Gross Vehicle Mass upgrades
If you regularly carry loads, tow caravans or are packing your 4×4 up for an extended trip, you may be exceeding your gross vehicle mass (GVM), which is illegal and potentially dangerous. With a GVM upgrade you can increase your vehicle’s weight carrying capacity to accommodate your extra load.
Eddy Gobby at DAPCO Bunbury is licensed as a 2nd stage manufacturer, meaning we can legally increase the weight carrying capacity of suitable vehicles. Check out our GVM Upgrade gallery.
Our GVM Upgrades are:
- Certified by the Department of Infrastructure and Transport.
- All suspension components installed as part of a Pedders GVM upgrade package are backed by a Pedders 2 Year/40,000kms Nationwide Warranty.
- Installed at our Bunbury workshop by experienced suspension technicians.
- Available for popular makes and models including Toyota Landcruiser, Ford Ranger, Nissan Patrols, Isuzu MUX, Mazda BT50 and more. See all makes and models here.
Other Services:
GVM Upgrade Kits For popular makes & models
Toyota
HiAce LWBHiAce SLWBHiAce 300HiluxLandcruiser 76
Landcruiser 78/79
Landcruiser 100 Series IFS
Landcruiser 105 Series
Landcruiser 200 Series Landcruiser 300 Series
Prado
Holden
ColoradoColorado RG2
Colorado RG3
Jeep
Gladiator
Hyundai
iLoad
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Amarok
GVM Upgrade Bunbury Gallery
Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
Original GVM: 3350KG | NEW GVM: 3850KG
Toyota Landcruiser VDJ79 Series
Original GVM: 3300KG | NEW GVM: 4200KG
Mazda BT50
Original GVM: 3200KG | NEW GVM: 3500KG
GVM FAQs Understanding GVM Upgrades in WA
What is Gross Vehicle Mass Upgrade?
A Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) upgrade is an independently engineered and tested suspension solution which allows users to increase the payload of their vehicle from what the manufacturer originally designated.
If you are carrying common items such as tools, tool boxes, cargo, bull bars, winches, towbars, extra fuel, passengers, recovery gear and tow ball load such as a boat, caravan or camper trailer you will be adding weight to your vehicle and decreasing the available payload. Every vehicle has an official legally allocated GVM which cannot be exceeded.
Do I need to upgrade my GVM?
Without upgrading your vehicles GVM you may be driving a vehicle that doesn’t meet safety regulations or legal requirements.
- Avoid serious fines associated with driving a vehicle that exceeds it's prescribed GVM, by legally increasing your vehicle payload.
- Avoid insurance issues that may occur if the vehicle is loaded beyond it's approved GVM.
- Improve overall vehicle stability by ensuring the vehicle suspension can deal with the loads you are carrying.
- Ideal choice for towing caravans, horse floats, camper and general trailers who need that extra load carrying capacity
- Great for serious four wheel drives fitted with bull bars, winches, recovery equipment, drawer systems, camping gear and underbody protection looking for compliance to the federal and state GVM laws.
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