Modifying the factory bumper height is OK, as long as you keep it at 30 inches from the ground, or lift the vehicle no more than 4 inches. Psych! It’s not allowed unless you follow the rules: Headlights can’t be more than 44 inches high, while taillights reach their limit at 72 inches. No altering from the OE design is allowed. Also keep in mind that the lowest portion of the body floor can’t be more than 5 inches above the top of the frame. If the GVWR is 4,501 to 7,500 pounds, it’s 30 inches, and for 7,501- to 10,000 pounders, it’s 31 inches. If your truck’s 4,500 pounds, the maximum frame height is 27 inches. What you can do is dependent on the GVWR. However, overall height restriction is 13 feet 6 inches without permit, thereby limiting all those dreams you just had. They can’t be lower than 24 inches or higher than 54 inches from the ground. There’s no law governing suspension upgrades, but there is a statute that restricts the height of headlights. Also keep in mind that empty or loaded, your truck can’t be taller than 13 feet 6 inches. Leave your pickup stock, and you can skip the flaps. So, in other words, lift it, and you’re stuck following the mud flap rules. However, 3/4-ton or lighter pickups are exempt, unless you’ve increased the OE bumper height.
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The rear fender’s splashguards can’t be more than 8 inches from the ground and must be wide enough, of course, to actually cover the full tread of the tires.
Mud flap laws apply to trucks, but not SUVs. They can’t be more than 60 inches above the ground.Īlaska is another state that bases its laws on the lights, and in this case it’s the distance from the headlights and taillights to the ground, which is 54 inches max and 24 minimum front and rear.
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There aren’t codes dealing specifically with the suspension components rather, you’ll have to base your mods on the reflectors. Keep in mind, that you are only kidding yourself if you think an insurance company will stand behind you if they find out you’re driving a vehicle that is not street legal and you get into an accident.ĬREDITS: This article was published in the December, 2000 edition of Peterson’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine. So check the local regulations (found below) for street driven vehicles, there are ways around the bumper thing so it’s better to know and prepare for it. Some states have maximum bumper height regulations among others. If you get into an accident with an illegally modified vehicle you can be held criminally liable (ticket) and sued. More importantly, a SUPERBUMPER ensures the safety of other motorists, your family, your vehicle and your insurance.”
“The cost of one citation or accident can far exceed the purchase price of a SUPERBUMPER. I wanted get some opinions on this before I order the hitch for the back of my travel trailer.“Drivers should understand the heavy fines they subject themselves to when driving a lifted vehicle with illegal bumpers,” said Jeff Mohr, president, Mohr Manufacturing.
Most trips will be under 300 miles round trip so I will not be doing this cross country. I'd think it would actually be under 65ft which is what my surrounding states are. Combined length will be within my states length limit which is 75ft. I will be using my Equalizer 4 point sway control weight dist. (aluminum jon style hull) With trailer weighs aprox.
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Loaded it weighs between 8200lbs-8600lbs.īoat = 1998 Bass Tracker Pro Team 18ft sport jet 120hp. Trailer = 2001 Wildwood 29ft w/ super slide. Am I crazy for wanting to do this? Is there any way to make it safer? No, I will not be getting a 5th wheel to replace my bumper pull. My main concern is safety and am also looking for tips from those who have done it either with a bumper pull or 5th wheel. I'm wanting to tow them at once from here on out. Obviously I've towed them separately which takes 2 trips and is time consuming. I have some camping trips planned this year that I want to take my fishing/hunting boat. I'm looking for some input from you guys who have done this or have knowledge about it in general.
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