Legal Lift Laws QLD

[Bigrig]

GQJays you have a point. Going 31" to 35" would only raise the car 2"; however, I think you'll find a 2" diameter limit.
When I was up there a few years back I got hold of a QLD modification booklet. This stipulated exactly what lift and how much.
BigRig, I lived in Townsville and at the time, I could have 4" suspension, 2" body, but I could not (from memory) increase my tyres by that amount.
Although I was running 35s on the Lux with a 4" lift.
Mechanic would not give me the tick until I proved it was a 4" lift, and did that and then explained the modifications booklet.
Personally, although BigRig may well be right (and as a 4x4er in QLD you may well be) I would be chasing this mod booklet down, emailing QLD tpt and getting written documents on exactly what you can have and where.
I have lived QLD, NSW, ACT and now SA (thanks to my wonderful career) and I have pretty much found that there is now a limit of 2" regardless of what 'lift' you are doing. SO you could have a 2" suspension, but cannot then raise the body. Or you could do 1" of each.
Tyre diameter is another issue and have found that 50mm dia was the legal limit back a few years in QLD. SA its 15mm.
My question: If my muddies wear to half way, are they now illegal??
Can I have 32" tyres on my patrol that are half worn? etc etc
Get it in writing from QLD TPT, Engineer etc and if you get nicked, show em.
If BigRig is right, I'll be moving back up I think as SA, with a VIC rego car is crap

Hey mate

The DOT guide is available on the website and it actually applies until the embargo period (12 months I believe) is over - that said, the VSB code has been updated already, and will be released well before that time .. I have a copy of the DOT code on my phone for those "boys in blue" moments and it has served me well thus far ...

That said, I have compliance plates for my mods and a certificate for my suspension lift (no plate is provided for suspension up here - certificate only and they can still enforce a slalom test if they wish).

If it says 35" x whatever other dimensions on the side of the tyre mate, then I'd suggest the "worn tread" theory is out the window.


I'd Tap That!!