Vehicle Inspection Requirements

minimum vehicle requirements

The following are minimum vehicle requirements which, if not met, disqualify a vehicle from participating in an event:

• Vehicle Registration: Must be current Liability
• Insurance Coverage: Must be current, and meet applicable governmental requirements.
• Service Brakes: Must be able to stall engine when idling in 2nd gear (1st gear if 3 speed)
• Parking Brake: Must be able to stall engine when idling in 3rd gear (2nd gear if 3 speed)
• Brake Lights: Must be functioning properly
• Tires: All tires, including spare, must have at least 2/32" of tread. Spare tire must be fully inflated. Air down to a maximum of 15 psi prior to safety inspection
• Roll Bar: Any open vehicle must have a roll bar firmly attached to the vehicle
• Seat Belts: Required for driver and each passenger
• Fire Extinguisher: Must show full charge on gauge and/or have seal intact
• First Aid Kit: Recommended to be as complete as is reasonably possible
• Antenna Length: Not longer than 54", unless both ends are firmly attached to the vehicle
  

evaluated items

The following are evaluated items which, depending on severity and/or quantity of deficiencies, may disqualify a vehicle from participating in an event:

• Headlights
• Running Lights
• Turn Signals
• Windshield: No dangerous cracks
• Wipers
• Horn
• Exhaust System: Must be intact. No open exhaust, excessive noise or excessive smoke
• Steering: Check play in wheel, condition of column and mounting hardware, knuckle arms
• Hoses & Lines: Water, gas, brake lines (Please do not bring a vehicle with excessive leaks to an event. Such leaks can be damaging to the environment.)
• Vehicle Jack: Hi-Lift type recommended
• Tow Strap, Tow Rope and/or Chain
• Winch
  

items to consider

The following are recommended items which Rock Crawlers encourage you to consider:

• CB Radio
• Tools
• Fan Belt, Radiator Water, Battery Cables
• Tire Gauge, Tire Pump, Tire Patch Kit
• Rags, Hand Cleaner, Litter Bags
• Axe, Shovel
• Flashlight, Spare Batteries, Spare Vehicle Key

Info used from Toyota Land Cruisers Association

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