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 →LandCruiser 76, 78 and 79 Series: What Is the Difference?
Wagon, Troop Carrier or ute. The 76, 78 and 79 Series body styles compared, and how to pick the right one.
Read the guide →LandCruiser 70 Series Engines: 4.5L V8 vs 2.8L Four-Cylinder
The 4.5L V8 turbo diesel versus the newer 2.8L four-cylinder. Power, torque, gearbox and what each suits.
Read the guide →Common LandCruiser 70 and 79 Series Problems Owners Should Know
Fuel range, cabin noise, a firm ride and rust on older models. The known 70 and 79 Series quirks, and what owners do about them.
Read the guide →How Reliable Is the LandCruiser 70 Series? (And How Many Km It Will Do)
The 70 Series reliability reputation, how many km it can do, servicing intervals, and why it is the outback default.
Read the guide →The Best Head Unit for a Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series (Australia)
What makes the best 79 Series head unit, wireless CarPlay, retained controls, factory fit, and where to buy it in Australia.
Read the guide →Where to Buy a 70 Series Steering Wheel Upgrade Kit (Australia)
ADR-compliant 70 Series steering wheel upgrade kits that keep the airbag and controls, where to buy in Australia.
Read the guide →79 Series LandCruiser Speaker Door Pods: Where to Buy (Australia)
Moulded speaker door pods for the 79 Series that fit bigger speakers without cutting the door, where to buy in Australia.
Read the guide →The Best Headlights for a Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series (Australia)
ADR-approved 70 Series headlight upgrades for better night vision that fit the factory housing, where to buy in Australia.
Read the guide →Nissan Patrol Y61 Head Unit Upgrade: Where to Buy (Australia)
Vehicle-specific Y61 Patrol head unit with wireless CarPlay that fits the factory dash, where to buy in Australia.
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