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If you own a RAM 1500, a GVM upgrade can help increase your legal carrying capacity for towing, touring, work use, remote travel and heavy-duty accessory setups. CTO Industries supplies RAM 1500 GVM upgrade solutions for owners who need their vehicle engineered for Australian conditions.
The RAM 1500 is a popular USA truck platform for towing caravans, carrying touring equipment, fitting larger tyres, adding suspension upgrades and building a capable daily-driven or off-road touring vehicle. Once accessories, passengers, gear and towball weight are added, the available payload can quickly become limited. A properly engineered GVM upgrade helps give your RAM 1500 more usable load carrying capacity while keeping the vehicle set up correctly.
CTO Industries works with RAM, Ford F-Truck and Chevrolet Silverado platforms, helping USA truck owners choose suitable GVM upgrade packages, lift heights, suspension components, tyre engineering and supporting upgrades based on the way the vehicle is used.
For official RAM 1500 vehicle information, you can also visit the RAM Trucks Australia page here: RAM 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab.
RAM 1500 GVM Upgrade Options
CTO Industries can support RAM 1500 GVM upgrade enquiries across multiple RAM 1500 platforms, including RAM DT 1500 Air Ride, RAM DT 1500 Coil Sprung models and RAM DS 1500 Coil Sprung models. The correct upgrade pathway depends on the specific model, suspension type, current accessories, intended use and final vehicle setup.
RAM 1500 GVM Upgrade Specifications
The following figures are based on CTO Industries’ RAM 1500 GVM upgrade data. Final payload can vary depending on the RAM 1500 model, suspension type, accessories fitted and final vehicle configuration.
| Vehicle | Factory GVM | Increased GVM | Factory Front Axle | Upgraded Front Axle | Factory Rear Axle | Upgraded Rear Axle | Payload Before Upgrade | Payload After Upgrade |
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| RAM DT 1500 Air Ride | 3505 kg | 3810 kg | 1860 kg | 1860 kg | 1950 kg | 2000 kg | 727 kg | 1032 kg |
| RAM DT 1500 Coil Sprung Models | 3505 kg | 3860 kg | 1860 kg | 1860 kg | 1950 kg | 2000 kg | 863 kg | 1218 kg |
| RAM DS 1500 Coil Sprung | — | 3860 kg | 1860 kg | 1860 kg | 1950 kg | 2000 kg | 863 kg | 1218 kg |
Note: Payload figures can vary depending on the RAM 1500 model, suspension type, factory configuration, accessories fitted and final vehicle setup.
What We Do
CTO Industries supplies RAM 1500 GVM upgrade packages, suspension solutions, lift kit options and supporting engineering for owners who need more practical carrying capacity from their vehicle.
- RAM 1500 GVM upgrade solutions
- Support for RAM DT 1500 Air Ride models
- Support for RAM DT 1500 Coil Sprung models
- Support for RAM DS 1500 Coil Sprung models
- Different lift heights available depending on your build requirements
- Higher lift options available without impacting the GVM rating when engineered correctly
- Engineering options that can include tyre size increases, including 37-inch tyres with suitable kits
- GVM upgrade kits that do not require load-rated wheels
- Advice around payload, accessories, towing weight, tyre size, suspension and vehicle setup
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Suspension, Lift Kit and Tyre Engineering
CTO Industries can help configure your RAM 1500 GVM upgrade around the way the vehicle will actually be used. This may include suspension upgrades, lift kit selection, tyre size engineering, towing requirements and supporting components for off-road touring or heavier load carrying use.
Why use CTO Industries for your RAM 1500 GVM upgrade?
CTO Industries understands the requirements that come with building RAM 1500 trucks for towing, touring, heavy accessories and Australian road conditions. A RAM 1500 is a capable USA truck platform, and it needs to be upgraded with the right components, engineering and advice.
RAM 1500 models can vary depending on the platform and suspension type, including DT Air Ride, DT Coil Sprung and DS Coil Sprung configurations. This is why it is important to confirm your exact vehicle details before choosing a GVM upgrade pathway.
CTO Industries can discuss different lift heights, tyre size engineering and suspension options for your RAM 1500 build. Going higher does not automatically impact the GVM rating when the vehicle is engineered as part of the correct package.
Our engineering can also include tyre size increases, including options engineered for 37-inch tyres when paired with the suitable kit. Another major benefit is that none of these RAM 1500 GVM upgrade kits require load-rated wheels.
How to organise your quote?To organise a quote for your RAM 1500 GVM upgrade, contact CTO Industries and send through the key details of your vehicle. This allows our team to understand your model, suspension type, current accessory setup, planned upgrades and the type of package you need. Please include the following information when contacting us:
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Ready to get started?Send CTO Industries your RAM 1500 details and our team can help with the next steps for your GVM upgrade. Phone Email |
Interested in transporting your vehicle to us? How does it work?
CTO Industries has customers from all over Australia bringing their USA trucks to us for GVM upgrades, suspension upgrades, lift kits and complete vehicle builds. If you are not located near our Kilsyth workshop, we can discuss the process and help you understand what is required to get your RAM 1500 to us.
We have arrangements with vehicle transporters across the country, making it easier for RAM 1500 owners to organise their upgrade even if they are based interstate or in a regional area. Once your vehicle arrives, our team can complete the required work and keep you updated throughout the process.
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