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Toyota Tundra GVM Upgrade
Toyota Tundra · Australian GVM Specialists

Carry More. Stay Legal. Tow Hard.

GVM Upgrades Now Available

Increase your legal payload to 1,249kg with a fully engineered, compliance-ready 3.99T GVM upgrade using Fox 2.5" Remote Res Shocks. Federally approved for pre-registration.

3,999kg
Upgraded GVM
1,249kg
Payload
4,500kg
Braked Towing
8,499kg
GCM
Up to
3.99T
GVM
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Section: Problem

Factory GVM
Was Never
Enough.

The Toyota Tundra's 3.5L twin-turbo hybrid is a powerhouse — but the factory payload tells a different story. Tow 4,500kg and you're already blown past your 700kg payload limit with two passengers and minimal gear on board.

The rear axle load of 1,850kg gets crushed the moment you fit a tray, canopy or serious touring setup. We build fully engineered GVM upgrade packages to get your Tundra properly sorted — legal, safe, and ready for anything.

⚠ Building your Tundra? You're probably already overweight
  • Factory 700kg payload — blown out with 2 passengers and gear
  • Over GVM — every trip is technically illegal
  • Unsafe under braking and cornering with a full load
  • At risk of insurance void in an accident
  • Non-compliant for ATO tax deduction purposes
  • Factory rear axle limit exceeded with any serious build
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Being over weight isn't rare.
It's most builds.
Fix yours properly.

America's Garage GVM Upgrades are Federally Approved for Pre-Registration — backed by SSM Federal Engineering and installed by vetted workshops nationwide.

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The Right
Upgrade

Pre-Registration federally approved. Price includes SSM Federal Engineering and installation. Freight not included.

Toyota Tundra 3.99T GVM Package
$15,499.00

*Freight not included · Pre-registration only · Post-rego coming soon

Payload
1,249kg
GCM
8,499kg
Braked Tow
4,500kg
Rear Axle
2,149kg
  • Front Fox Performance Elite Series 2.5" Coilover Remote Reservoir DSC Shocks
  • Rear Fox Performance Elite Series 2.5" Remote Reservoir DSC Shocks
  • BDS Front Upper Control Arms
  • Rear Outback Kitters Coil Springs +50, 100kg or 300kg
  • Boss Air Double Bellow Airbags
  • SSM Federal Engineering
  • Installation

Approved with factory wheels and tyres. 2" lift included. Ideal for towing, touring, and work setups — keeps you legal and ATO-compliant.

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The Only Upgrade
Your Tundra Needs

With just one well-engineered package, we take your Tundra from a dangerously underrated 700kg payload to a genuine 1,249kg — nearly doubling what you can legally carry.

The rear axle climbs from 1,850kg to 2,149kg, meaning tray builds, dual cabs with canopies, and heavy touring rigs are finally covered.

Approved with factory wheels and tyres — no mandatory wheel swap required.

Key Requirement

Pre-registration compliance only. Post-rego option coming soon. Approved tyre size: 265/65R20.

Is the 3.99T Right
For Your Build?

The Tundra's upgrade is purpose-built for three kinds of owners. Here's who needs it most.

TOW
Heavy Tower
Running a heavy caravan or boat trailer near the 4,500kg limit. The 3.99T gives you the payload buffer you actually need.
Caravan Boat Trailer 4,500kg Tow
TOUR
Touring Build
Canopy, drawers, rooftop tent, fridge — all your gear. The 3.99T gives you 1,249kg payload.
Canopy Drawers Touring
WORK
Work Ute
Tools, equipment, tray setups — stay compliant and fully loaded without exceeding limits.
Work Tray ATO

GVM Upgrade
Comparison

Details 3.99T
Lift Height 2"
GVM 3,999kg
Payload 1,249kg
GCM 8,499g
Braked Towing
Pre-Rego
4,500kg
Front Axle 1,850kg
Rear Axle 2,149kg
Wheel & Tyre
Wheel Load Rating 1,075kg
Tyre Load Rating 1,075kg
Requires Wheel/Tyre Upgrade
Max. Tyre Size 265/65R20
Package Inclusions
Shocks Fox 2.5" R/R
 
Part Number AG831002-39F2-11 (100kg)
AG831002-39F2-21 (300kg)
Section: Why Us

Not Just Another
GVM Program

01

Knocked Out of the Park

We weren't the first to release a GVM program — we wanted to make sure ours gives you the best outcome. Not just the best products, but the right components and compliance package for each specific vehicle.

