Ultimate 4wd equipment is a lovells authorized fitter for gvm upgrade suspension kits, and we can install these kits into a range of makes and models. Gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. Lovells toyota landcruiser lc200 gvm upgrade kits have been tested and approved for full volume second stage manufacture to comply with adr3505 esc electronic stability control. The towing upgrade kit will include a four tonnerated height adjustable hitch tongue and a lovells approved trailer swivel coupling. Federal compliance preregistration and state compliance postregistration btc upgrades can only be fitted to vehicles fitted with a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade. Toyota 200 series 3800kg gvm upgrade west coast suspensions. Ironman 4x4 products are extensively tested in real world. Apr 21, 2016 attached is a photo of my 200 series after a 3800 gvm upgrade from lovells. We spoke to management at lovells suspension and pedders suspension, to get the ins and outs on what we can and cant do. A vehicle that already has a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted uses different suspension to the newly available lovells 4000kg platinum gvm upgrade. Second stage manufactured ssm gvm upgrades west coast suspension is authorised to supply and fit second stage manufactured ssm gvm suspension upgrades for many of todays popular vehicles. Lovells gvm upgrade suspension kits are fully track tested in conjunction with a certified automotive engineering signatory over many days to. Gvm and tow upgrades public forum kedron owners group inc.
We can look after your vehicle setup from start to finish and you can take comfort in knowing we only have fully qualified mechanics and auto electricians working on your vehicle. Lets clear up some of the confusion with terminology and explain some of the options we have. This enables the operator to legally carry up to 600kg over the factory stipulated gvm. Post registration is for vehicles that have been previously or are currently registered.
In the meantime we are travelling with one tank empty and have stripped out any excess gear in the van that we dont use to be legal. Lovells gvm upgrade kits provide a solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser, toyota hilux, nissan patrol and other vehicles who have a need to carry loads which exceed the original equipment gvm specifications while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing. Aug 08, 2016 with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. Now theres no denying the 200 series is a large, heavy vehicle and when installing equipment and accessories for dedicated longterm travel, the kegs soon add up. The gvm is the absolute maximum your vehicle can weigh when fully loaded. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would.
Extra cost for inspection and documents will be incurred. Does not suit lowridenonhighride 2wd variants which run 5 stud wheels. Toyota landcruiser 200 gvm upgrade 3800kg lovells tjm. The 200 series tows beautifully with the gvm upgrade. Aug 23, 2017 ultimate 4wd equipment is a lovells authorized fitter for gvm upgrade suspension kits, and we can install these kits into a range of makes and models. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet. Jul 22, 2016 it will be available for landcruiser 200 series vehicles built from 2007, but only if already fitted with lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade up from 3300kg. Apr 08, 2020 arb sell the old man emu gvm upgrade which has a few different spring options, raises the vehicle by 30mm, has a 3 year or 60,000km warranty and you can buy spares pretty much all over australia.
We ensure that the increase in a vehicles gvm following the fitment of a complete suspension system meets the minimum adr safety requirements. This is a suspension upgrade that increases the cruisers gross vehicle mass gvm from 3300kg to 3800kgs, an increase of 500kgs. Hi all we are waiting for a phone call this morning to say our new 200 series is ready for pickup,with the 3. This enables the operator to legally carry 450kg over the factory stipulated gvm. Toyota prado 150 series 1009 on to 3500kg original gvm of 3000kg. When fitting a lovells 3500kg gvm upgrade to the toyota hilux 2wd high ride, the vehicle must have a minimum tyre load index of 110 and 6 stud rims to remain compliant. Interestingly, if you add the front and rear axle capacities given by isuzu. Gvm btc upgrades what are they and why are they important. As is the case with many other large wagons, andrew anticipated his vehicle, fullyequipped and. Toyota landcruiser 200 series 4,000kg braked towing capacity btc, 3,800kg gvm, 7,800kg gcm, 400kg ball weight, 1200lbs weight distribution hitch with 95mm adjustable shank.
