NJ Inspection

DMP · 10-08-2007, 03:19 AM

I dont know if I can post this here or not, but I think this would be a good discussion.

Do you take your trucks to a private inspection or state? Maybe we can make a list of what we can get away with and/or certain laws.

I tried taking mine through the state and failed twice. Once for the check engine light didnt turn on (last owner ripped the bulb out) and the plate lights were blue (they were actually bright white, but I guess they were color blind). The 2nd time was for throwing 2 codes.

I checked into lowering a vehicle. It must have a minimum of 3" clearance. My Sonoma headlights are "cleared"....removed the orange reflectors. No problems with that.

For now on, im taking mine through a private inspection. I hate the "attitudes" the inspectors give you and one a**hole inspector reved my engine way above redline. If he would of blew my engine, I wonder whose fault it would be?

ProTouring2.2 · 10-08-2007, 03:22 AM

I failed for tinted tail lights and third brake light

Failed for exhaust not exiting behind the vehicle (turn down after the rear axle)

1/4milecrazy · 10-08-2007, 03:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DMP

I dont know if I can post this here or not, but I think this would be a good discussion.

Do you take your trucks to a private inspection or state? Maybe we can make a list of what we can get away with and/or certain laws.

I tried taking mine through the state and failed twice. Once for the check engine light didnt turn on (last owner ripped the bulb out) and the plate lights were blue (they were actually bright white, but I guess they were color blind). The 2nd time was for throwing 2 codes.

I checked into lowering a vehicle. It must have a minimum of 3" clearance. My Sonoma headlights are "cleared"....removed the orange reflectors. No problems with that.

For now on, im taking mine through a private inspection. I hate the "attitudes" the inspectors give you and one a**hole inspector reved my engine way above redline. If he would of blew my engine, I wonder whose fault it would be?

where are you located in NJ? what year is your truck? send me a PM and i could shoot you a couple of places that might be able to get that "fixed up" for ya

OnE SiCk XtReMe · 10-08-2007, 12:35 PM

yea what do you you need to pass i'm curious now lol

GeorgesBlazah · 10-08-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe

yea what do you you need to pass i'm curious now lol

Your truck will pass.

OnE SiCk XtReMe · 10-08-2007, 05:43 PM

thx George lol but what can't you do to your truck where they can fail you?

GeorgesBlazah · 10-08-2007, 06:39 PM

Tons of crap...tires stick out past fender, exhuast deosnt exit at the rear or side of vehicle, bald tires, brakes not working right, suspension parts that are worn out, foggy headlights etc

1/4milecrazy · 10-08-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe

thx George lol but what can't you do to your truck where they can fail you?

your better off just planning what you want, then figure out which of them mods could cause inspection issues

OnE SiCk XtReMe · 10-08-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy

your better off just planning what you want, then figure out which of them mods could cause inspection issues

yea true most prob wouldn't pass anyway

MeltingPlastic · 10-08-2007, 11:51 PM

or just suck it up and pay the price of having a custom ride.. IE whatever the shady shop on the corner somewhere charges for a sticker lol

OnE SiCk XtReMe · 10-09-2007, 01:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MeltingPlastic

or just suck it up and pay the price of having a custom ride.. IE whatever the shady shop on the corner somewhere charges for a sticker lol

I don't kno anybody tho lol

ProTouring2.2 · 10-09-2007, 03:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe

I don't kno anybody tho lol

look at the third post in this thread...

NJ4X4BLAZE · 10-09-2007, 09:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe

I don't kno anybody tho lol

Idk Chris, you might not pass because of the Honda Civic taillights you are running.....lol.... jk

OnE SiCk XtReMe · 10-09-2007, 12:58 PM

thx man lol

ProTouring2.2 · 10-09-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NJ4X4BLAZE

Idk Chris, you might not pass because of the Honda Civic taillights you are running.....lol.... jk

hahaha

yfz350rider · 10-10-2007, 05:30 PM

yeh nj inspection sucks, ive been there 3 times, the first i failed cuz my ebrake and tinited windows, next time i failed cuz my headlights were apparently not mounted right, then i took the tint off to pass and now my emmisions are messed up, didnt say anything about my turn down dumping before the axle or my bags, i dont even have door handles. If you dont have door handles as long as you have a button somewhere outside the vehicle to open it (just velcro your key fob in your gas lid) they cant fail you for it.