02

Vetted Installers Only

We can't have any random workshop touching your truck. Every installer in our network has been vetted by us personally — quality work done by legends who know what they're doing.

03

Full Engineering Papers

Every upgrade is backed by SSM Federal Engineering and full compliance paperwork — accepted nationally. Pre-rego approval available across all states, with post-rego options coming soon for the Tundra.

04

Best Support in the Game

Our GVM experts are available to walk you through the right choice for your specific Tundra build — before and after installation. We want you sorted, not just sold.

Section: FAQ

GVM Upgrade
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you upgrade your Tundra.

The Toyota Tundra is a capable and well-engineered truck, but its Australian-spec factory payload sits around 700kg — which sounds reasonable until you start loading it the way most Tundra owners actually do. Add a couple of passengers, fuel, a tow ball download from a heavy trailer, and a few hundred kilos of gear, and you're already at or over the limit.

The factory GVM and rear axle ratings simply weren't designed with serious Australian touring and towing use cases in mind. That's why a properly engineered GVM upgrade is so important for anyone using their Tundra the way it was built to be used.
America's Garage takes a deeper approach to GVM upgrades than most programs on the market. We focus heavily on the engineering approvals, supporting data, and certification pathway behind the upgrade — not just the parts fitted to the vehicle. While other GVM upgrade programs may exist, some can leave unanswered compliance questions that make certain engineers uncomfortable taking on the liability of a post-registration mod plate.

Our goal is to offer a more complete and confidence-inspiring upgrade pathway, backed by stronger supporting information and a clearer compliance position — so you're covered no matter your state or use case.
GVM stands for Gross Vehicle Mass and refers to the maximum legal weight of the vehicle itself when fully loaded — including the vehicle, passengers, fuel, accessories, tools, luggage, tray fit-outs, canopies, tow ball download, and anything else carried on the vehicle.

GCM stands for Gross Combination Mass and refers to the maximum legal weight of the vehicle and trailer combined.

In simple terms, GVM is about how much weight the vehicle can carry on its own wheels, while GCM is about how much total weight the vehicle and trailer can handle together. The Tundra 3.99T upgrade achieves a GCM of 8,499kg.
No — the Tundra 3.99T GVM upgrade is approved with factory wheels and tyres. Unlike heavier upgrades on other platforms that mandate a load-rated wheel and tyre swap, the Tundra 3.99T package works with your existing setup running 265/65R20 tyres.

This makes it a cleaner, more cost-effective upgrade path for most owners. You get the payload and axle capacity increase without the additional expense of new wheels and rubber.
Currently the Tundra GVM upgrade is available for pre-registration only. Post-registration compliance is in development and coming soon. If you already have your Tundra registered, reach out to our team — we can advise on the expected timeline and whether your specific situation has any alternative options available.
Not always. A GVM upgrade is primarily designed to increase how much weight the vehicle can legally carry, not automatically how much it can tow. For the Tundra 3.99T upgrade, the braked towing capacity remains at 4,500kg — which matches the factory rating.

What changes significantly is the available payload headroom. With 1,249kg of legal payload, you can now tow at or near the 4,500kg limit while carrying passengers, fuel, and gear without exceeding GVM. That's the real-world benefit for Tundra owners.
Yes, a legal GVM upgrade needs the correct engineering approval and certification pathway for the vehicle and the state or territory where it is being registered or modified. Fitting heavy-duty suspension alone does not automatically create a legal GVM upgrade.

This is where many people get caught out. There is a big difference between a vehicle that has upgraded suspension and a vehicle that has a properly approved and certified GVM upgrade. The Tundra package from America's Garage comes with SSM Federal Engineering certification — accepted nationally for pre-registration approval.
A GVM upgrade can affect warranty, insurance, and servicing depending on the vehicle, the parts used, and whether the upgrade has been correctly approved and certified. Insurance companies and service departments want to know that the vehicle has been modified legally and that the components fitted are appropriate for the upgraded use.

The best way to protect yourself is to use a properly supported GVM upgrade program, keep all paperwork, and make sure the vehicle is modified and certified correctly. The America's Garage Tundra upgrade comes with complete SSM Federal Engineering paperwork — giving you a strong compliance position with any insurer or dealer.

Ready to Sort
Your Tundra?

Talk to one of our GVM experts. We'll walk you through the right package for your Tundra build, your state, and your budget.

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