All suspension components installed as part of a pedders gvm upgrade package are backed by a pedders 2 year40,000kms nationwide warranty. Across the board, gvm gross vehicle mass upgrades are still on the table. Lovells design suspension systems with matched components for the ultimate in performance, load carrying and handling. It will be available for landcruiser 200 series vehicles built from 2007, but only if already fitted with lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade up from 3300kg. Durashock smart gvms can legally help your vehicle carry more. All 200 series 3800kg gvm kits will be supplied with certification and instructions on how to implement your gvm upgrade approval. Toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon to 3800kg original gvm is 3300kg cpa 28971. The tow ball weight increased from 350 kgs to 400 kgs. This means that the lovells gvmbtc upgrades for the landcruiser 200 are still valid, and can still be sold on new and existing vehicles. Understanding gvm upgrades is an important aspect to help keep you safe on the road and ensure that you are following all regulations with your. Being in the industry for over 25 years and as an accredited and authorised fitters of lovells gvm upgrade kits, we have tried to give best information to understand everything about gvm upgrades. With the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. Attached is a photo of my 200 series after a 3800 gvm upgrade from lovells.
Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance the solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers. Gvm upgrades, gcm upgrades, axle correction, 4x4 specialists. Lovells gvm upgrade suitable for toyota landcruiser 200. The lovells gvm upgrade is the solution if you want to legally carry loads on your toyota 200 series up to a gvm of 3800 kg. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet. They further advise that statebased approvals post 1st rego may still be possible. Prado 150 gvm upgrade 3500kg 6550kg gcm lovells carrum downs. Original gvm of 3000kg lovells are the only gvm upgrade ssm full volume approval holder to offer full certification of escesp system compliance at full gvm for the toyota hilux 4. Original equipment suspension is designed for comfort above all other considerations, thus load carrying and performance can be compromised. If you have a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your braked towing capacity btc to 4000kg.
The lovells gvm upgrade kit can be fitted to vehicles with or without toyotas kdss kinetic dynamic suspension system. This list is ever growing, so if your vehicle is not shown, please contact us as something may have recently become available make original gvm kg new gvm kg new gcm kg notes toyota landcruiser vdj76 wagon 2007 to 2016 3000 3660 7160 pre 5 star ancap toyota landcruiser vdj78 troop carrier 2007 to 2016 3300 3900 7400 pre 5 star ancap. If you found yourself googling gvm meaning, what is gvm, what does gvm mean, gvm weight, gcm meaning, gvm weight v tare weight, what is gross vehicle mass and the list can go on forever, well. The first step that you will need to take to make this possible is to upgrade your gvm to 3800kg with the lovells toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrade. This means that the lovells gvmbtc upgrades for the landcruiser 200 are still. Lovells are the only gvm upgrade ssm approval holder to offer full certification of escesp system compliance at full gvm for the mazda bt50. Lovells gvm upgrade suitable for toyota landcruiser 4x4 200 diesel 1107 on 3800kg oe 3300kg please read. Toyota landcruiser 200 series if you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. A braked towing upgrade at extra cost may be applied to an new unregistered 200 series where on top of your gvm increase the towing capability will be increased from 3,500 kgs to 4,000 kgs. Original gvm of 3000kg lovells are the only gvm upgrade ssm full volume approval holder to offer full certification of escesp system compliance at full gvm for the toyota hilux 4x4. Durashock smart gvm upgrades provide one of the largest federally approved gross vehicle mass upgrades for landcruiser 200 series four wheel drive vehicles offering an increase in load carrying capacity of 450kg. They are all gvm upgrades and the best ones will take your cruisers gvm from 3350kg to 3800kg. At the time of writing december 2017, the regular cost of this approval was. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers.
In this video we share steps of a lovells gvm upgrade fitted by our accessory department all four x 4 offroad. King shocks 3800kg federally approved land cruiser 200 series gvm upgrade. Toyota 200 series gvm uprade ape springs ape suspension. In the case of the lc200, the standard gvm is either 3300kg for early models or. Altering the spring platform height at a later date can be costly. There has been a lot of talks lately about gvm upgrades and btc upgrades. Arb sell the old man emu gvm upgrade which has a few different spring options, raises the vehicle by 30mm, has a 3 year or 60,000km warranty and you can buy spares pretty much all over australia.
