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New Jersey Lift Law

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#1 ·
I have a 1987 Ford Ranger which when I bought it,it had a 3 inch body lift I have recently added a tuff country 4 inch suspension lift, The tires which came with this truck are 33x12.50x15's
I need to know if this truck is sitting to high now, I added up the figures and I am now approximately sitting at about 11 inches of total lift, will my vehicle conform to the NJ lift laws or is it considered a high rise and will I be subjected to the tilt test.
I will post a photo of my truck tomorrow.
So you can see the total ride height.
Thanks for any comments.
Dennis
 
#2 ·
First im sure some guys will wanna know how did you get 11 inches of lift? i only count 7. 4" suspension adn 3" body 4+3=7. on another note, im not sure how strict the NJ laws are but i dont think you will be. there a few threads on here that tells the laws of each state.


This might help you as well:

http://roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html
 
#5 ·
On 2006-08-30 04:24, steved wrote:
Both of you forgot to add in the extra height of the tires...

It goes by frame height from the ground, not "lift" size.

I can't remember what's legal in NJ...

steved

Your exactly right I added the 4 inches from the tires to that equation, The tires from the center has raised the truck up an aditional 4 inches.
I also found this article from 1999 that came from the NJDOT it may explain to the other people out their that are interested in the NJ Lift Laws.

LIFT LAWS
04/13/99
An examination of your vehicle indicates that it has been raised more than 4 inches beyond its manufactured height. Under the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.3, such a vehicle must undergo a geometric stability test.
These tests are being conducted by appointment only at specialty inspection locations. A comprehensive examination of the steering and suspension will be conducted. There is no charge for this inspection. Please call the location of your choice as soon as possible, since the test must be completed prior to the expiration date of your inspection sticker.

Conditions for the motor vehicles with elevated chassis heights are:

(1) Steering gear ratios and steering wheel left stop to right stop turns must be within 1/2 turn of the original manufacturers specifications.

(2) Headlights shall be mounted no lower than 22" nor more than 54" above the ground.

(3) Taillights shall be mounted no lower than 15" nor more than 72" above the ground.

(4) Off road lights must be covered while operating on public roads.

(5) License plates must be mounted no less than 12" nor more than 48" above the ground.

(6) Brake lines and hoses must be protected from excess heat and vibration. They must be mounted in a manner to prevent chafing, undue wear, stress, or unintentional disconnection.

(7) Vehicles originally equipped with bumpers must have them securely fastened, no less then 16" from the ground to the bottom of the bumper, and shall extend the full width of the vehicle.

(8) Maximum tire diameter allowed will be 38" or 6" over stock, whichever is less.

(9) All tires must be the same size. Maximum tire pressure as stated on tire is recommended. Front tires must be at least 60% of the thread width of the rear tires.

(10) Front fenders must extend over the full width of the tire thread. Rear tires that are not covered by the fender or other body parts must be equipped with metal protectors or flexible flaps that prevent dirt, debris and water from being thrown.

(11) Exposed fuel tanks must be encased. Side mounted tanks must have a protective bar to prevent rupture.

(12) Exposed exhaust system components and moving parts must be shielded.

(13) Ballast must be securely mounted.

(14) Releasing the steering wheel in a sharp turn shall result in an increase in turning radius.

(15) Spacers to increase track width are prohibited.

(16) Maximum lift heights for GVWR 4500 lbs and under... 7" above original vehicle height.

(17) Maximum lift heights for GVWR 4501 - 7500 lbs... 9" above original vehicle height.

(18) Maximum lift heights for GVWR 7501 - 10,000 lbs... 11" above original vehicle height.

(19) No blocks are allowed on the front suspension.

(20) All credentials are to be up to date.

(21) Please report to the Supervisor’s Office at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment. Lateness will result in cancellation of the scheduled appointment. Do not wait in the inspection line. Stability tests are not given in inclement weather. Please call the station if questionable.

Please Note: Vehicles that have been previously approved prior to October 1, 1998 are exempt from lift restrictions. However, all other regulations must be complied with by February 1, 1999 except limitations on tire diameter which must be complied with by October 1, 2000.

Vehicles Certified Prior to 10/1/98
All vehicles tested and approved prior to October 1, 1998 will have until October 1, 2000 to comply with the tire diameter requirements. While all vehicles approved prior to October 1, 1998 will be exempt from the maximum lift requirements, once the vehicle is retrofitted to comply with the new tire regulations, a new stability test will be required.
Effective October 1, 2000, maximum tire diameter will be no more than six (6) inches larger than the stock tire available from the manufacturer ( for that model and model year ) or thirty-eight inch diameter, whichever is LESS.
 
#7 ·
well personally... you just need to call them... I dont have the number handy.. but call information and ask for the winslow inspection for high rise vehicles.....


it goes by gvrw and your going to be down on the lower one.. however I believe even with that.. you are allowed 33-35" tires... somewhere in there...

anyways... my truck is allowed 11" lift total over stock including tire height...

31" tires stock - 38" max = 7" / 2 = 3.5" lift
11 - 3.5 = 7.5" lift


I am running 6" superlift front leafs that sag to 5" plus 1" ord zero rate (back to 6")
and 40" ground hawgs (38.8 measured by them) and I am legal and have 1" I can go up.......


basically call them and tell them what your truck is and they will tell you what you are allowed....
 
#8 ·
oh yeah dont forget about the tilt test... it isnt designed to flip you...

they weigh your truck.. then you drive up and they weigh it again.. then calculate the % weight shift.. and you can fail that way too...

GeorgesBlazah standing next to my truck....
[img=500x375]http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/193902/fullsize/root6.jpg[/img]


GeorgesBlazah before it got hit with roids....
[img=500x375]http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/221552/fullsize/george2.jpg[/img]


GeorgesBlazah refuses to go through inspection now... dunno why...
6" superlift ifs lift
2" body lift
34" ssr radials.... :bigthumb:

[img=500x375]http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/297947/fullsize/georgesblazah1.jpg[/img]
 
#12 ·
On 2006-09-16 20:27, muddog14 wrote:
just a thought. if the lift law goes from height to the frame you do not need to count the body lift since that will not raise your frame. correct me if i am wrong it just sounds that way from the way you explained it.

You know what I never thought of that, thanks for the insight I will definately check into that.
Dennis
 
#13 ·
On 2006-09-13 04:56, RootBreaker wrote:
well personally... you just need to call them... I dont have the number handy.. but call information and ask for the winslow inspection for high rise vehicles.....

basically call them and tell them what your truck is and they will tell you what you are allowed....

I found the phone number here it is in case anyone else would like to give them a call.
Winslow Specialty Site
This site is for specialized vehicle inspections by appt. only.
Salvage 609-567-0190
Hi-Rise 609-567-0646
Office 609-567-8873
550 Spring Garden Rd
Ancora
NJ 08037

Thanks again
 
#15 ·
On 2006-09-19 07:35, GeorgesBlazah wrote:
They dont use the frame height if I remeber right. They measure the height to the bottom of your door.


yuppers...

chevies are allowed 33" and ford/dodge are allowed 36" due to their frames are lower... now this is in the biggest gvrw category.. where I fall...

make it even easier.. im gonna try and find a crew cab... 1979ish.... above a 10k gvrw.. tough to do but im trying.. dont think they made one....or say screw it and buy a newer truck where the gvrw is over 10k... self inspection.. then rocks and 53's here i come!!!!!! :naughty:
 
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