While we are known for building australias best turn key landcruiser 200 series dual cab conversions in australia, we also build 200 series wagons for customers. For anyone with a little landcruiser 100, i am just going through the upgrade business myself in sydney. Not sure what yo do on your 200 series surely someone has done it. Everything you place on or in your vehicle adds to the overall gvm fuel, accessories, cargo including passengers, the tray body for cab chassis models, and even the tow ball load applied by a boat or camper trailer. For example, at fleetcrew, we can provide gvm upgraded suspension to 3. Ironman 4x4 products are extensively tested in real world. Ask arb toyota landcruiser 100 series arb 4x4 accessories. Pedders gvm upgrade kit toyota landcruiser prado 150 series.
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 suspension engineers. Gvmgcm upgrade coil conversion 6x6 4x4 accessories. Creative conversions offer a gvm upgrade solution, and the upgrade kits will assist in compliance with gvm and axle ratings. Search through the pedders suspension range for your toyota landcruiser kits 100 series fzj105, hzj105. Original equipment suspension is designed for comfort above all other considerations, thus load carrying and performance can be compromised. This will allow you to carry bigger payloads and allow you to be within the legal weights on the.
I only have a prado myself but its the grande and airbags are standard giving the rear 3 level positions. Apr 21, 2016 sadley the 100 series landcruiser is not in this equation. I might as well post up the 120 series for posterity. John s nsw hi all, i have had a few people ask how i went about upgrading the. Landcruiser 200 series lovells 4000kg towing upgrade. Once the approved ome suspension system and gvm upgrade compliance plate has been fitted to your vehicle by an authorised ome fitter, it can then be registered according to its new increased gvm. All 200 series 3800kg gvm kits will be supplied with certification and instructions on how to implement your gvm upgrade approval. Being a 200 series owner, with a lovells gvm upgrade, i can hardly wait for the towing capacity to be upgraded. Creative conversions offer a gvm upgrade solution, and the. Just stabilised the back end,pump up when needed,must add we also have a 50mm lift kit. Hi arb, when looking at replacing the standard suspension on our 100 series landcruiser with ifs, quite a few sales staff of other brands were stating that the ifs cruisers are very hard on shock absorbers and that is why they have big bore units to fit. Stage 1 kit recommended for towing 3500kg3700kg apparatus. Permalink last recent trip our caravan traveller was somewhat over the three and a half ton legal limit, full water tanks, gas, batteries and solar panels then food, clothes, etc. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance.
If you own a toyota landcruiser prado 150 series that carries heavy loads or if you are serious when it comes to packing equipment for the journey you take then look no further pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. Whereas, ironman 4x4 gvm upgraded suspension systems come with matched components for the ultimate in performance, load carrying and handling. This is a suspension upgrade that increases the cruisers gross vehicle mass gvm from 3300kg to 3800kgs, an increase of 500kgs. King shocks 3800kg federally approved land cruiser 200 series gvm upgrade. 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. The 105 series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80 series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4. I put my car and 16 bt over the weighbridge at barnes caravans and the result was not good. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser was the lovells gvm upgrade. This will allow you to carry bigger payloads and allow you to be within the legal weights on the road. A forum for 100 series landcruiser owners to exchange technical information. This represents the combined opinion of the group and should be used as a guide only, as to what is knownpossible with 100 series, as adjustments, technical tips, and accessories. Gvmgcm upgrade coil conversion 6x6 4x4 accessories jmacx.
This enables the operator to legally carry 450kg over the factory stipulated gvm. May 31, 2016 lets take a 200 series landcruiser as an example. 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. Once the approved suspension system and gvm upgrade compliance plate has been fitted to your vehicle by an authorised old man emu installer, it can be. 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. Suspension upgrade on landcruiser 200s the grey nomads forum. The lovells gvm upgrade kit can be fitted to vehicles with or without toyotas kdss kinetic dynamic suspension system.
We have a 2004 100 series landcruiser which has a payload of only 605 kg and this has to include the ball weight of the van. Feb 15, 2017 in this video we share steps of a lovells gvm upgrade fitted by our accessory department all four x 4 offroad. 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. Gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension.
Lovells gvm upgrade suspension kits are fully track tested in conjunction. 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. You must weight your vehicle first for them to decide on correct components for your application. Also giving you a gvm upgrade of 3900 this is the ultimate suspension upgrade. 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. Jan 26, 2018 gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. Our gvm kit complies with dotars and australian regulations. Aug 08, 2016 with the lovells gvm upgrade fitted, the rear of the cruiser sits nice and high. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company. There are no modifications to axles or the chassis except for the creative 4200kg upgrade. 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. I dont want to tow 4000kg, i just want the buffer zone of 100 or so. The 120 is about 400kg lighter than the 100 attachment0.
