Pedders’ list of upgrades for the LandCruiser 79

Australian family-owned suspension and brakes specialist Pedders are one of Australia’s largest providers of GVM Upgrades and their range of load-carrying solutions is more extensive than any other aftermarket player.

While Pedders may have made its name in hot rodding Holdens and Fords back in the day, the brand is now a serious player in the 4x4 space and has invested significant resources into developing a range of 4x4 suspension and brake products that are truly world-class, designed for how Aussies use their vehicles, and highly innovative!

The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series is a hero vehicle for Pedders – as it is for many Aussie 4x4 enthusiasts, - and the brand offers an extensive range of upgrade components to suit the legendary Toyota which are suited to enhancing both on-road and off-road performance.

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Scott Edmonds is the owner of this particular 79 Series which has recently been beefed-up by the team at Pedders Joondalup in Western Australia with a full touring setup including a GVM+ Upgrade and brakes solution. Scott uses his vehicle primarily for adventuring and getting off the beaten track so he needed the additional load-carrying capacity to carry all of his gear in the custom TLX canopy.

As with all Pedders GVM+ Upgrades, Scott’s rig includes Pedders premium Foam Cell Shock Absorbers which provide superior on-road comfort and enhanced off-road performance. Pedders Foam Cell Shock Absorbers offer enhanced temperature control and reduced shock fade when driving on rough roads, making them the ideal shock absorber for tough touring!

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Foam Cell technology works by eliminating the mixing of oil and air within the shock absorber, preventing cavitation. Often when driving on corrugated roads, the oil within the shock can overheat and generate air bubbles which then causes the shock absorber to lose damping control or experience ‘fade’. Pedders Foam Cell Shock Absorbers are specially designed to eliminate this from happening, meaning the shock always maintains optimum damping.

The team at Pedders Joondalup also fitted the Pedders Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster upgrade to this rig, which has seriously improved the vehicle’s stopping power. Independent testing confirms this simple brake booster replacement mod will yield an extra 30% more braking performance out of otherwise standard LandCruiser brakes.

JUMP AHEAD

• GVM+ upgrades for 79 Series
• Brake upgrades for 70 Series
• Electric secondary park brake
• LoadRyder onboard scales

Pedders GVM+ Upgrades for 79 Series LandCruiser

When it comes to GVM+ Upgrades for the 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser, Pedders offer three GVM options depending on the load requirements of the customer, including a 3780kg, 3950kg and monster 4200kg options, offering up to 690kg of additional Payload for 2023+ models.

Each kit can also be specified with constant load rear springs ranging from 400kg to 800kg for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty accessories.

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In addition to the spring options for each Pedders GVM+ Upgrade, customers can also specify a series of brake upgrades which are fully compliant with the GVM Upgrade. This is a unique point of difference for Pedders, in that the brand is able to offer fully compliant brake upgrades with its GVM solutions which improve the braking performance of the vehicle – extremely important when you’re loaded to 4200kg!

The Pedders brake upgrade options with GVM Upgrades includes the Pedders TrakRyder Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster which offers up to 30% additional stopping power, plus performance brake pads and braided brake lines.

This additional brake upgrade as part of the Pedders GVM+ Upgrade ensures the LandCruisers brakes are able to safely and confidently stop the vehicle when it is loaded with a heavy Payload.

Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series with Pedders GVM+ Upgrade

The above GVM+ Upgrade kits are available with optional Pedders TrakRyder Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster upgrade OR Brake Upgrade Kit, including Pedders TrakRyder Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster, performance brake pads, and braided brake lines.

Pedders Brake Upgrades to suit LandCruiser 70 Series

If you’re adding hundreds of kilograms of Payload to your GVM+ Upgraded LandCruiser, it makes sense to also upgrade your vehicle’s braking system to handle the additional load! Pedders have released a series of innovative products in the braking space, to take your LandCruiser’s stopping capability to the next level.

One of the unique products on offer Pedders TrakRyder Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster – suited to ABS and non ABS 70 and 80 series Cruisers. Offering 30% more braking performance, this is one of the best bang for buck brake upgrades available for 70 and 80 Series LandCruisers!

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Team the brake booster with Pedders slotted and Geomet-coated brake rotors, Pedders Kevlar Ceramic brake pads, and Pedders braided brake lines to completely transform the braking performance of your LandCruiser.

For those that want their LandCruiser to stop like a sports car, Pedders offer the front and rear eXtreme Big Brake Kit! This high-performance complete replacement brake upgrade includes enlarged slotted rotors, monster six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers finished in a metallic silver finish.

Pedders testing results using a single-cab 79 Series loaded to 4200kg, show this brake upgrade package to reduce the stopping distance from 100km/h by 24.8m when combined with the Pedders Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster – that’s a seriously impressive improvement!

Pedders Electric Secondary Park Brake

Drivers that tow or carry heavy loads with their Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series could benefit from the innovative new Pedders Electric Secondary Park Brake.

If you’ve ever tried leaving your heavily laden 4×4 on a steep incline with the handbrake engaged, you’ve probably felt the manual cable-operated handbrake struggle to hold the load, or worse, fail altogether. This problem gets even worse as the vehicle gets older and the handbrake cable stretches over time – the risk of vehicle roll-away becomes very real.

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This is where the innovative new Pedders Electric Secondary Park Brake (ESPB) aftermarket solution steps in. The ESPB works in conjunction with the factory park brake as a back-up safety solution which uses an electric park brake caliper similar to what is found on many new vehicles. The ESPB ensures the appropriate clamping pressure is always applied by the park brake, minimising any risk of vehicle roll-away. This kit retains the mechanical hand-brake, and adds the ESPB function as an added benefit.

Pedders testing results showed the Electric Secondary Park Brake to be able to safely hold a heavily loaded 4260kg LandCruiser on a 34-degree incline with no issues.

Pedders LoadRyder Onboard Scales

Pedders LoadRyder Onboard Scales is a solution that will give you your LandCruiser’s actual weight anywhere, anytime.

This gives you the control you need to monitor your vehicle’s axle load weights and payload, ensuring you do not exceed your GVM. It doesn’t matter if you’re towing or touring, with real-time vehicle weight information you can ensure you are operating your vehicle safely.

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The LoadRyder Onboard Scales system is designed for dual-axle vehicles with standard coil or leaf spring suspension. Each axle is monitored with a robust IP66 rated potentiometer, relaying signals via the inbuilt RF transmitter. Utilising an integrated accelerometer, data is then transmitted to the display unit when the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is applied. An audible alarm will sound if the total vehicle or if the axle weight maximum is exceeded.

Each LoadRyder device is calibrated to the specific vehicle, meaning vehicles with GVM+ Upgrades will have their GVM limit increased to the new axle capacities and Gross Vehicle Mass certification.

LoadRyder Onboard Scales is available for LandCruiser 79 Series, plus other popular 4x4s including Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and more!

Pedders 4x4 towing and load-carrying solutions:

• 4x4 Lift Kits & Heavy Duty Springs
• GVM+ Upgrades
• Pedders Air Assist Air Bag Kits
• Upgrade Brake Rotors and Pads
• Dual Diaphragm Brake Booster
• eXtreme Big Brake Kit
• Electric Secondary Park Brake
• LoadRyder Onboard Scales
• Chassis components and control arms

For further information on Pedders products to suit the Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series, check out Pedders.com.au or contact your local Pedders outlet.

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