Almost 30 Years With Lovells
We have been fitting Lovells suspension out of our Edward Street workshop for almost 30 years. That is not a supplier arrangement we picked up last year — it is a relationship that has run for as long as Mechanical World has been open.
Lovells build their GVM and GCM kits in Australia and test every system with a certified automotive engineering signatory before it is approved. We fit them, we set them up, and we check the result on our own weighbridge before your vehicle leaves. If a kit is not right for how you actually load your vehicle, we will tell you before you spend the money.
Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Patrol, tradesman's ute or a tourer loaded for six months on the road — the setup changes depending on what you carry and what you tow. That is the part we get right.
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Wagga's suspension specialists since 1996.
Private weighbridge on site
Engineer certified
We have been fitting Lovells suspension out of our Edward Street workshop for almost 30 years. That is not a supplier arrangement we picked up last year — it is a relationship that has run for as long as Mechanical World has been open.
Lovells build their GVM and GCM kits in Australia and test every system with a certified automotive engineering signatory before it is approved. We fit them, we set them up, and we check the result on our own weighbridge before your vehicle leaves. If a kit is not right for how you actually load your vehicle, we will tell you before you spend the money.
Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Patrol, tradesman's ute or a tourer loaded for six months on the road — the setup changes depending on what you carry and what you tow. That is the part we get right.
GVM/GCM SUSPENSION UPGRADES
- GVM or Gross Vehicle Mass kits can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles
- Nationally Compliant - New vehicles never before registered, allowing the vehicle to have a GVM /GCM change and is recognised in all states.
- Federal Compliant - New vehicles.
- State Compliant – Registered vehicles fitted with GVM/GCM kits, requiring Engineer’s Certificate to be complied to state laws, recognised throughout Australia for travel
- We use only Lovells springs GVM kits
- Private weigh bridge to allow checking of total vehicle mass
Almost 30 Years With Lovells
Why Your 4WD Runs Out of Payload
Most 4WDs leave the dealership with less usable payload than people expect. Put three adults in one and you are already eating into the legal maximum. Add a bull bar, a winch, long range tanks, side steps, roof racks, recovery gear and a fortnight of camping kit, and plenty of vehicles are over their gross vehicle mass before the van is even hitched on.
Factory suspension is built for comfort on the daily commute. It was never built to carry that. Lovells build theirs the other way around — matched springs, shocks and components designed to carry weight and still handle properly.
We have been fitting Lovells suspension out of our Edward Street workshop for almost 30 years. That is not a supplier arrangement we picked up last year — it is a relationship that has run for as long as Mechanical World has been open.
Lovells build their GVM and GCM kits in Australia and test every system with a certified automotive engineering signatory before it is approved. We fit them, we set them up, and we check the result on our own weighbridge before your vehicle leaves. If a kit is not right for how you actually load your vehicle, we will tell you before you spend the money.
Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Patrol, tradesman's ute or a tourer loaded for six months on the road — the setup changes depending on what you carry and what you tow. That is the part we get right.
What the Certification Actually Means
A Lovells GVM kit is not a set of stiffer springs. Every system is track tested over several days alongside a certified automotive engineering signatory, covering stability, braking performance and Australian Design Rules compliance. That data then goes to Canberra, where road safety engineers can take up to six months to work through it. Only after that is Lovells issued with certification of secondary manufacture.
That is what you are actually paying for. Not a lift — a legally recognised increase in what your vehicle is allowed to carry.
Who We Fit Them For
We fit Lovells kits to LandCruisers, HiLuxes and Patrols for people who are already over the line, or close to it. Tourers loaded for months on the road. Tradesmen running a full canopy with a trailer behind. Fleet vehicles that have to satisfy work safety, insurance and licensing on paper as well as on the road.
If you are not sure which side of the line you are on, bring it in loaded the way you actually run it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are GCM suspension upgrades?
GCM suspension upgrades increase your vehicle’s Gross Combined Mass, allowing you to safely tow heavier loads. These upgrades involve replacing suspension components to handle the extra weight while maintaining stability and performance. They’re essential for travellers, tradies and anyone towing caravans, boats or trailers.
Do I need GCM suspension upgrades for towing?
If your vehicle’s combined weight (vehicle + trailer) exceeds the factory GCM limit, you’ll need certified GCM suspension upgrades. Towing beyond legal limits is unsafe and can affect insurance or compliance. Upgrading ensures your vehicle remains road-legal and performs safely when fully loaded.
Are GVM & GCM upgrades the same?
No, GVM refers to how much your vehicle can carry, while GCM covers the total weight of the vehicle and what it’s towing. GCM suspension upgrades typically follow a GVM upgrade and ensure your suspension and drivetrain can manage heavier towing loads reliably and legally.
We have been fitting Lovells suspension out of our Edward Street workshop for almost 30 years. That is not a supplier arrangement we picked up last year — it is a relationship that has run for as long as Mechanical World has been open.
Lovells build their GVM and GCM kits in Australia and test every system with a certified automotive engineering signatory before it is approved. We fit them, we set them up, and we check the result on our own weighbridge before your vehicle leaves. If a kit is not right for how you actually load your vehicle, we will tell you before you spend the money.
Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, Ford Ranger, Nissan Patrol, tradesman's ute or a tourer loaded for six months on the road — the setup changes depending on what you carry and what you tow. That is the part we get right.
What the Certification Actually Means
We Weigh It Before You Drive It
We have a private weighbridge on site. That means we can check your vehicle's actual mass — loaded the way you really load it, with the van on the back — rather than working off a compliance plate and an estimate.
It is how you find out whether you have a legal problem before a highway patrol officer finds out for you, and it is why we can tell you honestly whether you need a GVM upgrade, a GCM upgrade, or neither.
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