Toyota Prado 250 GVM Upgrade – Tough Dog Foam Cell | PPD Performance

Carry More – Safely & Legally

These kits are sold, fully supplied and installed at PPD Performance in Bibra Lake, Western Australia.

Boost your Toyota Prado 250 with a certified Tough Dog GVM Upgrade from PPD Performance. Increase your allowable payload by up to 700 kg — taking your GVM to 3800 kg — while keeping your 4WD compliant, safe and road-legal across Australia.

Payload increase is based on model variant, accessories and final vehicle configuration.

Key Benefits

• Up to 3800 kg GVM
• Up to 700 kg extra payload capacity
• Fully engineered and ADR-compliant
• Designed to maintain braking, handling and stability performance
• Federal and State Approval options available
• Professionally installed and certified by PPD Performance
• Ideal for touring, towing, family travel and accessory-loaded 4WD builds

Technical Overview

Modern 4WDs often run out of legal payload once accessories, tools, passengers, camping gear and towing equipment are added.

The Tough Dog Suspension GVM Upgrade addresses this issue by increasing your vehicle’s maximum allowable Gross Vehicle Mass while maintaining safety and compliance.

Tough Dog Suspension is a recognised Second Stage Manufacturer, allowing them to develop and federally certify components to increase a vehicle’s GVM. Each complete GVM kit is extensively tested to ensure ADR compliance is maintained.

Safety and Performance by Design

Federal approval for GVM upgrades requires rigorous testing to confirm the vehicle performs as well or better than when it left the original manufacturer.

Testing may include:

• Finite Element Analysis testing: Confirms axle and chassis load-carrying capacity
• Brake Testing: Conducted laden and unladen, including partial system failure testing, to comply with ADR 35/00
• ESC Testing: Where required, confirms the vehicle stability control system response remains compliant

All Tough Dog GVM kits supplied and installed by PPD Performance are designed to maintain braking, handling and stability performance with the increased load capacity.

Approval Options

Federal Approval – Pre-Registration

For brand-new, unregistered vehicles. The kit is installed before first registration and includes an additional compliance plate fitted prior to registration.

State Approval – Post-Registration

For already-registered vehicles. Federal engineering data is used in conjunction with a certified inspection by a licensed state engineer to approve the vehicle.

What’s Included

• Tough Dog front suspension components
• Tough Dog rear suspension components
• Springs and shock absorbers as required by the approved kit specification
• New Australian compliance plate
• Professional installation
• Wheel alignment
• Vehicle Modification Permit, post-registration only where applicable

Final component specification may vary depending on vehicle variant, approval type and Tough Dog kit requirements.

Why Choose PPD Performance

PPD Performance is a trusted Tough Dog Suspension partner and Western Australia’s leading 4WD upgrade specialist.

Our qualified technicians ensure every installation is completed correctly, aligned properly and prepared to meet strict engineering and compliance standards for long-term safety and performance.

Upgrade your Prado 250 capability today — book your GVM Upgrade with PPD Performance and carry more, safely and legally.

GVM Order Guide

Step 1 – Choose Pre or Post Registration

Pre-Registration / Federal Approval:
Installed before initial registration and recognised Australia-wide.

Post-Registration / State Approval:
Installed after registration and requires Department of Transport approval for WA recognition.

Important: Please advise whether you need pre-registration or post-registration approval so the correct compliance process and plate can be supplied.

Step 2 – Ordering the GVM Kit

Multiple kit options may be available depending on load requirements and vehicle configuration.

Included:

• Required suspension components
• Compliance plate
• Installation
• Wheel alignment
• Modification permit, post-registration only where applicable

Additional costs:

• Pit inspection fee, where applicable

Pre-Registration requirements:

• VIN
• Vehicle arrival date
• 50% deposit

Post-Registration requirements:

• Registration papers
• Photo of compliance plate
• Contact details
• Odometer reading
• 50% deposit

Kits generally arrive in 2–3 weeks, with installation bookings scheduled once the kit has arrived.

Step 3 – Installation and Registration

Vehicle is dropped off at the booked time for installation and wheel alignment.

Pre-Registration:
Vehicle is returned to the dealership or customer for registration process completion.

Post-Registration:
Vehicle must be presented at a DOT Inspection Station within 28 days where required.

GVM FAQ

What information is needed to order?

Pre-Registration:
VIN, vehicle arrival date and 50% deposit.

Post-Registration:
Registration papers, photo of compliance plate, contact details, odometer reading and 50% deposit.

Is a new compliance plate included?

Yes, a new compliance plate is supplied as part of the upgrade.

Is a pit inspection required?

Post-Registration:
Yes. The vehicle must be presented to a DOT Inspection Station within 28 days where applicable.

Pre-Registration:
No. The upgrade is captured at initial registration.

Why is a wheel alignment required?

Ride height and suspension geometry change during installation, so a wheel alignment is required to ensure the vehicle drives correctly.

What’s included?

The approved Tough Dog suspension components, compliance plate, installation, wheel alignment and permits as required.

Do I need to visit before install?

No pre-visit is generally required, but please contact PPD Performance if the vehicle already has accessories fitted or unusual modifications.

Lead time?

Typically 2–3 weeks from order, with installation scheduled once the kit arrives.

Install time?

Typically 4–6 hours. Drop off in the morning and collect the same day after installation and alignment.

How much does it cost?

Prices listed are inclusive of installation, compliance and wheel alignment unless otherwise stated.

Important Compliance & Registration Notice

Please note:

• Pre-registered vehicles must not have accessories fitted at the time of finalised fitment completion / RAV entry.
• If accessories are fitted to the vehicle at the time of fitment and are not removable, the vehicle must be certified as post-registration, regardless of whether it has been “in service” or not.

Accessories include, but are not limited to:

• Bull bars
• Canopies
• Trays or service bodies
• Mirrors
• Fuel tanks
• Wheels and tyres
• Snorkels
• Roof racks
• Drawers
• Auxiliary batteries
• Towing accessories

If you are unsure whether your vehicle qualifies as pre-registration or post-registration, please contact PPD Performance before booking installation.

Pictures are for illustration only. Kit components are specified and compliant as per Tough Dog Australia requirements.

It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is road legal to pass DOT inspection as part of finalising the GVM upgrade process.