Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14
National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle Construction and Modification (VSB 14)
Important Information for Users
Users of VSB 14 need to be aware that this document needs to be used in conjunction with the appropriate administrative requirements of the jurisdiction in which they wish to either register a vehicle or to obtain approval for a modification for an already registered vehicle. Administrative requirements include, amongst other things, processes for vehicle registration, obtaining exemptions, obtaining modification approvals, vehicle inspections, preparation and submission of reports and the payment of appropriate fees and charges.
If unsure of any of the requirements specified in VSB 14, or if more information is needed for any other issues concerning the administrative requirements, users should contact their relevant Registration Authority prior to commencing any work.
While VSB 14 provides advice on the construction of Individually Constructed Vehicles (ICVs) and the execution of modifications, it is not to be taken to be a design manual. Determination of component strength, performance, suitability and functionality must be either calculated or determined on a case by case basis by suitably qualified personnel experienced in each matter under consideration.
Queensland Code of Practice: Vehicle Modifications
The Queensland Code of Practice: Vehicle Modifications (the QCOP) is an approved code of practice that provides the requirements for modifications that are unique to Queensland, and are not be included in the NCOP.
These modifications are:
LC1—Dual-controls for driver trainer vehicles (Design)
LC2—Dual-controls for driver trainer vehicles (Modification)
LC3—Vehicle controls for persons with a disability (Design)
LC4—Vehicle controls for persons with a disability (Modification)
LH9 – Street Rod Certification (Concessional)
LH10 – Street Rod Certification (Full)
LS9 – High Lift – 50mm-125mm (Design)
LS10 - High Lift – 50mm-125mm (Modification)
The Queensland Code of Practice (PDF, 392 KB) is available for download.
1.2 Designs not covered by Code LS9
Designs that are not covered under Code LS9 are listed below:
• Design for vehicles originally equipped with ESC that have not been approved by the vehicle manufacturer or proven through testing;
black sabbath wrote:These products DO NOT require separate approvals to be used on Public roads within Australia.
Tie Rods - AdjustableDrag Links - AdjustablePanhard Rods - Adjustable and FixedUpper Control Arms (UCA's) - With Chromoly HeimsLower Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedUpper Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedRadius Arms - With Sway Bar Holes FittedSway Bars - SuperFlex & Heavy Duty DesignSway Bar Relocation PlatesSway Bar ExtensionsDrop Out Cones - Bolt-OnCoil RetainersU-Bolt PlatesDiff Drop KitsTorque BarsTorsion Bar Reinforcing KitsReplacement Strut TopsLadder Bar KitsCamber Adjuster KitsCastor Correction Plates - Bolt-OnCastor WedgesRadius Arm Spacer WashersRadius Arm Bush Cups
Check out the current NCOP Vehicle Standards Bulletin
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAWS OF AUSTRALIAN JURISDICTIONS
Subject to Federal laws and the laws of the States and Territories of Australia, VSB 14 defines
standards of practice for the design and manufacture of ICVs and the modification of production
vehicles. Other procedures may be acceptable subject to adequate technical justification.
Nothing in VSB 14 is to be regarded as in any way limiting the powers and duties of the
Minister, Chief Executive Officer or Road Transport Authority of the jurisdiction in question, or
any agent or employee of that Officer, under the appropriate legislation of that jurisdiction.
Where any ADR, any Rule of the AVSR or any Australian Standard is referred to in VSB 14, the
appropriate ADR, Rule or Australian Standard should be read in full to avoid misinterpretation.
Each jurisdiction may have a different title for its adopted version of the AVSR and there may
also be differences in rule or clause numbers.
Vehicle owners, registered operators, modifiers or builders must seek advice from the
appropriate jurisdiction if in doubt about any of the above issues.
NOTICE TO USERS OF VSB 14
Vehicle owners, registered operators, builders and modifiers of vehicles need to be aware that
compliance with this VSB 14 does not guarantee that a vehicle will be acceptable for
registration in the case of an ICV, or for continued registration in the case of a modified
registered production vehicle. If, for example, an ICV does not handle or brake satisfactorily or
has any other feature that renders the vehicle unsafe or not roadworthy, it will not be accepted
for registration.
