Moving back to Utah--another lift laws question...

[leorn]

So the Vegas economy sucks even worse Utah so I am coming back to Utah for the time being.

I have some bad memories about getting pulled over once a month for some lecture about the 4runner is not legal, no matter how hard I tried to make it comply. That was when it had 35s. Now it has 39s. I am really going to miss the vegas cops among other things.

I have until January before registration expires which should give me some time to bring it up to snuff again. Questions:

1. I know I need mud flaps that cover the tread at least half the height.
2. I need to ditch my front spacers right? (its a toyota I need them to steer and the tires still hit my leafs)
3. I am right at 26" frame height. I am really looking for an excuse to lower it even though last time I had it checked they said that was fine for its GVW. Can I link it, or do I have to stay with an OEM style suspension (leafs)???
4. Tube bumpers, do I need to ditch them??? I'm looking for an excuse to redo them as they have put up with many years abuse and are do for a makeover. Can I mix plate and tube to comply?

Thats all I can think of for now.

On the bright side I will be closer to moab!

Oh and yes I searched and read the inspection manual, but it seems like some of this stuff has come up in threads recently that my searching skills didn't find.

 

[jdub]

Bumper is a bumper with my experience. The width has to make it to the middle of the tires though. I have seen shorter pass but just to comply I run them at that width.

 

[88 Runner SAS]

26" is legal for the 4runner. Tube bumpers depend on the station. I argued with my last boss for an hour over bumpers on toyotas. The manual states it has to be 4 1/2" tall and go i believe the entire width of the original, and be as strong or stronger than factory. I told him that a 1" DOM tube bumper is far superior in strength than a factory as it is just sheet metal, and the only strength in the front end for impact is the frame rail. He passed it when the owner welded a second tube below to make the overall height 4 1/2" even though his brother a Sargent in the highway patrol said it has to be a solid bumper no gaps. So its all in who you get and how they interpret the book.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

What year 4Runner? Better yet what is your listed GVW?

"d) to a frame height of more than 24 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4,500 pounds;
(e) to a frame height of more than 26 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 4,500 pounds and less than 7,500 pounds;
(f) to a frame height of more than 28 inches for a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 7,500 pounds;"

" 41-6a-1632. Bumpers.
(1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a bumper on both front and rear of the motor vehicle, except a motor vehicle that was not originally designed or manufactured with a bumper or bumpers.
(2) (a) On a motor vehicle required to have bumpers under Subsection (1), a bumper shall be:
(i) at least 4.5 inches in vertical height;
(ii) centered on the vehicle's center line; and
(iii) extend no less than the width of the respective wheel track distance.
(b) A bumper shall be securely mounted, horizontal load bearing, and attached to the motor vehicle's frame to effectively transfer impact when engaged.
(3) If a motor vehicle is originally or later equipped with a bumper, the bumper shall:
(a) be maintained in operational condition; and
(b) comply with this section. "

 

[Houndoc]

FYI, technically you need to re-register in Utah as soon as you move here (within 30 days??), not when your registration expires in another state.

 

[leorn]

Houndoc, thanks for the heads up. It's a complicated situation. My primary residence will still be in Nevada, and I really don't know how long I will be in Utah. Hopefully I find a job there, but that's not guaranteed. I will be applying all over the US.

Cruseroutfit its an 85.

Anyways good responses so far.

Any thoughts on suspension or spacers?

 

[864runner]

If they are spacers like the ones trail gear sales then they are legal from what I understand, I run them on mine. It's the ones that don't replace the studs that are illegal.

 

[Houndoc]

Houndoc, thanks for the heads up. It's a complicated situation. My primary residence will still be in Nevada, and I really don't know how long I will be in Utah. Hopefully I find a job there, but that's not guaranteed. I will be applying all over the US.

I hope it goes well, I feel for anyone looking for jobs now days!

What type of work?

 

[leorn]

I hope it goes well, I feel for anyone looking for jobs now days!

What type of work?

Thanks, me too! Landscape Architect -- as in does blueprints, planning etc.

*edit* I think I'm the only Landscape Architect in the rockcrawling crowd the rest are all sending their paychecks to SUWA -- JK, but I am definitely a misfit.

 

[Silly Willy]

Thanks, me too! Landscape Architect -- as in does blueprints, planning etc.

*edit* I think I'm the only Landscape Architect in the rockcrawling crowd the rest are all sending their paychecks to SUWA -- JK, but I am definitely a misfit.

If you want I can see if my dads neighbor is looking for anyone. He owns a landscaping company and does stuff allover utah

 

[leorn]

Usually contractors don't employ landscape architects, but sure I'm not being picky right now.

 

[spencevans]

Even if your vehicle is under 4500 lbs you can still have 26" frame height. You just need to make a simple modification. If the vehicle's door plate is missing the vehicle is classified as 4500 lbs which will allow you to have a frame height up to 26".