01s10LoWeRed · 12-19-2007, 11:29 AM

I just pass with HID's 4300k in my truck.. It did fail for my tail lights not being DOT approved. I'll just get my friends stock ones and throw them on.

Does anyone know if a Frenched tailgate will pass inspection that has two DOT lights to light up the plate? and the plate is on a 35 degrees angle.

death trap · 12-23-2007, 01:31 PM

Frenched tail lights should pass if they are DOT aproved, unless the vehical is 1968 or newer and doesn't have a light visable from the sides (both front and rear). In 1968 the DOT made side marker lamps manditory. They also must meet DOT regulations.

As for tags, there is no law saying that it can't be angeled,sideways or upsidedown for that matter, but you could fail inspection or get a ticket because inspector/police find it illegible. You could get that ticket for a dirty tag, if you had a clear cover on your tag and it was clarked or anything. It's just how it's interprited (SUCKS!).

mikewiththelip · 03-30-2008, 02:27 AM

inspection sucks in jersey, one of my friends has tinted windows and went to the state (rolled windows down) and they didnt even look at the windows to see if they were tinted or not, than my other friend went with tinted windows to the state and failed...so im guessing it depends on who inspects your truck and what kinda mood they are in

HofinaterSS · 03-30-2008, 02:32 PM

i take it to a gas station near my house. They said basically they'll pass it except if it has tinted windows cus that would get them in trouble

DMP · 04-03-2008, 02:56 AM

Anybody try going through with HID's?

GeorgesBlazah · 04-03-2008, 10:27 AM

Yeah, mine passed. I have 6k temp, any higher than that and I wouldnt think ital pass.

DMP · 04-06-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Yeah, mine passed. I have 6k temp, any higher than that and I wouldnt think ital pass.

Mine are 4300k so I should be good. Did you go through the state or private?

GeorgesBlazah · 04-07-2008, 12:56 AM

state

DMP · 08-07-2008, 11:37 PM

Shaved door handles & locks....will it pass through the state?

MeltingPlastic · 08-07-2008, 11:40 PM

ive heard it all depends on the inspector... id go to an independent if i were you

yfz350rider · 08-09-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DMP

Shaved door handles & locks....will it pass through the state?

my truck never had a problem with my shaved handles, you just need a popper either behind your gas door, or velcroed somewhere in the bed for the time being at the inspection station. I went to the mays landing inspection station

lt1s10onair · 08-09-2008, 12:07 PM

i can get most things through if anyone wants.... the only thing is on a 96 or newer vehicle, it cant have any codes....
the guy charges me 150..... if anyone is interested pm me....

HofinaterSS · 08-09-2008, 08:05 PM

i pay 75 where i go. Will pass pretty much anything cept if you got tinted front windows

GeorgesBlazah · 08-10-2008, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by yfz350rider

my truck never had a problem with my shaved handles, you just need a popper either behind your gas door, or velcroed somewhere in the bed for the time being at the inspection station. I went to the mays landing inspection station

Thats good to know. I got next year and I just shaved my handles. The only thing with that is that my poppers are wired to the alarm so I gotta press the button twice. I dunno how yours is wired up.

SlamBlackSdime · 08-10-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HofinaterSS

i pay 75 where i go. Will pass pretty much anything cept if you got tinted front windows

where at kyle i need my truck inspected some guy told me 220$ in pompton lakes

yfz350rider · 08-14-2008, 02:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah

Thats good to know. I got next year and I just shaved my handles. The only thing with that is that my poppers are wired to the alarm so I gotta press the button twice. I dunno how yours is wired up.

My doors pop on the first hit, just tell them to press it twice. If they complain tell them its for security reasons.

