Toyota Landcruiser 200 – GVM Upgrade 4200kg GCM 7700kg & GVM Upgrade 4000kg GCM 7500kg & GVM Upgrade 3800kg GCM 7300KG

Toyota Landcrusier 200 series GVM Upgrade

Upgrade your Toyota Landcruiser 200 series from factory 3300kg to 4200kg GVM -or- 4000kg GVM -or- 3800kg GVM


TOYOTA LANDCRIUISER 200 SERIES - GVM UPGRADE 3800KG TWIN TUBE & GVM UPGRADE 4000KG TWIN TUBE & GVM UPGRADE 4200KG PLATINUM REMOTE RESERVOIR - LOVELLS SECOND STAGE OF MANUFACTURE (SSM)

LANDCRUISER 200 SERIES GVM UPGRADE OVERVIEW

BUILD DATANEW GVMBTC UPGRADE ELIGIBLENEW AXLE CAPACITYNEW AXLE CAPACITY
11/2007-ON ALL VARIANTS3800 TWIN TUBEYES 4000KG OPTIONAL1800 Front2000 Rear
11/2007-ON ALL VARIANTS4000 TWIN TUBEYES 4000KG OPTIONAL1900 Front2100 Rear
11/2007-ON ALL VARIANTS4200 PLATINUM REMOTEYES 4000KG OPTIONAL1960 Front2304 Rear
Note as of 30/09/2023 4000KG GVM upgrade will be supplied with twin tube shock absorbers. Mono shocks for 4000KG GVM are discontinued and superseded by the twin tubes.
Note some models of LC200 cannot be increased to 4200KG GVM:
All Diesel V8 1VDFTV 4.5L variants can be upgraded to 3800KG/4000KG/4200KG GVM. Except Diesel V8 LC200 where the start of the VIN is "JTMHV09". JTMHV09 can only be increased to 3800KG/4000KG GVM. Towing upgrade to 4000KG can still be performed.
Petrol V8 1URFE 4.6L variants can only be increased to 3800KG/4000KG GVM. Towing upgrade cannot be performed.

 

Expect approx. 30mm-50mm lift over OE, dependant on weight and location of accessories fitted. Save $550 - $660 if GVM upgrade is done prior to first inital registration point under the second stage manufacturer (SSM) scheme.

 

LANDCRUISER 200 SERIES LOVELLS GVM UPGRADE - SUMMARY AND OPTIONS

  • The Landcruiser 200 series Lovells GVM of 3800kg

    • If you have a Lovells 3800kg GVM upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) to 4000kg
      • This is available pre-registration and post-registration (Queensland registered vehicles)
    • A vehicle that already has a Lovells 3800kg GVM upgrade fitted uses different suspension to the Lovells 4000kg GVM upgrade. If you currently have a Lovells 3800kg GVM upgrade you can retrofit this to a Lovells 4000kg GVM upgrade
    • A vehicle that already has a Lovells 3800kg GVM upgrade fitted uses different suspension to the Lovells 4200kg Platinum Remote Reservoir GVM upgrade. If you currently have a Lovells 3800kg GVM upgrade you can retrofit this to a Lovells 4200kg GVM upgrade
    • The Lovells 3800kg GVM shock absorbers struts and shock absorbers feature a 3 year / 70,000km warranty.
  • The Landcruiser 200 series Lovells GVM of 4000kg (CPA 40257/46734)

    • If you have a Lovells 4000kg GVM upgrade fitted you are also eligible to increase your Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) to 4000kg
      • This is available pre-registration and post-registration (Queensland registered vehicles)
    • The Lovells 4000kg series GVM upgrade kit comes with an option of four (4) designs of coil springs for greater load/ride quality flexibility
      • FRONT COIL SPRINGS CAN BE SPECIFIED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
        • TFR-121- Vehicle has minimal load bearing front accessories and axle capacity is less than 1500kg
        • TFR-123- Vehicle has load bearing accessories such as steel bull bar, winch, dual batteries etc and axle capacity is greater than 1500kg
      • REAR COIL SPRINGS CAN BE SPECIFIED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
        • TRR-122HD- Vehicle has minimal load bearing rear accessories and axle capacity is less than 1600kg
        • TRR-122HDAV- Vehicle has load bearing accessories such as long range fuel tank, rear steel bar, drawer systems and its primary use is for towing. For axle capacities greater than 1600kg.
      • We suggest having your vehicle weighed with our calibrated weigh bridge prior to ordering.
    • Note as of 30/09/2023 4000KG GVM upgrade will be supplied with twin tube shock absorbers. Mono / platinum / threaded shocks for 4000KG GVM are discontinued and superseded by the twin tubes. Vehicles with Mono shock absorbers previously fitted will remain compliant.
  • The Landcruiser 200 series Lovells GVM of 4200kg Platinum Remote Reservoir (CPA 50728 NB1 category approval) *new*

