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drps10 · 03-11-2003, 10:39 PM

I was looking around for a site for hieght regualtion in states. I am working on something for every state the max up and down and some other regs. If you find or know FOR SURE the law in a state. Let me know by e=mail or AIM. Here is something for some of the states. Let me know!!!!!

HERE YOU GO!!!!

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SlammedDime · 03-12-2003, 12:17 PM

Aight guys, since it seems to be a slightly big issue around the country, anybody that has the vehicle codes for your state(preferably any cops on here) regarding anything that has to do with bags, such as stance, or loads, or adjustments while driving and that sort of stuff, that you can copy and paste, or type, e-mail them to me, Slammed_S10@cox.net. I will make a compilation of as many as possible and add them to the bag FAQ. I will not close this thread, but please, no usless posting, or it will be closed.

Thanks,
Matt

suicidal · 03-12-2003, 05:29 PM

I live in North Carolina. I e-mailed the NCDMV and asked about the laws, and this is the response from them.

Mr. Barrientoz:
Your recent email concerning lowered vehicles was forwarded to my
office for a response. You can only raise or lower a passenger
vehicle 6 inches from the manufacturer's specified height. The
law does not address hydraulics or springs etc...
Thank you

drps10 · 03-13-2003, 04:37 PM

HERE IS ANOTHER GOOD SITE FOR HEIGHT REG.

ANOTHER GOOD SITE!!!

If you are a mod. might move this thread to suspension. I didn't think to put it in there.

Ozzy_666 · 03-13-2003, 05:39 PM

lol only 6 inches there are alot trucks down hear in davie county that have more than a foot of lift easly

pack of q tips · 03-13-2003, 05:45 PM

massachusetts law state you can have pnematic<sp> or hydraulic suspension and you cant alter hight while moving at a speed greater than 25 mph on a public rd and when driving vehicle has to be no more than 2 inches up or down from stock

neverlowenough · 03-14-2003, 08:09 PM

Connecticut:

Lowest part of vehicle must be at least 4 " off the ground. That goes for x memembers, gastanks, etc that maybe below the frame rails.
Unsure of laws regarding bags and hydro's.

superfrigincow · 03-15-2003, 01:56 PM

Most dont have any clearance issuses but headlight placement issues. In most states the minimum height of your headlights should be no less than 22inches form the ground and no more than 56 inches form the ground. Thus no actual height regulation as the placement of your truck.

babys10 · 03-15-2003, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by superfrigincow
Most dont have any clearance issuses but headlight placement issues. In most states the minimum height of your headlights should be no less than 22inches form the ground and no more than 56 inches form the ground. Thus no actual height regulation as the placement of your truck.

thats what it is hear in so-cal (so ive been told)
i will try and get some info hear i know a few cops

superfrigincow · 03-15-2003, 02:09 PM

Thats about how it goes though. I think the max is 58 not 56 but O well Its a common thing in the cities.

Forklift · 03-16-2003, 12:39 AM

down here in Louisiana you gotta be 4 inches off the ground for the lowest point and the headlights cant be more than 44-48 inches at the middle I think

Brayden · 03-16-2003, 08:11 PM

I live in Peel Region Ontario Canada
and wonder what do i ask the police for the information on how low u can be

thanks

RedS10 · 03-17-2003, 02:46 PM

The State Troopers around here (Middle Tennessee) are telling us that the rear license plate must be 12" from the ground in the stock location.

91350s10 · 03-17-2003, 03:29 PM

i live in maine and the law for lowered cars and trucks is the frame end height front and rear must be 10" off the ground. on the frame rails where the bumpers bolt on, the bottom of that.

