Ultimate 4WD Equipment Profile

If you are passionate about the 4wd industry and getting out to see this great country then imagine living and breathing it working in the largest independent showroom filled with products to get you out there.

Being independent means that we can stock the products we have experienced and tested without being biased to any particular brand or product. Our crew will happily share their experiences with stories, photos and video of holiday journeys and trips both locally and interstate. Many of the photo's on this website are from our experiences and the experiences from our customers.

So, who are we?

Staff Members

Glen Michaelides

Phone: (08) 9456 4480
Email: glen@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Glen

Position: Owner and retail specialist. With over 20 years experience, there is not a product he doesn’t know or have had personal experience with. Well known in the industry as the “go to” man for 4wd solution, both for recreation and mining/government build-ups. His knowledge of mine site specification is second to none.

As a qualified mechanic, he started out repairing 4wd’s, fitting accessories and modifying cars to take the factory fitted vehicle to a better off-road performer.

As a family man, he draws upon his childhood experiences growing up with regular 4wd adventures with his parents, when 4wd’s were not as common place as they are today.

Start Date: September 2000

Current Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series GXL V8 Twin Turbo

Current Vehicle Fit-out:

Black Widow Draw System

Black Widow awning

Steinbauer power module

Front and Rear Air Lockers And compressor

Taipan full exhaust system

Dual battery system Red Arc with hybrid batterys and fuse box

National luna Battery monitor.

Garmin 76C GPS

Rhino sportz Roof Racks

Lightforce XGT Spotlights 50 watt HID

GME TX3420 UHF Radio

Dobinsons Spring and Shocks full GVM up-grade

Steel Rock Sliders

Strong Arm Dual Wheel Carrier Jack and shovel holder with HID rear worklight.

Front and rear recovery hooks

Strong Arm 170 Litre fuel tank + Factory 90 Litre tank

ARB Sahara Bull Bar

Warn 9.5000lb extreem duty winch

BFG Mud Terrain 285/70/17Tyres

Safafi Snorkel

4wd Lifestyle Preference: Being a family man, Glen has opted for a Touring setup for safety and comfort on the long hauls up to Shark Bay, Karijini National Park, Bungle Bungles and to Pemberton through to Albany.

Other interests

GQ Patrol SWB this vehicle is in the build up stages to be a comp vehicle. Early days but showing plenty of promise.

Current - Trail bike riding – Honda CRFX450

Past – 62 Series Turbo Wagon
Marcus Shue

Phone: (08) 9456 4480
Email: marcus@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Position:Owner and retail specialist. Although new to the industry, Marcus’s 4wd experience spans back 20 years from mining exploration and recreational pursuits. Having owned and enjoyed 4wd for most of his life, its second nature to get off-road and search out remote locations with isolated appeal.

Start Date:July 2007

Current Vehicle:2007 Toyota 120 Series Prado

Current Vehicle Fit-out:

Black Widow Draw System

ARB Sahara Bull Bar

Warn XD9000 Winch

GME TX3420 UHF Radio

Dobinson 2” lift springs front and rear,

Black Duck Canvas Seat covers

Lightforce HID Spotlights Genesis

BFG All Terrain 265 x 17 Tyres

ARB Compressor

Tracklander tent topper roof rack

EasiAwn Roof Top Tent

4wd Lifestyle Preference: Touring setup – built for comfort and ride for the long hauls to Monkey Mia, Dampier, Kununurra and south through Pemberton and Cape D’Entrecasteau.

Other Vehicles/pursuits:

Current - Toyota Hilux 1985 Extra Cab – built up for bush bashin’

Current - Torana LX Hatch – In the restoration process

Nissan Skyline GTR
Vance

Phone: 08 9456 4480
Email: vance@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Position: Retail Sales Manager.

With over 20 years in the motor industry and qualified mechanic, Vance has always owned, maintained and modified 4wd vehicles. Ranging from 45 Series Cruiser all the way up to his current ride, a Toyota 80 Series GXL.

