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PA inspections

depending on the county,you will have to have vehicles fully inspected for safety and emissions testing.all smog eqipment must be there and in working order.this is mostly a visual inspection.no check engine lights.tires within 2/32 of tred same with brake pads and shoes.they usually pull f/l and r/r tires to inspect the brakes.cost is around 75 dollars for both inspection and emissions sticker.if you are in a county that doesnt have smog emissions test then around 50 bucks for the safty inspection sticker.they have been cracking down on the places that do lick and stick inspections,so they are hard to find anymore.most places will do a 15 dollar preinspection to let you know what the vehicle needs to pass also.at least my guy i go to does if i get a new car.
 
i forgot,welcome to the keystone state.i think you have a year to change over both your license and tags iirc.or at least till your current tags run out.:wink1:
 
PA, inspections.

heres some......



...... lights (work, no broken lenses)

...... windows ( must go up and down)

...... wipers work ( cant streak)

...... mirrors (none broken)

...... glass (must have no cracks in drivers view)

...... brakes (atleast 2/32nds)

...... tires ( 2/32nds)

...... bumper heigth (30 inches)
(no tires sticking out at all)

...... cats (visual in some counties)

...... exhaust (must exit either in stock location
or further back)

...... no holes ( rust holes in body or passenger
compartment)

...... emissions ( air pump , cats etc) (also do the gas
cap test)(not in every county)( no check engine lites on)

...... shocks ( no visible leaks)

...... struts (the three bounce test)

...... e-brakes (must be opperative)

...... fender flares ( none larger than 3 inches)




...... Thats a few of the normal ones, not every station does all that tho, you might get
lucky and get a lick and stick

...... usually its just lights, tires, brakes, mirrors

...... average inspection price is between 19.95 and 29.99, emissions go from 30. - 60.

...... most stations pull 2 opposite tires to check brakes and then go from there

..... neither of my trucks go by any of these standards, .....lol
 
from remembering someone with a lifted truck ...

36's max.... that is all I remember.... I know rear mudflaps.... dont think fronts...

PA I believe is like NJ.. you have a different inspection to go through...

in NJ you go through the motor vehicle high rise inspection station.... sucks...:crazy:
 
i think tire size is ok , they have to be dot approved. Mud flaps have to be like 6 degrees from the bottom of the tire, thats almost to the ground...
 
screw state inspection stations in jersey.. those guys suck and have a powertrip... i've gone to gas stations and paid the $75 the last 15 yrs or so...

iirc, pennsy has 2 stickers, 1 emmisions, 1 general..
 
ryoken said:
screw state inspection stations in jersey.. those guys suck and have a powertrip... i've gone to gas stations and paid the $75 the last 15 yrs or so...

iirc, pennsy has 2 stickers, 1 emmisions, 1 general..
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true.... I feel ya man...
there used to be a guy that was cool there.. but they moved him and now dweebs are there...

fyi you may have gotten lucky as your area doesnt know about it but in our area the cops are all up to date on the high rise inspection....

what truck do you get inspected from a gas station? you are good up to 38's in NJ and most cops know that.. it is the trucks with 44's that get picked on....

also NJ has 2 stickers too.... for high rise.. that is how our cops know to pull you over.... then you need your paperwork.... has tire size, lift size, bumper heights......

you can see both stickers here...



and for those that have good eye site...
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oh yeah, thats right, jersey has the lift sticker... this'll be the first time my rig has to go for the stability.. afaik, the only places to do the tilt test are in asbury, and down in like cape may.. i hear the guys in cape may are much cooler...

i know about the 38 law, thats why i'm running em.. i expect them to make me put rear mudflaps on, hopefully not fronts....
 
ryoken said:
oh yeah, thats right, jersey has the lift sticker... this'll be the first time my rig has to go for the stability.. afaik, the only places to do the tilt test are in asbury, and down in like cape may.. i hear the guys in cape may are much cooler...

i know about the 38 law, thats why i'm running em.. i expect them to make me put rear mudflaps on, hopefully not fronts....
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got some news for ya then... sorry to hijack....

yes need front mudflaps.. I failed for that..
also I failed for too many accessory lights.. only allowed 2...


ford and dodge are allowed 36" to bottom of door when open on flat ground and that is on the highest gvrw...

chevies are only allowed 33" as they say the chevy frame is higher than a ford....

you can call them and tell them what you have and they are willing to work with ya and tell you what you can do and how to pass...

Asbury V.I.S.
1010 Comstock St.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 869-8328 Morristown V.I.S.

101 Ridgedale Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 631-6578
Winslow V.I.S.

550 Spring Garden Rd.
Ancora, NJ 08037
(609) 567-0646

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 excessive heat and vibration. They must be mounted in a manner to prevent chafing, undue wear, stress, or unintentional disconnection.
7. Vehicles orginally equipped with bumpers must have them securely fastened, no less than 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 tread width of the rear tires.
10. Front fenders must extend over the full width of the tire tread. Rear tires that are not covered by the fender or other body parts must be equiped 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 trach width are prohibited.
16. Maximum lift height for GVWR 4500 lbs and under is 7" above original vehicle height with tires.
17. Maximum lift height for GVWR 4501 - 7500 lbs is 9" above original vehicle height with tires.
18. Maximum lift height for GVWR 7501 - 10000 lbs is 11" above original vehicle height with tires.
19. No blocks are allowed on 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 a 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 tire diameters of 38" which must be complied with by October 1, 2000.
 
rootbreaker i see 10k max gvw rules.

what about my k30 i have for a spare truck built with a 12k gvw title and tag on it factory gm. :eek1::confused:
 
Find somebody to hook up with to get inspections done. Just remember you did it after the inspection.:wink1:
 
slapperbar, welcome. i'm about 20 minutes from monroeville, and i work near gibsonia .

there is no high rise inspection crap. (root breaker, this is not jersey) just go to a normal small shop to get inspected and you should have no problems. make sure everything works on your truck.



you will need the emissions sticker since you'll be in allegeny county.
 
Well that brings the SUCK! I have a '91 S-10 w/a BUILT 355 in it. It's a vin "A" truck. 2.5L Iron Duke. I got tired of having only half of the engine there.
 
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