GVM UPGRADE, WITH 1 ISSUE
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 15:58
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Member - Broodie H3
Hi all you good people.
just to let you know , we, [me] Had a GVM upgrade, done on our vehicle, and the vehicle was raised by at lest 2 and a half inches. Now this is what normally happens to vehicles, so I am lead to believe, The vehicle is a 200 series landcruiser VX 2017. Now the question is can you have the vehicle lowered and still have the gvm upgrade compliant. My wife now has trouble getting into and out of the vehicle, as do most other people who travel with us when we are camped up.
Any information will be greatly appreciated
Reply By: Batt's - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 16:56
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 16:56
Ask the people who done the upgrade
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Reply By: RMD - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 17:32
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 17:32
Broodie
How can it be legal if the raising of the body is now MORE THAN 50mm higher? Nice of the modifying people to tell you all involved BEFORE the event. C=The Cert says it is legal, but is it?
Aldi sell those folding plastic stools which can be on a cord. Jump in and pull up the stairs!
There is no reason a
suspension upgrade HAS TO raise the vehicle much at all. Suitable springs should keep it much the same height if required. The CofG is now way higher too. Not a good thing in reality, especially if carrying a load of cargo, limp or live!
I imagine you will notice the body roll unless
the springs are also very stiff.
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Follow Up By: Richard M29 - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 20:27
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 20:27
I had a GVM upgrade on my Pathfinder, they didn't raise the susp., they did ask, and I said no.
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Reply By: wbsl - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 21:08
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 21:08
Hi
One of the reasons it is 2.5 inches higher could be because of sag in the original springs. I believe this is fairly common in 4wds with factory
suspension.
So you may not be illegal if the you measure the current height against the factory specifications.
My parter is also fairly short and had problems getting into the my lifted Dmax, side steps helped a lot. She was able to step up onto the side step and then climb into the cab.
regards Wayne
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Reply By: tonysmc - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 21:24
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 21:24
As Batt's said, ask the people that did it. I found that any changes to certified setup will make it void, but they may have a option.? Another option, at more expense, is something like the OCAM Power Boards Electric Side Steps which can extend down and retract again.
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 22:00
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 at 22:00
Get some Clearview Power Boards installed.
Best thing ever.
These used to be the only ones with 3 mounting points but I see the Ocams, mentioned above, have 3 too. They also appear to be a better price, but not by much.
DYOR on reviews for both and pick what suits your budget.
Power Boards are great.
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 07:36
Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 07:36
Hi Broodie H3,
My wife had a similar problem after I had a
suspension upgrade and lift installed. I knew she would, so when the upgrade was being installed, I added fixed side steps at the same time. Whilst they did help at first, her “mobility” has deteriorated, and we used to carry a plastic step on a string for her to use to get into the vehicle. I have now had Clearview Power Boards installed. Probably one of the best “add on” accessories I have fitted, we no longer need the plastic step. Around $1,500 fitted I think, I would have to
check the receipt to be sure.
Macca.
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Reply By: maurice b - Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 at 17:46
Reply By: Andrew L - Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:39
Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:39
power boards x2, best thing ive added, so easy to get in and out now, no sliding off the
seat.
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