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California Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: California limits how high the frame can sit, based on the vehicle's weight class.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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California limits how high the frame can sit, based on the vehicle's weight class. Max frame height: 23 in for a passenger car, 27 in up to 4,500 lb, 30 in up to 7,500 lb, and 31 in up to 10,000 lb. The body floor can sit no more than 5 in above the frame. (Cal. Veh. Code §24008.5.)

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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Ride Height & Lift in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaInfo
No bumper/frame height or lift limit; only 13 ft 6 in overall height (ARS §28-1094) and tire-coverage (fender/mudguard) rule under ARS §28-964 apply.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaInfo
Nevada doesn't limit bumper height, but caps how high the body sits off the ground by weight class: 24 in for cars, and 28, 30, or 32 in for trucks (up to 4,500, 7,500, or 10,000 lb). Overall vehicle height can't exceed 14 ft. (NRS 484D.610, 484D.605.)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonInfo
No statutory bumper-height or suspension-lift limit; general max height 14 ft under ORS 818.080; ODOT equipment standards govern safety.
Verified Jul 30, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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