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TOUR-READY RIGS
4x4 Magazine Australia
|October 2025
AFTER CONVERTING MORE THAN 1000 LANDCRUISER WAGONS INTO TOURING-READY UTES, ASG4X4 AND TOURING SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA ARE BACK UNDER ORIGINAL OWNERSHIP - AND SHARPER THAN EVER!
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Australian travellers take to the road in everything from midsize utes to LandCruiser and Patrol wagons, and more recently full-size American pickups. Yet despite the variety, there’s still no one-size-fits-all solution. Many of us are looking for something bespoke – a rig built to suit our individual needs and carry the gear we can't leave behind.
For many travellers, mainstream 4x4 utes feel too agricultural, while LandCruiser and Patrol wagons lack the load space and flexibility of a pickup. Full-size US pickups have become a popular alternative, but despite their bulk, limited payload capacity often restricts their usefulness.
ASG 4x4 has been addressing this conundrum since 2012 and, in that time, has converted more than 1000 LandCruiser 200 and 300 Series wagons into the ultimate touring-ready 4x4s.
The conversion process involves cutting the rear off the donor wagon and transforming it into a ute. In many cases this includes a chassis and wheelbase extension, positioning the rear axle correctly under the load area - whether that's a tray or a custom canopy.
ASG 4x4 holds Second Stage Manufacturer (SSM) approval, which means if the conversion is carried out before first registration, it's nationally certified and approved under the SSM program.
ASG 4x4 also holds a Toyota Approved Redirect number, which means a new LandCruiser can be shipped directly to ASG 4x4 for re-engineering before it goes to the dealer.
This story is from the October 2025 edition of 4x4 Magazine Australia.
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