GVM Upgrade – Pre vs Post Rego Impacts (QLD)

[arod Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close arod]

Currently putting an order in for a GXL Prado and trying to understand options around GVM upgrades.

Based on reading various posts I understand that in order to get an increase to 3,500kg I would need to do a pre-rego upgrade using either Lovells or Pedders. I’ve also read that there are varying degrees of satisfaction with the products offered by these manufacturers.

If I was looking to get an increase to 3,250kg only through a standard lift kit and a second stage engineer signoff, based on my research is seems that the same outcome is achieved irrespective of whether I get this done pre or post-rego. Is this correct or is there something I am missing?

I’m located in QLD if that helps.

[Loddo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Loddo]

I did my GVM upgrade after redgo and it is now 3300kg. Cost was $2700.00 which was engineer and new springs and shocks,way cheaper then having it done before redgo and didn't need the extra 200 kg.that you get with Lovells.

[arod Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close arod]

I did my GVM upgrade after redgo and it is now 3300kg. Cost was $2700.00 which was engineer and new springs and shocks,way cheaper then having it done before redgo and didn't need the extra 200 kg.that you get with Lovells.

Thanks for that. What was the process following signoff - did you get a mod plate and have to update your rego?

[Loddo Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Loddo]

Took the paper work to the redgo office and they just updated the redgo records,no updated plate like they issue in QLD.