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LuckyInk · 03-22-2010, 02:43 PM

i was hoping someone on here could answer a question for me i wanted to put air bags on my truck an someone mentioned i might not pass state inspection once they were in. i live in pittsburgh so if any one knows about this any info can help thanx

*Shane* · 03-22-2010, 05:13 PM

you probably should contact the PA DMV to be absolutely sure ...

d10s69c10 · 03-22-2010, 05:19 PM

there should be no problems with having a "air Ride" suspension the state laws start to come into affect when you drive and opperate valves is pretty much illegal all over. some states you are not alowwed to lay frame while parked. but i agreed your going to have to look it up. maybe soeone here is from pa could help

lofly'a · 03-22-2010, 06:26 PM

most car makers have at least one model with air ride suspension. practically all big trucks ride on air. go for it.

GASoline71 · 03-22-2010, 06:40 PM

But "air ride" on stock cars and big trucks don't lower the vehicle enough to tuck tires and lay frame... they are for ride quality only...

Gary

**kev2809** · 03-22-2010, 08:00 PM

only answer is to look it up for your specific state. i think most states just have a problem with moving it up or down while the truck is in motion. i would do it anyways, but thats just me

Tx Firefighter · 03-22-2010, 08:33 PM

I can't vouch for PA's law (notoriously strict from what I hear), but here in Texas if someone brought me one to inspect, I wouldn't pass it if there were no safety snubbers in place to keep the vehicle from sinking below scrub line in the event of a failure. In Texas it isn't strictly spelled out that way so I'd surely piss the owner off, but safe is safe.

I'd make the owner fully deflate the system to check how low it went. If something hit the ground or fouled a tire, no sticker from me.

lofly'a · 03-23-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

But "air ride" on stock cars and big trucks don't lower the vehicle enough to tuck tires and lay frame... they are for ride quality only...

Gary

air ride on our trucks do not necessarily mean laying frame. i have seen a few stock Lincolns with bad bags that got real close to laying frame. i think the better question that "some" states will require is the minimum ground clearance issue.

LuckyInk · 03-23-2010, 11:33 PM

thanx a friend told me they werent illegal i just have to have them specially inspected along with the yearly inspection

dan76 · 03-23-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyInk

thanx a friend told me they werent illegal i just have to have them specially inspected along with the yearly inspection

Better to double check with the state DOT.

03-22-2010, 02:43 PM	#1
LuckyInk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 10	bags legal or illegal? i was hoping someone on here could answer a question for me i wanted to put air bags on my truck an someone mentioned i might not pass state inspection once they were in. i live in pittsburgh so if any one knows about this any info can help thanx

03-22-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: bags legal or illega you probably should contact the PA DMV to be absolutely sure ...

03-22-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: bags legal or illega there should be no problems with having a "air Ride" suspension the state laws start to come into affect when you drive and opperate valves is pretty much illegal all over. some states you are not alowwed to lay frame while parked. but i agreed your going to have to look it up. maybe soeone here is from pa could help __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

03-22-2010, 06:26 PM	#4
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: bags legal or illega most car makers have at least one model with air ride suspension. practically all big trucks ride on air. go for it. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

03-22-2010, 08:00 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: bags legal or illegal? only answer is to look it up for your specific state. i think most states just have a problem with moving it up or down while the truck is in motion. i would do it anyways, but thats just me __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: bags legal or illegal? I can't vouch for PA's law (notoriously strict from what I hear), but here in Texas if someone brought me one to inspect, I wouldn't pass it if there were no safety snubbers in place to keep the vehicle from sinking below scrub line in the event of a failure. In Texas it isn't strictly spelled out that way so I'd surely piss the owner off, but safe is safe. I'd make the owner fully deflate the system to check how low it went. If something hit the ground or fouled a tire, no sticker from me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-23-2010, 11:33 PM	#9
LuckyInk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 10	Re: bags legal or illegal? thanx a friend told me they werent illegal i just have to have them specially inspected along with the yearly inspection



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