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Old 12-11-2006, 06:59 PM
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PA Inspection Laws

Well, I found my inspection book right in the last place i looked! I will post up here some of what seem to be the most common issues/ questions relating to the PA inspection standards. If you have any other questions, reply here and I can hopefully answer them.

Body lifts-

1. Distance from frame to body floor may not exceed 4 inches

2. Some part of the bumper must be within 16-30 inches off the ground

Lifts and big tires-

1. See #2 above

2. Fender flares may be no wider than 3 inches

3. The tires cannot be turned to the stop without interference (TTB boys!)

4. The steering stops allow the tires to rub on the frame or chassis parts

5. Wheel spacers may be no more than 1/4 inch thick

6. NO lift blocks on front axle (You should know better!)

7. Shackles may be no more than 2" taller than factory

8. NO rear blocks more than 5" over factory

9. The tires tread extends past the fender or fender flares

And to Trucks in General

1. The tailgate must open and close securely, when questionable, remove, because thats ok.

2. You'll need mudflaps on a flatbed (thats the easiest way to put it)

3. Fenders are not same size and type as factory (technically pre-runner style fenders would fail)

4. Bumpers may not be wider than the body line

5. Auxiliary driving lamps can not work with the low beams, or standalone

6. Loose parts may not hang off the vehicle( that includes your loose door trim, just tear it off, ugly don't fail!)

7. No springs poking through the seat

8. Defroster must be operable

9. The battery must have a hold down (yes, your bungee cord fails!)

10. No muffler cutouts

11. Exhaust must discharge outside of the body (including truck beds!) Unless it was dumped underneath from the factory.

12. Auto trans must hold in park

13. Speedometer must work

14. Parking brake must work

15. The vehicle must be able to go forward and reverse under it's own power

Lots of this is subjective of the person inspecting your truck, but anything here you COULD be failed for. The book also has some grey areas. The inspector needs to use these guidelines and his own personal judgement. If you have any more questions, post them up.

Can I request that this get sticky'd for future reference?
 

Last edited by Ferguson65; 12-11-2006 at 07:04 PM.