Ive been searching for a thread that has a list of head light heights with various lift and tire combos. With my truck torn apart what is the height of a square body with 12" lift and 44's..... thanks
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Head light height
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Joe In Montana
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Whatever you do, the CENTER of the HIGHEST-MOUNTED and adjustable headlamp is (pretty much across all states) between 22" to 54" from level ground, with 150 lbs deadweight in driver's seat, 1/2 full fuel tank(s), engine idling in Neutral.
To be considered a headlamp, it must be mounted in a three point gimballed housing that allows correct alignment for all loads and driving angles. (Therin lies a huge flaw as "load" and "conditions" are not logically definable). ... however, that light must be firmly mounted and not wiggling on cable ties, haywire or duct tape.
FWIW-California allows the 22x54 inch law and many other states allow 24x54 inches. Colorado is just weird on their light laws......which makes me wonder if they had legalized grass before they wrote their vehicle laws.
In all instances (Colorado MIGHT be excluded here) headlamps must face forward or in the direction in which the vehicle is normally dtiven.
Ever notice on some of the older 2 1/2, 5 and 7 ton trucks that have blank out panels where headlights would have been when the cab was at a 1/2 ton cab position? In those situations, the headlights are repositioned sometimes in the bumper. Just saying.
SEMA and Federal DOT Standards And Testing Procedures are set forth by Document: S10.18.9 of FMVSS No. 108....which is part of a downloadable PDF under any browser search of: NHTSA DOT TP-108-13.pdf
Also remember that there are bumper height changes caused by tire size changes that may allow your insurance company to legally abandoned you in case of an accident or a person's death.
Nutshelling it, if it didn't have the modifications you made as owner, also made available as a dealer-offered option in that same year/make/model, then you are on slippery ground if you maim or kill someone.
If you maim or kill Bambi,... then that's a whole 'nuther different punishment.
I am not an attorney, never wanted to be one, nor have any desires to represent anyone here who decides to flaunt the law. Your local authorities may or may not decide to enforce these federally mandated laws, but it's never good to be a test case.
You can do and say and drive what you want. Many states also make it perfectly legal to have a loaded firearm inside their vehicle. USE of that firearm however is subject to laws that most people tend to obey. Just saying.........
To be considered a headlamp, it must be mounted in a three point gimballed housing that allows correct alignment for all loads and driving angles. (Therin lies a huge flaw as "load" and "conditions" are not logically definable). ... however, that light must be firmly mounted and not wiggling on cable ties, haywire or duct tape.
FWIW-California allows the 22x54 inch law and many other states allow 24x54 inches. Colorado is just weird on their light laws......which makes me wonder if they had legalized grass before they wrote their vehicle laws.
In all instances (Colorado MIGHT be excluded here) headlamps must face forward or in the direction in which the vehicle is normally dtiven.
Ever notice on some of the older 2 1/2, 5 and 7 ton trucks that have blank out panels where headlights would have been when the cab was at a 1/2 ton cab position? In those situations, the headlights are repositioned sometimes in the bumper. Just saying.
SEMA and Federal DOT Standards And Testing Procedures are set forth by Document: S10.18.9 of FMVSS No. 108....which is part of a downloadable PDF under any browser search of: NHTSA DOT TP-108-13.pdf
Also remember that there are bumper height changes caused by tire size changes that may allow your insurance company to legally abandoned you in case of an accident or a person's death.
Nutshelling it, if it didn't have the modifications you made as owner, also made available as a dealer-offered option in that same year/make/model, then you are on slippery ground if you maim or kill someone.
If you maim or kill Bambi,... then that's a whole 'nuther different punishment.
I am not an attorney, never wanted to be one, nor have any desires to represent anyone here who decides to flaunt the law. Your local authorities may or may not decide to enforce these federally mandated laws, but it's never good to be a test case.
You can do and say and drive what you want. Many states also make it perfectly legal to have a loaded firearm inside their vehicle. USE of that firearm however is subject to laws that most people tend to obey. Just saying.........
Good reply Joe!
But I sometimes wish that I didn't have a Colorado address ! Hahaha !
But to the original question , I would bet that there are a huge amount of variables to your actual dimensions . The tire brand, and spring manufacturer all would play a part.
No, I don't have any help for you, but can you get an approximate idea by measuring the different parts and adding stuff up?
Or is your truck torn down too far?
But I sometimes wish that I didn't have a Colorado address ! Hahaha !
But to the original question , I would bet that there are a huge amount of variables to your actual dimensions . The tire brand, and spring manufacturer all would play a part.
No, I don't have any help for you, but can you get an approximate idea by measuring the different parts and adding stuff up?
Or is your truck torn down too far?
Fwiw, 8" lift and 43's puts me at 53.5" to the center of the headlights. (Note: 91 model, quad small headlamp set up)
6" lift in front with 37's puts the top of my headlight at 52".
It's all about how much you're willing to cut.
