Need your help if possible... fix it ticket..
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Paso Robles, CA
Need your help if possible... fix it ticket..
so im attempting to sell my truck on saturday.. well today i get a fix it ticket now i cant sell it till fixed... i cant fix it without spending atleast $5,000 (headlight height) if i take it it to get signed off ill get a million other fix it tickets? we got any friendly peace officers that want to lend a helping hand?
Im in Los angeles (Calabasas) right now.. and untill tuesday .. you would save me the sale of my truck or $5000.... let me know.... that would be awesome!
Im in Los angeles (Calabasas) right now.. and untill tuesday .. you would save me the sale of my truck or $5000.... let me know.... that would be awesome!
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Paso Robles, CA
I have to remove the lift. buy a stock or different lift.. new tires and rims... just to get it signed off then reinstall .... Horse ****.
Im praying to the dear lord that someone here can sign it off for me...
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
More bad news.
In CA, the seller is responsible if the vehicle will not pass a smog test.
If you sell a vehicle to another, it doesn't pass, you have to pay to get it fixed.
The buyer isn't responsible, even if you sell it "as is, where is."
CA no longer issues waivers for smog parts that are no longer available new.
It's a felony if someone is caught "just signing it off."
In CA, the seller is responsible if the vehicle will not pass a smog test.
If you sell a vehicle to another, it doesn't pass, you have to pay to get it fixed.
The buyer isn't responsible, even if you sell it "as is, where is."
CA no longer issues waivers for smog parts that are no longer available new.
It's a felony if someone is caught "just signing it off."
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 42,085
Likes: 6
From: Lakewood, Ca.
If I was in your situation, I think I'd just go to a 6" lift, get some 37's and keep it. You're going to have to do the fix anyway, and you'd be giving it away if you sold it after putting all that money into it. Maybe someone else has a "magic pill", but I don't know what it would be.
That's some lousy luck, Dude.
That's some lousy luck, Dude.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,754
Likes: 1
From: Indianapolis
Kinda sounds like your only option would be to get it registered as an off road only vehicle, then you can pretty much have it any way you want, but don't quote me on that. I would say that you're lucky you haven't gotten tickets earlier, you got a sweet ride, but it definitely stciks out like a sore thumb.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Paso Robles, CA
I was hoping i could just pay the ticket, but from what ive gathered i can only fix it ? maybe thats a load of **** ? Its looking like im taking the lift off if i cant just pay the fine and sell it.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
How high are the headlights out of spec? Could you get it in spec by putting smaller tires on and not messing with the lift? Just throwing an option out there that might save you from taking the lift off. You might be able to get the head light housings like they use on baja bugs and mount them below the bumper also. Good luck with this.
