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Sep 11
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Vacancy – Stores Person / Spare Parts Interpreter (Sep 2018)

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Vacancy – Stores Person / Spare Parts Interpreter (Full Time Position) September 2018

Apply Now (Applications close 20th September 2018)

4X4FNQ are requiring a stores person/parts interpreter to join our busy spare parts, mechanical workshop and second hand wrecking yard based on the Atherton Tablelands in The Tolga industrial estate. Immediate start is available.

The Role

  • Fulfilling full time role (with overtime) based in Tolga QLD
  • Hugely varied tasks and systems worked with
  • Rewarding Team focussed environment
  • Remuneration is dependent on the successful applicants experience and knowledge they bring to the company

Duties & Responsibilities

This role is integral to the smooth flow of parts in and out of the business and also supports the sales staff enquiries. The successful applicant will be required to work and assist in any duties required within all areas of the business to make for a smooth running and positive environment for all.

This role requires a high accuracy of computer data entry for our goods receivable and sales invoice processes.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a similar role is preferred
  • Motor industry experience an advantage
  • Applicant must be a great communicator
  • Be proficient at using computers
  • Possess excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Possess a high level of attention to detail
  • Show the ability to learn quickly
  • Possess impeccable phone manner
  • Be well presented
  • Work under pressure
  • Be a team player
  • Follow operational systems

If you see yourself being part of a team specialising in 4wd spare parts send your confidential resume directly  to Clinton Stroud

  • Email:  clinton@4x4fnq.com.au
  • Mail to Po Box 428 Tolga, Qld 4882
  • or hand deliver to 12 Albrecht St Tolga Qld 4882
  • Phone  0740 954 523 for more information

Applications close 20th September 2018

May 29
0

Isuzu D-Max Side Rails and Side Steps Product Release

By | EFS, Uncategorised

Get the latest Isuzu D-Max EFS 4×4 accessories at 4x4FNQ and we can fit them too. Come in now and get your D-Max fitted out with EFS Dual Cab Side Rails and Side Steps.

EFS side rails can be fitted to late 2016 to current model Isuzu D-Max dual cabs. While the EFS side steps can be fitted to all dual cab models from 2012 onwards.

To find out more, check out this EFS Adventure Series rundown of them.

Call 4X4 FNQ for all your EFS 4X4 accessory needs. As the #1 EFS 4X4 distributor in Far North Queensland with 15 years product experience and knowledge, you can always buy with confidence.

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Apr 14
0

EFS Recon Winch Comparison: R10 vs R13

By | EFS, Uncategorised

EFS Recon R10 Winch

  • 10,000lbs / 4,540kg rated single line pull
  • 7.0HP 12volt series wound balanced electric motor
  • Waterproof motor/gearbox
  • 3 stage zinc plated hardened planetary gears
  • 158 : 1 gear ratio
  • Rotating ring gear clutch with T-handle clutch engagement
  • 18,000lbs SYNTUFF synthetic multistrand rope – High strength antibind nano technology. Abrasion resistant – 10mm diameter – 25 metre length
  • Full load automatic brake located at the motor side of the drum – Designed for synthetic rope – no heat build up in the drum
  • Includes wireless & wired remote 3.6 metre lead

EFS Recon R13 Winch

  • 13,000lbs / 5,900kg rated single line pull
  • 6.0HP 12volt series wound balanced electric motor
  • waterproof motor/gearbox
  • 3 stage zinc plated hardened planetary gears
  • 265 : 1 gear ratio
  • Rotating ring gear clutch with T-handle clutch engagement
  • 18,000lbs SYNTUFF synthetic multistrand rope – High strength antibind nano technology. Abrasion resistant – 10mm diameter – 25 metre length
  • Full load automatic brake – Located at the motor side of the drum. Designed for synthetic rope – no heat build up in the drum.
  • Includes wireless & wired remote 3.6 metre lead
  • 2 year warranty

Call 4X4 FNQ for all your EFS 4X4 accessory needs. As the #1 EFS 4X4 distributor in Far North Queensland with 15 years product experience and knowledge, you can always buy with confidence.

