MAXTRAX MKII Gunmetal Grey The Original Recovery Board, Finished to Match Your Rig
If your 4WD is running a gunmetal or graphite paint job, MAXTRAX MKII Gunmetal Grey is the recovery board that actually looks like it belongs on your roof rack instead of clashing with it. It's the same proven MAXTRAX MKII that's been the go-to recovery track for serious tourers for over two decades, just finished in a dark, understated grey that suits a modern, murdered-out build.
Same board, same performance the only thing that's changed is the colour.
Why serious tourers run MAXTRAX MKII:
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Aggressive cleat design – big, deep cleats bite into your tyre tread and the terrain underneath, stopping wheel spin dead so you drive out instead of digging deeper.
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Engineering-grade reinforced nylon – UV-stabilised and flexible enough to work in extreme heat or cold, tough enough that University of Queensland testing had them wrap fully around a 33-inch tyre without failing.
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Built to carry, not just carry you – 3.4kg per board (6.8kg the pair), so they pack into the tourer or ute tray without eating your payload.
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Double-edged, no wrong way up – grab them and go, no fumbling around working out orientation while you're stuck axle-deep with the tide coming in.
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Six built-in handles + integrated shovel ends – dig out excess sand or mud and get the boards seated properly before you plant your foot.
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Keyhole mounting points – set up a proper flat mount on your roof rack, bar work, or canopy instead of throwing them loose in the back.
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1150mm L x 330mm W x 85mm H per pair when stacked – compact enough to live permanently in the vehicle, so they're there when you actually need them.
Aussie-made, backed for life. MAXTRAX are designed and manufactured in Australia and come with a lifetime warranty against faulty materials and workmanship. Each pack includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards and 2 orange telltale leashes, so you can find them again if they get buried in the recovery.
Not just for 4WDs. Sand, mud, snow MAXTRAX MKII works just as well recovering ATVs, UTVs, caravans and camper trailers as it does your Cruiser or Hilux.
Don't head off the black top without a proper recovery plan. Grab a set of MAXTRAX MKII Gunmetal Grey and get back on track literally in seconds, not hours.
6. FAQs
Q: How much can MAXTRAX MKII actually pull out? A: MAXTRAX MKII is rated for use across the full range of 4WDs, utes, caravans, camper trailers, ATVs and UTVs. The nylon construction has been independently tested at the University of Queensland to wrap fully around a 33-inch tyre without breaking, which gives you a real margin over a stuck, spinning wheel.
Q: Will Gunmetal Grey match my vehicle's paint? A: It's designed to pair well with gunmetal and graphite-coloured 4WDs specifically. If exact paint-matching matters to you, it's worth checking your vehicle's shade against the product photos before ordering, as actual colour can vary slightly from the images shown.
Q: Do I need one pair or two? A: One pair (2 boards) covers a single-axle recovery, which is the standard setup for most 4WD touring. Some remote or heavy-vehicle setups run two pairs (4 boards total) for extra traction on both drive axles worth considering if you're regularly running heavy loads through soft sand or deep mud.
Q: Can I mount these to my roof rack or canopy? A: Yes. MAXTRAX MKII has exclusive keyhole accessory points built in, which work with a flat mounting kit to bolt the boards securely to a roof rack, bar work, or canopy keeping them out of your cargo space and ready to grab in seconds.
Q: What's actually in the box? A: Each set includes 2 MAXTRAX MKII boards (Gunmetal Grey) and 2 orange telltale leashes, so you can locate the boards if they end up buried during a recovery.
Q: Is this the full-size recovery board or a lightweight version? A: It's the full MKII spec same dimensions (1150mm x 330mm x 85mm), same 3.4kg per board weight, same nylon construction and lifetime warranty as every other MKII colour. Only the colour is different.
