mattz wrote:Get in contact with ultimate suspension......if anyone would know about it, they would.
Personally.....id be looking for something else rather than upgrade the triton GVM
ultimate wrote:As 4wd26 pointed out; we can only increase the GVM by approximately 150kg. This takes it up to the combined front and rear axle capacity.
You can go through the engineering process for a GVM upgrade with most state approved signatories. Your local transport authority should have a list of signatories on their website.
Independent engineers will have different views and requirements for GVM Upgrades. As a general rule, most will not exceed the combined axle capacity without getting the diff housings and internals strengthened. In a lot of cases, extra modifications like brake upgrades and chassis/suspension reinforcements will also be required.
We do a lot of engineering in house as Ken is a certified VSCCS engineer with NSW RMS. With our own kits, we will not exceed the factory axle capacities unless major modifications have been completed.
We do have the option of using Lovell's kits on some vehicles though. These are generally fitted before the vehicle is registered and increases the GVM above the axle capacity.
For example; On the VDJ79 series Landcruiser, the highest we go with an Ultimate Suspension upgrade is 3780kg (Up 480kg from factory GVM of 3300kg). The Lovell's kit increases it to 3900kg (600kg increase). With this upgrade, the vehicle essentially becomes a Lovell's VDJ79 series Landcruiser with Toyota accepting limited liability for drivetrain and chassis components.
Unfortunately Lovell's don't have a kit for the Triton due to low volume, but we may see one in the future.
Please keep in mind that GVM upgrades do not increase the GCM. If you are loaded to the GVM (especially a new higher GVM), you have a reduced towing capacity to remain within the GCM.
Other than unverified things you hear on the internet what issues are people having?alian wrote:And with DPF problems other manufactures are having
jerrah wrote:Other than unverified things you hear on the internet what issues are people having?alian wrote:And with DPF problems other manufactures are having
mickkk wrote:The problem is, trying to find something with a decent GVM, there all much the same. Dual cab cruiser with GVM up grade will give you about 1440 kg carrying capacity (from memory, I went through all this when I upgraded 10 months ago).
But it's a big step back it time, and a turning circle of a cruise liner. And will put an 100k hole in ya pocket.
Ranger have about 1120 carrying capacity, and can get an extra 130 to 150 kgs.
Triton had about 980 carrying capacity and can get the extra 130 to 150 kgs too.
If you want a serious tourer with huge GVM could look at a Iveco daily. Only down side is its tall at 2.7 m high ( but that is with 37's. Will also burn a 100 k hole in ya pocket, but pretty much set up out of the factory. Very costly to get parts for it tho.
Every thing is a compromise. It's a hard balancing act, not soo bad if you are happy to tow a camper trailer. Offload as much weight you can to ya trailer to keep ya car legal. But I wanted to avoid it. How much over ya GVM are you fully loaded?
mickkk wrote:If you want a serious tourer with huge GVM could look at a Iveco daily. Only down side is its tall at 2.7 m high ( but that is with 37's. Will also burn a 100 k hole in ya pocket, but pretty much set up out of the factory. Very costly to get parts for it tho.
4wd26 wrote:The gvm of the tritons are very close to 3 tonne
Vehicle weighs a bit under 2 as left factory
Very difficult with just accessories to be over
I run full bar work, dual batteries larger tyres and sit around 2400
Full Fridge 4 adults and 300 kg ball weight and I'd go over
But those are extremes and don't happen in my real world
I have towed a 2 tonne van fully loaded up with the family and gear for 2 weeks and gone over a weighbridge
I was legal in every aspect
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