The Cruiser Guy
Technical Expert & Lead Technician at The Cruiser Store
Welcome to the technical heart of The Cruiser Store. While the "big guys" are busy scaling corporate assets for multi-million dollar exits, we’re still in the shed looking at why gear actually fails.
Calling out the "Temu Tier" Junk
We created this space to call out the "Temu Tier" junk flooding the Australian 4WD market. If you’ve seen the sagging, unlevel cup holders or the brittle plastic armrests that melt in the Pilbara, you know exactly what we’re talking about.
At CruiserStore.au, we only stock gear for the 70 Series, 200 Series, and Prado that survives the corrugations of the Oodnadatta Track.
NO SCRIPTS. NO "THE". NO CRAP.
Just the honest truth on what belongs in your rig and what belongs in the bin.
The Cruiser Guy Blog
Dash Mats: Protecting Your Cruiser’s Best Asset
The Cruiser Guy: Keeping your interior looking factory-fresh, even after a decade in the outback. Let’s be honest: the Australian sun is brutal. If you’ve spent any time behind the...
Dash Mats: Protecting Your Cruiser’s Best Asset
The Cruiser Guy: Keeping your interior looking factory-fresh, even after a decade in the outback. Let’s be honest: the Australian sun is brutal. If you’ve spent any time behind the...
Jacob (The Cruiser Guy) McFarland | 35 Year Toy...
Meet Jacob McFarland, the lead technician at The Cruiser Store. With 35 years of Toyota expertise starting from the era of the 80 Series, find out why he’s known across...
Jacob (The Cruiser Guy) McFarland | 35 Year Toy...
Meet Jacob McFarland, the lead technician at The Cruiser Store. With 35 years of Toyota expertise starting from the era of the 80 Series, find out why he’s known across...
70 Series A/C Cutting Out? Why Your 'Ice' is Di...
If your 70 Series A/C works for 10 minutes then cuts out, it's probably not the gas. We dive into the A/C Amplifier flaw and the plug-and-play fix every 79...
70 Series A/C Cutting Out? Why Your 'Ice' is Di...
If your 70 Series A/C works for 10 minutes then cuts out, it's probably not the gas. We dive into the A/C Amplifier flaw and the plug-and-play fix every 79...
Ute Canopy Ventilation: Why Most 'Air Vents' Ar...
Most canopy vents let in more dust than air. We look at the engineering behind Ventit3D—Australian-made, filtered, and UV-resistant ventilation that actually protects your gear.
Ute Canopy Ventilation: Why Most 'Air Vents' Ar...
Most canopy vents let in more dust than air. We look at the engineering behind Ventit3D—Australian-made, filtered, and UV-resistant ventilation that actually protects your gear.
Why Cheap eBay Roof Consoles Rattle Out of Your...
From stripped roof threads to melting plastic, we look at why the "bargain" console is a mistake for serious 79 Series owners. Don't let your UHF become a projectile.
Why Cheap eBay Roof Consoles Rattle Out of Your...
From stripped roof threads to melting plastic, we look at why the "bargain" console is a mistake for serious 79 Series owners. Don't let your UHF become a projectile.
Why We Refuse to Sell 'Temu Tier' Land Cruiser ...
Real Talk: Quality vs. Crap If you want cheap plastic that melts in the Pilbara, you’re in the wrong shop. Here’s why we value your 70 Series more than a...
Why We Refuse to Sell 'Temu Tier' Land Cruiser ...
Real Talk: Quality vs. Crap If you want cheap plastic that melts in the Pilbara, you’re in the wrong shop. Here’s why we value your 70 Series more than a...