Whether youre tackling corrugated roads, rough terrain, or planning to tow a caravan across the country, you cant go past tjm 4. Toyota prado 150 series 3,500kg lovells gvm upgrade. Toyotas midtier gxl and vx landcruiser 200 series grades have received a bump in specification but not in price. Toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing upgrade to 4000kg. The toyota genuine cargo mat is tailored to fit your landcruiser 200 and provides additional protection against liquid spills or debris damaging the vehicle carpet. Sep 05, 2016 toyota landcruiser 200 series arb upgrade. The first federally compliant towing upgrade package in australia lovells are pleased to announce that we have been granted federal compliance plate approval as. Everything about this vehicle application is an improvement no downside. This is a suspension upgrade that increases the cruisers gross vehicle mass gvm from 3300kg to 3800kgs, an increase of 500kgs. A braked towing upgrade at extra cost may be applied to an new unregistered 200 series where on top of your gvm increase the towing capability will be increased from 3,500 kgs to 4,000 kgs. We offer gvm upgrade kits for a wide range of vehicles that are certified by the department of infrastructure and transport.
Towing the 200 series, like its forebears, is a formidable tow vehicle. Ultimate 4wd equipment is a lovells authorized fitter for gvm upgrade suspension kits, and we can install these kits into a range of makes and models. With over five decades of knowhow, this offroad flagship suv fuses modern luxuries with legendary capability. They include a square hitch tongue to integrate with the landcruiser 200 heavy duty class 4 chassis hitch box. Jan 10, 2018 toyota landcruiser 200 series 2018 tow test we set off for a bit of towing in one of the last of its breed, a big, tough, powerful 4x4 capable of pulling more than its own weight model tested. The team at active 4x4 specialise in off road vehicles, we also have the engineering approvals to upgrade the towing capacity of the gx and gxl models only to 3000 kgs. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers. With the proper setup weight distribution, antisway, and upgraded rear springs or helper air bags, the 200series land cruiser has no trouble towing a 24 travel trailer weighing 5,000 lbs.
The 200 series landcruiser is the latest in a long line of vehicles with good towing credentials a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and the latest update will only enhance the hauling cred. We dont intend to upgrade our trailer, but if we did i wouldnt hesitate to go up to 26 and 6,000 lbs. The mat is specifically designed to complement the landcruiser 200s gritty, offroad ruggedness. This is the final result and the 200series now ready to drive just about anywhere. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance. Toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing upgrade to 4000kg the factory braked tow capacity on the 200 series landcruiser can be upgraded from 3500kg to 4000kg. Toyota 200 series landcruiser owners and enthusiasts in perthwestern australia. This enables the operator to legally carry 450kg over the factory stipulated gvm. Lovells gvm 3800kg upgrade lovells gvm 4000kg upgrade platinum series. Land cruiser 200 series oe gvm 3300kg 3350kg btc 3500kg gcm 6000kg. Below is a table linking to the correct parts for each version of the landcruiser 200 and lexus lx.
The platinum series come with a 4 year 100,000km warranty. The landcruiser has a great fuel range even when towing, with 700km intervals entirely possible between fuel stops. Essentially, all versions of the 200series until the 2015 dpf facelift use the same rotors and pads. Gvm land cruiser 200 series diesel performance tune gold. The only other competitor in the segment to the land cruiser is the nissan patrol. Power curve performance has been tuning these vehicles even before the days of the ecu tune. Its easily removable allowing for a quick and easy clean when required. Toyota landcruiser 200 series gvm upgrades federal and state compliance. On location with arb in the perth hills with the 200 series landcruiser fitted out with all the latest arb extras.
Suspension upgrade on landcruiser 200s the grey nomads forum. It also gives the vehicle a ride height increase of about 2. Toyota land cruiser 200 series 2019 pricing and spec. I only have a prado myself but its the grande and airbags are standard giving the rear 3. Vehicles like 200 series landcruisers and land rover discovery 4s are much more suited to heavy towing tasks than a dualcab unless youre talking something like an f250 or dodge ram. Toyota landcruiser 200 series if you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. Toyota 200 series prado 150 towing upgrade with ape suspension offers a towing upgrade for gvm upgraded toyota 200 series and prado 150 models.
