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Post by 94runnerj4 on Nov 30, 2006 17:23:56 GMT -5
Hi guys I just wanted to let all of you know that I got pulled over for the first time since I have had my truck lifted. I drive a 1994 Toyota 4runner and I first put a 4 inch suspension lift on it with 33 inch tall tires. I drove that around for a year and a half and had no problems then I added a 3 inch body lift and 35 inch tires. I have had all of that on since May of 2006 and have been driving around everyday since then. On Nov. 28, 2006 I was pulled over by a state police man and he told me that my truck was over the limit, Suvs' limit is a 22 inch bumper height front and rear, and my truck is 30 inches in the rear and 34 and some change up front. He then told me that I could have it registered as a truck since it was on a truck frame.
I go to the DMV 2 days after and they tell me that I have to pay $140.00 for an "Investigator" to come and inspect it and make the call wether it can be called a pick-up or not.
It really sucks to live in the state of Virginia for this purpose......I live 2 miles from the North Carolina State line....why can't I just live there...
If any of yall have any advice for me or if yall have had to have the "Investigator" come look at you trucks please tell me how it went because I have no idea whats gonna happen and I love my turck and don't want to have to lower it!!!!
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Nov 30, 2006 21:37:26 GMT -5
lol, and everyone says california is bad. in oregon cops dont even look at my truck
Drew
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Post by fourwd1 on Nov 30, 2006 21:45:31 GMT -5
4Runners are on a p/u frame. If that gets you a truck registration and cuts you some slack, why not?
I've only been pulled over once in 4 states (by MD SP) and I was legal. The trooper was kinda embarassed. He was a dick at first then changed his tune when he was wrong. The cut out fenders make it look even taller.
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tacobel
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Post by tacobel on Dec 2, 2006 15:38:37 GMT -5
Careful DMV don't tax trucks more, restrict where you drive (no commercial traffic) and park. In NYS they screw us-higher insurance, higher reg. fees, and all these restrictions. Before change reg status, look over state's laws re. trucks vs passenger vehicles. It could be can o' worms.
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Post by 94runnerj4 on Dec 4, 2006 13:57:33 GMT -5
i recently called the office in Roanoke and they told me that there was nothing that I could do unless I had put a pick up body on my suv frame then they could come and check it out, but other than that they said nothing could be done except to lower the bumpers.........I guess I will just have to restrict my driving and take the backroads instead of driving down the main roads.
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Post by mudwiser316 on Dec 5, 2006 1:25:47 GMT -5
sounds like it's time to install removable drop bumpers!
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pinchemigalito
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Post by pinchemigalito on Dec 5, 2006 13:13:26 GMT -5
In Texas we have a 72" head light restriction as far as height goes.. I think states like Montana where you could really use a lifted vehicle, it is illegal to lift it at all!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Dec 6, 2006 18:31:47 GMT -5
In Texas we have a 72" head light restriction as far as height goes.. I think states like Montana where you could really use a lifted vehicle, it is illegal to lift it at all!!!!!!!!!!!! but only a small fine for drinking and driving DRew |
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Post by bowshtr on Dec 12, 2006 0:59:35 GMT -5
sounds like the cop is wrong.... your legal height is 28 inches in virginia
§ 46.2-1063. Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail.
No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a passenger motor vehicle if it has been modified by alteration of its altitude from the ground to the extent that its bumpers, measured to any point on the lower edge of the main horizontal bumper bar, exclusive of any bumper guards, are not within the range of fourteen inches to twenty-two inches above the ground. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the range of bumper heights for motor vehicles bearing street rod license plates issued pursuant to § 46.2-747 shall be nine to twenty-two inches.
No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision, or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body under normal operation. No part of the original suspension system of a motor vehicle shall be disconnected to defeat the safe operation of its suspension system. However, nothing contained in this section shall prevent the installation of heavy duty equipment, including shock absorbers and overload springs. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the driving on a public highway of a motor vehicle with normal wear to the suspension system if such normal wear does not adversely affect the control of the vehicle.
No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a truck if it has been modified by alteration of its altitude from the ground to the extent that its bumpers, measured to any point on the lower edge of the main horizontal bumper bar, exclusive of any bumper guards, do not fall within the limits specified herein for its gross vehicle weight rating category. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 4,500 pounds or less shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 28 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 28 inches. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 4,501 pounds to 7,500 pounds shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 29 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 30 inches. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 7,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 30 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 31 inches. Bumper height limitations contained in this section shall not apply to trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings in excess of 15,000 pounds. For the purpose of this section, "truck" includes pickup and panel trucks, and "gross vehicle weight ratings" means manufacturer's gross vehicle weight ratings established for that vehicle as indicated by a number, plate, sticker, decal, or other device affixed to the vehicle by its manufacturer.
In the absence of bumpers, and in cases where bumper heights have been lowered, height measurements under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made to the bottom of the frame rail. However, if bumper heights have been raised, height measurements under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made to the bottom of the main horizontal bumper bar.
No vehicle shall be operated on a public highway if it has been modified by any means so as to raise its body more than three inches, in addition to any manufacturer's spacers and bushings, above the vehicle's frame rail or manufacturer's attachment points on the frame rail.
This section shall not apply to specially designed or modified motor vehicles when driven off the public highways in races and similar events. Such motor vehicles may be lawfully towed on the highways of the Commonwealth.
Just fight your ticket....its worth a shot. I went to court over one of mine and won. Cops are idiots. Half the time they dont know 1/10th of the law!
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Post by 94runnerj4 on Jun 28, 2007 17:04:44 GMT -5
I am way over 28 inches front and rear....... the front is about 35 inches and the rear is an even 31 inches....... I was pulled over this past November and have been driving it everyday since then and have been lucky not to get pulled again! "knock on wood"
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Post by 4xfred on Jun 28, 2007 22:15:07 GMT -5
;D I don't live in VA., so I might be talking out my A**. In PA., you can register a 4Runner as a "station wagon". All it needs is seats/windows. Later...
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Post by bowshtr on Jun 29, 2007 8:44:59 GMT -5
My toyota only lasted about 3 months on the road in virginia. I am a bit higher and more then likely wider then your truck. Still...va sucks when it comes to motor vehicle laws. The last time i got busted it really pissed me off when the a-hole was making up laws and where to measure and all this nonsense. I was going to re-register my truck as a one ton truck. I talked to the lady at DMV one day about it. I told her that I did some modifications to the vehicle to haul a big trailer but I didnt want to get busted for being overweight. So I asked if I could get bumped up to truck tags and she said that would be no problem and asked for my registration. I gave up on all that though since my frame measures like 41 or so inches in the rear and 31 up front at the bottom of my spring hanger.
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Post by 2savage4you on Aug 2, 2007 15:28:14 GMT -5
Some laws are B.S. I got a ticket for mudflaps on my lifted chevy pickup so i asked the cop if i needed them on my lifted suburban and he said no it was considered a station wagon no matter how high it was it did not need them. All i could say was WTF, I never did put mudflaps on the truck  em 2sav |
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