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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.

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

A GVM upgrade doesn't automatically mean you can tow more. Here's the maths most 4WD owners get wrong before they hook up the caravan.

Up to 6,000kg GVM, 6.5-inch lift, and 37-inch tyres — the ORI Silverado 2500HD GVM upgrade package explained across all seven stages.

A certified Ranger Raptor GVM upgrade is finally here. Lovells has released a 3550kg Fusion kit for the Next Gen 3.0L V6 that works with the factory FOX shocks.

If you own a 79 Series LandCruiser, it doesn't take long before the modification rabbit hole starts. Bigger tyres, better suspension, more clearance… and eventually someone mentions either portal axles or a coil conversion. This Sandy Taupe V8 79 takes things to the extreme with portal axles — serious clearance and a serious stance. They're both serious upgrades that completely change how the vehicle performs off-road. But they do very different things, and they suit differen

The F-150 is a big truck - but the factory GVM leaves more than you think on the table. Here is every ORI GVM upgrade stage explained.

The Toyota Tundra might be one of the biggest utes on the road… but once you start building it like a proper Aussie tourer, payload becomes the limiting factor pretty quickly. Black Toyota Tundra Platinum with ORI Stage 1 GVM upgrade to 3850kg parked outside BAW Automotive Brisbane workshop. This Offroad Industries (ORI) federally approved GVM upgrade package is designed specifically for Australian-delivered Platinum and Limited models, giving you a serious bump in legal carr

“Do I need a GVM upgrade?” It’s one of the most common questions we get at BAW. And here’s the honest answer most people don’t expect: In many cases, not necessarily. Not because GVM upgrades are bad - they are a vital tool for the right build. But because a huge portion of 4WD owners aren’t actually driving around overloaded, and jumping straight to a GVM upgrade can can significantly change the way your vehicle rides (sometimes more than people expect). Not every 4WD needs

If you’re researching a 70 Series GVM pre-rego upgrade in 2026 and you’ve been told it’s no longer possible - you’re not getting the runaround. As of 1 November 2025, changes to ADR 80/04 (Euro VI emissions standards) have effectively shut down the federal pre-registration GVM pathway for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series. This Sandy 79 Series had its GVM upgrade completed pre-rego — the process that’s changing from 2026 onward. This affects all models in the Toyota LandCruise

Lovells has now released a 3325kg GVM upgrade designed for the Isuzu MU-X. For many MU-X owners who tow, or travel with family, it gets more capability out of the vehicle without needing to step up to something larger. Like a 300 Series Landcruiser.

If you’ve seen the U.S. builds all over Instagram running 35s on the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series and thought, “That’d never be legal here”… that’s just changed. Superior Engineering has released the Outback Venturer 4000kg GVM Upgrade Kit for select Prado 250 variants. A federally approved, pre-registration package that makes legal 35-inch tyres in Australia a reality. Prado 250 Altitude fitted with Superior Engineering’s 4000kg GVM upgrade - running 35-inch tyres

If you’re looking at buying a new Ford Ranger and already thinking “I want it bigger, tougher, and still legal”, this is the kit that changes what’s possible. Superior Engineering has officially released the Outback Explorer GVM Upgrade Kit for the Ford Ranger PY, and it’s a big one. Ranger Superior Outback Explorer kit gives your Ranger a 4-inch lift and 35s. We’re talking: 4-inch (100mm) suspension lift Legal fitment of 35-inch tyres GVM upgrade to 3800kg Australia-wide fed

The new-generation Prado 250 Series is already proving popular with Australian owners, and Lovells has now delivered what touring owners have been waiting for: an approved GVM upgrade that actually unlocks the potential of Toyota’s all-new 250 Series platform. Lovells GVM upgrade includes all Prado 250 models - GX, GXL, VX, Altitude & Kakadu Lovells has released two GVM upgrade options - the 3650kg Touring kit and the 3900kg Platinum kit - both designed to safely increase pay

If you own a 78 Series LandCruiser Troopy, chances are you’re planning to load it to the roof and hit the road for a long trip. Between drawer systems, rooftop conversions, fridges, water tanks, spare tyres, and maybe even a bed setup, the Troopy’s biggest strength—its cavernous storage—can quickly turn into its biggest problem: weight. That’s where a GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade comes in. If you’ve added accessories and your Troopy is sagging on its haunches or sitting o

GVM Upgrade for Hilux GR Sport and Hilux Rogue are finally here!