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AlexChoas12

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From Massachusetts question.

I'm not sure this is where to post such a question. I recently went for a sticker and I received a rejection (red R) due to safety. I didn't even notice but the previous owner had "tinted" the headlights. He also said my wheels stick out to much. I have a 6inch lift on 35". My question is avoiding another rejection, I'm replacing the headlights and putting in fender flares.

He didn't say much about the lift just that it was "over the lift limit". So, if I replace all these headlights, fender flares, do you think I'll be rejected again? I don't want to go through the trouble of taking the lift out, who does?

I have a 99 tahoe k1500.
 
I think youll be fine with the new headlights and flares. 6 inch lift is pretty much legal everywhere so maybe that was a bit nitpicky as he couldnt even tell you why it was too much. In some states they measure your headlight to ground and if its over then its too much lift....
 
They used to measure the height of the door bottom to the ground,and had charts to determine the accepted limits on particular vehicles..

Personally I'd just try another inspection place,one that is more truck friendly...the only thing I'm not sure about is if once your "rejected" somewhere,if you can just try again elsewhere and pay twice--your eligible for one "free" re-test,but I believe that the original shop that rejected you has to do the "free" re-inspection..

It wouldn't surprise me if the RMV "red flags" every rejected vehicle,so they can see if the owners simpy "try again" elsewhere...now that everything is on computer,its tough to get away with anything like you could years ago...
 
diesel4me said:
They used to measure the height of the door bottom to the ground,and had charts to determine the accepted limits on particular vehicles..
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diesel4me is correct in saying that lift at an inspection is measured at a static point on the truck. So half the amount of increased tire size also adds to that lift number. They dont care you have a six inch lift, they care that your truck is sitting 6+2 inches taller from going to a 35 from a 31.
 
I'm going to try my luck. I am hoping once everything else has been replaced, they won't hit me on the lift. I know almost every police officer in town, heck both of them are my cousins. They both say no cop will pull you over due to the "lift ".

I'm notsure what happens if I'm rejected the 2nd. I personally don't see him knocking me just because of the lift?
 
I've seen guys hang motorcycle headlights from the bottom of their bumper to skirt the limit. A long time ago of course.
 
Since they are looking at overall height, not just suspension lift height, I think the fastest thing to do would be to throw on some really small wheels/tires that you borrow from a friend or get on Craigslist and then sell after inspection. That would bring the bumper height down for you to pass.
 
You could try cranking down the torsion bars in the front.
But be aware that you will need to adjust toe afterwards.
If you have blocks in the rear, it's easy to remove them (don't forget to get shorter u-bolts)
 
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