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How a 79 Series Touring Build Comes Together
If you’re researching a 79 Series touring build , chances are you don’t want a show car. You want something that can carry everything you need, travel long distances, and keep working when conditions get tough. Stage 1 of a 79 tourer build - decked out with basics you need to start exploring. This blog walks through how a 79 Series touring build comes together from day one — not as a parts list, but as a proven process we’ve refined after building LandCruisers for years. Read
Jan 29


Why Your RAM 1500 DT Tub Is Flexing When You Tow
We've seen more and more posts like this in RAM 1500 owners groups: “...anyone noticed of the gap between cab and tub getting bigger when the van’s hooked up?" If that sounds familiar…that growing gap between the tub and cab is one of the earliest and most common signs that your RAM 1500 DT chassis is flexing - and possibly cracking. Let’s break down what’s actually happening, why your RAM 1500 chassis is reacting like this, and why you should get it inspected before it turns
Jan 22


Superior Announces 4-Inch Lift, 35-Inch Tyre GVM Upgrade For The Ford Ranger
If you’re looking at buying a new Ford Ranger and already thinking “I want it bigger, tougher, and still legal”, this is the kit that changes what’s possible. Superior Engineering has officially released the Outback Explorer GVM Upgrade Kit for the Ford Ranger PY, and it’s a big one. Ranger Superior Outback Explorer kit gives your Ranger a 4-inch lift and 35s. We’re talking: 4-inch (100mm) suspension lift Legal fitment of 35-inch tyres GVM upgrade to 3800kg Australia-wide fed
Jan 12


Before You Modify Your 4WD, Answer These 5 Questions
Want to avoid wasting thousands on 4WD upgrades that don’t suit your lifestyle? These 5 questions will save you from buyer’s remorse, help you build a more capable off-roader, and make sure your setup matches how you actually use your vehicle. Whether you’re towing, touring, or just keen for better weekend adventures - these are the big-picture decisions that shape your build. 1. What will I actually use this 4x4 for? Are doing a lap around Australia, off-roading with mates,
Jan 8


Ultimate 200 Series Rear Bar from the Cruiser Company
If you drive a 200 Series LandCruiser and you're serious about off-roading, towing, or touring remote parts of Australia, you know the factory rear end needs some backup. Enter the Cruiser Company 200 Series Rear Bar: a no-compromise, Australian-made solution that’s built to take a hit and keep going. A proper rear-end setup: dual jerrycan holders on the left and a spare wheel on the right. Built in Australia to Handle the Toughest Conditions This isn’t some imported, flimsy
Dec 18, 2025


5 Essential Mods to Transform Your Suzuki Jimny for Off-Roading
Are you a proud Jimny owner looking to take your compact 4WD beyond the city streets? You've made an excellent choice with the Jimny, but with a few strategic modifications, you can transform it from a "shopping trolley" into a genuine off-road machine. Here are five game-changing mods that will dramatically improve your Jimny's capability and appearance. Kitted for capability – this Suzuki Jimny shows how the right mods can make your ride trail-ready. At BAW Automotive in Br
Dec 11, 2025


Why Every 70 Series Owner Should Upgrade Their Clutch
The Reality Behind Keeping Your V8 Reliable Under Load The 70 Series LandCruiser is tough - no one’s arguing that. But throw a canopy, long-range tank, GVM upgrade, and a few tonnes of caravan or gear behind it, and suddenly that factory clutch isn’t looking so bulletproof anymore. Warnie fitting a Safari ARMAX clutch upgrade to a 79 Series LandCruiser - improving drivability and performance for touring setups. If you’ve noticed slipping under load, a spongy pedal, or you’re
Dec 4, 2025
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