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The ORI Stage 4 GVM upgrade gives your Silverado 1500 a 3.5-inch lift, legal 35-inch tyres, and 4,250kg GVM. Here is everything you need to know.

If you drive a new diesel 4WD, there's a good chance it runs on AdBlue — and running dry in the outback is every bit as bad as running out of fuel.

Most people chasing more towing capacity fixate on their Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). But GVM only tells half the story. The number that actually governs your vehicle's legal towing limit is the Gross Combined Mass (GCM) — and if you're regularly towing heavy, it's the one worth understanding. 4300kg GVM and 8800kg GCM — this is what a legal towing setup actually looks like when the numbers are done properly. GVM And GCM Are Not the Same Thing A GVM upgrade increases the maximum

The RAM 2500 GVM upgrade increases legal payload by up to 116% and GCM to 12,474kg. Five ORI stages explained — federally approved and installed in Brisbane.

A GVM upgrade gets talked about like it's just heavier springs and a lift kit. It's more than that. This is a properly engineered modification that changes how your vehicle handles weight, how it drives, and whether it stays legal on Australian roads. If you're shopping for a GVM upgrade, understanding what actually matters before you commit is worth doing. Get it right and you can safely carry more load. Get it wrong and you're overweight, uninsured, and dealing with a setup

ORI GVM upgrades use different Fox shock series depending on your truck and stage. Here's what each one actually means — and why it matters.

If you’ve loaded your 4WD with gear, tools, passengers, or a canopy setup, there’s a good chance you’re pushing — or exceeding — your vehicle’s GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass). That’s a problem, both legally and for your safety. A GVM upgrade increases your vehicle’s legal weight capacity and keeps your setup compliant, roadworthy, and ready to tour. In this guide, we’ll answer the most common questions we get at BAW about GVM upgrades, including costs, compliance, towing, resale, a