A Mazda BT-50 GVM upgrade costs $6,040 to $9,815 fully fitted at Fulcrum Suspensions. For the current BT-50 from 2022, the 3700kg Formula 4x4 kit is $6,040 fitted. The 2011 to 2020 BT-50 starts at $6,925 with a 3500kg Lovells kit. Already registered utes add $1,265 for engineering and a modification plate. 

The price of a BT-50 GVM upgrade depends first on which BT-50 you drive. The current Isuzu-based model and the earlier Ford-based model use completely different kits, and within each there’s a choice between standard, adjustable and cooling-upgraded packages. Here’s the full BT50 GVM upgrade cost for every kit we fit, with nothing left off. Compare them all in our range of Mazda BT-50 GVM upgrades. 

All prices are fully fitted, include GST and are as listed in October 2026. 

Current BT-50 (2020 Onwards) GVM Upgrade Prices

Kit 

Upgraded GVM 

Suits 

Fitted price 

Formula 4x4 GVM Upgrade Kit 

3700kg 

TF 2022 onwards 

$6,040 

Bilstein GVM Upgrade Kit 

3700kg 

TF 2022 onwards 

$6,240 

Lovells GVM Upgrade Kit with 6200kg GCM (NSW and VIC) 

3600kg 

TF from 2020 as listed 

$6,705 

Formula 4x4 F4R adjustable remote reservoir kit 

3700kg 

TF 2022 onwards 

$7,705 

Lovells GVM Upgrade Kit with radiator upgrade 

3600kg 

TF from 2020 as listed 

$9,356 

Where the money goes on the Formula 4x4 kit 

Item 

Price 

Formula 4x4 3700kg GVM Upgrade Kit 

$4,290 

Fitting 

$1,425 

GVM handling 

$180 

Wheel alignment 

$125 

Consumables 

$20 

Fitted, pre-registration 

$6,040 
 
The F4R version costs more because it swaps the fixed shocks and struts for 3 way adjustable front and 2 way adjustable rear remote reservoir dampers, with 8 low speed compression, 6 high speed compression and 12 rebound settings. It’s pre-set to 40mm of lift and comes with a sway bar relocation kit. 

Older BT-50 (2011 to 2020) GVM Upgrade Prices

The UP and UR BT-50 shares its platform with the PX and PX2 Ford Ranger, and so does its GVM upgrade.

Kit 

Upgraded GVM 

Fitted price 

Lovells GVM Upgrade Kit, Ranger PXI and PXII and BT-50 2011 to 2020 

3500kg 

$6,925 

Lovells GVM Upgrade Kit with radiator and intercooler upgrade 

3500kg 

$9,815 

The cooling upgrade versions add a heavy duty radiator and intercooler alongside the suspension package, which is reflected in the higher price. 

Costs Beyond the Kit

Post-registration engineering: If your BT-50 is already registered, add $1,265 for the engineer’s inspection, modification plate and registration update. Pre-registration upgrades on a new BT-50 include the engineering at no extra charge. 

Upper control arm kit on Lovells kits: Optional at $1,095, and compulsory with a post-registration GCM upgrade. The Formula 4x4 3700kg kits already include an upper control arm kit. 

Tyres: Check your tyres carry a load rating that suits the upgraded axle loads. 

Every fitted price already includes the wheel alignment, plus a suspension check, a visual brake inspection and a written report through Click & Fit. At Fulcrum’s own Service Centres, you’ll also get a free 1000km check-up. 

Which BT-50 GVM Kit Should You Choose?

 

For most owners of a BT-50 from 2022, the Formula 4x4 3700kg kit is the stand out. It’s the lowest fitted price, gives the highest GVM, lifts both axle ratings and carries a 5 year / unlimited km warranty. Choose the F4R version if your load changes a lot from week to week, and the Lovells 6200kg GCM kit if you tow a heavy van in NSW or Victoria. 

If you’re not sure you need an upgrade yet, start with a $90 GVM & Towing Assessment. We’ll weigh your BT-50 axle by axle and tell you which kit, if any, makes sense. You can also work out your current headroom with our guide to Mazda BT-50 payload. Our guide to the Mazda BT-50 GVM explains the factory ratings, and if you tow heavy, our BT-50 GCM guide shows when the Lovells GCM kit is worth the extra cost. 

3700kg Formula 4x4 GVM Upgrade Kit

FAQs

Looking for more information about the Mazda BT-50 GVM upgrade cost? Below we answer the most commonly asked questions

How much does a BT-50 GVM upgrade cost?

At Fulcrum, a Mazda BT-50 GVM upgrade costs $6,040 to $9,815 fully fitted, depending on the model year and kit, with post-registration engineering adding $1,265.

What is the cheapest BT-50 GVM upgrade?

The 3700kg Formula 4x4 GVM Upgrade Kit for the BT-50 from 2022 is the cheapest at $4,290 for the kit or $6,040 fitted.

How much is a GVM upgrade on a 2015 BT-50?

The 2011 to 2020 BT-50 uses a 3500kg Lovells kit shared with the Ford Ranger PX, at $6,925 fitted, or $9,815 with the radiator and intercooler upgrade.

Does a BT-50 GVM upgrade include a wheel alignment?

Every fitted price includes a full wheel alignment, along with fitting, GVM handling and consumables.

Why does the F4R kit cost more?

It uses adjustable remote reservoir dampers with separate compression and rebound settings, plus a sway bar relocation kit, which costs more to build than a fixed kit.

What does a post-rego BT-50 GVM upgrade cost?

Add $1,265 to the fitted price, so the Formula 4x4 3700kg kit comes to $7,305 for a registered BT-50.

Choose the right kit for your BT-50 and your budget from our BT-50 GVM upgrades range, with clear fitted pricing on every option.