Western Massachusetts Tacomas

In the shop? Worked there in 07-08, been in Greenfield since

 

Got me beat! My middle is still there, for now

 

It’s on a t100 I picked up for parts. Didn’t even notice it when I was loading it on the trailer. Walked by it a few days later and it caught my eye.

 

Morning

 

I’m an advisor there. I like it- much better than my last place.

 

Give me your vin#

 

Good reminder I had forgotten!

 

We have a wedding today. Yesterday was beautiful and tomorrow will be pretty nice in the afternoon I think....this afternoon tho.

Fucking 2020 man. Not working out for anyone. I'm fine to stand in the rain all day, but it sucks for wedding party and guests. Have a nice covered tent set up and whatnot but still. Like to see these couples get nice days.

 

Yeah....I'll wait on him. He said if there is a cancellation he'll call. The bike riding has been good. My legs don't hurt going up hills anymore.

How much for the windshield?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDXYzUlv0S8

 

Is that mounted under the bed??

 

A guest here has a Jeep gc just regular, but it sounded outrageous so I asked him what was going on.

well, the original motor shit the bed so he put the srt in it! Sounds really nice

 

Hola mass brethren! Looking for some lift law info - I'm looking at selling my fzj80 to a resident of western mass. It'd be his first lifted vehicle so I want to make sure he's not going to get in any trouble with the lift. Truck is on 35s at around 4" of lift, maybe slightly less. Is there anything I should look at or know, maybe a shop I should call, beforehand to make sure everything will be good to go lift-wise for him? Thanks up front

 

@tacobell007 @Boston10Taco

 

540 CMR: REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES

6.04: General Requirements
(1) No motor vehicle shall be altered or modified in any way that may cause the vehicle body or
chassis to come in contact with the roadway, expose the fuel tank to damage from collision, or cause
the tires to come in contact with the body, chassis, or steering components under normal operation.
The horizontal plane, front to rear, shall not differ more than two inches.
(2) Alterations or modifications to the original braking, steering, or suspension system, which result
in the impairment of the safe operation of the motor vehicle, are prohibited. All replacement parts and
equipment used shall be designed and capable to perform the function or purpose for which it is
intended and shallbe equal or greater in strength and durability than the original parts provided bythe
original manufacturer.
(3) The wheel track may be increased by the use of tires and rims for a maximum total increase of four
inches beyond the original manufacturer's specification. The use of spacers to increase wheeltrack is
prohibited. Fractions shall be excluded in all measurements and final calculations.
6.05: Maximum Combined Mechanical and Tire Lift
(1) The maximum mechanical lift for four wheel drive motor vehicles shall be calculated by multiplying
the wheel base times the wheel track, and dividing the product by a safety factor of 2200: i.e., 92" w/b
x 58" w/t = 5336/2200 = 2" (maximum mechanical lift). The outside diameter of the largest tire size
available from the original manufacturer as standard or optional equipment for the particular motor
vehicle may also be increased up to an amount equal to maximum mechanical lift calculated.
(2) The maximum combined mechanical and tire lift shall be no greater thanthe sumofthe maximum
mechanical lift and increased tire size calculated for the particular vehicle.
(3) Reconstructed motor vehicles shall be limited to the maximum combined lift allowed for the
particular chassis used, in accordance with the applicable provisions of 540 CMR 6.05(1) and (2), i.e.
a vehicle having a 65" track, 105" wheel base, and an original manufacturer's door height of 21" is
allowed a maximum combined lift of four inches above the original manufacturer's door height.
Accordingly, the lower edge of the door, door edge line or floor panel, as stipulated in the general
requirements of 540 CMR 6.00, of any unladen body mounted on such chassis may not exceed 25"
above the level surface upon which the vehicle rests.
(4) In doubtful cases, or in any case where the original manufacturer's specified height is not known
or available, or where a motor vehicle is assembled without using a particular body and/or chassis (i.e.
homemade), the Registrar shall determine the allowable maximum height and may issue a permit
authorizing the operation thereof.
(5) The Registrar shall periodically provide the specifications of approved maximum altered heigh

 

@Firebird 4" lift and 35s will probably pass, worst case throw wheels with smaller tires on for inspection.

 

(1) The maximum mechanical lift for four wheel drivemotor vehicles shall be calculated by multiplying
the wheel base times the wheel track, and dividing the product by a safety factor of 2200:i

Pulled this from Tony's post. But no one that I know of gets a taoe measure out to actually measure it. If it doesnt have the tires sticking way out and isnt a monster (which it doesnt sound like) then it should be fine. I have a 3" lift and 35s, but a short wheel base. I use to just put on stock sized tires for inspection and never got hassled

 

Thanks! Appreciate the section of law as well. I've been measuring and remeasuring but it seems like everyone does it differently despite the letter of the law. Strange law to have, honestly.

I don't really understand how stock tires help the inspection. Are tires included in the mechanical lift total?

 

Yes they are. They'll usually put a note for my sticker saying that it looks like I run bigger tires normally. But they have to inspect it the way it shows up, not on speculation