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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
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.)
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