Lovells Toyota 300 Series GVM 3800KG Upgrade Kit
$4,840.00
Toyota LC300 J30T Wagon (2022 on build date)
Models: GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, Sahara ZX and GR SPORT MODELS
- When fitting to Sahara ZX & GR Sport Models, the electric dampening function of the OE shocks and struts will be disabled
Kits available:
Touring Series LT38: 3800kg GVM- VTA-061116, Toyota Landcruiser LC300 Wagon to 3800kg. (Original GVM is 3280kg)- GCM=7300kg (minus ball weight of towed apparatus)
Touring Series GVM: 3800kg (BTC Upgrade TBA)
Kit name: LT-38 Series (Lovells Touring)
P/N TOYKIT086-GVM
GCM: 7300kg
Front Axle: 1700kg
Rear Axle: 2100kg
OPTIONAL PARTS- Lovells GVM Rated and Engineered Front Upper Control Arms
P/N: LOVUCA-300 (at same time as GCM)
Warranty – Lovells Suspension and Towing Kits
Coil Springs 5 year unlimited km
Leaf Springs 5 year unlimited km
Shock Absorbers 3 year/70.000km whichever occurs first
Shock Absorbers (Platinum Series): 4 year/100,000km whichever occurs first
Suspension Components 2 year/40,000km whichever occurs first
Towing Components 2 year/40,000km whichever occurs first
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.