10-08-2007, 03:19 AM	#1
DMP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 654 Location: Jersey User is: OffLine	NJ Inspection I dont know if I can post this here or not, but I think this would be a good discussion. Do you take your trucks to a private inspection or state? Maybe we can make a list of what we can get away with and/or certain laws. I tried taking mine through the state and failed twice. Once for the check engine light didnt turn on (last owner ripped the bulb out) and the plate lights were blue (they were actually bright white, but I guess they were color blind). The 2nd time was for throwing 2 codes. I checked into lowering a vehicle. It must have a minimum of 3" clearance. My Sonoma headlights are "cleared"....removed the orange reflectors. No problems with that. For now on, im taking mine through a private inspection. I hate the "attitudes" the inspectors give you and one a**hole inspector reved my engine way above redline. If he would of blew my engine, I wonder whose fault it would be?
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10-08-2007, 03:22 AM	#2
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,287 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection I failed for tinted tail lights and third brake light Failed for exhaust not exiting behind the vehicle (turn down after the rear axle)
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10-08-2007, 03:43 AM	#3
1/4milecrazy SK NJ chapter VP Age: 32 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,341 Location: New Fucking Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by DMP I dont know if I can post this here or not, but I think this would be a good discussion. Do you take your trucks to a private inspection or state? Maybe we can make a list of what we can get away with and/or certain laws. I tried taking mine through the state and failed twice. Once for the check engine light didnt turn on (last owner ripped the bulb out) and the plate lights were blue (they were actually bright white, but I guess they were color blind). The 2nd time was for throwing 2 codes. I checked into lowering a vehicle. It must have a minimum of 3" clearance. My Sonoma headlights are "cleared"....removed the orange reflectors. No problems with that. For now on, im taking mine through a private inspection. I hate the "attitudes" the inspectors give you and one a**hole inspector reved my engine way above redline. If he would of blew my engine, I wonder whose fault it would be? where are you located in NJ? what year is your truck? send me a PM and i could shoot you a couple of places that might be able to get that "fixed up" for ya
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10-08-2007, 12:35 PM	#4
OnE SiCk XtReMe Driving Low Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection yea what do you you need to pass i'm curious now lol
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10-08-2007, 01:14 PM	#5
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe yea what do you you need to pass i'm curious now lol Your truck will pass.
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10-08-2007, 05:43 PM	#6
OnE SiCk XtReMe Driving Low Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection thx George lol but what can't you do to your truck where they can fail you?
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10-08-2007, 06:39 PM	#7
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Tons of crap...tires stick out past fender, exhuast deosnt exit at the rear or side of vehicle, bald tires, brakes not working right, suspension parts that are worn out, foggy headlights etc
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10-08-2007, 06:44 PM	#8
1/4milecrazy SK NJ chapter VP Age: 32 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,341 Location: New Fucking Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe thx George lol but what can't you do to your truck where they can fail you? your better off just planning what you want, then figure out which of them mods could cause inspection issues
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10-08-2007, 08:42 PM	#9
OnE SiCk XtReMe Driving Low Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by 1/4milecrazy your better off just planning what you want, then figure out which of them mods could cause inspection issues yea true most prob wouldn't pass anyway
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10-08-2007, 11:51 PM	#10
MeltingPlastic Broken Handed Superman Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,292 Location: Oradell, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection or just suck it up and pay the price of having a custom ride.. IE whatever the shady shop on the corner somewhere charges for a sticker lol
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10-09-2007, 01:43 AM	#11
OnE SiCk XtReMe Driving Low Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by MeltingPlastic or just suck it up and pay the price of having a custom ride.. IE whatever the shady shop on the corner somewhere charges for a sticker lol I don't kno anybody tho lol
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10-09-2007, 03:02 AM	#12
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,287 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe I don't kno anybody tho lol look at the third post in this thread...
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10-09-2007, 09:55 AM	#13
NJ4X4BLAZE Subsonic Kustomz-NJ Age: 29 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 332 Location: North Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by OnE SiCk XtReMe I don't kno anybody tho lol Idk Chris, you might not pass because of the Honda Civic taillights you are running.....lol.... jk
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10-09-2007, 12:58 PM	#14
OnE SiCk XtReMe Driving Low Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 389 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection thx man lol
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10-09-2007, 01:23 PM	#15
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,287 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by NJ4X4BLAZE Idk Chris, you might not pass because of the Honda Civic taillights you are running.....lol.... jk hahaha
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10-10-2007, 05:30 PM	#16
yfz350rider shaved and bagged Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 171 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection yeh nj inspection sucks, ive been there 3 times, the first i failed cuz my ebrake and tinited windows, next time i failed cuz my headlights were apparently not mounted right, then i took the tint off to pass and now my emmisions are messed up, didnt say anything about my turn down dumping before the axle or my bags, i dont even have door handles. If you dont have door handles as long as you have a button somewhere outside the vehicle to open it (just velcro your key fob in your gas lid) they cant fail you for it.
