Lovells Ford Ranger Next Gen (2022+) 3700kg GVM Upgrade
$6,215.00
GVM 3700KG / GCM 7200KG*
Suits 2022+ Ford Ranger NextGen GVM / GCM Upgrade
Lovells are pleased to announce that we have been granted Federal Vehicle Type Approval as a Second Stage Manufacturer for the 3700kg GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) Upgrade of the FORD RANGER 3 PY (NEXT GEN).
VTA- 061527
Type: RANGER 3 LS Cab Utility & Cab Chassis (2022 on build date)
Models: XL, XLS, XLT, SPORT, WILDTRAK
Vehicle Category: NB1
Position of SVI Label: Passenger Side B Pillar
Kits available:
Touring Series LT37: 3700kg GVM
(Platinum Series LP40: 4000kg GVM - Separate release approximately October 2023)
LOVELLS SSM APPROVALS AND RATINGS
- VTA-061527 – Ford Ranger 3 LS V6 Engine 4x4 to 3700kg. (Original GVM is 3230kg) - GCM=7200kg (minus ball weight of towed apparatus)
- VTA-061527 – Ford Ranger 3 LS 2.0 litre bi-turbo Engine 4x4 and 4x2 to 3700kg. (Original GVM is 3230kg) - GCM=6350kg 4x4 models and GCM=6250kg 4x2 models (minus ball weight of towed apparatus)
Lovells Ford Ranger 3 (Next GEN) 3.0 litre V6 Diesel 4x4
GVM Upgrade, Axle Capacity Increase, GCM Revision
Touring Series LT37 GVM: 3700kg (Optional BTC Upgrade - Coming Soon)
P/N: FORDKIT019-GVM-LT
GCM: 7200kg
GCM: 7700kg (with BTC Upgrade)
Front Axle: 1640kg
Rear Axle: 2120kg
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Lovells Ford Ranger 3 (Next GEN) 2.0 litre bi-turbo Diesel 4x4 and 4x2
GVM Upgrade, Axle Capacity Increase- No GCM Revision
Touring Series LT37 GVM: 3700kg
P/N: FORDKIT019-GVM-LT
GCM: 6350kg 4x4 models - 6250kg 4x2 models
Front Axle: 1580kg
Rear Axle: 2120kg
Kit Includes:
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Front Lovells Gas Legend Struts
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Front Coils (Australian made, with Australian Steel)
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Rear Twin Tube Shocks
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Rear Leaf Springs (Australian made, with Australian Steel)
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Federal Compliance Plate (pre-registered vehicle) or
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State Compliant Engineering and VASS certificate (post-registration upgrade) (+$605)
- Labour
* PLEASE NOTE - THIS KIT DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR TOWING 3500kg CAPACITY *
IMPORTANT - Speak to our suspension experts about your set-up. Tell us what accessories will be fitted (bull bar, winch, rear drawers etc.). This will help us give advice on which kit best suits your needs.
The Vehicle original Seating Capacity must also be fitted- so 3rd row seats must be in- no drawers.
The Wheels/Tyres need to have the factory offset if changed to after market - and have correct Load Ratings
Know before you buy
Before you buy a GVM upgrade
A GVM upgrade raises the most your vehicle may legally weigh when it's loaded. It's an engineered and certified change, not just stronger springs, so it pays to understand the numbers first.
- Know your numbers
GVM is the maximum loaded mass on your compliance plate. Tare is the empty mass with 10 litres of fuel. Payload is GVM minus tare. Weighing the vehicle loaded for a trip shows how close you really are.
- Before or after registration
A pre-registration upgrade is done to a new vehicle before it is first registered, under federal "second stage of manufacture" approval. After registration, your state's own procedure applies.
- Towing doesn't rise by itself
Raising GVM doesn't automatically raise your GCM or towing capacity, and tow ball weight counts towards GVM. Some kits revise GCM as well, so check the kit's figures.
- Licence and tyres
A car licence covers vehicles up to 4.5 t GVM; above that you need a light rigid licence. Your tyres must be rated for the new GVM, which can mean new tyres and a new tyre placard.
Common questions
What is GVM, and what's my payload?
GVM (gross vehicle mass) is the maximum your vehicle may weigh fully loaded, as shown on its compliance plate. Payload is GVM minus the tare (empty) mass, and it has to cover passengers, fuel, accessories and luggage.
Does a GVM upgrade increase my towing capacity?
Not automatically. GCM (gross combination mass) and towing capacity are separate ratings, and the tow ball weight of your trailer counts towards GVM. Some upgrade kits also revise GCM; others leave it unchanged.
What's the difference between a pre-rego and post-rego GVM upgrade?
A pre-registration upgrade is done to a new, unregistered vehicle under federal second stage of manufacture approval. Once a vehicle is registered, each state runs its own process. In Victoria, a modification outside VicRoads' guidelines generally needs a VASS approval certificate, so ask us how your upgrade will be certified.
Will I need a truck licence?
Only if the upgraded GVM is over 4.5 t. A car licence covers vehicles up to 4.5 t GVM; above that, up to 8 t, you need a light rigid (LR) licence (Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019).
What can a LandCruiser 200 Series go to?
Lovells lists 3,800 kg and 4,000 kg kits for the VDJ200, and a 4,200 kg Platinum kit for models other than the GX, up from a factory GVM of 3,300 to 3,350 kg. GCM revisions may not be available in every state after registration.
How much does a GVM upgrade cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the kit, whether new tyres are needed and how it's certified. Call us with your vehicle and build date and we'll quote it.