I agree, do a compression test but also a leak down test. Leak down is a better diagnostic of from where things may be leaking.

I dont know what all the hubbub is about. I passed no problem. The only question was " How do you get in that thing? I want to see it" For me, it's about formulating a plan of action should my Jeep not pass as it sits right now. I'd like to know, if an inspector actually measures it, at w...

Semantics. Right off the bat, you're calculation is incorrect because: Fractions shall be excluded in all measurements and final calculations. (3) Reconstructed motor vehicles shall be limited to the maximum combined lift allowed for the particular chassis used, in accordance with the applicable pr...

I was told that the calculation was the "max total lift", not the max mechanical (suspension) lift and that there was a tire lift calculation and the max lift was a sum of the two... Also, one thing that is specifically not noted in any of the laws was Body lift. From what I can gather, i...

The requirements are in 540 CMR 6.00. The Calc is WB x Track width / 2200 (safety factor) + 1" man tolerance. That height increase includes both lift and tires together. That's not quite correct. The calculation, TW x WB /2200 is for mechanical lift. Lets say the result is 3" You can now ...