Authorized Stockist of Roadsafe 4WD

Looking for the best brands available for our customers….

One of our main priorities when choosing our brands to stock at The 4WD Shed, was to sell and recommend products that we were comfortable in putting on our own vehicles for use. We feel this is becoming important with the expansion of online shopping & the huge array of products on offer online. Though increased in popularity one downside to online shopping can be wading through countless ads online showing cheap and inferior copies that are now flooding the market. We understand that we all like to save money but knowing where to compromise on cost in order to not pay the price on the safety of you, your family or your property. A good product can be like insurance……when you need it most you want to know you are covered. Our focus was to find known and trusted brands in the Australian market that are affordable without compromising on quality.

One of our major product lines that we supply and fit in store is Roadsafe 4WD. With a large range of products in the 4WD market, Roadsafe have products in the suspension, driveline, electrical, camping & much more to choose from when upgrading and fitting out your 4WD. When we offer these products to our customer, we can do so confidently with the relationship we have built with the team at Roadsafe 4WD. This also allows us to answer questions, recommend products and provide the right solutions.

Earlier this year we caught up with the team at Roadsafe to visit their facility here in Melbourne and wanted to share our visit with our customers. Hopefully also this provides some insight about the Roadsafe 4WD brand, their products and processes when manufacturing the products we put on our vehicles here at The 4WD Shed.

Roadsafe began in 1994 as a steering and suspension aftermarket supplier then they continued to grow and expand the range to include a range of product lines & brands. Over the years they have grown to become the brand we recognize in the 4WD space. As a Wholesale distributor Roadsafe are able to offer a large range of products to resellers all around Australia. They have two owned and operated warehouses in Australia providing products nationally every day.

Located in Braeside Vic, their warehouse also includes their in-house R&D facility. In the past R&D consisted of finding a mechanical workshop, using the tools & the space to design or upgrade concepts before the manufacturing process. Now with their own space the team have access to their own workshop, hoists & tools in order to move forward in their design phases, designing the great products we know and use.

Some of the specialist equipment used in the R&D process

  • 100T brake press
  • Guillotine
  • Mill
  • Lathe
  • Vertical Bandsaw
  • 100a Plasma
  • TIG Welder
  • MIG Welder
  • Hydraulic tube bender
  • Pedestal drill
  • Linisher
  • 2 Post hoist

One of our most important questions when choosing to bring the brand into our store, especially one as large and comprehensive as Roadsafe was the quality and service we could get to pass onto our customers.

Having access to the people who can provide us with the information we need in a speedy manner, trusting the quality in the manufacturing of the product and the continued development as the 4WD market continues to expand. Who hasn’t heard they spiel of “everything is manufactured in China in the same factory why pay more for the same product?”

We wanted to know that this isn’t the case as we didn’t want to be selling our customers an inferior product. Roadsafe 4WD products may be designed & tested in Australia but once they were sent to the manufacturing phase would the process be up to scratch?

Roadsafe do manfacture a range of products overseas but this is done in one facilty & not outsourced to a number of factories. The facilty used doesn’t manufacture for another 4WD company which means there are no inferior copies “coming from the same factory” There is a number of checks in place to maintain the quality expected & regular trips to the facilty to make inspections of the products and processes keeps everything on track. All items are batch coded so if there is an issue it can be easily solved with a public and transparent recall process. Materials used are tested, certified and stamped to the tested or rated declarations.

Roadsafe products are manufactured to match or well exceed OEM products.

As well as the R&D area, there is a huge amount of space allocated to the warehousing of all the Roadsafe products that arrive from the manufacturing plant. With a great team of staff working hard each day putting product orders together for us when we process our orders. These guys work hard to get our orders out in a speedy manner & if there are any product delays they are straight on the phone to let us know of any delays and expected ETAs.

We also can’t forget the value the sales & customer reps bring in providing us with the up to date information and new product news that we can pass onto our customers. They are our point of contact when we need information. With a team available to answer customer enquiries & questions Roadsafe is available to provide the right information when taking our calls or emails.

An exciting addition to the Roadsafe product line is the new Blackhawk 4x4 range. This new brand was developed when the market demanded a more robust product for customers wanting to upgrade their suspension components without losing OEM comfort & functionality. Tested for Australian vehicles in harsh conditions with durability foremost in mind. Blackhawk has continued to expand with a few niche camping and touring products whilst continues to grow in the suspension range with Blackhawk products available for Jeep and 200 Series Landcruisers as the latest offerings.

As well as supplying a huge range of products, Roadsafe continually supports a number of events involving the 4WD scene including but not limited to Cliffhanger, NavRun, Outback Challenge and supports us when racing in Winch Challenge events around Australia.

We are an Authorized Stockist for Roadsafe 4WD and Blackhawk 4x4 and continually add to the amount of products we carry in store. As an Authorized Stockist we can give you that extra that you may not find from faceless online sellers. If we can’t answer your question, we will follow it up with the great relationship we have with the team and find the solutions you require.

We have a huge range including but not limited to Recovery Tow Points, Tie Rods & Drag Links, UCA’s Recovery gear & camping accessories. Need something we don’t have on the shelf, most items we can have available on request usually within 1-2 business days.

We can also supply & then fit your products into your vehicle if required. Additional costs may apply and we always recommend professional fitment of any products sold.

For your next Roadsafe 4WD purchase then come visit us instore, check our website or give us a call. If you can't find it online then please get in touch as we can order it in on your behalf.

The 4WD Shed is an Authorized Stockist for Roadsafe 4WD & Blackhawk 4x4 products!