VA State lift laws

[95 Snake]

Anybody know what they are? Ive heard 32" on a truck or bigger and 22" on a passenger vehicle, i dont remember exaclty. Problem is i drive a bronnco and doubt that the higher lift will apply to me, im really just worried about passing inspection etc...i dont care about non moving violation tickets.

[davethacraker]

27inches for most compact trucks and i think 31inches for a full size...it all depends on the weight class of your truck from what ive been told.i have four alterd suspension tickets framed up in my room from the past 6months lol

[Mkiii_Jetta]

GVWR >4500 Max 28", 4501 - 7500 Front 29" Rear 30", 7501 - 10000 Front 30" rear 31"

[Turbo Talon]

What a hipocracy.
Jack a truck up to passenger head level in a car - LEGAL

Lower a car to vehicle frame level - ILLEGAL

I'm not knocking jacked up trucks just this stupid bass ackwards commonwealth

[bigd0915]

and thoes heights are to the bumper, unless the bumper has been modified in which case they measure to the bottom of the frame rails.

[Slow CX]

http://www.sema.org/images/pdf/33525.pdf

[wheelin22re]

most places you go for an inspection wont fail you if you're lifted too much. You should be straight as long as your bumper doesn't come up to your head or anything. which would be sweet.

[Mkiii_Jetta]

YA they wont fail you for an inspection and mostly cops will leave you alone unless they are having a slow night

[davethacraker]

yall must stay near the nice cops,ive had four altered suspension tickets in the past couple a months and mines only 40" tall

[steeltoe]

YA they wont fail you for an inspection and mostly cops will leave you alone unless they are having a slow night
i got a ticket on the strip for my tires on a stock 2000 ranger i had 32x13.50 they said my tires were to wide and i need to put some fender flares on but there was a Z71 behind me with a lest 36 on it with no fender flares and his were a lot wider then mine

[01Fordby4]

do u have to have fender flares if your tires stick past the fender?

[Ninety7GSX]

I believe 3"'s is as far as they can stick out might be 2 can't recall correct.

I have been told that if you have side markers to light them up they are ok??

[wheelin22re]

I believe 3"'s is as far as they can stick out might be 2 can't recall correct.

I have been told that if you have side markers to light them up they are ok??

i think i have heard the 2 inch rule before.

[joeb15]

My moms a cop ill ask her tonite when she gets home Later

[steeltoe]

i know this is old but heres what i found out. the only that THE STATE of va is your body cant be more then 3 inchs off the frame. that is the only that the state of va has but the city can add to but no take away from what the state puts out as law.

[99EJ6T]

§ 46.2-1063. Alteration of suspension system; bumper height limits; raising body above frame rail.

No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a passenger motor vehicle if it has been modified by alteration of its altitude from the ground to the extent that its bumpers, measured to any point on the lower edge of the main horizontal bumper bar, exclusive of any bumper guards, are not within the range of fourteen inches to twenty-two inches above the ground. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the range of bumper heights for motor vehicles bearing street rod license plates issued pursuant to § 46.2-747 shall be nine to twenty-two inches.

No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision, or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body under normal operation. No part of the original suspension system of a motor vehicle shall be disconnected to defeat the safe operation of its suspension system. However, nothing contained in this section shall prevent the installation of heavy duty equipment, including shock absorbers and overload springs. Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the driving on a public highway of a motor vehicle with normal wear to the suspension system if such normal wear does not adversely affect the control of the vehicle.

No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a truck if it has been modified by alteration of its altitude from the ground to the extent that its bumpers, measured to any point on the lower edge of the main horizontal bumper bar, exclusive of any bumper guards, do not fall within the limits specified herein for its gross vehicle weight rating category. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 4,500 pounds or less shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 28 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 28 inches. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 4,501 pounds to 7,500 pounds shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 29 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 30 inches. The front bumper height of trucks whose gross vehicle weight ratings are 7,501 pounds to 15,000 pounds shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 30 inches, and their rear bumper height shall be no less than 14 inches and no more than 31 inches. Bumper height limitations contained in this section shall not apply to trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings in excess of 15,000 pounds. For the purpose of this section, "truck" includes pickup and panel trucks, and "gross vehicle weight ratings" means manufacturer's gross vehicle weight ratings established for that vehicle as indicated by a number, plate, sticker, decal, or other device affixed to the vehicle by its manufacturer.

In the absence of bumpers, and in cases where bumper heights have been lowered, height measurements under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made to the bottom of the frame rail. However, if bumper heights have been raised, height measurements under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be made to the bottom of the main horizontal bumper bar.

No vehicle shall be operated on a public highway if it has been modified by any means so as to raise its body more than three inches, in addition to any manufacturer's spacers and bushings, above the vehicle's frame rail or manufacturer's attachment points on the frame rail.

This section shall not apply to specially designed or modified motor vehicles when driven off the public highways in races and similar events. Such motor vehicles may be lawfully towed on the highways of the Commonwealth.

That should clear up any questions.

:)

[Ninety7GSX]

Since it says trucks are considered pickups and panel trucks I guess jeeps are off the hook. :p