79 Series Dual Cab

Thanks John

I was after opinions on parabolic springs for a GVM upgrade.

Cheers

Thanks John

Well aware of what is required

Here you go John

The mob that sells parabolic springs.

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Toyota 79 Series Cab Chassis V8 3900KG GVM Upgrade

West Coast Suspension is now authorized to supply and fit a GVM suspension upgrade for the current 79 Series V8 Toyota Landcruiser Cab Chassis to 3900 kilograms GVM. This enables the operator to legally carry 600kg over the factory stipulated GVM.

This kit has been engineer tested and certified by DPI WA with approval number M148WA allowing the vehicle to attain a legal GVM of 3900kg.

This suspension upgrade has been approved in WA by the WA Department of Transport. Please be aware that some other GVM suspensions upgrades available on the market are licensed in other states and do not necessarily comply with WA state requirements. Each GVM suspension upgrade is issued with a blue modification compliance plate fitted next to the OEM compliance plate, stating vehicle particulars and approval number issued by Transport WA.

Suspension kit consists of:

4 Heavy duty shock absorbers

2 Coil springs

2 Leaf springs

4 U/bolts

1 Shackle bush kit

2 Swinging shackles

2 Fixed pins

1 Brake valve spacer block

1 Compliance Plate

All relevant application and approval forms for vehicle particulars will be available from West Coast Suspension staff at time of purchase.

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West Australia mob.

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West Coast Suspensions > News > Toyota 79 Series Cab Chassis V8 3900KG GVM Upgrade
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Toyota 79 Series Cab Chassis V8 3900KG GVM Upgrade

I am only going to have the compliance plate nominating 3780kgs as there are a number of problems if states 3900kgs. The suspension will never be loaded to 3900kgs only to 3780kgs.

3780kgs is heavy enough for me and I don't think I will ever carry that much as I like to travel as light as possible. Usually loaded around 3400kgs to 3500kgs.

Cheers

Thanks for that

Yunderup,
Funny you mention that about the indicators on the side of the mud guard.
When I got mine done through TJM, and they did the same thing.
I looked at it for a week, knew something was different, until I woke up they had put bigger indicators there.

I rather like them.

Cheers.

Yes the indicators need to be changed for compliance, mine were done when it was upgraded also. New ones don't look as nice as the originals IMHO being they are bigger, but they aren't that bad looking that I take any notice of them myself....maybe it's the boxxy look of the 79 series that they sort of suit ok.

I was told ARB change the side indicators when doing a GVM upgrade.

The dealer fitted Ironman 3900kg upgrade to my new Landcruiser and it came with different, bigger indicators. No big deal, and as they are now LED, they appear to be a lot brighter and therefore easier to see......we hope. :-)

Bob

Yes, a requirement to have larger lights fitted.

Cheers Baz

When I had my GVM upgrade done, the installer showed me the letter regarding the replacement side lights - its a ADR requirement for any vehicle with a GVM >3500kgs.

It was a pain to get them fitted but I reckon they look fine.

Won't be home until sometime this Monday, Foxy. Will take a couple of photos and add them to this follow-up.

Bob

Thank Bob,

I keep an eye out for your reply.
OYF

Foxy,

Have just taken a couple of photos of these upgraded side indicators, and the brand appears to be "Jokon". Suppose you could google that, or perhaps contact an Ironman, or any other GVM upgrade supplier, and ask what they use.





Only 2 rearward facing LED's, but they light up the side of the cab very well.

Bob

These are the CAT 6 Indicator lights I fitted to the front guard, hardly noticeable vs. the old ones...

Cheers, Baz - The Landy

gee Baz those extra 2 tinted windows are making me salivate lol

Thanks Bob and Baz for the info and the photos. I will have a look on the net and see if I can find them. Then replace the old /new ones that Pedders installed.
Cheers
OYF