SlammedDime · 03-17-2003, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brayden
...i ask the police for the information on how low u can be...

drps10 · 03-19-2003, 08:34 PM

I called the stat police office and in Illinois at this time, there are no limits to how low you can go except for;
*The gas tank cannot be exposed to cause damage to it when in an accident.
*The frame cannot make contact with the ground under normal driving conditions ( you cannot alter the ride height while driving).
*The wheels/tires cannot make contact with the body under normal driving conditions
Thanks to reddogg95s10, he e=mail me this information

addiction · 03-23-2003, 03:45 AM

well in the pheonix (sp) area. there is no limit. i blew a bag the other day and 4 high way patrol guys said the same thing. bags are legal and drive at the hieght you want.

drps10 · 03-25-2003, 04:55 PM

I've been working on it once and awhile. When I have the time. If anyone knows alot about word or something let me know. I really wana do something like have a drop down selection window then pick your state and then the law will pop up. I've tried but no luck. Let me know. Here is what I have so far

Hazardous · 03-25-2003, 05:03 PM

in maryland you can go 3 up or down and get away with it but the book say to pass state inspection you can not alter any susp. at all

Hazardous · 03-25-2003, 05:04 PM

i will go to my freinds shop and make a copy of maryland laws and send them to ya

SlammedDime · 03-26-2003, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by drps10
I've been working on it once and awhile. When I have the time. If anyone knows alot about word or something let me know. I really wana do something like have a drop down selection window then pick your state and then the law will pop up. I've tried but no luck. Let me know. Here is what I have so far

once you finish making it, send it to me and i will make a flash presentation with the info and add it to the FAQ`

NiTe · 04-02-2003, 12:28 AM

any one know the laws for PA??? would help me tons

Xtreme21 · 04-02-2003, 12:50 AM

its 10 to 12 inches in cookeville tennessee, from bumper

The General · 04-02-2003, 11:46 AM

Virginia State Law Section 46.2-1063

No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a passenger motor vehicle if ..... not within the range of fourteen inches to twenty-two inches above the ground.

No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground,.....

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 .....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.

Black-X · 04-02-2003, 11:56 PM

Hey The General you left something out on the line that says No Vehicle shall be modified.....

It says that No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground, expose the gas tank to damage from collision or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.

2dimes · 04-08-2003, 01:18 PM

Pa state inspection code req. some portion of the horizontal bumper bar to be 16-20 inches above the ground , knock on wood I have never had any trouble with either my bagged 87 or my 03 with a 5/5

chuy611 · 04-13-2003, 12:57 PM

here in cali I am pretty sure your headlights must be between 20 and 54 inches from the ground, your frame height must not exceed 48 inches. Your suspension cannot be in motion while driving on any road, this includes adjusting height at stoplights etc. Also the cops especially those damn CHPs like to get you if the body of the truck is below the rimline, so basically you can't tuck rims otherwise you get a ticket. I am almost positive on all those

Southern · 04-13-2003, 01:08 PM

http://fmvss108.tripod.com/

For information concerning lighting.

NoDime4myTime · 04-16-2003, 03:16 AM

for the michiganderz
MICHIGAN

Lift blocks between the front axle and springs, or lift blocks that exceed 4 inches in height between the rear axle and springs, are not allowed. Shackle replacements cannot exceed OE length by more than 2 inches, and ixnay on the coil spring spacers. In terms of acceptable height, less than 4,501 GVWR, and your frame height cannot exceed 24 inches, and the bumper height can't go beyond 26 inches. For GVWR's between 4,501 and 7,500, those numbers are 24 and 28 inches. For 7,501 and 10,000-pound vehicles, keep the height at 26 and 30 inches.

doesnt say anything about being low? but I have been and know of people who have been pulled over for being too low ticket says.........Vehicle must be atleast 12 inches frame to ground clearance........the only vehicles I found that meet this requirement are fullsize Trucks and SUV's. I also found that most cars come stock at around 10 inches frame to ground clearance!

extreme02 · 04-26-2003, 05:14 PM

Maryland law actually states that the vehicle's suspension may not be altered at all...

don't h8 · 05-01-2003, 01:58 PM

I live in BC Canada and we are not allowed to alter the vehicles suspension, unless it's with certified equipment ie spindles and springs

rladieu3 · 06-02-2003, 08:25 AM

:bag: dus eny one know what it is in new york ???:bag:

87GMC · 06-17-2003, 02:49 AM

What about OHIOs regs.?

