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bob10
29th December 2019, 07:07 PM
From Outback Travel Australia.


Gross vehicle mass increases for 4WDs (https://outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/4wd-mods-general-mods/gross-vehicle-mass-increases/)
bob10
29th December 2019, 07:19 PM
From Outback Travel Australia, 4wd modifications, general Mods.


General Mods - Outback Travel Australia (https://outbacktravelaustralia.com.au/4wd-mods/general-mods)
scarry
29th December 2019, 07:59 PM
That is mainly for the Jap/Thialand brigade.

What isn't mentioned is the increase of vehicle GVM pre rego,can in some instances, reduce LCT to zero.

Don't know if its Aus wide,but has been going on in Qld for quite a while,and keeping many suspension shops busy.
Corgie Carrier
2nd January 2020, 03:32 PM
That is mainly for the Jap/Thialand brigade.

What isn't mentioned is the increase of vehicle GVM pre rego,can in some instances, reduce LCT to zero.

Don't know if its Aus wide,but has been going on in Qld for quite a while,and keeping many suspension shops busy.


What is LCT?
scarry
2nd January 2020, 03:44 PM
What is LCT?

Luxury Car Tax
PhilipA
2nd January 2020, 03:52 PM
I read somewhere recently that an increase in GVM does not increase GCM.
Ie if the intention is to tow a heavier caravan it is not allowed.
Regards PhilipA
Tombie
2nd January 2020, 04:25 PM
I read somewhere recently that an increase in GVM does not increase GCM.
Ie if the intention is to tow a heavier caravan it is not allowed.
Regards PhilipA

Some specific upgrades can in certain circumstances have both.

Personally, I see that is seriously pushing the boundaries of common sense and a more appropriate towing vehicle should be looked at (or a more appropriate van)
scarry
2nd January 2020, 06:34 PM
Some specific upgrades can in certain circumstances have both.

Personally, I see that is seriously pushing the boundaries of common sense and a more appropriate towing vehicle should be looked at (or a more appropriate van)

I see some around here push the LC200 GVM up to around 4200KG.

Thats a hell of a lot more weight than the vehicle was ever designed for.

Sure it has to have some major mods,but as said,another more suitable vehicle is the real answer.
bob10
2nd January 2020, 09:57 PM
At the risk of ridicule, I will post this . The key to it is the Modifications needed to bring the 79 series Toyota ute up to a higher spec, mind you it would be a very capable vehicle, but very expensive, all the same.


YouTube (https://youtu.be/2zWbTTIS6Ns)
pop058
2nd January 2020, 10:20 PM
At the risk of ridicule, I will post this . The key to it is the Modifications needed to bring the 79 series Toyota ute up to a higher spec, mind you it would be a very capable vehicle, but very expensive, all the same.


YouTube (https://youtu.be/2zWbTTIS6Ns)

I took this pic at the last Brisvegas camping show. This figure is on top of the purchase price of the vehicle.

156783
BradC
3rd January 2020, 12:25 AM
I took this pic at the last Brisvegas camping show. This figure is on top of the purchase price of the vehicle.

156783


Cost of not being flat-bedded back from the red centre on the bump stops or with a snapped crank? Priceless.
scarry
3rd January 2020, 07:55 AM
I took this pic at the last Brisvegas camping show. This figure is on top of the purchase price of the vehicle.

156783

No surprise there.
Any major vehicle modification is very expensive.

There is also probably no other vehicle on the market that is suitable.
PhilipA
3rd January 2020, 08:27 AM
There is also probably no other vehicle on the market that is suitable.
Iveco?
Mercedes?
Mitsubishi?
Mazda?
Regards PhilipA
scarry
3rd January 2020, 09:22 AM
Iveco?
Mercedes?
Mitsubishi?
Mazda?
Regards PhilipA

Nope,none of those are anything like a79.