Lots of suspension work would be required - which could lead to a change in the driving dynamics etc. 1995 pound capacity is better than any SUV in the states I've seen. My BMW x5d is only about 1300 pounds which is comparable to most of the ones Ive seen. No idea about Jeeps - but I've never been a jeep person.
For quite a few common 4wds in Australia you can buy off the shelf kits from aftermarket companies that allow you to legally increase the GVM. In QLD if you use a preapproved kit and installer it won’t require an engineering inspection, in most other states it would require an engineering inspection. There won’t be a kit for the Grenadier for a while so it probably can be done but would require a more complicated engineering solution and certification.
Seriously though, this could be a PR Boom or big time Bust depending on who attends.
No, it’s about suspension mostly and brakes a bit
Not in Australia
My 50 yo S3 petrol Landy 1 tonner with drum brakes
Try getting it approved now
Every drive it threatens to kill me and the planet. But like most old people it deserves to live!Try getting it approved now
Hah, my 50 year old cars are Jags and even back then Jaguar was using discs, I just upgraded my E-Type discs to vented so it stops really well, although no ABS or traction control so you can still kill yourself and its quite capable of 200kph+ so you can kill yourself spectacularly if you aren’t careful.
Of course we do officerBut we drive our precious classics like OAPs so ir's OK
i suspect a gvm upgrade for the grenadier will turn out to be relatively easy; its not the engineering that’s limiting capacity, it’s relatively consistent around the globe rules around the 3.5t mark.
I think QLD you may be able to upgrade GCM as well, but not 100% sure, but no, I don’t think a GVM upgrade automatically gives a higher GCM