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Mar 17
0

EFS Ford Ranger & Mazda BT50 XTR Strut & Shock Product Release

By | EFS, Uncategorised

The latest EFS 4×4 Accessory to the market is the EFS XTR Strut and Shock to suit Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50.

This newly developed strut and shock combination is now available at 4X4 FNQ. For improved onroad handling and off road stability it is a must to upgrade your strut and shock combo on your Ranger or BT-50. It boasts a massive 40mm piston bore oversized rod and improved valve forces.

Why wait? Call us today.

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Product Specifications:

40mm bare diameter size
20mm hardened chrome piston rod
1.6mm H/0 external wall thickness
Special high-temperature fluid
a.uality multi-lip seals
Twin-tube design
DMC valve
Banded rubber/Poly bushes
Low-pressure nitrogen gas charged

Call 4X4 FNQ for all your EFS 4X4 accessory needs. As the #1 EFS 4X4 distributor in Far North Queensland with 15 years product experience and knowledge, you can always buy with confidence.

CALL AN EFS EXPERT

Mar 08
0

EFS Vividmax High Performance LED Product Release

By | EFS, Uncategorised

Are you in need (want) of high performance LED lights? Well, 4X4FNQ have you covered with its range of EFS Vividmax High Performance LED light range. Here is a run down of EFS spot lights, EFS light bars and EFS head lights.

Vividmax 7 & 9 Inch Round Spot Lights

With its high quality, water/dust proof aluminium construction, these lights are tough. It’s VIMAX Technology is designed with deep light buckets in order to optimise light focus and enhance the distance of the light.

The 9 Inch/220mm Spot Light boasts:

  • 12-32 Volts
  • 87.8% Efficiency rating
  • 180 Watts
  • 15480 Lumens
  • 10.4 amps @12v
  • 50,000 hour life span
  • 18 x 10 watt USA Cree LED
  • Dual beam spread/spot combo
  • 67.2 Lux @100m /1 Lux @ 814m

 

In comparison to the 7 Inch/185mm Spot Light with the following specs:

  • 12-32 Volts
  • 91.4% Efficiency rating
  • 90 Watts
  • 7740 Lumens
  • 5.44 amps @12v
  • 50,000 hour life span
  • 18 x 5 watt USA Cree LED
  • Single spot beam
  • 41.28 Lux @100m /1 Lux @ 621m

Vividmax 21″ 27″ 34″ 40″ Light Bars

Vividmax 21″ VMLB-2090

90 watt
6.6 amps @ 12v
9360 Lumens
Efficiency rating (light output ratio) 80%
3 x spot 6 x spread light combo.
14.82 Lux @ 1 00m / 1 Lux @ 770m

 

Vividmax 27″ VMLB28120

120 watt
8.5 amps @ 12v
12480 Lumens
Efficiency rating (light output ratio) 80.4%
6x spot 6 x spread light combo

 

Vivid max 34″ VMLB34150

150 watt
9 amps@ 12v
15600 Lumens
Efficiency rating (light output ratio) 95.5%
9 x spot 6 x spread light combo
47.2 Lux @100M / 1 Lux@ 806M

 

Vividmax 40″ VMLB40180

180 watt
11.6 amps@ 12v
18720 Lumens
Efficiency rating (light output ratio) 96.8%
12 spot 6 x spread light combo

Vividmax Work Light Range

Vividmax Oval Work Light

18 Watt spot beam
1000 Lumens
6 x 3w Cree LED

Vividmax Square Work Light VMWL-424

4 inch square
24 Watt spread beam
1200 Lumens
16 x High intensity Osram LED

Vividmax Square Work Light VMWL-315

15 WATT spread beam
3 inch square
900 Lumens
5 X 3 Watt LED

Call 4X4 FNQ for all your EFS 4X4 accessoroies. As the #1 EFS 4X4 distributor in Far North Queensland with 15 years product experience and knowledge, you can always buy with confidence.

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Mar 27
0

Award Winning Kingone Winches Now In-store

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Did you know that 4X4 FNQ are the ROADSAFE 4WD distributors for Kingone Winches in Cairns, the Tablelands and FNQ.

