GVM upgrade - Hilux

I would like to modify it prior to the registration - obviously it is a new vehicle.
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It is for a slide-on camper so it is worth it.
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Thanks, my dealer doesn't appear to be so helpful/informed. He is aware that such upgrade is possible but couldn't recommend anything specific.
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Thanks, no luck there as the combined load is almost equal to the GVM.

Thanks Doug, I have just shot email to Lovells and while their website mentions GVM upgrades only for Landcruiser and Patrol I still hope that they will be able to help.
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I have been considering this alternative approach...
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I have been actually told that a set of air bags would be sufficient to cope with extra weight and then some.

George, I'm sure airbags would indeed give you the necessary lift. I used Polyair
on the Hilux when original rears got tired & they worked a treat but after holing
3 bags I replaced the springs. Mind you, this occurred while agricultural boom
spraying & I suspect wire & sticks to be the culprits. Before fitting airbags I suggest you price a spring upgrade as from memory the fitted cost of new rear leaf springs
wasnt much different, & they wont let you down, whereas bags might depending
on weight & type of usage. Get quotes from spring manufacturers rather than
4WD type retailers as they seem to charge excessively for the same result.
cheers...oldbaz.

It includes around 50kg of "discretionary" load...
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50kg is just fillingup up my water tank. I don't know how much I would weigh but I bet it would be over the pathetic GVM listed on the rego, mind you I have extensivy upraded the suspension with heavy duty springs, shocks desgined for an F100 and airbags.

But yeah, I'm of the opinion that if it looks safe and feels safe then it most likely is. There are plenty of stock standard cars with worn out suspension that I would imagine are much more dangrous than mine even with the load. When you get blinded by a 4 runner's headlights and they only have a driver and no load, you've got to question the saftey of their vehilce, and it's not an uncommon thing to see.

I have never felt that my vehicle is unsafe when we are loaded up, in fact it drives better loaded after my upgrades than it did unloaded stock.

Dick
Did TJM certify it and did the RTA accept that certification and mark your Rego accordingly.
It is good to know this as I have a problem with a Mercedes Vito that needs resolving.
ian

Sorry for the delayed reply, was in Myanmar and no internet access. TJM installed the modification, had an engineer certify the installation and had it approved. Cost was $1740. You could contact Grant Thompson at TJM in Newcastle for more details. 02 49 5111 84 or tjmhuntervalley[at]bigpond[dot]com

Dick

Dick
Thank you for the information .There is an RTA approved Engineer in Newcastle for certifications and based on what you have achieved I will pose questions now to see if its viable with the Vito.
Ian