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“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’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.

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 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

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