In Stock and Ready to Ship Australia Wide

Order Now for Free Freight to Cairns – Call 4×4 FNQ on 0740954523 for more info

So why buy a Kingone Winch?

  • Iso certified waterproof
  • High speed
  • Industry Leading Limited Lifetime mechanical & 3yr electrical warranty
  • Best value for money and lightest winches On the market(4wd action review issue159)
  • 9500lb and 12000lb available with Wire and synthetic ropes

Pricing In Stock and Ready to ship

Tds095-12v= $1095.00 (wire rope)

Tds095s-12v=$1195.00 (synthetic rope)

Tds120s-12v=$1595.00 (synthetic rope)

 

Call 4×4 FNQ on 0740954523 for more info and to make a purchase

 

Download the Kingone Brochure

Dec 14
0

Don’t Let Dirty Diesel Ruin Your 4WD

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Common rail diesels cannot tolerate dirty diesel

Flashlube have released a huge range of Common Rail Diesel filter systems to suit most of the new generation 4wd’s in the market now. Dirty diesel that contains water and dirt particles will cost you thousands to repair, so protect your 4wd’s common rail diesel fuel system with the Flashlube kit.

Now available at 4x4FNQ … Have your filter system supplied and fitted at 4x4FNQ and save thousands.

Dec 14
0

The Top 8 4WD Cooling System Items To Keep In Mind This Summer

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Summer is here and while most of us are pumping our AC to keep ourselves cool, your 4WD may be one hot day away from a devastating car cooling issue that can cost you thousands, or even write your vehicle off altogether.8 MUST KNOW FACTS to save your car from breaking down this summer

So here is a list of the TOP 8 4WD COOLING SYSTEM ITEMS to keep in mind.

8. Radiator: The Radiator most integral part of your cooling system. A radiator leaking coolant can be the quickest way to blow your engine up. Check that the core is not corroded or damaged so that when the engine is up to full temperature it finds the weak like and the coolant runs dry.

7. Water Pump: The water pump pushes the coolant around the engine and radiator via the hoses. Most water pumps have a tell tale drain hole in the bottom of their housing to show if the internal seal is starting to leak. Check underneath to see if you see coolant leaking from there. Another good rule of thumb check of your water pump is to see if the front bearing is starting to collapse. To do this, have the engine turned off and hold the fan blades and wiggle the fan up and down and look at where the shaft goes into the pump and see if you have any movement it may be time to replace it.

6. Fan Blades: Most Fans blades these days are plastic and with time and the harsh under bonnet temperature can go brittle and crack. Have a good look at you fan for its general condition. If a blade breaks off it can go straight through your radiator.

5. Viscous Hub: The viscous hub or fan hub is between your water pump and plastic fan. It uses a very temperature sensitive silicon based oil to thicken up and create the fan to suck more air through and to drop off the amount of air when the temp is decreased. This is a huge power and fuel saving component. Over time the oil can leak out the seal and can be seen on the back of the hub or on the blades. If this oil is apparent the hub will need to be replaced.

4. Hoses (Radiator & Heater) The radiator and heater hoses carry the water to and from the engine. Once again they can go hard and split and a good visual inspection is required.

3. Thermostat: The thermostat is placed inside the engine and its primary role is to control the water flow rate and the running temperature of the engine. Generally the thermostat is replaced when the cooling system is flushed and regular maintenance is carried out on the engine.

2. Coolant: Modern coolants these days are generally organic long life coolants. This makes them environmentally friendly and has extended the service life of the coolant providing everything has been in good order. Most coolants have a 3 year service life but it is important to check the manufacturers guidelines so you do not compromise your cooling system components

1. Radiator Cap: The radiator cap can be the most overlooked part of the cooling system. It controls the running pressure of your system and sets the boiling point of the coolant. Unless you have a pressure tester for the cap it is generally changes when you maintain your system.

 

Don’t be caught out in the heat and out of pocket thousands of dollars this summer.

Call now to speak to our friendly professional staff at 4x4FNQ about all things 4WD and keep your cool. We stock all cooling system spare parts for every make and model of popular 4×4 in Australia.