YZF450Rider · 07-01-2003, 11:31 AM

I went down to a state police post here in Michigan and the guy told me the frame couldn't couldn't sit lower then 12" from the gound and 22" for the bumper...I don't know about lifted height though...

kyzer · 07-01-2003, 01:21 PM

Most cops in michigan dont say much. Most of the cars in my club are coiled-over or sittin on springs that have them pretty fockin close to the ground. My friend ric has a 96 eclipse he has coilovers on, and he bumps the road all the time in normal driving conditions. he has to be like 2 or 3" of the road. hasnt gotten hassled yet...

so either they dont care, or they dont know.

SiRSluRpEE · 07-19-2003, 04:32 AM

my friends got an x that's dropped 4/6 (definately less than 12" between the frame and the road) and he hasn't gotten any sh!t from the cops for it being too low....... usually they find something else to try to get him for...

03-11-2003, 10:39 PM	#1
drps10 !! TALK NOW !! Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,763 Location: Northern Ohio User is: OffLine	Height Regulations I was looking around for a site for hieght regualtion in states. I am working on something for every state the max up and down and some other regs. If you find or know FOR SURE the law in a state. Let me know by e=mail or AIM. Here is something for some of the states. Let me know!!!!! HERE YOU GO!!!! Drps10@yahoo.com - e=mail Drps10 - AIM
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03-12-2003, 12:17 PM	#2
SlammedDime Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,735 Location: Glendale, AZ User is: OffLine	We want your CODES!! Aight guys, since it seems to be a slightly big issue around the country, anybody that has the vehicle codes for your state(preferably any cops on here) regarding anything that has to do with bags, such as stance, or loads, or adjustments while driving and that sort of stuff, that you can copy and paste, or type, e-mail them to me, Slammed_S10@cox.net. I will make a compilation of as many as possible and add them to the bag FAQ. I will not close this thread, but please, no usless posting, or it will be closed. Thanks, Matt
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03-12-2003, 05:29 PM	#3
suicidal Resident Wetback Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,019 Location: Wilmington, NC User is: OffLine	I live in North Carolina. I e-mailed the NCDMV and asked about the laws, and this is the response from them. Mr. Barrientoz: Your recent email concerning lowered vehicles was forwarded to my office for a response. You can only raise or lower a passenger vehicle 6 inches from the manufacturer's specified height. The law does not address hydraulics or springs etc... Thank you
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03-13-2003, 04:37 PM	#4
drps10 !! TALK NOW !! Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,763 Location: Northern Ohio User is: OffLine	adding a site HERE IS ANOTHER GOOD SITE FOR HEIGHT REG. ANOTHER GOOD SITE!!! If you are a mod. might move this thread to suspension. I didn't think to put it in there.
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03-13-2003, 05:39 PM	#5
Ozzy_666 stock height sux!!!! Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 170 Location: dc, NC User is: OffLine	lol only 6 inches there are alot trucks down hear in davie county that have more than a foot of lift easly
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03-13-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
pack of q tips Founding member of DA Age: 26 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,743 Location: massachusetts User is: OffLine	massachusetts law state you can have pnematic<sp> or hydraulic suspension and you cant alter hight while moving at a speed greater than 25 mph on a public rd and when driving vehicle has to be no more than 2 inches up or down from stock
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03-14-2003, 08:09 PM	#7
neverlowenough Ask me if I care Age: 27 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 507 Location: Southern CT User is: OffLine	Connecticut: Lowest part of vehicle must be at least 4 " off the ground. That goes for x memembers, gastanks, etc that maybe below the frame rails. Unsure of laws regarding bags and hydro's.
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03-15-2003, 01:56 PM	#8
superfrigincow New To The Game. . . Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 250 Location: User is: OffLine	Most Most dont have any clearance issuses but headlight placement issues. In most states the minimum height of your headlights should be no less than 22inches form the ground and no more than 56 inches form the ground. Thus no actual height regulation as the placement of your truck.
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03-15-2003, 02:00 PM	#9
babys10 second dime around Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 954 Location: sylmar, california User is: OffLine	Re: Most Quote: Originally posted by superfrigincow Most dont have any clearance issuses but headlight placement issues. In most states the minimum height of your headlights should be no less than 22inches form the ground and no more than 56 inches form the ground. Thus no actual height regulation as the placement of your truck. thats what it is hear in so-cal (so ive been told) i will try and get some info hear i know a few cops
