OffRoad Essentials

Let us make sure you’re ready and capable to leave the bitumen behind.

Most manufacturers would argue their stock standard vehicles are ready for anything. While there is some amazing 4WD’s on the market, we need to make sure we’re bringing the best out of them. Here’s a few examples of what doesn’t often come with your brand-new car.

• LOAD RATED RECOVERY POINTS
• BASH PLATES/UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• 4WD RECOVERY GEAR
• LONG RANGE FUEL TANK
• WATER TANK
• UHF
• CELFI MOBILE PHONE REPEATER
• WINCH
• SNORKEL
• OFFROAD JACK

tie down points vs load rated recovery points

When your vehicle comes of the production line there usually is a set of tie-down recovery points. They aren’t load rate and are purely designed to tie the car down when in transit on a truck bed. They are not designed for vehicle recovery, there is a minimal amount of steel in them.

Rated recovery points by comparison are specifically designed for vehicle recovery and usually specific to your bulbar and bash plates. You also want to make sure they are rated to a specific breaking point, you can tell them by looking at the stamp on the actual recovery point.

Underbody protection or bash plates

Four wheel drive underbody protection or bash plates are an essential part of every build at BAW Automotive. They are designed to protect the underside of your 4X4 from any damage that may be caused whilst exploring. We choose to use Australian Made bash plates in either powder coated steel or stainless steel.

4WD recovery gear

There is a multitude of gear that you can carry, it really varies on what you want to do. We can supply and install a range of products and have access to fantastic Australian made and designed brands.

LONG RANGE FUEL TANKS

Brown Davis long range fuel tanks are an engineered solution to enable you to travel further with less fuel stops. They are designed to give maximum fuel capacity without affecting ground clearance, ramp over or departure angle, whilst being exceptionally strong to withstand the most rigorous of conditions. Brown Davis long range tanks allow you to travel to the most remote parts of the globe where the standard tank wouldn’t take you.

KEEP YOUR ENGINE COOL WITH A 4X4 SNORKEL

The most efficient way to keep your four-wheel-drive vehicle’s engine cool and functioning properly, is by installing a 4X4 snorkel. As is the case with many popular products, there has been a massive influx of different snorkels in the market of late. At BAW Automotive, we are as passionate about your vehicle as you are, and we will ensure that you get only the best aftermarket and performance parts available on the market today.

THE BENEFITS OF A 4WD SNORKEL

A decent 4WD snorkel will do wonders for the performance and longevity of your vehicle. In addition to ensuring that only clean, dry air enters your engine, it will also cool your engine more effectively than conventional cooling methods, meaning that your vehicle – especially when driving on challenging terrain, will not experience unnecessary overheating.

• Because snorkels are elevated, drawing in air from roof height and not from around the engine area, the air flowing through your engine is cooler, meaning your engine remains cooler and does not become overextended due to heat.
• A good 4WD snorkel will go a long way towards ensuring that moisture does not enter your vehicle’s engine. Whether you are crossing rivers or not, snorkels help by keeping moisture out of your engine, by separating and discarding moisture and dust from clean air before it can enter your engine.
• Stainless steel has emerged as a very popular material from which to construct snorkels. A stainless snorkel offers much better rigidity and strength than a plastic snorkel, is resistant to corrosion, and is generally a one-piece construction, offering better quality and longevity than most plastic snorkels.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM BAW AUTOMOTIVE REGARDING A STAINLESS SNORKEL

We are a professional supplier of aftermarket upgrades for all four-wheel-drive makes and models. Be it a carbon winch, a stainless snorkel, or a complete custom build, we are the go-to professionals in Queensland.

• We are as passionate about your vehicle as you are. Every project, big or small, is an adventure, and getting it just right every time is the aim. Every build is entirely unique, designed, fabricated and installed exactly to your requirements. We deliver a completely personalised service.
• Our artistry is beyond compare. We believe in excellence in everything we do, and no vehicle will ever leave our premises if it is not as near perfect as it is possible to get. Our team of proud professionals, who pay attention to even the smallest detail in getting your vehicle up to the standard that you require.
• The only thing better than our craft is our excellent customer service and support. From the moment you first contact us to the moment your completed vehicle leaves our workshop, you will experience good old-fashioned hands-on customer service the way it should be.

ABOUT BAW AUTOMOTIVE

We are seasoned industry professionals with a passion for what we do. We will treat your pride and joy as if it were our own. Contact us today for the best artistry and customer service in Queensland.