light vehicle modifications

At HYPE Engineering, we specialize in certifying a wide range of modifications for light vehicles (Gross Vehicle Mass up to 4.5 tonnes). Our services ensure that your vehicle modifications comply with Queensland’s regulations, maintaining safety and legality.

We are authorised to certify the following modifications.

LA – Engine

  • LA1: Equivalent engine installation
  • LA2: Performance engine installation
  • LA3: Supercharger and turbo charger installation
  • LA4: Engine modifications

LB – Transmissions

  • LB1: Transmission substitution
  • LB2: Rear axle substitution

LC – Vehicle Controls

  • LC1: Dual-controls for driver trainer vehicles (design)
  • LC2: Dual-controls for driver trainer vehicles (modification)
  • LC3: Vehicle controls for persons with a disability (design)
  • LC4: Vehicle controls for persons with a disability (modification)

LG – Brakes

  • LG1: Brake system conversion (design)
  • LG2: Brake system conversion section
  • LG3: Relocation of air brake components
  • LG4: Non-Standard brake system certification
  • LG5: Fitting of Auxiliary and Endurance Brakes
  • LG6: Fitting of air operated accessories

LH – Body and Chassis

  • LH1: Roof conversion (design)
  • LH2: Roof conversion
  • LH3: Modified wheelbase conversion (design)
  • LH4: Modified wheelbase conversion
  • LH5: Vehicle construction (design)
  • LH6: Vehicle construction
  • LH7: Body/chassis variants conversion
  • LH11: Campervan, motorhome conversion section
  • LH13: Chassis Alteration (Design Certification)
  • LH14: Chassis Alteration (Modification Certification)

LK – Seating and Occupant Protection

  • LK1: Seat and seatbelt installation/removal
  • LK2: Seat and anchorage certification
  • LK3: Wheelchair Accessibility
  • LK6: Child restraint anchorage installation
  • LK8: Construction and installation of one-off roll-bars and roll-cages by individuals
  • LK9: Design and manufacture of commercial aftermarket roll-bars, roll-cages and other types of roll-over protection systems (ROPS)
  • LK10: Installation of aftermarket roll-bars, roll-cages and ROPS section

LL – Modifications to Motorcycles

  • LL1: Modifications to motorcycle (LC) to motor tricycle (LEM1)

LM – Fuel Systems

  • LM1: Fuel tank installation section

LO – Vehicle Standards compliance

  • LO1: ADR compliance
  • LO2: ICV passenger cars and derivatives
  • LO3: Personally imported vehicle compliance
  • LO4: ICV LEM1 tricycle
  • LO5: ICV LEP1 tricycle
  • LO7: ICV motorcycle

 LR – Installation of Vehicle Mounted Lifting System

  • LR1: Installation of Vehicle Mounted Lifting System

LS – Tyres, Rims, Suspension and Steering

  • LS1: LHD vehicle steering conversion (design)
  • LS2: LHD vehicle steering conversion
  • LS3: Front suspension and steering modification (design)
  • LS4: Front suspension and steering modification
  • LS5: Rear suspension modification (design)
  • LS6: Rear suspension modification
  • LS9: High lift – up to 150mm (design certification)
  • LS10: High lift – up to 150mm modification certification
  • LS11: Gross vehicle mass re-rating
  • LS12: Light trailer modifications
  • LS14: Re-rating of Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM)/Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) of a light trailer to manufacturer’s specifications
  • LS15: Gross vehicle mass rating of light vehicles
  • LS16: Gross combination mass re-rating

LT – Test Procedures

  • LT1: Beam and torsion tests
  • LT2: Lane change manoeuvre test
  • LT3: Exhaust emissions – IM240 test
  • LT4: Noise test

LV – Alternative Power Units

  • LV1: Installation of electric drives in motor vehicles

LX – TMR Individual Approval

  • LX1: Modification of light vehicles to the Department of Transport and Main Roads individual approval