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03-15-2003, 02:09 PM	#10
superfrigincow New To The Game. . . Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 250 Location: User is: OffLine	Thats about how it goes though. I think the max is 58 not 56 but O well Its a common thing in the cities.
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03-16-2003, 12:39 AM	#11
Forklift Washed out of Louisiana Age: 32 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,488 Location: Vancouver, WA User is: OffLine	down here in Louisiana you gotta be 4 inches off the ground for the lowest point and the headlights cant be more than 44-48 inches at the middle I think
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03-16-2003, 08:11 PM	#12
Brayden 01 Bagged Truck 4 Sale Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 268 Location: Brampton, Ontario User is: OffLine	I live in Peel Region Ontario Canada and wonder what do i ask the police for the information on how low u can be thanks
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03-17-2003, 02:46 PM	#13
RedS10 Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 190 Location: User is: OffLine	The State Troopers around here (Middle Tennessee) are telling us that the rear license plate must be 12" from the ground in the stock location.
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03-17-2003, 03:29 PM	#14
91350s10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 149 Location: User is: OffLine	i live in maine and the law for lowered cars and trucks is the frame end height front and rear must be 10" off the ground. on the frame rails where the bumpers bolt on, the bottom of that.
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03-17-2003, 04:56 PM	#15
SlammedDime Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,735 Location: Glendale, AZ User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by Brayden ...i ask the police for the information on how low u can be...
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03-19-2003, 08:34 PM	#16
drps10 !! TALK NOW !! Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,763 Location: Northern Ohio User is: OffLine	I called the stat police office and in Illinois at this time, there are no limits to how low you can go except for; The gas tank cannot be exposed to cause damage to it when in an accident. The frame cannot make contact with the ground under normal driving conditions ( you cannot alter the ride height while driving). *The wheels/tires cannot make contact with the body under normal driving conditions Thanks to reddogg95s10, he e=mail me this information
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03-23-2003, 03:45 AM	#17
addiction lower than you Age: 27 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 637 Location: Glendale User is: OffLine	well in the pheonix (sp) area. there is no limit. i blew a bag the other day and 4 high way patrol guys said the same thing. bags are legal and drive at the hieght you want.
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03-25-2003, 05:03 PM	#19
Hazardous Psycho Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 430 Location: Dundalk Maryland User is: OffLine	in maryland you can go 3 up or down and get away with it but the book say to pass state inspection you can not alter any susp. at all
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03-25-2003, 05:04 PM	#20
Hazardous Psycho Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 430 Location: Dundalk Maryland User is: OffLine	i will go to my freinds shop and make a copy of maryland laws and send them to ya
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03-26-2003, 04:22 AM	#21
SlammedDime Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,735 Location: Glendale, AZ User is: OffLine	Re: This is what I have so far. Quote: Originally posted by drps10 I've been working on it once and awhile. When I have the time. If anyone knows alot about word or something let me know. I really wana do something like have a drop down selection window then pick your state and then the law will pop up. I've tried but no luck. Let me know. Here is what I have so far once you finish making it, send it to me and i will make a flash presentation with the info and add it to the FAQ`
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04-02-2003, 12:28 AM	#22
NiTe Dime Dragger Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 439 Location: Pa User is: OffLine	any one know the laws for PA??? would help me tons
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04-02-2003, 12:50 AM	#23
Xtreme21 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,770 Location: Cookeville, TN User is: OffLine	its 10 to 12 inches in cookeville tennessee, from bumper
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04-02-2003, 11:46 AM	#24
The General Puppy Eater Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,656 Location: Norfolk, VA User is: OffLine	Virginia State Law Section 46.2-1063 No person shall drive on a public highway any motor vehicle registered as a passenger motor vehicle if ..... not within the range of fourteen inches to twenty-two inches above the ground. No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground,..... 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 .....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.