Current Vehicle:Toyota 80 Series GLX 1996

Current Vehicle Fit-out:

Brunswick V8 Chevy Diesel

High Speed Diffs

34” BFG All Terrains

ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, side steps and rails

Strong Arm 170 Litre Auxiliary fuel tank

Black Widow Draw system and side awning

60 litre Engle fridge

3” Blue Max/Tough Dog Adjustable lift

Light force 240 Blitz Spot Lights

Rhino Roof Rack

Red Arc Dual Battery System

4wd Lifestyle Preference: Having a young family and regularly travelling to the country for race meets (motorcycle dirt drags), Vance has opted for a touring setup, yet still manage to play hard when needed to.

Other Vehicles/pursuits:

2001 Yamaha Drag Quad bike – Drag racing use only

2006 Yamaha Banshee

2005 Toyota RAV4 – Shopping trolley.
Yogi

Phone: 94564480
Email: workshop@kn4wd dot com

Position: Retail Sales Specialist.

With over 10 years in the motor industry and 25 years in the fabrication industry as a first class sheet metal worker, Yogi has always owned, maintained and modified 4wd vehicles and street cars. Ranging from a Series 1 Land Rover running all Range Rover running gear, a CJ 5 Jeep with a 351 Windsor, 35” Muddies, a XJ Cherokee on 33 “, to a 10 second LX SS Torana.

Current Vehicle: 2005 TJ Jeep Wrangler

4wd Lifestyle Preference: Having a passion for Jeeps, fishing, camping, and bow hunting Yogi prefers to go out rock crawling and on trail runs.

Other Vehicles/pursuits:

CJ 3 Willy’s Build Up (V6, 35” Tyres, Suspension, Rock crawler Gears)
Jeff

Phone: (08) 9456 4480
Email: jeff@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Position- Trade Manager

Qualified mechanic and life member of the Perth 4wd Club. Jeff has been involved in the 4wd scene for 19 years starting off as a mechanic then moving into the tyre industry for the past 12 years. A keen 4wdriver with 2 toys a 1992 GQ Patrol SWB for fun and a 1998 GU Patrol LWB for touring both modified by himself and Ultimate 4WD Equipment.

Start Date- September 2008

Current vehicles- 1992 GQ Patrol SWB & 1998 GU Patrol LWB.

GQ Patrol-

4" King spring/Bluemax long travel suspension

Snake Racing adjustable short arms

Blumax adjustable panhard rods front & rear

33" BFG mud terrains on 15x10 alloy rims

ARB Air Lockers front & rear

ARB Hi Output compressor

Custom draw system

Redarc dual battery system

Magellan Crossover GPS {swapped between cars}

Custom STRONGARM spare wheel carrier

Uniden UHF radio

Sports exhaust

Ultimate HID spotlights

Ignitor electronic ignition

GU Patrol-

4" Kingspring/Bluemax suspension

Adjustable panhard rods front & rear

Polyair airbags

285X75R16 Bridgestone A/T D694's on 16x8 Storm alloys

Motorola 40 channel programmable UHF

Hella Rallye 4000 spotlights

ARB Sahara bullbar

Redarc dual battery system

ARB under bonnet compressor

Blackwidow draw system

Blackwidow roof rack

Blackwidow side & rear awning

Upgraded sound system with DVD player & twin screens

140L Long range fuel tank

STRONGARM dual wheel carrier

Sports exhaust

4wd Lifestyle Preference-

Jeff enjoys the challenges of the southwest in particular the Harvey and Collie areas for the hard drives and Pemberton for the fantastic coastline.

Having lived in Port Hedland Jeff and his wife have done many extended trips through the Pilbara and Kimberley with particular interest in the more remote tracks made by Len Beadell including the Connie Sue, Anne Beadell & Gunbarrel Highways as well as the Talawanna Track out to Rudall River.

Other vehicles/pursuits-

Current - Dirt bike riding - Honda XR600

Current – Outback Explorer camper trailer

Past - 1980 Suzuki LJ80 {1st 4wd}

1984 MK SWB Patrol
Mike

Phone: 94564480
Email: purchasing@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Position- Purchasing Manager

Qualified auto body repairer and specialist 4WD fitter, Mike has been in the automotive industry for 10 years and did his apprenticeship on restoring American classics.

