Submitted by Confident-House-392 t3_10544k2 in newhampshire
Hey all, I have a lifted 1986 Toyota 4Runner that I just registered in NH, was just told by the inspection place that you can’t have more than a 20 inch height from the front bumper or 30 inches if it’s a truck (technically an SUV)
How have y’all gotten your off road rig registered in New Hampshire?
They didn’t even charge me for an inspection, they just saw it and told me it’s not going to pass
30” is pretty high up when you actually measure it. Have you measured the bottom of the frame to the ground on your 4runner?
No but just eyeballing it it’s probably around mid 20s, but again they said it’s only 30 inches to the bumper on trucks and this isn’t classified as that
What does the registration say it is?
They don’t classify it as that. It would be classified as a “Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle”.
Which would follow this law
*”a) A vehicle shall be rejected if:
(3) The suspension has been altered, and the bottom edge of the horizontal bumper bar:
b. Is less than 16 inches or more than 30 inches above level ground on a multipurpose passenger vehicle and light-duty truck; “*
Gotchaaa well shit I’ll have to look in the morning thank you
Glad I can help. If you look at your registration, it’ll show how the state classified it. Definitely measure for yourself so you know if it’s legal.
The inspection laws can be read here:
Vehicle height is called out on section 3211.07.
I have a lifted Land Cruiser, 2.5” kit. No issues during inspections. How high is your lift?
Just under 4 inches on 35 inch tires
Shouldn’t be an issue. My dad used to have an ‘85 4Runner set up similarly and didn’t have any problems
Wonder why my inspection place turned me away…
That’s quite odd. We used to do our inspections at our local Toyota dealer, no issues. If your close to Manchester, Ira Lexus has done some work on my modified LX and they inspect similar vehicles all the time. Shouldn’t have issues bringing in a 4Runner for just an inspection
Even for such an old one?
Most likely. I’d shoot their service center an email just to confirm, they’ve been great. If not, I’d try a couple local Toyota dealers, they should be happy to help
Did they flag your vehicle , like did you go for a sticker and they ran it? If so you’re flagged and in the system now. Most shops won’t touch you, Nh is super strict, from my experience.
No they didn’t even take my money, they said it’s not going to pass at all and suggested I find a more lenient place? They were nice about it but didn’t feel comfortable just giving me a sticker
Nice! I got flagged for some stuff and had to go through hell
I just got my 21 trail boss inspected and it has 4 inches of lift on it and very dark tinted front windows. I went to a place in Manchester that stuck the sticker on in less than 10 minutes. Where did you bring your Toyota to? The big name companies are strict with that shit, definitely try a more lenient place.
Willing to share where you went? Can send in chat if you don't wanna post it publicly
Just messaged you
People normally keep a set of "inspection tires". Something tiny that will bring the vehicle down to spec. Not saying I condone it.. but that's what many people do. Other option if you ride private trails is to trailer it, if you can afford a daily-driver/tow-rig.
Alternative-Cry-4667 t1_j38tpzl wrote
As long as they didn’t, flag it in the computer in the Toyota is clean, just go to a different inspection station