Will modified suspension pass inspection testing in NJ?

[apzak]

In nj they test the cars suspension but I dont know exactly what they look for. I found this after searching and here's everything they test in nj:

"From the NJ MV Services:Inspection program details

To meet state and federal safety standards, MVS tests steering, suspension, horn, wipers, window glazing, lights, direction signals, red rear lights, mirrors, brakes and hazard signals and the catalytic converter.To meet federal Clean Air Act standards MVS inspects the vehicle's emissions by a licensed inspector.The test uses a dynamometer that allows the car to accelerate and the tires to spin without the vehicle actually moving. The inspector than tests the emissions with a probe as s/he accelerates the engine to 15 mph. A computer analyzes the emissions to reflect the car's make and model. http://www.state.nj.us/mvs/dm9...s.gif"

If I got Eibach springs and replaced the struts with gas ones, will I fail the suspension test because my suspension is too stiff? Anyone ever go through this?

[Nathan]

I SINCERELY doubt they test the stiffness of your suspension, it's possible they will check the rideheight to the middle of your headlights though.

[lessthanjakejohn]

yes it, should pass. Texas has similar inspections.... You could possibly not pass if your dampers are blown though. I'm pretty sure they just test it to make sure that it is in working condition.

How could they say "your suspension is too stiff, we fail you" How would other sports cars pass then?

[lessthanjakejohn]

as long as your car fits on the dyno

[APEXi240]

You'll pass, as was already said, they basically only check to see if your suspension is blown. I have a bunch of friends who passed with modified suspension. And, not to be a d*** but Eibachs and struts aren't all that stiff. Shouldn't be a problem.

[tl1000sga]

[APEXi240]

Thanks for that usefull post tl1000sga :rolleyes

[tl1000sga]

Glad to be of service! :icon18

[apzak]

just checked tien's website and the instructions for the HA say "for offroad use only" this is the same thing hotshot says about their headers and those will not pass nj inspection

[[Zero-S]]

Who cares. Suspension can not be "too stiff" if someone tells you that they're talking out their ***. As long as your ride height is ok, and your suspension WORKS then there should be no problem. Now stop worrying about it and go to sleep, its late.

[I30T]

and always go to a dumpy place. they'll definitely pass you.

[GEO]

what about an INTAKE?

[Efini Dreams]

If you are worried about it, dont go to a state owned DMV inspection agency, go to someone private. I had to pay the guy 50 bucks and he passed my car with intake and illegally tinted windows. I even asked him about before the inspection, he said as long as the emisisons pass, he doesnt care. The private ones dont really care about the small stuff.

[APEXi240]

Yeah, private owners really only care about emmissions. That is where I'm taking my car. I hope it passes, it seems like it's been running a little rich lately, and I don't know why.