My 4x4 is a way of life. The ultimate freedom and no limits adventure. GO ANYWHERE. Tackle any back road or trail up the hills. Accept the challenge and go wherever I want.
4x4 Mitsubishi Pajero is a popular type of SUV in Iceland. I don't know why but there are not many with full modification. They seem to be mostly used for lighter summer trips and provide large windows and comfortable seating.
4x4 Lifting Your Truck - Every 4x4 can be lifted and equipped for your off roading needs -!The modified 4x4 is more than a status symbol. It is a statement of who you are. If you want to go the modification route make sure you have a clear picture in your mind of your finished vehicle. Find out in this special report:
4x4 Interview: Simon Buck - "I started driving off road at an early age, as I spent most of my youth on a neighbors farm and from there I went on to grass track racing and stock cars. It wasn't until the early nineties that I started off roading competitively as there was very little 4x4 competitions. I suppose you would have to say that events like the Camel Trophy inspired me."
Lifting your 4x4 truck is what you need when fitting the big tires and wheels. Custom modified and lifted 4x4 trucks are less subject to damage in situations like river crossing and rocky trails.
Land Rover started life in Iceland as a farmers help. It had lots of seats and space in the rear that could be used for hauling sheep. When the Range Rover was introduced in the 70s the advanced suspension caught on in a big way and proved it could master the roughest roads. Lately modifications have been popular and are relatively easy to perform.
4x4 Jeep Video In these videos you will enjoy the fun Jeep owners have while offroading their precious machines. Smell the freedom the Jeep can bring and get a glimpse of the great outdoors.
The Jeep started a revolution in making the Icelandic highlands available for vehicle access. First introduced by the US army during WWII it quickly got the attention of the locals.
The Isuzu and not the least the Trooper have turned out to be pretty good in Icelandic off-roading so it is a pity Isuzu has stopped producing the Trooper.
4x4 Hofsjökull Ice Cap 4.-6. March 2005 The official big trip is over. But there is no interest in driving all the way back on the highway. A decision is made to go up the valley Bardardalur, perhaps we can get another chance of Hofsjokull without the clouds on the top.
4x4 Hekla Route January 7th 2006 Going wheeling at this time of year in Iceland means you have to seize the day. Daylight is limited to a few hours and the weather is constantly changing. Einar and me decide to do a daytrip to the region around Mt. Hekla.
4x4 Hofsjökull Ice Cap 4.-6. March 2005 We start out Friday afternoon and take our last stop in civilization in a small country gas-station. Daylight is soon gone but there is quite a stretch left to the huts at Kerlingarfjoll where we will be spending the night.
