Lift Kits & GVM Upgrades
Carry the load. Improve capability. Keep it legal.
Suspension isn’t about chasing height —it’s about control, load handling, safety, and longevity. On modern BYD and Denza vehicles, especially once you add bull bars, canopies, drawers, batteries and gear, suspension needs to be engineered as part of the whole build, not treated as an afterthought.
At MAKA OFFROAD, we design and install lift kits and GVM upgrades that suit your actual vehicle weight, driving conditions, and intended use —touring, trade, towing or daily driving.
ARB (Old Man Emu) Suspension
Refined ride quality with proven engineering
ARB’s Old Man Emu (OME) suspension is known for its ride comfort, durability and consistent performance, especially on long-distance touring vehicles.
Key features:
- Vehicle-specific coil and leaf spring rates
- Matched shock absorbers designed for Australian conditions
- Improved ride control both loadedand unloaded
- Suspension systems designed to work as a package
- GVM upgrade options (where applicable) with engineered components
Best suited for:
Customers who want OEM+ ride quality, predictable handling, and a well-balanced touring or daily-driven vehicle.
Ironman 4x4 Lift Kits & GVM
Strong, practical suspension built for load.
Ironman suspension systems are designed with load carrying and durability front of mind, making them a popular choice for trades, fleet vehicles, and heavier builds.
- Key features:
Foam cell and nitro gas shock options - Heavy-duty springs designed for constant load
- Lift kits suitable for larger tyres and accessories
- GVM upgrade packages available (vehicle dependent)
- Excellent balance of strength and value
Best suited for:
Work vehicles, fleet builds, and customers who regularly carry tools, canopies, and heavy accessories
Tough Dog Suspension
Adjustable, heavy-duty performance.
Tough Dog is known for robust suspension systems with adjustable shock options, allowing fine tuning for load and driving conditions.
Key features:
- Adjustable shocks for custom ride control
- Heavy-duty coils and leaf springs
- Designed for harsh off-road use and corrugations
- Suits vehicles with varying loads and towing demands
Best suited for:
Customers who want flexibility and tuning, particularly those towing or switching between loaded and unloaded driving.
Dobinsons Suspension
Australian-engineered suspension with precise spring rates.
Dobinsons suspension systems are designed and manufactured in Australia, offering excellent spring rate selection and ride control across touring and work applications.
Key features:
- Wide range of coil and leaf spring options
- Matched shock absorber systems
- Designed for improved handling and stability
- GVM upgrade solutions available for select platforms
- Strong focus on correct spring selection for real-world weights
Best suited for:
Tourers and mixed-use vehicles where ride quality, handling and load balanceare critical.
GVM Upgrades –This Is Where Experience Matters
Once accessories are added, many vehicles quickly approach or exceed their factory Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). That’s a safety issue —and a legal one.
Where applicable, MAKA OFFROAD can supplyand fit engineered GVM upgrade solutions, ensuring:
- The vehicle can legally carry the added weight
- Suspension, braking and handling remain safe
- Compliance with QLD and ADR regulations
- Correct documentation and certification processes
We’ll tell you straight if a GVM upgrade is required —and if it’s not possible, we’ll tell you that too. No guesswork
How MAKA Specs Suspension (This Is Critical)
Before recommending any lift kit or GVM upgrade, we assess:
- Current and future accessory weight
- Constant vs variable load
- Towing requirements
- Tyre size and wheel offset
- Daily driving vs touring vs work use
- Legal lift limits and compliance
This ensures your suspension works with the vehicle, not against it.
What You Can Expect After a MAKA Suspension Upgrade
- Improved ride control and stability
- Better handling under load
- Increased ground clearance (where appropriate)
- Reduced rear sag and nose dive
- Suspension that lasts —not just looks good
Lifted Properly. Loaded Legally.
Every suspension system we install is:
- Vehicle-specific
- Correctly rated for load
- Installed by experienced fitters
- ADR & QLD-compliant
- Backed by MAKA’s 12-month fitment warranty+ manufacturer warranty
Not sure what suspension yourBYD or Denza actually needs?
Book a consult and we’ll spec it properly —based on weight, use, and reality, not sales talk.
Cheers, mate.