    • If you have a Lovells 4200kg Remote Reservoir Platinum GVM upgrade fitted you are also eligible to increase your Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) to 4000kg
      • This is available pre-registration and post-registration (Queensland registered vehicles)
    • The Lovells 4200kg Platinum Remote Reservoir series GVM shock absorbers feature threaded height adjustable struts and 4 year / 100,000km warranty.
    • Technical specifications
      • Bore diameter = 46 mm
      • Shaft diameter = 20mm
      • 8 Step Adjustable bump and rebound settings, via finned/aircooled reservoirs.
      • Material (Body): Steel grade STKM12B , ZINC IRIDESCENT+NANO ELECTRO DEPOSIT LACQUER (NEDL) COATING
      • Material (Reservoir): Blue anodized Aluminium Finned tube .
      • Complete with rear stone deflectors and custom mounting kits for reservoirs
      • Piston retainer nuts, mechanically peened to stop failure at high temperature.
      • Shafts are manufactured from tough 20mm hardened chrome micro alloy steel, precision engineered to withstand the harshest of environments, while reducing friction and wear.
      • Damping force is increased by up to 40% on the hardest/highest setting over other aftermarket dampers to control spring oscillation at maximum GVM
      • Piston rod seals are high quality, high temperature multi-lip design to again reduce friction and provide longer life.
  • The Landcruiser 200 series Lovells Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) of 4000kg

    • If you have a Lovells 4000kg Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade already fitted to your vehicle in conjunction with the Lovells 3800kg GVM, it is possible to increase your GVM from 3800kg to 4000kg without loosing your 4000kg BTC.
    • If you have a Lovells 4000kg Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade already fitted to your vehicle in conjunction with the Lovells 3800kg GVM, it is possible to increase your GVM from 3800kg to 4000kg without loosing your 4000kg BTC.
    • If you have a Lovells 4000kg Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade already fitted to your vehicle in conjunction with the Lovells 4000kg GVM, it is possible to increase your GVM from 4000kg to 4200kg without loosing your 4000kg BTC.

 

 

IS IT TRUE? CAN THE BRAKED TOWING CAPACITY BE UPGRADED ON A 200 SERIES?

Yes this is certainly the case, and the Braked Towing Capacity increase is SSM approved. Not only can the GVM be increased on the Toyota Landcruiser 200 series, but the Braked Towing Capacity can also be increased from 3500kg to 4000kg. Read more about the Toyota Landcruiser 200 series Braked Towing Capacity upgrade here.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS TO PLACE AN ORDER

 

PRE-REGISTRATION UPGRADES (I.E. VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW, END USER HAS NOT ACCEPTED DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE AND MOTOR DEALER HAS NOT YET REGISTERED THE VEHICLE)

Vehicle details

  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Engine number
  • Vehicle build date (month and year)
  • Seating capacity

Client details

  • End user name on contract of sale
  • End user address (not a PO box)

Financials

  • $1,000.00 deposit, if financed through vehicle package then a purchase order number from applicable Toyota dealership

Finer details

  • Is old suspension to be disposed of? There is no resale value on OEM suspension and it cannot be used as spare parts as it will deem your upgrade as non-compliant until GVM certified parts are re-fitted.
  • Is vehicle is having any front axle constant loads (i.e. bullbar or winch). If so, it is suggested to be fitted whilst we are carrying out the upgrade (or prior to). This is so the front spring platform height can be adjusted correctly. Altering the spring platform height at a later date can be costly.
  • Provide in detail how you heard or found out about BAM Garage

After upgrade

  • Upon insuring your new vehicle do make your insurance provider aware of the upgrade
  • Suspension to be retensioned within 0,500km. (0.5 hour labour charge applies).

 

POST-REGISTRATION UPGRADES (I.E. VEHICLE IS ALREADY IN-SERVICE) - SOME FEATURES OF THESE UPGRADES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON WHICH STATE THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED IN

Vehicle details

  • Copy of registration certificate - must show full engine number. These are no longer posted to you, it may need to be requested online.
  • Image front of vehicle
  • Image side of vehicle
  • Image rear of vehicle
  • Image current odometer reading
  • Image of the vehicle compliance plate

Client details

  • End user name
  • End user address (not a PO box)

Financials

  • $1,000.00 deposit

Finer details

  • Is old suspension to be disposed of? There is no resale value on OEM suspension and it cannot be used as spare parts as it will deem your upgrade as non-compliant until GVM certified parts are re-fitted. If your old suspension has already been lifted but is more than 3 years old or 60,000km you likely will find it difficult to get a worthwhile resale
  • Are there any future plans for additional front axle constant loads (i.e. bullbar or winch). It is suggested to be fitted whilst we are carrying out the upgrade (or prior to). This is so the front spring platform height can be adjusted correctly. Altering the spring platform height at a later date can be costly. This is not relevant if vehicle already has bullbar / winch, in which case answer not applicable.
  • Does vehicle have airbags fitted to the rear axle? Depending on vehicle current ride height these may be too short & not re-usable. If yes, are we to replace, reuse or decomission?
    • If vehicle does not have a true 2 inch lift already fitted the airbags will be too short and not salvagable
    • Warning: if airbags are over 18months old they are not suggested to be re-used as the airbag will have moulded into shape with the old coil spring which can result in leakage. In some examples the airbags are impossible to remove from the old coil due to swelling. This applies to both light duty and heavy duty airbags. There is no warranty provided for leakage post-recycling as per these age suggestions.
    • Always check with your insurance company as some do not cover a vehicle at all that has bellows airbags fitted
  • Provide in detail how you heard or found out about BAM Garage

After upgrade

  • Change of particulars form to be lodged with state transport authority (provided by BAM Garage).
  • Notify your insurance company of the upgrade. It should not affect your premium, under the rare condition that it does it may be worth looking at a different insurance provider.
  • Suspension to be retensioned within 0,500km. (0.5 hour labour charge applies).

 

 

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