GVM upgrade kits are well established in the Australian market, however through considerable customer feedback and research garnered over years of fitting suspension upgrades, we’ve learnt that many of the current GVM products are a compromise at best.
While they may be able to carry the required load, their ride, handling, height and other important factors all suffer as a result. It became clear that customers not only wanted the increase in load carrying capacity, but also:
• Optimal passenger comfort • Minimum vehicle height • Maximum vehicle handling
Durashock Suspension Systems took up the customer challenge. Following two years of exhaustive research, design and testing, we're proud to announce that the federally approved Durashock SMART GVM upgrade for Hilux Kun 26 4x4 is ready for release. With federal approval for Landcruiser 200 series and 78/79 series nearing completion.
For the SMART choice in GVM upgrades please contact your nearest DURASHOCK DISTRIBUTOR for pricing and availability.
S.M.A.R.T DESIGN, THE SMART CHOICE WITH Durashock's SMART GVM Upgrades deliverING:
SUPERIOR LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY
MINIMAL HEIGHT INCREASE
Extreme lifts when unladen are the norm with most GVM upgrade packages currently available. Durashock's SMART GVM Upgrades are specifically designed to minimise vehicle lift. With unladen increases of just 20 - 25mm from standard in most instances. SMART GVM upgraded vehicle's sit lower and retain a lower centre of gravity than most other GVM equipped vehicles.
ALL ROUND COMFORT
The extreme loads GVM upgrade packages are asked to shoulder, require GVM coil and leaf springs to be heavier, stiffer and often bigger than standard factory components with the result being that they provide harsh, unforgiving rides, particularly when the vehicle is driven unladen. Durashock SMART GVM upgrades however, have been purposely designed to deliver maximum load carrying capabilities, together with passenger-friendly ride and handling characteristics, irrespective of whether the vehicle is loaded or unloaded.
REAL SAFETY BENEFITS
Durashock SMART GVM's class-leading load carrying capability, minimal height increase and all round comfort, come together to create a GVM upgrade package that offers more real driver and occupational health & safety benefits than any other GVM product on the market. Durashock SMART GVM's also offer you the following additional safety benefits. • The largest load carrying capacity on the market reduces the chance of accidentally overloading the vehicle. • The minimal increase to vehicle height ensures the vehicle's centre of gravity remains low and reduces the possibility of vehicle rollover in emergency situations. • The lower tray, door, tailgate and sill heights reduce the chance of manual handling injuries associated with lifting awkward loads into raised vehicles, and the all round comfort and handling helps reduce driver stress and fatigue.
TESTED AND FEDERALLY CERTIFIED
Another of the major factors that set Durashock SMART GVM upgrades apart from the rest, is that they are one of only two GVM upgrade producs on the Australian market to have undergone third-party testing and approval by the Federal Government Department of Transport and Road Safety Standards.
Under the terms of this approval, vehicle's upgraded with a SMART GVM upgrade are legally recognised as undergoing a Secondary Manufacturer, in contrast with most GVM upgrade packages which are classified as vehicle modifications. The insurance savings and legal advantages of owning and operating an 'unmodified' vehicle such as SMART GVM's federal approval allows, makes Durashock SMART GVM upgrades of particular interest to large fleet and corporate customers.
For the SMART choice in GVM upgrades please contact your nearest DURASHOCK DISTRIBUTOR for pricing and availability.
