{"product_id":"mazda-bt-50-2020-2025-gvm-upgrade-tough-dog-foam-cell-ppd-performance","title":"Mazda BT-50 (2020-2025) GVM Upgrade – Tough Dog Foam Cell | PPD Performance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ppd-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMazda BT-50 (2020-2025) GVM Upgrade – Tough Dog Foam Cell | PPD Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry More – Safely \u0026amp; Legally\u003cbr\u003eCompatible Models\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘SINGLE CAB’ (XT) – 07\/2020-11\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘FREESTYLE CAB’ (XT) – 07\/2020-11\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘DUAL CAB’ (XT, XTR, GT) – 07\/2020-11\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘SINGLE CAB’ (XT) – 11\/2021 ON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘FREESTYLE CAB’ (XT) – 11\/2021 ON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X2 \/ 4X4 ‘DUAL CAB’ (XT, XTR, GT) – 11\/2021 ON\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/wilkinsonsuspension.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GVM-Banner-Mazda-BT-50.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost your mazda Bt-50\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewith a certified \u003cstrong\u003eTough Dog Foam Cell GVM Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003ePPD Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Increase your payload by up to 695\u003cstrong\u003ekg\u003c\/strong\u003e – taking your GVM to \u003cstrong\u003e3695kg\u003c\/strong\u003e – while keeping your 4WD compliant, safe, and road-legal across Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Payload increase is based on model variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Up to \u003cstrong\u003e695kg extra payload capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Fully engineered and \u003cstrong\u003eADR-compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Maintains braking, handling, and stability performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFederal and State Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Professionally installed and certified by \u003cstrong\u003ePPD Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern 4WDs often run out of legal payload once accessories, tools, and passengers are added. The \u003cstrong\u003eTough Dog Suspension GVM Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses this issue by increasing your vehicle’s maximum allowable GVM while maintaining safety and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTesting \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinite Element Analysis (FEA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirms axle and chassis load capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conducted laden and unladen to meet ADR 35\/00 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESC Testing (if required):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures vehicle stability systems operate correctly post-upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cstrong\u003eTough Dog GVM kits\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied and installed by \u003cstrong\u003ePPD Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e are extensively tested and verified for ADR compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproval Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFederal Approval (Pre-Registration):\u003c\/strong\u003e For brand-new, unregistered vehicles. Includes a new compliance plate fitted prior to registration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState Approval (Post-Registration):\u003c\/strong\u003e For already-registered vehicles. Uses federal engineering data combined with a certified inspection by a licensed state engineer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront struts \u0026amp; springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear shocks \u0026amp; springs (coil or leaf depending on model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUbolts\/Bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Australian Compliance Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation \u0026amp; wheel alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle Modification Permit (Post-Registration only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose PPD Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPD Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trusted Tough Dog Suspension partner and Western Australia’s leading 4WD upgrade specialist. 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