Any body know where I can find a list of state bumper laws,,,,want to add a few more inches on my highboy,,,,but dont want to be harrased by the cops,,,,thanks for any info,,,,,,,,,,,Robert

 

You can add a few inches without raisin the bumper. Maybe a lil fender trim. If done right it looks factory.

 

Ive already got 3inches of body on top of the factory 4inches on the highboy,,,,and Ive got brand new 39.5's clearing nicely,,,,,just got hung up on a 4x4 site and saw a 4 inch leafs for the front,,,,,and thinking about getting them. I believe that would really set the truck off nicely,,,,,but dont want any tickets,,,,,,already had my share of them --------I already cut the fronts of the fenders,,,not for tire clearance,,,just becuase the brackets that go from them was all screwed up,,,,,,looks real nice though

 

well if i were you id drop the body lift and then add the springs. But also i like the drop hanger brakets better. 6" drop bracket with factroy highboy springs and clearing 44" boggers

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WOW,,,,,,,,,,who carries these drop brackets,,,,,,Ive looked at the front springs and had thought about some how making something like that,,,,,just thinking about it,,,,,what else ya reckon Ive have to change besides the shocks??????????

 

Those drop brackets are handmade pieces. With that kinda lift steering issuses come up. Do you still have the factory hydro assist? If so thats gotta get pitched and a new power steering box installed with crossover steering.

 

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Its funny you asked that,,,,,Ive been looking for a cylinder repair kit for mine considering it leaks like hell and havent found one yet,,,,,,,Ive to find a replacement,,,but Im not paying 400 bucks for it. Ive heard of changing the whole system over,,,but not to sure how in depth that operation would cost me,,,,,,,any guess's

 

Just need to find a donor at a junkyard. Get the steering box,pitman arm, drag link,tierods and the shaft that goes between the column and box. Gonna need all the powersteering hoses also or get some made. then you have to box the frame and mount stuff up. The best donors are the 78-9 F-250 4wd

 

Id really like to do that set up,,,,well back to the drop brackets ,,,,why would I have to get rid of the power assist system,,,if im just going to bring the chassi up????? I kinda thought if I just made longer bars/hangers that are towards the rear and some type of steel blocks or some type indust. tubeular steel for the front of the leafs. I kinda wondering on what kindc of steering parts Id have tp move around,,,drag link and so on?

 

I would start with the website of the state in which you claim your residence. There should be a list of state laws & regulations, I would specifically search the section on vehicle inspections & registration.

-Ken

 

The hydro assist is strait junk from the factory. Its useless to rebuild and for the same price as rebuilding you can get the good stuff. Yes you are goin to bring the chassis up but it still puts the steering box 6" farther from the frontend.

 

I have seen the dodge boxes (cough cough) off mid 70s trucks used and then the high steer cros over used. with the d box theres no welding or fab.

 

im reconsidering my whole power steering conversion based on some stuff 75f350 had posted. are there any cons to not using the 78-9 f250 box? it would be really nice not to have to touch the frame.

 

According to Virgina traffic laws.

§ 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.

(1973, c. 498, § 46.1-282.1; 1978, c. 605; 1980, c. 342; 1986, c. 570; 1989, c. 727; 1991, c. 688; 1992, c. 864; 1993, c. 73.)

 

THANKS,,,,,Thats what I was looking for,,,funny thing is EVERY body's rides around my way are above the limitations,,,,,and no tickets,,,,,But then agian if your not drawing attenion to your self,,like extremly loud exhaust or acting childish etc,,the cops around here will let ya get by with pittly bumper laws,,,,thanks again,,,,buddy---------------Robert