Start Date- February 2008

Current vehicles- 2002 Nissan Patrol TI LWB 4.8L {a work in progress}

4" Bluemax long travel suspension

285/75R16 Bridgestone D694 A/T's

4wd Lifestyle Preference- Exploring and fishing the southwest.

Other vehicles/pursuits-

Current - 1977 Statesman Caprice

Current – 2004 Berlina - Shopping trolley

Current - Restoring Holden one tonner and bosses LX Torana

Past - 1976 HJ Premier
Remo Dermilio

Phone: 0894564480

Position: Workshop Manager

A Qualified Toyota trained technician, Remo has spent most of his career at the top of his field managing service departments within Toyota dealerships.

Having spent many years in dealing with customers, and running workshops. Remo is sensitive when it comes to looking after with your Pride and Joy. And has a great sense of urgency not to mention the importance of quality and finish.

Remo has owned 4WD vehicles for well over twenty years. His First 4wd vehicle a Hilux dual cab, paved the way for a 60 Series Landcruiser , the progression continued with an 80 Series Land cruiser, all the way the to his current ride a 2001 GXV Turbo diesel 100 Series with all the fruit.

Including Bull Bar

Spare wheel Carrier

Draw system

Suspension System

Stay tuned more accessories to follow.

4WD lifestyle preference- Remo has a great passion for 4wdriving, encompassing Camping and fishing and all that is outdoors.

Some of the trips notched up include.

The Canning Stock Route.

Googs Track and the complete South West coast line up. All the way to Baxter Cliffs.

Remo enjoys spending time off road with his son. Who is also an avid 4wdriver? (The legacy continues.)

Other Vehicles/ Pursuits.

Just purchased a short wheel base GQ Patrol.

The vehicle is forecasted to have some trick parts fitted, in the not too distant future. (Stay Tuned)
Natalie

Phone: (08) 9456 4480
Email: natalie@ultimate4wdequipment dot com dot au

Position:Administration Manager

Start Date:July 2008

Current Vehicle: 1998 90srs Prado Grande

Current Vehicle Fit-out:

ECB Bullbar

Ox Hydraulic Winch

IPF 800 series Spot Lights

Sumitomo 275/70/R16 All Terrain Tyres

Factory LR Tanks

Piranha Dual Battery System

Tekonsha Electric Brake System

4wd Lifestyle Preference: Having a family, comfort is a must. We enjoy weekends away & trips to the northwest to visit family.

Other Vehicles/pursuits:

2002 Nissan Patrol- new project.

Currently fitted with StrongArm Dual Wheel Carrier with hilift Jack holder & LED worklight, 4" Bluemax Suspension Kit, ARB Deluxe Winch Bullbar, Lightforce XGT Spotlights, GME TX3420 CB Radio, Blackwidow RoofRack, Redarc Dual Battery system with Momentary switch, BFG AT 285/75/R16

1985 MWB BJ73 Landcruiser- Hubby’s bush buggy
Workshop Staff

Phone: 94564480
Email: workshop@kn4wd dot com

The teem

Without the team we have no business.

Ultimate 4wd is extremely proud of our 30 strong employees. Our team is hand selected to cover all aspects of the industry.

One of the most important qualities needed to work at Ultimate 4wd is Passion.

Passion allows out team to make informative decisions, through experience and a will to want to learn every facet of this vast industry.

Whether it is touring Australia, Weekend trips, on the job, Or hard at work on a mine sight. Our staff will guide you through to the right solution.

Shop floor managers lead the sales marketing and admin departments.

Workshop fitting and Manufacturing leading hands, mentor the qualified Mechanics, Auto electricians, Panel beater Spray painters, Vehicle Body Builders and fabricators.

Purchasing department coordinates stores and parts flow.

All of which equates to the Ultimate 4wd experience for you.