VMN

Posted on October 10, 2022 By Peter Brown Cars

About VMN

The Vehicle Modifications Network, also known among locals as VMN, is a leading Aussie manufacturer of custom body and suspension lift kits, initially offered for Australia’s favourite ute – the Toyota Hilux. The company started like all-homegrown efforts, small but with a lot of passion and know-how, particularly for all things off-roading. The VMN brand was established over 10 years ago, with the first product being the extended steering shaft fitted to modified Hiluxes with third-party body kits. Local interest boomed, and the VMN name soon became synonymous with the leading supplier of a range of 4WD accessories, both in Australia and abroad.

Currently headquartered in Brisbane’s Acacia Ridge, and on the grounds previously occupied by Holden’s Gemini plant, VMN is expanding their product lineup to satisfy broadening customer needs and tastes. The company stocks suspension parts for all utes and 4WDs currently on Aussies roads, as well as popular vehicle brands internationally, with satisfied customers in the US, South Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Europe and South-East Asia. International demand for 4×4 parts and accessories is sparked by Australian quality and honesty, compared to dodgy Asian imports.

Based on solid sales figures and growing customer interest, VM has introduced tried and tested third-party accessory suppliers to cover the increased local demand for the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota 70 Series utes, the Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max among others. The company’s focus on body kits and suspension kits and components is complemented with a wide selection of products aimed at enhancing buyer satisfaction and vehicle performance, safety and outright usability when hitting the dirt.

Product Range

Body Lift Kits

This is at the core of the company and the product that provided the momentum to delve further into the off-roading accessories market. Body lift kits, otherwise called ute or truck lifts, are intended to raise vehicle heights without major changes to steering and handling. Vehicles can be lifted by up to 100mm, with simple additions like spacers and mounting kits to lift the body off the chassis. Kits are available for a variety of ute designs, both tray back and style side, and a range of cab options. Buyers can then have bigger tires installed and ready for better performance off-road. Kits are relatively cheap, when compared to other options, and quick to install, incurring only minimal labour costs to be done right. VMN has their own line of custom body lift kits for the Toyota Hilux, as well as universal parts and accessories, like bolts, brackets, spacers, intercooler kits and fuel line extensions to adjust to the changed geometry.

Suspension Parts and Kits

Not all buyers go for truck lifts. Some want the best articulation in the dirt, with the vehicle raised to what’s physically possible. Bespoke suspension lift kits start where body kits end. They raise the entire suspension setup with longer springs, bigger shocks and a host of supporting roles from larger shackles fitted to rear axles and leaf springs. U-bolts, spacers and swaybar relocators are further additions, along with front coilovers with longer travel shocks. The result is the needed clearance for attempting really serious ground. VMN has its own ‘Red Springs’ line developed for the Hilux and Ranger, and resells international brands like Bilstein and Fox, and well-respected Aussie brands EFS and Tough Dog for other best-selling utes.

You’ll also find separate suspension parts, including staples like shocks and springs in different variations (leaf, coil, airbag, long travel etc), pre-assembled struts, seats and mounting and installation kits, upper control arms, diff drop kits, bushes and so much more. VMN also have a detailed resource page to offer advice and hands-on how to-guides on suspension changes to meet the specific driver and off-roading needs.

What Else is There?

VMN are intent on improving your car’s suspension, but there’s more on offer. Usability can be extended by fitting additions that go well with modified suspensions, like vehicle protection in the form of bull bars, as well as fender flares, rock sliders, and side steps to protect the underbody. Snorkels (from Safari) help engines breathe, along with wider aftermarket exhausts (in the VMN Blue Tongue range). Induction kits help with increasing boost levels in turbo-diesels, throttle response controllers help with better throttle and traction, and aftermarkets (EFS) power modules bump up stock horsepower and torque numbers.

Space can be improved by fitting a range of canopies or roof racks to haul any additional gear you need. And a modified suspension at the rear axle helps balance out the added weight for a level fit. Interior inclusions also help with cargo organisation. Here drawers and cargo barriers help in extra and dual cabs, along with roof consoles for fiddly items like sunnies and phones.

There is also the full assortment of recovery gear (including winches), lighting and wiring additions (lightbars, spotlights and wiring harnesses), drivetrain parts (diff breathers and transmission coolers) and general parts like brake pads and filters.

Why Choose VMN?

The guys and gals at VMN have years of experience in off-road and outback driving conditions, as well as over 10 years of offering bespoke 4×4 products online. Besides their in-house brands, they also offer quality and well-known names in the ute and 4WD accessories and parts sphere. These are backed by top-level customer service with simplified ordering and payment options. Visit the store in Acacia Ridge or shop online for the best deals.