Many drivers don’t realise how quickly a vehicle can exceed its Gross Vehicle Mass when towing

Fulcrum Suspensions says it continues to set the standard with industry-leading GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) and Towing Assessments, designed to keep vehicles safe, compliant, and performing at their best.
With 15 GVM-certified stores across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, Fulcrum offers GVM and Towing Assessments to ensure vehicles remain safe, capable, and within legal limits.
Many drivers don’t realise how quickly a vehicle can exceed its Gross Vehicle Mass when towing, carrying loads, or after fitting aftermarket accessories such as bull bars and canopies. Exceeding this limit can lead to safety risks, mechanical strain, fines, or even voided insurance.
Touring, off-road use, or heavy-duty work can place extra strain on vehicles, making a GVM and Towing Assessment an important step in maintaining safety, performance, and reliability.
These assessments highlight when a vehicle is nearing or exceeding its limits, and in cases where more carrying capacity is required, Fulcrum also offers certified Formula 4×4 GVM Upgrade Kits as a practical next step.
Fulcrum’s comprehensive assessment service examines a vehicle’s suspension system and towing configuration, confirming compliance with GVM and GCM requirements.
By identifying risks such as overloading or uneven weight distribution, Fulcrum says its GVM assessments help prevent costly fines, mechanical strain, and insurance issues.
For many drivers, an assessment may reveal the need for additional capacity. To meet this demand, Fulcrum supplies and installs Formula 4×4 GVM Upgrade Kits, engineered and tested in Australia to perform in all terrain, while being certified to maintain full legal compliance.
It says these upgrades provide a safe and effective way to increase a vehicle’s carrying capacity while enhancing overall performance.
By upgrading to high-quality suspension components, including heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers, drivers will experience improved stability, towing strength, ride comfort, and off-road capability.
Unlike basic suspension lifts, Formula 4×4 GVM Upgrade Kits are road-tested and compliance-certified, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with modern vehicles while preserving manufacturer warranty protections.
Every installation is carried out exclusively through Fulcrum’s 15 GVM-certified stores, where trained suspension specialists complete every assessment and upgrade with the required certification for full approval.
Fulcrum says this ensures vehicles not only gain additional carrying and towing capacity but also remain legal and safe.
By combining expert GVM and Towing Assessments with certified Formula 4×4 upgrades, Fulcrum offers a complete solution for owners who demand more from their 4WDs.
The integrated service is tailored to individuals, families, and businesses alike, supporting everything from trade work to long-distance touring and recreational off-road use.
Fulcrum says customers benefit from increased safety, improved reliability, and enhanced capability, “all without the premium price tag often associated with upgrades of this standard.”

For more information, visit www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au