GVM Upgrade Kits

If you're looking to increase your Toyota Landcruiser's gross vehicle mass rating, our Landcruiser GVM Upgrade kits are the perfect solution. +

Terrain Tamer GVM Upgrade Kits

Consisting of exclusive Terrain Tamer suspension components, these GVM Upgrade kits have been thoroughly tested and analyzed to reach Secondary Stage Manufacturer's approval and can be installed either prior to registration or on existing registered vehicles at approved workshops, and following state-level modification processes.

With our GVM Upgrade kits, you can increase your vehicle's gross vehicle mass rating, giving you more leeway when it comes to loading up your 4x4 for your next adventure. Whether you need to add a bull bar, winch or other accessories, our Landcruiser GVM Upgrade kits will help make sure your 4x4 is up to the task.

How do I know if my Landcruiser needs a GVM Upgrade?

If you're unsure if your Toyota Landcruiser needs a GVM Upgrade, we recommend contacting your nearest Terrain Tamer Dealer. They will be able to advise if your vehicle is suitable for the upgrade and can also provide you with a list of Terrain Tamer Approved Workshops in your area.

Why choose Terrain Tamer GVM Upgrade for Toyota Landcruiser?

When you choose Terrain Tamer for your Toyota Landcruiser GVM Upgrade, you can be confident that you're getting the best possible suspension components on the market. Our team of experts have designed and tested our GVM Upgrade kits to meet the stringent requirements of the Secondary Stage Manufacturer, so you can be sure your vehicle is in safe.

Video Transcript: Terrain Tamer Uncovered | GVM Upgrades (No GCM)

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Over the years, as the rules and regulations around towing and load carrying have changed, it's led to the rise of the GVM modification. This has been an awesome modification, but it has come with a bunch of confusion. Those of us who want to keep our vehicles compliant to the rules of the road, so that we don't void our insurance in the case of an accident or whatever else it may be, have really endeavoured to understand the rules and be compliant.

So, Terrain Tamer has been working with the governing bodies and their engineers to come up with a GVM upgrade solution that gives you an excellent safety margin, much the way the original equipment manufacturer designed the vehicle. By performing 3D material analysis and other stress tests, Terrain Tamer engineers have been able to understand exactly which point a vehicle component will fail when you push it to its limits. Now, with that information in mind, they've been able to create GVM upgrade solutions that have an excellent safety margin.

So why would this be important to you, the end user? Well, when a Vehicle Manufacturer designs a vehicle, they have a safety margin in there. And the moment we do a GVM upgrade, we start encroaching onto that safety margin. Now, the further into that margin that you push, the more risk there is that your vehicle will fail at a critical moment, leaving you on the side of the road. Obviously, Terrain Tamer does not want that to happen. So, they have worked with the engineers to totally understand how a vehicle is constructed, and then create the GVM upgrade solution that does not beat on your vehicle. Yet, it gives you a perfect solution that's going to give you a good heavy load carrying capacity and excellent light load carrying capacity and really do the job you need it to do.

For many years, there's not a whole heap of components that you're going to look to change when you do a GVM upgrade. Primarily, you're going to change your springs because they carry the load, and you're going to change your shock absorbers because they control the load. Other areas that may require changing are your wheels, your tires, and your braking system. When you change these components, it does change the way the vehicle handles over different road surfaces and carrying different loads. So, there's a couple of key points or considerations we need to make when we're considering a GVM upgrade. They are your front axle load, your rear axle load, your roof load off-road and on-road, your tow bar load, and the amount of weight on your trailer.

Terrain Tamer manufactures their coil springs right here in Australia, so they can maintain the quality of the springs. And they are the only company that is offering a GVM upgrade using parabolic leaf springs. And these give a significant improvement to the load carrying and ride quality of a leaf-sprung vehicle. Terrain Tamer offers GVM upgrades for many of the popular vehicles already on the market, and they're adding to that range all the time. To find out more, contact your local Terrain Tamer stockist or head on over to their website at terraintamer.com.

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GVM Upgrade Kits For Toyota Landcruiser FAQ

A GVM upgrade kit for Toyota Landcruiser is a high-performance suspension upgrade designed to improve the vehicle's off-road capabilities and its ability to carry heavier loads. The kit consists of heavy-duty shock absorbers, longer springs, strengthened brake lines and reinforced rear differential mounts that improve overall stability, ride comfort, and handling performance. It also increases your gross vehicle mass (GVM) rating for improved towing capacity. Installing this kit gives you peace of mind knowing that your Landcruiser is capable of handling any terrain with ease!

The kit works by replacing or upgrading existing components in order to increase the vehicle's gross vehicle mass rating. This means that your Toyota Land Cruiser can now carry larger payloads due to increased support under load from the upgraded suspension components such as shock absorbers and springs, as well as improved braking performance due to enhanced brake lines. The strengthened rear differential mount adds extra reinforcement for increased safety when driving off-road on uneven surfaces or in steep terrain.

The main advantage of installing a GVM upgrade kit for a Toyota Landcruiser is its ability to improve off-road performance and handling stability. With an improved GVM rating, your vehicle can now carry more weight while still maintaining its level of comfort and control. The reinforced brake lines also ensure that you have maximum braking power in all conditions.
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GVM upgrades Suitable for Landcruiser Vehicles

MAKE MODEL SERIES YEAR PART # DESCRIPTION STORE
Landcruiser VDJ76 Wagon 1/2007-6/2012 SK036GVM 3000 to 3520kg (+520kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ76 Wagon 6/2012-  SK036GVM 3060 to 3520kg (+460kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 8/2012-2021 SK007GVM 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 8/2012-8/2016 SK007GVM 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 8/2016-2021 SK007GVM 3400 to 3780kg (+380kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Double Cab 8/2016-2021 SK007GVM 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 8/2016-2021 SK0071GVM 3300 to 3950kg (+650kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 8/2016-2021 SK0071GVM 3400 to 3950kg (+550kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Double Cab 8/2016-2021 SK0071GVM 3300 to 3950kg (+650kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 1/2007-1/2009 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3620kg (+320kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 1/2009-8/2012 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3720kg (+420kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 1/2007-1/2009 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3620kg (+320kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 1/2009-8/2012 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3720kg (+420kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 8/2012-8/2016 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 8/2012-8/2016 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Double Cab 8/2012-8/2016 SK007PGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ78 Troop Carrier 8/2016-2021 SK007BPGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Single Cab 8/2016-2021 SK007BPGVM Parabolic 3400 to 3780kg (+380kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser VDJ79 Double Cab 8/2016-2021 SK007BPGVM Parabolic 3300 to 3780kg (+480kg) BUY NOW
Landcruiser  VDJ200 GXL VX Sahara 1/2015-2021 SK022AGVM  3350kg to 3800kg (+450kg) BUY NOW