Colotoyboy
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1990 Toy 4x4 pickup, exhaust, Amsoil(airbox mod) 31'' BFG Muds, Rancho 5000's, Hella 500's, Cobra CB
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Post by Colotoyboy on Mar 11, 2004 20:44:16 GMT -5
I just read an article that the Maryland Police had legistlation to bad any non OEM equipment including, aftermarket lights, wheels, tires, bumpers, etc!!! How rediculous is that, luckily SEMA stepped in and blocked the proposal, thumbs up! Whats with those cops!?
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Post by 86taco on Mar 11, 2004 21:42:24 GMT -5
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Post by L8sho2003 on Mar 11, 2004 23:04:28 GMT -5
That's why I live in MS, as far behind as it is, this might be the last free state in the country. I know lots of cops, and I don't know one who knows anything about lift laws.
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Mar 11, 2004 23:10:00 GMT -5
Glad SEMA stepped in for guys.
As bad as CA is, I'm surprised that they haven't put something like that into effect. 
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Post by joes94yota on Mar 11, 2004 23:24:45 GMT -5
Are there lift laws? I live in Des Moines Iowa, a Medium Sized Metropolitan area, and I have never heard anthing about lift laws.
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Post by Hoodlum on Mar 12, 2004 10:15:09 GMT -5
PA. IS TRYING THE SAME DANM THING excuse the language I'm sick and tired of this over and over . What get's me it's the same a**hole hippocrits that own hummers and those all but useless oversized suv's that come up whith this B/S. When are they gonna leave us alone after all this used to be a free country.You know like freedom of choice well I WANT a 30 inch clearance or 3 in. it's my CHOICE  |
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Post by DeadlyPeace on Mar 12, 2004 15:16:58 GMT -5
It's only your choice this days if they say it is.......
Besides those oversized SUV people are just jealous cuz they spend so much $$$ buying their mobel land yacht and still can't wheel it near as well as others at less then a 1/4 of the price they paid.[/
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Post by Mike Kelly on Mar 12, 2004 15:35:38 GMT -5
It's funny. The reason they have some of the lift laws are for the other vehicles safety, like if you're rear-ended. But look at all of the tractor trailers out there. You would think that with all of big rigs out there they would concentrate more on making those trailers safer. You are more likely to be in an accident with one of them and be seriously injured. Imaging rear-ending a big rig. There was recently an SUV around here demolished - beyond all recognician - after being squished between 2 rigs.
I can see the laws regarding the mud flaps, and there are some about the headlights. Some of the stuff if you really look at it from a safety perspective, it makes sense. On the other hand, seems like there are bigger fish to fry than picking on the 2% of 4x4 out there that are "too big". I am in PA and have seen a few 4x4s pulled over before. the cops actually have tape measures to be sure you are compliant.
4xfred... do you do inspections? What are the laws here in PA?
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Post by liftedtacoma99 on Mar 12, 2004 16:37:22 GMT -5
im glad SEMA blocked that b/c i live in MD... that would have of sucked ... ive heard alot of talk about this but didnt know when they were going to try and enforce it |
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Post by 4xfred on Mar 12, 2004 17:56:59 GMT -5
;D Yes Sir! I'm a PA licensed safety & emission inspector. There are bumper & headlight laws but I seriously doubt anybody on this board would have a problem w/them. They are for guys w/12" of lift & 44's. The one law recently passed that could be a prob. in PA is that you are not allowed to have tires more than 2 sizes larger than stock. Example:my truck orig. had 225/75R15. LEGALLY, I can only run a 30"(approx) tire. Now, my personal opinion: As long as a vehicle is safe(lights, horn, brakes, susp., steering........) & is not overly obnoxious (exhaust waaay loud, tires sticking 6" out of the wells), I'll sticker it. BUT, if I'm ever ?'d about the sticker, "It wasn't that way when I inspected it" is all you'll hear me say. You're on your own. The laws are changing & not in our favor. Not to get political, but, if people want to do something, get in touch w/your local rep. or senator & let them know how you feel. I'm lucky, one of our good customers is a PA senator who's commisioner of the Fish & Game board. Later...
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Post by Hoodlum on Mar 23, 2004 10:27:38 GMT -5
It's nice to have friends in high places  Hey 4xfred ask him where the sweet spots are for the trout this year ;D opening day is just around the corner |
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Post by 4xfred on Mar 23, 2004 21:52:46 GMT -5
;D I doubt he's ever fished a day in his life!! BUT, he's all about keeping nature open for public use & building casinos/riverboats on the Delaware!! Later...
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Post by Hoodlum on Mar 25, 2004 11:11:32 GMT -5
let's get this together he fights to preserve wheelin gambling and fishing HE'S MY HERO!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by 4xfred on Mar 25, 2004 20:12:26 GMT -5
;D YEP!! |
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