Sinking Creek 4WD Association

what the fuck. that's some bullshit.... sounds like you need another hook-up for inspections.

ya, didn't take it to my usual guy. Quickly finding out that MJ tail lights are like gold $60 shipped is the cheapest I've found.

I always thought they looked the same as older Dakota tail lights. Any chance they're the same?

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:I always thought they looked the same as older Dakota tail lights. Any chance they're the same?

scanned D&Ms whole yard trying to find one that would work.

From looking at Rock Auto, the late 80's Dakota tail lights look the same. ~$18 each side.

Any idea what the difference may be? Looks like Dakota lights are bigger.

http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopi ... ght=dakota

gay

Early '87 with the black trim and no external screws will work. Nothing else

just dropped 60 bones on lights gay....

1. - REMOVE OLD INSPECTION STICKER.

2. - DRIVE VEHICLE INTO INSPECTION LANE.

3. - INSPECT BRAKES FOR:

* Worn, damaged or missing parts.
* Worn, contaminated or defective linings or drums.
* Leaks in system, proper fluid level.
* Worn, contaminated or defective disc pads or discs.
(NOTE: A minimum of two wheels and drums must be removed from each vehicle at the time of inspection. Consult the official inspection manual for exceptions.)

4. - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE FOR:

* Broken or missing parts.
* Proper adjustment.
* Standard factory equipment or equivalent.

5. - INSPECT HEADLIGHTS FOR:

* Approved type, aim, and output.
* Condition of lamp, wiring and switch.
* Beam indicator.

Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
* Aim of fog and driving lamps.
* Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.
(NOTE: Every vehicle must have a rear lamp showing a red light to the rear, a white light illuminating the rear license plate; vehicles over 7 feet wide or extending 4 inches or more beyond the front fender extremes must be equipped with approved clearance lamps and reflex reflectors. Count load in measuring.)

7. – INSPECT SIGNAL DEVICE FOR:

* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.
* Correct indications and tell-tale (visual or audible).
* Illumination of all lamps, lens color, and condition of lens.

8. – INSPECT STEERING & SUSPENSION FOR: (Jack up front end as shown in Manual)

* Wear in bushings, kingpins, ball joints, wheel bearings, tie rod ends.
* Looseness of gear box on frame, condition of drag link and steering arm.
* Play in steering wheel.
* Wheel alignment and axle alignment.
* Broken spring leaves, and worn shackles.
* Shock absorbers.
* Broken frame.
* Broken or missing engine mounts.
* Lift blocks.

9. – INSPECT TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS FOR:

* Condition of tires including tread depth.
* Mixing radials and bias ply tires.
* Wheels that are cracked or damaged so as to affect safe operation.

10. – INSPECT MIRROR FOR:

* Rigidity of mounting.
* Condition of reflecting surface.
* View of road to rear (Truck mirrors must extend at least halfway beyond edge of body) – (Visibility 200 feet to rear).

Top of page11. – INSPECT HORN FOR:

* Electrical connections, mounting and horn button.
* Emits sound audible for a minimum of 200 feet.

12. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD AND OTHER GLASS FOR:

* Approved type safety glass.
* Cloudiness, distortion or other obstruction to vision.
* Cracked, scratched or broken glass.
* Stickers. ALL UNAUTHORIZED STICKERS MUST BE REMOVED.
* Sunshading material attached to the windshield to ensure it does not extend more than 3 inches downward from the top of windshield, unless authorized by Medical Waiver Certificate.
* Operation of left front door glass.

13. – INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER/DEFROSTER FOR:

* Operating condition.
* Condition of blade.

14. – INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR:

* Exhaust line-manifold, gaskets, pipes, mufflers, connections, etc.
* Leakage of gases at any point from motor to point discharged from system.

15. – INSPECT LICENSE TAGS FOR:

* Illumination of rear plate.

16. – INSPECT HOOD AND AREA UNDER THE HOOD FOR:

* Operating condition of hood latch.
* Presence of emissions system -Evidence that any essential parts have been removed, rendered inoperative or disconnected.
* Fluid levels that are below the proper level
1. Brake fluid.
2. Power steering fluid.
* Power steering belt - proper tension, wear, or absence.

Top of page17. – INSPECT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM (1973 and Subsequent Models) FOR:

* Installation.
* Operation.
(NOTE: This includes the catalytic converter and the fuel tank filler pipe.)

18. – INSPECT DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

* Anchorage.
* Location.
* Condition.

19. – INSPECT SEAT BELTS FOR:

* Approved type.
* Installation.

20. – INSPECT AIR BAG AND AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FOR:

* Any defects in the air bag system noted by the air bag readiness light, or otherwise indicated; or
* The air bag has been deployed and has not been replaced (and is not deactivated because of a medical or other exemption and a notice is posted to indicate that it has been deactivated); or
* Any part of the air bag system has been removed from the vehicle; or
* If the air bag indicator fails to light, or stays on continuously.

21. – INSPECT DOORS AT THE RIGHT & LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT FOR:

* Handle or opening device which will permit the opening of the door from the outside and inside of the vehicle.
* Latching system which will hold door in its proper closed position.

22. – INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM FOR:

* Any part that is not securely fastened.
* Liquid fuel leakage.
* Fuel tank filler cap for presence.

23. – INSPECT FLOOR PAN FOR:

(a) Holes which allow exhaust gases to enter occupant compartment.
(b) Conditions which create a hazard to the occupants.

Top of page24. – ISSUE STICKER:





Says nothing about condition of lens (just lamp and wiring). I say call them out on it.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/1713483053.html

I think you need these to go with the mud tars

BadAssEddie wrote:Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.

Its a total bullshit thing to fail for, though it is TECHNICALLY legit.

Dude, you're moving to MD in a month, wait till you get here and tag it(and the Cherocar for that matter) historic. No inspections or emissions ever!

willhf1011 wrote:

BadAssEddie wrote:Top of page6. - INSPECT OTHER LIGHTS FOR:

* Approved type, proper bulbs, condition of lenses, wiring and switch.

Its a total bullshit thing to fail for, though it is TECHNICALLY legit.

Total brainfart, I was thinking cracked headlight.


I feel your pain though Trow, I fought with inspections for 3 months last summer ans spent 300 bucks to appease overzealous inspectors.

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:Dude, you're moving to MD in a month, wait till you get here and tag it(and the Cherocar for that matter) historic. No inspections or emissions ever!

Best idea yet.

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:Dude, you're moving to MD in a month, wait till you get here and tag it(and the Cherocar for that matter) historic. No inspections or emissions ever!

But, isnt the initial MD inspection really stringent? Trow, is there anything else you could fail for on a tougher inspection?

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:Dude, you're moving to MD in a month, wait till you get here and tag it(and the Cherocar for that matter) historic. No inspections or emissions ever!

I concur, weve told him that, it would ease all of his troubles.

I fought inspection on my jeep for a long time, then decided to take a different route

BadAssEddie wrote:

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:Dude, you're moving to MD in a month, wait till you get here and tag it(and the Cherocar for that matter) historic. No inspections or emissions ever!

But, isnt the initial MD inspection really stringent? Trow, is there anything else you could fail for on a tougher inspection?

Let me repeat myself, "No inspections or emissions EVER" :)

Do you really think I could have ever gotten the mini-truck past ANY kind of inspection let alone a stringent one?