Builders and owners need to keep abreast of changes to legislation and vehicle registration
policy in their jurisdiction, particularly in cases where a project is expected to take some years to
complete. Changes to legislation before a vehicle is completed may mean that certain vehicles
cannot be registered without appropriate modifications. Similarly, regulations pertaining to
vehicle modifications, vehicle standards or registration policy may change causing certain
vehicle modifications to become unacceptable in the future.
black sabbath wrote:These products DO NOT require separate approvals to be used on Public roads within Australia.
Tie Rods - AdjustableDrag Links - AdjustablePanhard Rods - Adjustable and FixedUpper Control Arms (UCA's) - With Chromoly HeimsLower Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedUpper Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedRadius Arms - With Sway Bar Holes FittedSway Bars - SuperFlex & Heavy Duty DesignSway Bar Relocation PlatesSway Bar ExtensionsDrop Out Cones - Bolt-OnCoil RetainersU-Bolt PlatesDiff Drop KitsTorque BarsTorsion Bar Reinforcing KitsReplacement Strut TopsLadder Bar KitsCamber Adjuster KitsCastor Correction Plates - Bolt-OnCastor WedgesRadius Arm Spacer WashersRadius Arm Bush Cups
Check out the current NCOP Vehicle Standards Bulletin
Cowboy Dave wrote:Glad I don't live in WA:
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-police-to-introduce-roadside-4wd-and-truck-inspection-station-20160225-gn3ryr.html
Cowboy Dave wrote:black sabbath wrote:These products DO NOT require separate approvals to be used on Public roads within Australia.
Tie Rods - AdjustableDrag Links - AdjustablePanhard Rods - Adjustable and FixedUpper Control Arms (UCA's) - With Chromoly HeimsLower Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedUpper Rear Control Arms - Adjustable and FixedRadius Arms - With Sway Bar Holes FittedSway Bars - SuperFlex & Heavy Duty DesignSway Bar Relocation PlatesSway Bar ExtensionsDrop Out Cones - Bolt-OnCoil RetainersU-Bolt PlatesDiff Drop KitsTorque BarsTorsion Bar Reinforcing KitsReplacement Strut TopsLadder Bar KitsCamber Adjuster KitsCastor Correction Plates - Bolt-OnCastor WedgesRadius Arm Spacer WashersRadius Arm Bush Cups
Check out the current NCOP Vehicle Standards Bulletin
It's more than brave. Or is that worse than brave?
I don't mean to offend, but if you/re going to make a call as big as that, which flies in the face of all of the evidence, you should back it up. And you should disclose whether you happen to be mates with the people involved, and/or if you're a previously banned member back with yet another username here to cause trouble (for example).
Alternatively, if you actually have a basis for the claimed expertise - like you work for DOTARS or RMS or VicRoads or something, let's hear about it and let the discussion continue.
Unfortunately this thread has always sailed dangerously close to advertising, and I'd thank Charger for his restraint in not pushing that line, but if it is going to degenerate in the manner that such things have in the past then we might (unfortunately) have to take steps to stop that.
Let's try and keep things calm, rational and factual please.
black sabbath wrote:
HI Cowboy!
First of all i am calm mate, don't low whats given you the indication that i aren't,
Second , i do belive i wrote to check the link on superiors page, so given that your hands are quick enough to right back some backlash i am sure you can go there and check it yourself…
Third, you're asking me to disclose info on who i am ??? I'm sorry who are you ???
I am a member just like anyone else is here mate so i deserve the right to talk about products just the way everyone else does…
Since you seem to be quite educated, please tell me which part of the forum advertising or sponsorship rules i have broken with any of my above posts , otherwise your comment is null and void.
So since i originally posted about this topic of conversation (being diff drop kits) these guys went out to Toolangi over the weekend and put the kits to the test…
I managed to find the youtube footage through Facebook… Seems as though the Kits paired with lockers and crawlers is the way to go if you want a capable ifs rig!
First one is Rocky Track second is Walking Track
Enjoy
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