift kit and Chevy truck you have.  What are the two most common types of lift kits? Body lift kits and suspension lift kits are the most common lift kits—each of these functions differently and yields extremely diverse outcomes. Anyone considering installing a lift kit in their Chevy, should carefully analyse both choices as well as the ultimate results they want. You should also check your local or state legislation to see any restrictions on particular types of kits or height limits on how high they may boost your vehicle in your area. Suspension Lift Kits Suspension lift kits extend the vehicle's suspension, lifting every portion of the truck in the process. You'll have more room for larger off-road tyres and higher ground clearance, allowing you to cross any terrain without harming your vehicle's underbelly. They also allow you to raise your car a few inches higher. Suspension lift kits, unlike body lift kits, may go all the way up to 9 or 12 inches, allowing you to modify the look and feel of your car completely. Suspension lift kits are more expensive than body lift kits. If you want to instal the kit yourself, you'll also need some additional skill beneath the hood. You don't need to be a master mechanic to conduct the job yourself, it should only take a few hours or the better part of a day to instal the kit. They come with detailed instructions that walk you through each step. If you're not confident in your ability to make these adjustments, you may always take the kit to your local mechanic. Benefits There are several reasons why you may want to get a lift kit. Here are some of the benefits: Better suspension (in the case of a suspension lift kit). A lift kit will improve your truck's ground clearance and suspension, making it easier to drive over rugged terrain. If your suspension is better, you will not feel as many bumps on the road. You won't have to worry as much about your truck being snagged on a rock because you'll have higher ground clearance. A lift kit allows you to put bigger tyres on your vehicle. This enables the tyres to have broader and deeper tread and grooves. The grooves will be shallower if the tyre is smaller.  For many people, a tall, lifted-off-the-ground truck makes a statement. Some individuals prefer to ride their vehicle on the road, but they still want it lifted off the ground to sit higher up and have a better view the road and other vehicles. Rough Country lift kits Lifts can be an excellent improvement for your Chevy. When adding a raise kit to your vehicle, whether for style or off-road practicality, it's crucial to think about all details. Head here to look through our Rough Country selection of vehicle accessories.  

What is a soft shackle? Most 4x4 shackles are made of synthetic rope materials and you’ll find Dyneema or Plasma are the most used.  Plasma Synthetic Rope made from High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) has undergone a proprietary recrystallisation process to improve its strength. This method pulls the carefully twisted strand through a heated fluid-filled pressurised tube, maintaining a consistent heat profile over the strand's cross-section. This procedure ensures that all filaments enhance the strand's fibre strength efficiency effectively. Finally, the rope is given a polyurethane finish to improve snag resistance and UV resistance. A soft shackle is the simplest type of shackle to make, consisting of a 'strop' with a stopper (generally a diamond knot) on one end and a spliced end. Soft shackles can be a lighter alternative to traditional steel screw pin shackles for joining rigs. We recommend checking out Factor 55 for soft shackles as they are one of the leading providers of international automotive accessories.  Why should I care about soft shackles?  They're safer than steel shackles and routinely used to attach recovery equipment like snatch straps. When a pin or other element of a steel shackle fails during a vehicle recovery, the under-tension grab strap with a chunk of steel attached will fly through the air. This can harm or possibly kill anyone who comes into contact with it.  A soft shackle failure will not have the same projectile power as a hard shackle failure. Sure, being hit in the head by a soft shackle will hurt, but it will hurt a lot less than being hit in the head by a chunk of steel flying through the air at hundreds of kilometres per hour. How to use and care for them Soft shackles that are not well looked after or left out in the sun for long periods can swiftly deteriorate, compared to those appropriately cared for. If the shackles become dirty or are accidentally dropped in mud or water (they will float), they can be cleaned with clean water and then air-dried away from direct sunlight. Before storing the soft shackle, ensure it is totally dry.  Make sure your soft shackle does not come into contact with too much heat since this might damage it and limit its performance threshold. Remember that, like a snatch strap, the minimum breaking strength of a soft shackle will drop when wet. They are pretty straightforward when employing them in a recovery setting. Before utilising the shackle, inspect it for wear and tear. Thread the eye of the shackle through the rated recovery point, then slip the eye end of the shackle through the loop to link it to the snatch strap or recovery rope look. Then, to make a secure connection put the soft shackle knot through the soft shackle loop. After connecting the shackle and snatch strap, proceed as you would with a standard snatch recovery. That is, gradually increase the pressure until the strap tensions and the kinetic energy of the stretching strap and accelerating tow truck, assist in pulling out the stranded car. Rather than trying to skull-drag the stalled vehicle out, the goal is to harness the strap's energy to aid in recovery.  You should never utilise a vehicle's tow ball or tie-down points for recovery. Use only rated recovery points. Factor 55 soft shackles Factor 55 Extreme Duty Soft Shackles are available in 10 and 20 inches (pull to pull length) and are manufactured in the United States to the highest quality standards. These shackles have been lab and field-tested, to ensure consistent minimum breaking strength ratings. Each extreme duty soft shackle is made of HMPE Plasma rope with a woven polyester jacket expertly whipped and coated with Fibre Lock for added abrasion and UV protection. Compared to traditional conventional soft shackles on the market today, these Extreme Duty Soft Shackles deliver an additional 25-30% proven breaking strength for their size and weight. The longer 20-inch version serves as a standard soft shackle, but it also allows the user to twice loop the shackle for breaking forces of over 70,000 pounds.  Offroad Industries soft shackles Soft shackles have fast become an alternative to a rated steel shackles in a vehicle recovery situation. Here at Offroad Industries, we have a terrific selection of soft shackles for you to choose from. Factor 55 are a leading manufacturer of soft shackles, and you can browse through our Factor 55 collection to find the automotive accessories your need.