I was left with no option but to have the upgrade carried out after a visit to the weigh bridge stated the weight of the vehicle at 3220 klg without caravan attached and other items carried in the car. Following two years of exhaustive research, design and testing, were proud to announce that the federally approved durashock smart gvm upgrade for toyota hilux gun 4x4 and kun 26 4x4, landcruiser 200 series and landcruiser vdj 7879 series are now available. The next step is the lovells 4 tonne tow kit followed by the caravan atm change. Something worth keeping in mind, is that whatever your ball weight is, that is included in your gvm. To my understanding it is much easier for a 200 lc upgrade in vic. Whereas, ironman 4x4 gvm upgraded suspension systems come with matched components for the ultimate in performance, load carrying and handling. After reading the above posts including the different opinions. We offer gvm upgrade kits for a wide range of vehicles that are certified by the department of infrastructure and transport. A vehicle that already has a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted uses different suspension to. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would be the opposite to your tail wagging the dog situation.
Lovells gvm suspension upgrade superior landcruiser coil. Isuzu d max 4x4 0612 on to 3600kg original gvm of 2950kg cpa 48305. Toyota prado 150 series 3,500kg lovells gvm upgrade. As is the case with many other large wagons, andrew anticipated his vehicle, fullyequipped and ready to travel, would be over its gvm of 3350kg. The lovells gvm upgrade kit can be fitted to vehicles with or without. Jan 17, 2017 the next step is the lovells 4 tonne tow kit followed by the caravan atm change. All four x 4 spares 10 mcdougall street kotara nsw 2289 australia. Our gvm kit complies with dotars and australian regulations. Feb 15, 2017 in this video we share steps of a lovells gvm upgrade fitted by our accessory department all four x 4 offroad. Nov 28, 2017 it depends on the specific vehicle and what your looking to upgrade it to, but for example ill use a yota land cruiser 79 series which have a gross vehicle mass of 3300kg, by the time you chuck on bullbars and winches a toolbox and 4 blokes your close to if not over that weight, as im sure your aware, toyota engineer the vehicle to carry this weight safetly using x parts which are. Landcruiser 200 series lovells 4000kg towing upgrade. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser was the lovells gvm upgrade. If i am correct the engineer you are possibly talking about worked in conjunction with toyota and arb. Lift kit vs gvm upgrade, and engineering certificate cost.
Lovells gvm upgrade suitable for toyota landcruiser 200 diesel 1107 on 3800kg oe 3300kg. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrade the solution for owners of toyota. Our new vehicle gvm upgrades are only granted by the federal department of infrastructure and transport after detailed tests have been carried out by old man emu engineers. It depends on the specific vehicle and what your looking to upgrade it to, but for example ill use a yota land cruiser 79 series which have a gross vehicle mass of 3300kg, by the time you chuck on bullbars and winches a toolbox and 4 blokes your close to if not over that weight, as im sure your aware, toyota engineer the vehicle to carry this weight safetly using x parts which are. Jan 10, 2017 hi all we are waiting for a phone call this morning to say our new 200 series is ready for pickup,with the 3. The next most important step is to choose which 4000kg braked towing capacity kit you want the stage 1, or stage 2. Lc200 gvm upgrade 3800kg 7300kg gcm lovells carrum.
Gvm upgrade solutions for toyota landcruiser 200 series 09. The toyota landcruiser 200 series is the most popular towing rig out there, especially for heavy loads, and because of this there are a lot of options available to increase its weight carrying limits. Original gvm of 3000kg lovells are the only gvm upgrade ssm full volume approval holder to offer full certification of escesp system. Isuzu dmax gvm upgrade 3600kg 7000kg gcm lovells carrum. Pre registration is for vehicles that not have been previously registered in any australian state.
The gvm goes from 2950 to 3220, giving you an extra 270kg of capacity. Driver, passengers, fridge, esky, fishing gear, bullbar, solar panels, tools, the better halfs handbag everything. Lc200 gvm upgrade 3800kg 7300kg gcm lovells carrum downs. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance. Gvm upgrade and gcm upgrade for your touring or work vehicle. This kit is for brand new preregistered vehicles australia wide fitting and federal approval valid in all states is available from superior engineering or one of our federally approved production. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company. Isuzu dmax gvm upgrade 3600kg 7000kg gcm lovells carrum downs. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series.