inspections on lifted trucks????

[INSANELY CRAZY]

does anyone know if a 94 dodge truck with a lift kit and big tires would cause any issues with the po-po???

it has a 10" suspension, 3" body lift, ridin on 38" tires.

i used to inspect cars but it's been awhile and with all the updated laws this one im not sure on... thanks in advance.

[eddmann55]

Tires stick past wheel wells? Think there is a certain height for bumpers too.

[INSANELY CRAZY]

Tires stick past wheel wells? Think there is a certain height for bumpers too.


yes tires stick out, i know it used to be 3" out from fenders. bumpers used to be front 36" and rear 27" which we used to still inspect if over somewhat to an extent.

[HidalgoGT]

All boils down to who does it for you.

[eddmann55]

But the cops sometimes have a different opinion. as I understand there is no exact law for hood scoops, but it is discretion if it is an obstruction of view that was a few years ago but my buddy got his truck inspected legally, but still got a fine for his scoop, depends on the cop. But if your tires stick out too far it's a reason to get pulled over. just my opinion, but I think a lot of laws are stupid

[HidalgoGT]

But the cops sometimes have a different opinion. as I understand there is no exact law for hood scoops, but it is discretion if it is an obstruction of view that was a few years ago but my buddy got his truck inspected legally, but still got a fine for his scoop, depends on the cop. But if your tires stick out too far it's a reason to get pulled over. just my opinion, but I think a lot of laws are stupid
Used to be the given rule for a scoop was a dollar bill high or 6". And your right depends on the cop. Same goes with our lifted ones. Some see my tires and look pretty hard and yes they stick out. I do have flares not very big ones. If they pulled me over and did the straight edge test I could get fined. Although I have never been harased about anything probaly more or less depends if they see you acting stupid or if it is extremely noticable.

[eddmann55]

Although I have never been harased about anything probaly more or less depends if they see you acting stupid or if it is extremely noticable.




I agree as goes for a lot of different cars

[85stang]

i dont know about lifted vehicle but the wifes car got denied an inspection sticker last week because of the eibach lowering springs. she was told no sticker because the suspension was altered.

[92306gt]

ive driven in uniontown with no problems and if they dont F with me than i think you should be fine. :biglaugh:

[Martin0660]

the wifes car got denied an inspection sticker last week because of the eibach lowering springs. she was told no sticker because the suspension was altered.

Man, you need to make a friend with a good local garage ;) There is NOTHING in the inspection code preventing drop springs, but a mechanic CAN refuse to stick anything. Where the heck was this Sears, Firestone or Pep Boys or something?

Bob Myers

[mineralrob]

Man, you need to make a friend with a good local garage ;) There is NOTHING in the inspection code preventing drop springs, but a mechanic CAN refuse to stick anything. Where the heck was this Sears, Firestone or Pep Boys or something?

Bob Myers


thats what i was thinking wow!

[Flyin Monkey]

No tire tread past the edge of the fender.
Flares are legal but can be no wider than 3 inches.
Both front and back bumper may not be any higher than 30 inches - Home made drop downs are not acceptable. In the data below are some of the codes. There was an update that I have that eliminated the bumper height to GVW chart and made the height all 30 inches.
If the tangent point of the tire to the lowest rearmost point on the truck exceeds 22.5* you must run flaps. This one is not an easy one to enforce because most cars on the road are in violation.
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/067/chapter175/s175.78.html

[Flyin Monkey]

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/067/chapter175/s175.78.html

[INSANELY CRAZY]

ok thanks for all the comments

[85stang]

Man, you need to make a friend with a good local garage ;) There is NOTHING in the inspection code preventing drop springs, but a mechanic CAN refuse to stick anything. Where the heck was this Sears, Firestone or Pep Boys or something?

Bob Myers
k. hunters in adamsburg. he does good work. hes done other work for me this is the first time i had a problem.

[badf250]

It seems as if the Po-po around here are getting really anal about vehicle equipment violations. I was cited a few weeks ago for the 33" tires on my f250 stickin gout past the wheel well. Not I have flares.