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Why 70 Series GVM Upgrades Can’t Be Done Pre-Rego In 2026
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
Mar 11


Isuzu MU-X GVM Upgrade: Lovells Releases 3325kg Kit
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.
Mar 4


Boss Aluminium Brisbane: Planning The Right Tray And Canopy Setup
If you’re searching Boss Aluminium Brisbane, you’re likely looking for a workshop that can install a quality Australian-made tray or canopy solution. Boss Aluminium has built a strong reputation nationally for manufacturing premium trays and modular canopy systems. In this guide, we’ll walk through what makes them stand out and what to consider when planning your 4WD build in Brisbane. Portaled 79 running a full Boss Aluminium tray and canopy setup ready for serious touring.
Feb 25


Superior Engineering Launches Landcruiser Prado 250 GVM Upgrade with Legal 35-Inch Tyres
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
Feb 18


Essential Mods For Towing With A Ford Ranger
If you’re setting up a Ford Ranger for towing, this is where most builds either work really well… or slowly become a headache. A lot of people focus on headline numbers like tow rating and GVM. That stuff matters, but it’s only part of the picture. What actually makes a Ranger nice to tow with — and reliable long-term — are the supporting mods that back those numbers up. BAW Ranger and caravan combo shows what a fully loaded, road-legal touring setup looks like. These are the
Feb 12


How To Tow 4000kg With a Ford Ranger (What You Need To Know)
If you’ve just bought a Next-Gen Ford Ranger and you’re planning to tow a serious caravan, boat, or trailer, you’ve probably already realised something: The factory numbers sound good on paper but they disappear fast once you load the vehicle properly. This is where a Lovells GVM upgrade and Lovells Braked Towing Capacity (BTC) upgrade come into the picture. 4000kg GVM, 7600kg GCM and 4000kg BTC. This Ranger is ready to tow - with a Lovells 4,000kg GVM and BTC upgrade. Which
Feb 5


How a 79 Series Touring Build Comes Together
If you’re researching a 79 Series touring build , chances are you don’t want a show car. You want something that can carry everything you need, travel long distances, and keep working when conditions get tough. Stage 1 of a 79 tourer build - decked out with basics you need to start exploring. This blog walks through how a 79 Series touring build comes together from day one — not as a parts list, but as a proven process we’ve refined after building LandCruisers for years. Read
Jan 29
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