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04-02-2003, 11:56 PM	#25
Black-X 1-4-SHO Age: 33 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 143 Location: Somewhere in Va User is: OffLine	Hey The General you left something out on the line that says No Vehicle shall be modified..... It says that No vehicle shall be modified to cause the vehicle body or chassis to come in contact with the ground, expose the gas tank to damage from collision or cause the wheels to come in contact with the body UNDER NORMAL OPERATION.
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04-08-2003, 01:18 PM	#26
2dimes Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 36 Location: lotts of potholes,PA User is: OffLine	Pa state inspection code req. some portion of the horizontal bumper bar to be 16-20 inches above the ground , knock on wood I have never had any trouble with either my bagged 87 or my 03 with a 5/5
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04-13-2003, 12:57 PM	#27
chuy611 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 678 Location: Southern Cali User is: OffLine	here in cali I am pretty sure your headlights must be between 20 and 54 inches from the ground, your frame height must not exceed 48 inches. Your suspension cannot be in motion while driving on any road, this includes adjusting height at stoplights etc. Also the cops especially those damn CHPs like to get you if the body of the truck is below the rimline, so basically you can't tuck rims otherwise you get a ticket. I am almost positive on all those
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04-13-2003, 01:08 PM	#28
Southern Lowridn' Papa Age: 30 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 6,798 Location: Albany, GA User is: OffLine	http://fmvss108.tripod.com/ For information concerning lighting.
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04-16-2003, 03:16 AM	#29
NoDime4myTime dont be a pussy Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 315 Location: User is: OffLine	for the michiganderz MICHIGAN Lift blocks between the front axle and springs, or lift blocks that exceed 4 inches in height between the rear axle and springs, are not allowed. Shackle replacements cannot exceed OE length by more than 2 inches, and ixnay on the coil spring spacers. In terms of acceptable height, less than 4,501 GVWR, and your frame height cannot exceed 24 inches, and the bumper height can't go beyond 26 inches. For GVWR's between 4,501 and 7,500, those numbers are 24 and 28 inches. For 7,501 and 10,000-pound vehicles, keep the height at 26 and 30 inches. doesnt say anything about being low? but I have been and know of people who have been pulled over for being too low ticket says.........Vehicle must be atleast 12 inches frame to ground clearance........the only vehicles I found that meet this requirement are fullsize Trucks and SUV's. I also found that most cars come stock at around 10 inches frame to ground clearance!
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04-26-2003, 05:14 PM	#30
extreme02 Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 769 Location: Salisbury, Md User is: OffLine	Maryland law actually states that the vehicle's suspension may not be altered at all...
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05-01-2003, 01:58 PM	#31
don't h8 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 195 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	I live in BC Canada and we are not allowed to alter the vehicles suspension, unless it's with certified equipment ie spindles and springs
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06-02-2003, 08:25 AM	#32
rladieu3 thats my boy with the box Age: 33 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 513 Location: new york User is: OffLine	:bag: dus eny one know what it is in new york ???:bag:
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06-17-2003, 02:49 AM	#33
87GMC Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 72 Location: New Carlisle Ohio User is: OffLine	What about OHIOs regs.?
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07-01-2003, 11:31 AM	#34
YZF450Rider Guest Age: 20 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,956 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan User is: OffLine	I went down to a state police post here in Michigan and the guy told me the frame couldn't couldn't sit lower then 12" from the gound and 22" for the bumper...I don't know about lifted height though...
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07-01-2003, 01:21 PM	#35
kyzer Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,464 Location: Somewhere in SE MI User is: OffLine	Most cops in michigan dont say much. Most of the cars in my club are coiled-over or sittin on springs that have them pretty fockin close to the ground. My friend ric has a 96 eclipse he has coilovers on, and he bumps the road all the time in normal driving conditions. he has to be like 2 or 3" of the road. hasnt gotten hassled yet... so either they dont care, or they dont know.
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