GU Wagon GVM Upgrade

[stevemc181]

Well my finance etc is all approved so I'll be picking up my new GU Y61 Legend series in the next couple of weeks, Yayyyyy!

Meanwhile, I've been tracking down info on the possible GVM Upgrades that are available in WA and have discovered that there has been a recent crackdown by the authorities on some of the GVM increases going above the axle limits for a combined 3300Kg max increase available. several shops as well some mates from ARB have confirmed that there has been some notification from the authorities in December regarding this.
Unless I am prepared to pay the additional and have the diff laminated and the strength analysis done, then 3300kg is it for most shops.

Pedders have a pre-rego kit available that will allow 3505kg's and includes rear coil tower braces and also rear diff lamination, this will be around the $3700 mark fitted and includes the mod plates, this is the drive in/drive out price for the GVM upgrade. This kit allows an increase to 1945Kg on the rear axle and 1560kg on the front axle. I can't argue the Pedders price as most shops wanted similar or more money for the 3300kg upgrade without the tower braces or diff lamination.

I can't say I have ever used Pedders gear and I am aware of the bad reports regarding some of the stores trading practices. But there aren't too many options out there, so I'll give them a go. The pic below is my tally of shocks and coils from the Canning Stock Route in my Pajero last year.



In the pic below: One of the Bilsteins and one of the OME Nitro chargers at least got me home. The OME's and Dobinsons MRR were all replaced under warranty and the Bilsteins already had 100'000 hard km's on them, so they were due for retirement anyway. I'll be interested to see how the Pedders Trakryders hold up and assume the live axle will probably be a little less brutal on them?

[MudRunnerTD]

I believe the Pedders kit is what is used by Telstra for their wagons. @GUwesty has the pedder kit.

The only time you can really do the GVM upgrade is pre-delivery prior to first rego. There is a thread on the forum in the vendors section somewhere that lists the kits specifically.

[MudRunnerTD]

I'm on my iPhone so I'm a little restricted but here is a thread with a couple of other threads linked.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...hlight=upgrade

[stevemc181]

I believe the Pedders kit is what is used by Telstra for their wagons. @GUwesty has the pedder kit.

The only time you can really do the GVM upgrade is pre-delivery prior to first rego. There is a thread on the forum in the vendors section somewhere that lists the kits specifically.

There are quite a few shops over here that offer the kits and used to do up to 3500kg post rego, but as mentioned that has all changed in WA from December 2016 due to the authorities chucking a spaz about most of them exceeding the axle limits. So most only offer 3300kg kits now and Pedders is the only one I could find who have done the necessary engineering and do the required diff housing and coil tower mods to achieve 3505kg. I've pulled the trigger on it now and getting the Pedders GVM Upgrade done. I guess time will tell if it performs ok.

[stevemc181]

I'm on my iPhone so I'm a little restricted but here is a thread with a couple of other threads linked.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...hlight=upgrade

Yep, I'd read most of the threads on here and elsewhere. A lot of it seems to be relevant to the utes only and I can only find a few references to late model GU Wagons. But thanks for the links, I am all sorted now, just getting a bit of info up there for anyone else searching in the Perth area.

[stevemc181]

Just had a call from Pedders. The GVM Upgrade can only be applied to the 5 seaters, so they need to remove the 3rd row and belts. Doesn't worry me as I will have drawers fitted anyway, but may be relevant to anyone intending on upgrading a 7 seater.

[gubigfish]

Having had pedders suspension gear on my Ute when I bought it I have left it there but would I go and buy myself? No.

I have found they have used Neoprene bushes in the Panhard and I am suspecting that other components will also have the same. Just my $0.02

[stevemc181]

Having had pedders suspension gear on my Ute when I bought it I have left it there but would I go and buy myself? No.

I have found they have used Neoprene bushes in the Panhard and I am suspecting that other components will also have the same. Just my $0.02

Cheers, I am kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place if I want the 3505kg though, so I'll risk it and see it how their gear goes. I've heard of a few with no complaints on the Pedders and some have been running it for years. Anyway the deal is struck, so I'm committed now.

[stevemc181]

Just to note on this thread for anyone searching. I've also elected to go with Castor correction bushes (Rubber) and an adjustable draglink. These are not absolutely necessary for the small lift, but recommended. This brings the total cost of this GVM Upgrade/Lift to $4464.00 done and dusted.

[BigRAWesty]

Hey steve.
Mine went threw state wide 4x4 in vic but is taken to 3495.
Something to do with axle loading and tyre ratings etc..
But yes, my towers are braced with the superior kit, axle is laminated and lovels custom kit used..

But..
Youll want it loaded all the time if going an off the shelf kit..
Ours is around 2.9-3T daily and by geese it was like driving a brick...
To the point of nearly dangerous on our crappy roads down here..
I had it drifting across the lane on a corner at 110 due to the bumps..

So i now have a different setup.
Gone standard springs and air bags.. The kevlar bags are rated for 500kg.
If we go on a solo trip ill drop the heavier springs in again..
Ive heard $4000 is the cost from statewide..
I guess they dont have much compitition so charge what they like..

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