What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

True ill just have to figure it out and just route it nicely tucked

 

Please feel free to double check what I stated as I could be wrong or the laws may have changed. These things change so much it's hard to keep up

 

yes sir always check before we do stuff specially here in VA super duper tight af

 

Some folks can get away with it if they find an inspector that doesn't care. Like exterior LED lighting it is illegal here but many get them and retro fit headlights passed with no questions.

 

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title19/agency30/chapter70/section300/

there is a note for pickup trucks

NOTE: Exhaust pipes must direct the fumes to exit from underneath of the vehicle to the sides or rear most area.

NOTE: Exhaust pipes must extend behind the cab or rear axle of pickup trucks or utility trucks.

 

Thanks Eric, they make it confusing

 

I didn't see a bed cap requirement....I am about to get my inspection and my exhaust is cut just over the axle so we shall see.

 

Mine's been cut like that for years and never had an issue.

 

I failed once for it years and years ago. It may have changed hence my latter post

 

I don't either but I also remove my Best Top for inspection. I do it mainly because I have been too lazy to hook up my third brake light in the Best Top

 

Whats your inspection station go to?

yeah last year they got me for my third brake light

I need to find an "easier" place to go to

 

I'd just like to find one of the third brake light thingys (technical term) like the Jeeps use on their spares

 

chase light?

 

That would probably work. I'm talking about the ones that go in the spare on the swingout

 

Yeah I have seen them....I figured they were just a jeep version of a chase light.

 

29 Centreville Auto Care. They don't even make me cover the offroad lights.

 

Offroad / auxillary lights are no longer an issue. As long as they are above the headlights and are off.

 

Perhaps. I'd have to check with the inspection station and see what would work. I could mount one to the jerry can holder also I guess. I go to the dealer to get it inspected. I know they're more strict but it's free and I am cheap

 

8. Rear (tail) lamp is not mounted near extreme rear of vehicle. Dump trucks and other specially constructed vehicles may mount the rear lamp at a point other than on the extreme rear, provided such rear lamp is clearly visible from the rear, and further provided that a red reflector of an approved type is mounted on the extreme rear. In unusual cases, the rear lamp may be mounted on the cab. Reject if the lamp is hidden by a bolster or other part of the body or frame, is not mounted securely, or if the lamp does not make a good electrical contact.

 

Well that should cover it