Why do you need a fender flare? A Fender Flare is a custom feature for your truck that maximises the guard size and hangs over the tires to compensate for lower hanging wheels. Adding an aggressive, indestructible look to your vehicle, flares also help you comply with regulations, as your lifted 4WD wheels and tires are still covered while maintaining their height. Designed with 3M adhesive and rubber trim, these flares are easy to install into the holes already in your vehicle and don’t require additional drilling; they are also precisely made to fit your vehicle’s body and transform the appearance of your 4x4, so you’ll be ready to go full throttle. Fender flares are the best way to safeguard your vehicle while heading offtrail, as you want to avoid damage from dirt, rocks, branches and debris. Shield your exterior and ensure maximum tire coverage for whatever the road throws at you. There are different fender flares depending on your vehicle, style and interests, and there are a range of other brands that stock them (though Bushwacker are among the best known and most trusted). Some of the types of fender flares on the market include the OE Style, Street Style, Bolt Style and Extended Style. Fender flares are also available in a range of colors and textures to match the aesthetic of your vehicle. Fender Flares have your wheels covered Offroad Industries are your go-to suppliers of accessories to enhance the appearance, endurance and safety of your vehicle. We’re proud to stock Bushwacker products, distributing flares, tailgate & sidecaps and trail armour, made to get your vehicle off the beaten path. Durable, resistant, street smart; after 45 years of operation, these designs have come a long way from the small garage shop they started in; now Bushwacker has made a name for itself as the original creators of the fender flare. What Offroad Industries shares with Bushwacker is a passion for 4WD’s and a desire to improve the driver’s experience.  There are so many benefits of fender flares, both utilitarian and appearance related, and they’re a great step if you’re thinking of going all out and purchasing a lift kit at some point in the future. You can find an extensive range of Bushwacker products listed on the Offroad website, including tailgate protection suits for Ford Ranger, cap suits for Ford Raptor Ranger,  Smoothback Ultimate Tub Caps for Volkswagen Amarok, and so much more. Bushwacker Fender Flares Australia Let’s walk you through some of our favourite Bushwacker products. Starting with the BUSHWACKER POCKET FLARES RAM 1500 DS CLASSIC 2009 - 2021. If you’ve purchased a converted DS RAM 1500 Classic from the states and decided you want to widen your stance, you’ll need to offset this by opting for some additional coverage. You can still elevate your truck while staying within the confines of the law, and that’s what this flare is here to help you achieve. The Bushwacker Pocket Style flares are designed to have imitation bolts on the exterior of the flare, for a rugged and tough look (making installation effortless and straightforward) just drill into your guards with pop rivets to attach these amazing flares.  Another fender flare available is the BUSHWACKER SMOOTH FLARES MATTE BLACK SUITABLE FOR DODGE RAM 1500 DS. This top of the line fender flare Adds up to 1.75 inches of tire coverage from debris, is installed easily with no drilling required, OEM matte black finish is easy to paint, and offers 100% UV protected Dura-Flex(R) 2000 – no chalking. Like many customised rig parts, these bad boys are made in the U.S.A and are suitable for DS RAM 1500 Express Warlock Laramie 2009 - 2021 and Vehicles Converted by ASV for RAM Australia.  And it wouldn’t be a ford flare wrap up without talking about the BUSHWACKER FENDER FLARES SUITABLE VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK V6 ADBLUE. Made from warp-resistant Dura-Flex 2000 material, manufactured in America and tailor-made for added durability and versatility on the trail, the pocket Style® Fender Flares are a Bushwacker original and an off-road icon. With their recessed stainless steel bolts and massive presence, they're custom-designed for your Volkswagen Amarok to accommodate oversized tires and high-clearance. They’re designed with an intimidating OEM-style matte black finish but you can choose to paint them to match or accent the body colour, for a customised finish. Shop Bushwacker fender flares Get a Bushwacker fender flare to complement your lift kit and vehicle. Browse Offroad Industries Bushwacker collection.