LC 200 series GVM upgrade
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 16:08
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Member - mark and shaz n (WA)
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has upgraded their GVM on a LC 200 series? We have been advised it will be needed once we fit out the car with barwork, draws , racks, lr tanks etc. We were quoted $2600 inc for the task. (Mainly insurance requirements from my understanding.) Anyone had any problems with doing this or afterwards ?
Mark.
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 17:17
Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 17:17
Have a look in back issues of Overlander November 2008 to be exact
There is a complete articlel on what gets done by whom and how much.
WORD OF WARNING It does NOT upgrade the GCVM so although you can carry more you can tow LESS.
Costs were Ironman
$1890 plus wheel alignement
Ridepro $1936 Both of these after registration
ARB Depends on
suspension options BEFORE FIRST REGISTRATION
Prices and conditions of course may have change since then
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Reply By: Cape Kid - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:32
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:32
Hi Mark,
we upgraded our GVM on our 200 series in November 09. It was bought new in October 09. We went the upgrade because we are fitting a long rang tank and dual spare wheel carrier as
well as a draw system along with fridges, tools, winch, bull bar,kids etc etc etc. I am not really interested in others opinions on why or how Toyota should or should not make their cars as the 200 series was by far the best choice of car ( for me ) to do what I wanted to do in remote Australia.
After much searching, I chose to upgrade with Bilsteins and used a
suspension specialist in
Perth to have them fitted. Price wise they were more expensive then other options but from my research they were the best option.
The
suspension place fitted them and gave me a Eng Cert which I then took to a registered inspection mechanic who then checked it all again. Once this is done the DPI then upgrades the GVM on file and it is all done.
It was a simple process. The most expensive part was actually the
suspension not the paper work side of things.
After the fact - very happy with the ride.
Cheers
Cape Kid
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Follow Up By: Member - mark and shaz n (WA) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:40
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 13:40
Hi, Did it raise the ride height or is it the same? Did it change the tow rating?
Mark
PS. Anyone I should try for pricing?
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Follow Up By: Cape Kid - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:10
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:10
Hi
Ride height went up about 50mm.
No I am not aware of it changing the tow rating.
The cost of the whole
suspension fitted was $4100. A lot more then others but personally I think Bilsteins are the best. Have heard good reports on Lovells as
well as ARB stuff. Malaga Springs in
Perth is where I went. Got great service and the owner has a 200 series. The Bilsteins GVM upgrade kit was only just in at the time.
Cheers hope it helps.
The real
test is when we do the CSR this year and also planning a Kimbley trip.
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Follow Up By: Member - mark and shaz n (WA) - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:17
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:17
Cheers for that. We are going to the Gib river road this May. Where or what is the CSR?
Canning stock route?
Mark
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Follow Up By: Cape Kid - Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:39
Friday, Jan 29, 2010 at 14:39
Yes CSR is the
Canning Stock Route.
Other usefull stuff is found on the Landcruiser's owners
Forum.
We are in the Pilbra so its all faily close to us.
Cheers
Cape kid
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