PVS Buyer’s & Upgrade Guides
Practical, no-nonsense guides to upgrading the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Nissan Patrol and other 4WDs. We cover the questions we get asked every day: which head unit actually fits your dash, electric versus manual side mirrors, sequential versus standard indicators, what a steering wheel upgrade involves, and how to get real sound out of a 70 Series. Each guide is written to help you choose the right part the first time.
These are buyer’s and how-to guides. If you are looking specifically for what the Australian Design Rules require for a modification, see our ADR compliance hub, which covers the certification side in detail.
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Head units & multimedia
Plug-and-play Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head units matched to your vehicle, with the factory steering controls retained.
Shop head units →Audio & speaker upgrades
Speaker door pods and audio upgrades that finally give the 70 Series the sound its factory setup never could.
Shop audio →Lighting
LED indicators, tail lights and headlight upgrades — brighter, cleaner and plug-and-play where possible.
Shop lighting →Buyer’s and upgrade guides
Buyer’s and how-to guides for the 70 Series, Patrol and more — choosing the right part, fitment, and what to expect. New guides added weekly.
Plug-and-Play vs Universal Head Units for the LandCruiser 70 Series: A Buyer's Guide
Compare vehicle-specific plug-and-play and universal double-DIN head units for the LandCruiser 70 Series, with a fitment guide for the 76, 78 and 79.
Read the guide →Sequential vs Standard LED Indicators for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Buyer’s Guide
Sequential (scrolling) vs standard LED indicators for the 70 Series: the look, ADR 13 colour and timing, hyper-flash and load resistors, fitment and variant coverage.
Read the guide →LandCruiser 79 Series (Single & Dual Cab) Upgrade Guide
Upgrade your 79 Series ute by area: head units, audio door pods, lighting, steering controls and mirrors, with single-cab vs dual-cab differences explained.
Read the guide →Choosing a Steering Wheel Upgrade for the 70 Series & Nissan Patrol
A compliance-aware buyer guide to 70 Series and Nissan Patrol steering wheel upgrades: airbag platforms, retaining the clockspring, keeping cruise and audio controls, and fitment.
Read the guide →Nissan Patrol Y61 (GU) Upgrade Guide
Plan a Nissan Patrol Y61 (GU) build by upgrade area: head units, audio, lighting, steering and mirrors, plus GU-specific fitment tips.
Read the guide →Wireless vs Wired CarPlay & Android Auto: Which Head Unit Is Right for You?
Wireless vs wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compared: connection, reliability, charging, the distraction case and what to check before buying a head unit.
Read the guide →Toyota Troop Carrier (78 Series) Upgrade Guide
Plan your 78 Series Troop Carrier build by area: head units, audio and door pods, lighting, steering, mirrors and interior, with Troopy-specific fitment notes.
Read the guide →Speaker Door Pods & Audio Upgrades for the LandCruiser 70 Series
Why the 70 Series needs speaker door pods: front vs rear, pocket options, 6.5" speaker sizing, head-unit pairing, and amp/sub basics for a full audio build.
Read the guide →Electric vs Manual Side Mirrors for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Why Upgrade
Upgrade your 70 Series from manual to genuine Toyota electric side mirrors: driver-seat adjustment, heated vs non-heated, fitment and ADR.
Read the guide →New guides are published every week. If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover, let us know.
Last updated: June 2026