When you get a chance would you mind clarifying this? In California "Medium Duty Vehicles" go up to 14,000 GVW. I'm pretty sure all vehicles less than 8,500 lbs are subject to the same exhaust emission standards as passenger cars.
Spoke with ARB today and they said that their Nitrocharger shocks are still made in Australia but some of the steering stabilizers are made in Mexico. If you friend has verifiable proof it would be nice if you could post it.
CARFAX for it
05/15/2006 Desert European Motorcars
Rancho Mirage, CA
760-773-5000
indigoautogroupsocal
.com/ Pre-delivery inspection completed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Washed/detailed
07/01/2006 6 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fullerton, CA Title issued or...