Best 70 Series Accessories to Buy First

Best 70 Series Accessories to Buy First

The Cruiser Store | April 2026 | 6 min read


If you’ve just bought a 70 Series, or you’ve had one for years and are finally ready to improve it, the hardest part is usually not finding accessories.


It’s figuring out which ones are actually worth buying first.


Because a 70 Series can take you down a very expensive road very quickly. There are endless upgrades out there, and once you start looking, it becomes very easy to jump straight to the big-ticket stuff. But for most owners, the smartest first upgrades are not the biggest or the flashiest.


They’re the ones that fix the things you notice every single time you drive the vehicle.


That usually comes down to comfort, practicality, and removing some of the little frustrations that come with owning a 70.


The 70 Series has never been about luxury. That’s part of the appeal. But it also means there are a few very obvious areas where the right accessory can make the vehicle feel noticeably better without needing to spend a fortune.


So if you’re wondering where to start, this is the order I’d recommend. You can also browse our full 70 Series accessories range if you want to see what suits your setup.

 

 

1. Start with the upgrades that make the cabin nicer to live with


For most owners, the best first accessory is the one that improves everyday driving.


Not the one that looks the toughest. Not the one that gets the most attention. The one that makes the vehicle feel better every time you get in it.


That is exactly why door seals are such a strong first buy.


One of the biggest complaints people have with the 70 Series is cabin harshness. Road noise, wind noise and dust all add up, especially if the vehicle spends time on country roads, highways, gravel, or long trips. A good door seal kit helps take the edge off that. It is one of those upgrades that does not sound exciting on paper, but once it is fitted, most people wish they had done it earlier.

The same goes for armrests and cup holders.


Again, not the most glamorous mod in the world. But if you actually drive your 70 regularly, especially on longer trips, this is the sort of upgrade that makes the vehicle feel less basic and less tiring. It gives the cabin a bit more comfort and usability in a place where Toyota kept things very simple.


If your 70 is a daily driver, a weekender, or something you spend real time in, these kinds of upgrades make a lot of sense right at the beginning.

 

Best first buys in this category

 

 

2. Then fix the little annoyances you deal with all the time


Once the cabin feels a bit nicer, the next best upgrades are usually the ones that remove those repeated little frustrations that come with living with a 70 Series.


A perfect example is bonnet struts.


This is the kind of product a lot of people put in the “nice to have” category until they actually fit it. Then it becomes one of those small upgrades they end up appreciating all the time. It makes access easier, it feels cleaner, and it just removes one of those old-school inconveniences that you don’t really need to keep putting up with.


The same thinking applies to practical little additions like phone mounts, sill protection, interior organisers, and small usability-focused accessories.


These are not necessarily the products that transform the whole look of the vehicle. But they do make ownership easier, tidier and more enjoyable.


And that is why they are often much better first buys than something bigger and more expensive.

 

Best first buys in this category

 

 

 

3. Buy according to how you use the vehicle


This is where a lot of people waste money.


They buy what looks good on other people’s builds instead of buying what actually suits the way they use their own 70.


A daily driver, a family dual cab, a work ute and a long-distance tourer do not need the same first upgrades.


If your 70 is mainly used for everyday driving, comfort and convenience upgrades usually give you the biggest return straight away.


If it is a family 79 Dual Cab, then family-specific practicality matters a lot more. That is where something like a child restraint anchor kit becomes a genuinely worthwhile first purchase. It is not just another add-on. It solves a real need and makes the vehicle more usable for the way you live.


If your 70 is used for towing or longer trips, then visibility, comfort, cabin usability and fatigue reduction start becoming much more important much more quickly.


So rather than asking, “What is the best accessory for a 70 Series?” it is better to ask: “What is the best upgrade for the way I use my 70 Series?”


That usually leads to much better decisions.

 

A simple way to prioritise

 

 

 

 

4. Don’t spend big too early


One of the easiest mistakes with a 70 Series is going too hard too early.


People jump straight into expensive mods before they have sorted the obvious weak points in the vehicle. And sometimes that is fine. But a lot of the time, it means they spend a lot of money before improving the parts of the ownership experience that actually bother them most.


A better approach is to build in layers.


Start with the things that make the vehicle more comfortable, more usable and easier to live with. Then move into the accessories that suit your specific use case. Then look at the bigger-ticket wants.


That usually gives you a better result sooner, and it often saves you from buying gear you thought you needed but barely use.

 

 

5. The best first-buy shortlist


If someone asked me where to start with a 70 Series and wanted the short version, I’d say this:

Or check out our 70 Series Must have Comfort Upgrade Guide

That approach may not be the most dramatic one.


But it is usually the smartest.


Because the best first accessories are not always the ones that change how the vehicle looks.


They are the ones that change how it feels to own.

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