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. Gvm upgrades before you give up and throw the keys in the bin, there is salvation in the form of a gvm upgrade. Gday all, i have been searching the net a lot to no prevail. 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 sine with dwell verification. Most of the federallyapproved gvm upgrade kits for the landcruiser 200 consist of nothing more than heavier springs and appropriately rated shock absorbers. They have a gvm from the factory of 3,350kg and a curb weight of 2,705kg vx turbodiesel model, leaving a payload of 645kg. The 79 series toyota landcruiser can receive a 3950kg gvm gross vehicle mass upgrade. Sadley the 100 series landcruiser is not in this equation. Does anyone know of anyone in perth that can do a gvm upgrade for a 120 series. Ultimate suspension and gvm upgrade page 2 4x4earth. A he has got so much power out of this 100 series land cruiser yet kept it within safe levels to keep the 100 series lc reliable for long trips and remote travel. The result is my 2016 landcruiser had a gvm upgrade from 3300kg to 3800kg.
With regards to running the 4 link setup on a 70 series land cruiser, it is not. In this video we share steps of a lovells gvm upgrade fitted by our accessory department all four x 4 offroad. The 105series carried over chassis and powertrains from the 80series landcruiser with coilsuspended solid axles front and rear and inline six cylinder petrol and diesel engines though the 4. Toyota 200 series 3800kg gvm upgrade west coast suspensions. We have a 100 series and have installed air bags and found them fantastic. We have a bullbar and drawers and by the time we added our weight, recovery gear, water, fridge and tools etc and then the towball weight we were over the limit. The gvm is the maximum a vehicle can weigh when fully loaded.
We have a bullbar and drawers and by the time we added our weight, recovery gear, water, fridge and tools. Lovells design suspension systems with matched components for the ultimate in performance, load carrying and handling. It would seem that a gvm upgrade option existings for the 150 series but i cant seem to find anything for the 120. We have a 2004 100 series landcruiser which has a payload of only 605 kg and this has to include. Unsealed 4x4 payload, gvm, and what you need to know. 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. Gvm upgrade kit toyota landcruiser 7879 series pedders. Gvm btc upgrades what are they and why are they important. Pedders sells high quality shock absorbers and coilovers to suit a range of car types including holden commodore, nissan navara, ford ranger and more. The increased towing capacity in the 100 series is likely a function of more power v8, more capacity in the auto tranny, and different springs, rather than a higher capacity axle, although im not real familiar with the 100 series. It would seem that a gvm upgrade option existings for the 150 series but i cant seem to find anything for the 120 series. For registered vehicles, please contact your local arb state office. 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.
Landcruiser 79 series marks 4wd 2017 toyota bp 51 superior customs. We ensure that the increase in a vehicles gvm following the fitment of a complete suspension system meets the minimum adr safety requirements. The rig also has lovells 4t heavy duty headdrop shanktow pillar with 1200lb wdh system and a lovells 4t heavy duty all terrain hitch. Landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades are now available. Toyota landcruiser 200 gvm upgrade 3800kg lovells tjm. This enables the operator to legally carry up to 600kg over the factory stipulated gvm.
This process ensures that your vehicle is gvm legal in all states of australia. Lovells gvm suspensions kit upgrade all four x 4 spares. Anthony s 100 series landcruiser is an absolute power beast, on the day of the shoot there was no stopping the 100 series climbing the soft sand dune systems at wilbinga in w. Toyota landcruiser kits 100 series fzj105, hzj105 pedders.
In the case of the land cruiser, you can install an upgrade that will lift the gvm from 3350kg to 3800kg, giving you a massive payload increase of 450kg. The 200 series toyota landcruiser can receive a 4495kg gvm gross vehicle mass upgrade. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series. Gvm upgrade 120 series toyota prado 4x4 landcruiser forum. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100series landcruiser included both the 105series and 100series landcruiser models. Superior engineering has put together a 2 inch bilstein lift kit suitable for toyota landcruiser 100 series. Welcome to jmacx australias leading suspension specialists for the toyota landcruiser and innovators of the bolt in coil conversion, we have you covered from leaf to coil suspension with the highest axle load rating in australia, gvm upgrades from 3900kg to 6000kg and legal lift of up to 4 inches and 35 inch tyres, have a look through our website to find a product that best suits you.
If you own a toyota landcruiser 78 or 79 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. Our 200 series have had a gvm upgrade to 3800kg through lovells before registration. He has got so much power out of this 100 series land cruiser yet kept it within safe levels to keep the 100 series lc reliable for long trips and remote travel. So, the limiting things for towing with the 80 series are tires, suspension, and hp. Toyota landcruiser 200 gvm upgrade 3800kg lovells tjm melbourne. Ive recently gone through a bit of research on this for a new 70 series cab chassis. Released in march 1998, the toyota 100 series landcruiser included both the 105 series and 100 series landcruiser models. Obviously replacing all of your existing suspension. This stage 4 suspension kit will lift your landcruiser 2 inches front and rear and comprises of the following bilstein suspension parts.
1673 518 164 1512 519 262 676 753 1255 753 706 825 263 198 900 393 495 600 770 231 872 411 1371 1374 1070 534 888 1361 1233 1662 1163 1520 111 1071 1416 664 1308 285 628