A vehicle that already has a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted uses different suspension to the newly available lovells 4000kg platinum gvm upgrade. With the proper setup weight distribution, antisway, and upgraded rear springs or helper air bags, the 200 series land cruiser has no trouble towing a 24 travel trailer weighing 5,000 lbs. The 200 series landcruiser is a large, powerful passenger wagon with extremely good off road and touring capabilities, frequently used for long distance touring and heavy duty towing duties. The 200 series is loaded with refined creature comforts, like heated and ventilated front seats, leatherwrapped surfaces and fourzone automatic climate control.
Models are gx, gxl, the semiluxurious vx and the luxuriously, fullyappointed. As a surefooted tow vehicle for heavy loads over long distances, the toyota landcruiser 200 series gxl. Platinum series shock absorbers are a 46mm bore monotube shock absorber and feature threaded height adjustable front struts. If you need to tow big loads regularly, look for something with a higher gcm and gvm, and the highest torque numbers you can find.
Extreme landcruiser of hesperia, california upgrades, restores, and customizes landcruisers. Yes this is certainly the case, and the braked towing capacity increase is ssm approved. Gvm upgrades toyota landcruiser 200 series lovells. This kit is intended only for pre registration vehicles only your vehicle must not have been previously registered in any australian state. The factory braked tow capacity on the 200 series landcruiser can be upgraded from 3500kg.
Not only can the gvm be increased on the toyota landcruiser 200 series, but the braked towing capacity can also be increased from 3500kg to 4000kg. Toyota landcruiser 200 series performance package streetfighter 4. Toyota landcruiser 200 series 4,000kg braked towing capacity btc, 3,800kg gvm, 7,800kg gcm, 400kg ball weight, 1200lbs weight distribution hitch with 95mm adjustable shank. Read more about the toyota landcruiser 200 series braked towing capacity upgrade here. Toyota landcruiser 200 gvm upgrade 3800kg lovells tjm. The landcruiser 200 series lovells gvm of 3800kg if you have a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your braked towing capacity btc to 4000kg. Towing with a 200series toyota land cruiser ih8mud forum. Toyota 200 series 3800kg gvm upgrade west coast suspensions. That was pretty good and well below what i thought was possible. Lovells suspension for the ride of your life company. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing capacity, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing.
If you have a lovells 3800kg gvm upgrade fitted you are eligible to increase your braked towing capacity. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would. There are five main reasons why people want to convert a 200 series into an extended dualcab. Aug 23, 2017 ultimate 4wd equipment is a lovells authorized fitter for gvm upgrade suspension kits, and we can install these kits into a range of makes and models. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet managers.
Toyota landcruiser 200 series performance package kpm. This v8 toyota powered automatic diesel has the capacity and comfort to take you around australia. Gvm upgrade 200 series landcruiser with lovells suspension. Landcruiser 200 brake rotor and pad upgrade project 200. Both times we drove in this near maximum load configuration involved either strong winds. Apr 21, 2016 unfortunately, cant do it on the new upgraded 200 series and toyota now have a gcm as well and any increase you make to the gvm comes off the towing capacity.
In the days of diesel performance, chips saw power curve performance the first choice of tunes for jamie from the landcruiser 200 series project. One of the first options we had fitted to the landcruiser was the lovells gvm upgrade. The tow ball weight increased from 350 kgs to 400 kgs. With the exception of the large american trucks such as the ford f250350 or dodge ram 3500, its almost impossible for a family to tour whilst remaining below the standard gvm, particularly when towing.
The tow upgrade toyota prado 150 owners have had the limitation of 2500 kgs towing capacity and 250 kgs ball weight. The lovells gvm upgrade kit can be fitted to vehicles with or without toyotas kdss kinetic dynamic suspension system. Unfortunately, cant do it on the new upgraded 200 series and toyota now have a gcm as well and any increase you make to the gvm comes off the towing capacity. Toyota landcruiser 200 series 2018 tow test we set off for a bit of towing in one of the last of its breed, a big, tough, powerful 4x4 capable of pulling more than its own weight model tested. Clearview towing mirrors toyota landcruiser 200 series 2007. The only other competitor in the segment to the land cruiser is.
