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1 ton payload coming

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Read that Lynn is stepping up the calls for 1 ton payload which would flow into the SW. Also interesting is the reference of an soft canopy but in the build sheet, the soft canopy was available in America. I included it in my QM build, wonder if @Swampy888 STC canopy made them go back to drawing board.
 

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Interesting. I hope we're able to upgrade (for a modest sum) the first gen Grenadiers with the tweaks to increase payload.
 
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Quartermaster only has one live axle competitor in Australia. Comparing it to a Hilux or any other IFS semi floating rear axle 4x4 is a waste of time. Bring on QM C/C with a genuine 1ton+ payload and 3,5t towing, it will do well.
 

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Interesting. I hope we're able to upgrade (for a modest sum) the first gen Grenadiers with the tweaks to increase payload.
I have no doubt. Likely just needs +500lbs springs in the rear and perhaps higher load range tires, I haven’t checked where the 17” rim diameter BFGs top out. The frame is likely already engineered for such payload.

When I had my 3/4 ton GMC the only manufacturing difference between it and the 1 ton was that it had 2 additional overload leaf springs in the rear and higher load range tires that was it. It was I believe $375.00 MSRP difference to get the overload leafs and higher GVWR door sticker. This was the difference between a 10,000lb and 10,500lb GVWR and 1,500lbs of payload vs 2,000lbs. The reason GMC had the 10k version was for tax purposes in the US - the vehicle is classified differently after 10,000lbs in some states I believe.

The +500lb springs for the grenadier already exist. There is at least one forum member who has also added air springs to the rear of their grenny.

That being said you cannot legally change the payload rating of a vehicle at least here in North America. That does not prevent owners from modifying their vehicles, but it will never be certified and legal, technically speaking, if you overload the vehicle beyond its door sticker.

For my GMC it was my tow vehicle and I added supplemental air springs in the rear rather than another leaf and upgraded tires (to BFGs which had higher load range). I ran the vehicle when towing at around 250lbs over the door sticker GVWR. It never bothered me because I knew the vehicle was designed for it from the factory, minus the 2 elements I mentioned above. I preferred supplemental air springs because I could essentially not activate them when I wasn’t towing / had max payload, so the ride was better. I’d also adjust tire pressures based on my actual weights, vs just maxing out tire pressure per the door sticker which tells you to air up to support max GVWR, which gives an unnecessarily harsher ride when not loaded.

Weight scales (like CAT scales in the US) are your friend. Everyone should know where their loaded vehicle rests from a GVW perspective. I regularly weighed in as I changed things or adjusted trailer loads.
 
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I have no doubt. Likely just needs +500lbs springs in the rear and perhaps higher load range tires, I haven’t checked where the 17” rim diameter BFGs top out.
3195lbs per tire at 80psi; so an axle weight of 6390lbs. The tires are definitely not a limiting factor as in that size they are one of the "go to" tires for Sprinter vans with GVWRs just shy of 10k (but real life loading well in excess of 10k lbs)
 

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It believe as pointed out, this could be a simple upgrade that should be retro fitted to both the SW and older QM. I assume this will be a factory upgrade cost. I also think that Le Tech gave feedback and all the American and Australian specialist. I can see after the interview with Robert Pepper, Justin was on the phone lime we need to figure this out. I am taking grenades over here and I'm not taking the grenadier tossing them.
 
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