Guides
Straight answers from the workshop — buying advice, NZ compliance, and how to build a truck that works.
Best Canopy for a Ford Ranger (2026 NZ Buyer's Guide)
ABS, aluminium or canvas? How to pick the right Ranger canopy for NZ conditions — fitment, security, roof load and WoF basics.
Steel vs Alloy Bull Bars in NZ: Which Should You Run?
Steel for serious protection — why our steel bull bars are built for NZ animal strikes, winching and remote touring, how they stay WoF-legal, and where alloy actually makes sense.
2-Inch Lift Kits & WoF Rules in NZ: What's Legal Without a Cert
The 50mm rule, what still has to pass, and exactly when an LVV cert kicks in. The most-asked question in the workshop, answered.
Mud Tyre Comparison for NZ Conditions: Clay, Pumice & Sand
Clay wants self-cleaning voids, pumice wants flotation, your commute wants quiet. Choosing mud tyres for actual NZ conditions.
Ute Drawer Systems Buyer's Guide: Storage Without Killing Payload
Slide ratings, payload maths, fixed vs modular, and why anchoring matters — choosing a ute drawer system that actually lasts.
Will my mods pass a WoF?
60-second interactive checker — lift, tyres, bars. A straight answer plus what to do next.