Arbs front axle load upgrades are standard with any full old man emu nitrocharger or bp51 suspension kit and are demonstrated by certification attached to your vehicles door pillar, owners manual and customer handover pack. Ensure that any load is placed as close as possible to the rear axle. From the facelift onwards, the vx, sahara and lexus have larger 354mm front rotors. Landcruiser 200 series lovells 4000kg towing upgrade. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles who have a need to tow to 4000kg up from 3500kg standard braked towing. We have developed specific packages for a range of turbo diesel 4. The landcruiser 200 series is the first toyota to get a trailer sway control function within the stability control system to reduce the problems of a trailer swaying from side to side, a dangerous. All suspension components installed as part of a pedders gvm upgrade package are backed by a pedders 2 year40,000kms nationwide warranty. New car sales price toyota land cruiser 200 series car news.
It also gives the vehicle a ride height increase of about 2 inches. View toyota land cruiser 200 specifications, including dimensions and weight, engine range and performance, fuel consumption etc. Are you concerned your 200 series gcm and gvm is not legally carrying the weight your require of it. Landcruiser 200 king off the road toyota australia.
If you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a gvm upgrade solution for you. Trailer towing section, of the vehicle owners manual or a toyota dealer for information on your vehicles gvm. From ride comfort, movement under braking, steering feel and general handling, this vehicle is now very pleasant to drive, and yet can handle heavy loading and towing if required. We can make your car offroadready, upgrade your interior, or give you a custom paint job. The fivedoor vx and kakadu models got toyotas kinetic dynamic suspension system, which first appeared on the companys leading popular tow vehicle the landcruiser 200 series. Towing a 1700kg york tandemaxle van, we achieved a figure of 16. Clearview towing mirrors toyota landcruiser 200 series 2007 to current availability.
The drawbar weight is also increased from 250kgs to 300kgs. Since then it has been lavished with updates in comfort, technology, and capability. Essentially, all versions of the 200 series until the 2015 dpf facelift use the same rotors and pads. Total trailer weight vertical tow ball load vertical tow ball load total trailer weight x 100 9% 11% toyota towing dd 3 17082011 8. Extreme landcruiser, upgrades for extreme offroad performance. In stock clearview towing mirrors are your first and best choice to safely and reliably view past a towed caravan, boat or trailer. I only have a prado myself but its the grande and airbags are standard giving the rear 3 level positions. The solution for ownersmanagers of toyota landcruiser 200 series wagon vehicles, who have a need to carry loads to a gvm of 3800kg up from 3300kg standard gvm, while at the same time meeting the practical and documentary compliance requirements of work safety, police licensing, insurance, lessors and fleet. The 200 series landcruiser is a large, powerful passenger wagon with extremely good off road and touring capabilities, frequently used for.
The 200 series land cruiser was globally introduced in 2007. Old man emu suspension has been fitted to raise the vehicle and help when towing a caravan. Toyota landcruiser lc200 wagon 1107 on build date btc upgrades federal and state compliance. The gvm upgrade with the increase in gcm will actually produce a safer situation with the 200 series toyota provided the van wont exceed 3500kg achieving a heavier weight in the towing vehicle would only go to make a safer towing combination and actually would be the opposite to your tail wagging the dog situation. Unsealed 4x4 payload, gvm, and what you need to know. As we said before despite its branding, which includes landcruiser in its title, the prado is certainly not its big brother when it comes to towing. If you own a toyota landcrusier 200 series and carry or tow loads for work or pleasure, then pedders has a. The toyota 200 series landcruiser has proven itself to be the ideal foundation for the perfect work truck or touring rig, and consequently it now forms the vast majority of all conversions we do. Youll be equipped for a smoother, more comfortable ride while also improving road handling, braking ability, noise and vibration.
The weight of accessories, luggage, tow ball weight, passengers, fishing gear, water, maybe some beer and wine add up very quickly, especially on the 200 series landcruiser. The weight of accessories, luggage, tow ball weight, passengers, fishing gear, water, maybe some beer and wine add up very. The lovells gvm upgrade is the solution if you want to legally carry loads on your toyota 200 series up to a gvm of 3800 kg. A gvm upgrade ensures safety and legality, particularly when towing. Update lovells gvm upgrade for landcruiser 200 series. Toyota landcruiser 200 update fuel economy rveethereyet.
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