Originally Posted by
ShawnD
Dumb question, how come trucks can be lifted to ungodly heights but cars cant be lowered?
Also mr SI guy, you were saying some OE replacement bulbs were legal etc. Are some of them not legal because I was looking to get some new ones before my inspection next month.
they cant legally be over 29"f, 32"R if its above 7500lbs, more than 29" under 7500lbs measured at the lowest point of the bumper location.
That is in motor code, I could care less how high it is for SI as long as the suspension is not modified in a manner that will reduce suspension or steering travel, the tires do not contact the body, and it maintains all suspension geometry.
There are several ways to get around the lifting laws, most guys would register the trucks with truck tags or apportioned/permanent truck tags. problem with that is you have to stop at any open weigh station, in addition to having a DOT number also.
as for lights, all I will say is stick with an OE approved replacement and you will be fine. most of the aftermarket LED bulbs are approved, but look at them before you buy. headlamps are a touchy subject, but you are welcome to look at the approved lighting section of the manual if you are interested.
Originally Posted by
Jaybo
this is a bit off topic, but you mention that the exhaust must exit to the rear of the passenger compartment... are Roush Mustangs exempt from this because their exhaust is "factory" installed? also, i'm assuming dumps before the rear axle are against code?
There was specifically several updates to the older manuals for Roush items, sidepipes and windshield lettering were the two main things.
it all got changed, you can now have whatever you want over the windshield, lettering included. Still able to get a ticket IIRC, but its officer discretion.
The exhaust side was merely changed to be that the exhaust has to discharge to the rear OR sides, meaning sidepipes are now permitted as are tailpipes that dump in front of the rear wheels. That one there will still be caught by some inspectors unless they really read the manual close, I had to go back over it to verify a few minutes ago.