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12-19-2007, 11:29 AM	#17
01s10LoWeRed Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 524 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection I just pass with HID's 4300k in my truck.. It did fail for my tail lights not being DOT approved. I'll just get my friends stock ones and throw them on. Does anyone know if a Frenched tailgate will pass inspection that has two DOT lights to light up the plate? and the plate is on a 35 degrees angle.
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12-23-2007, 01:31 PM	#18
death trap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 121 Location: S.Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Frenched tail lights should pass if they are DOT aproved, unless the vehical is 1968 or newer and doesn't have a light visable from the sides (both front and rear). In 1968 the DOT made side marker lamps manditory. They also must meet DOT regulations. As for tags, there is no law saying that it can't be angeled,sideways or upsidedown for that matter, but you could fail inspection or get a ticket because inspector/police find it illegible. You could get that ticket for a dirty tag, if you had a clear cover on your tag and it was clarked or anything. It's just how it's interprited (SUCKS!).
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03-30-2008, 02:27 AM	#19
mikewiththelip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection inspection sucks in jersey, one of my friends has tinted windows and went to the state (rolled windows down) and they didnt even look at the windows to see if they were tinted or not, than my other friend went with tinted windows to the state and failed...so im guessing it depends on who inspects your truck and what kinda mood they are in
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03-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#20
HofinaterSS rusty bumper member Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829 Location: north jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection i take it to a gas station near my house. They said basically they'll pass it except if it has tinted windows cus that would get them in trouble
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04-03-2008, 02:56 AM	#21
DMP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 654 Location: Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Anybody try going through with HID's?
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04-03-2008, 10:27 AM	#22
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Yeah, mine passed. I have 6k temp, any higher than that and I wouldnt think ital pass. Last edited by GeorgesBlazah : 04-03-2008 at 10:35 AM.
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04-06-2008, 05:59 PM	#23
DMP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 654 Location: Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah Yeah, mine passed. I have 6k temp, any higher than that and I wouldnt think ital pass. Mine are 4300k so I should be good. Did you go through the state or private?
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04-07-2008, 12:56 AM	#24
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection state
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08-07-2008, 11:37 PM	#25
DMP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 654 Location: Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Shaved door handles & locks....will it pass through the state?
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08-07-2008, 11:40 PM	#26
MeltingPlastic Broken Handed Superman Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,292 Location: Oradell, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection ive heard it all depends on the inspector... id go to an independent if i were you
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08-09-2008, 12:05 PM	#27
yfz350rider shaved and bagged Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 171 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by DMP Shaved door handles & locks....will it pass through the state? my truck never had a problem with my shaved handles, you just need a popper either behind your gas door, or velcroed somewhere in the bed for the time being at the inspection station. I went to the mays landing inspection station
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08-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#28
lt1s10onair Local Tech Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,344 Location: westwood, nj User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection i can get most things through if anyone wants.... the only thing is on a 96 or newer vehicle, it cant have any codes.... the guy charges me 150..... if anyone is interested pm me....
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08-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#29
HofinaterSS rusty bumper member Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829 Location: north jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection i pay 75 where i go. Will pass pretty much anything cept if you got tinted front windows
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08-10-2008, 03:31 PM	#30
GeorgesBlazah Gyro eatin fool! Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7,011 Location: south jersey User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by yfz350rider my truck never had a problem with my shaved handles, you just need a popper either behind your gas door, or velcroed somewhere in the bed for the time being at the inspection station. I went to the mays landing inspection station Thats good to know. I got next year and I just shaved my handles. The only thing with that is that my poppers are wired to the alarm so I gotta press the button twice. I dunno how yours is wired up.
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08-10-2008, 04:33 PM	#31
SlamBlackSdime Chevy Ridin HIGH Age: 21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 749 Location: North Jersey User is: Online	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by HofinaterSS i pay 75 where i go. Will pass pretty much anything cept if you got tinted front windows where at kyle i need my truck inspected some guy told me 220$ in pompton lakes
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08-14-2008, 02:52 AM	#32
yfz350rider shaved and bagged Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 171 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: NJ Inspection Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgesBlazah Thats good to know. I got next year and I just shaved my handles. The only thing with that is that my poppers are wired to the alarm so I gotta press the button twice. I dunno how yours is wired up. My doors pop on the first hit, just tell them to press it twice. If they complain tell them its for security reasons.
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