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New Hampshire Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: If you alter the suspension in New Hampshire, the bumper must sit 16-20 in off the ground on a private passenger vehicle, or 16-30 in on other vehicles; going higher needs DMV approval.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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If you alter the suspension in New Hampshire, the bumper must sit 16-20 in off the ground on a private passenger vehicle, or 16-30 in on other vehicles; going higher needs DMV approval. (RSA 266:9.)

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Ride Height & Lift in states bordering New Hampshire

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

MaineInfo
Maine caps frame height by weight class, from 24 in front / 26 in rear (up to 4,500 lb) up to 32 in front / 34 in rear (11,501-13,000 lb), with a 10 in minimum. A suspension lift also requires a certification. (29-A M.R.S. 1920.)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.maine.gov · Full Maine rule →
MassachusettsInfo
No elevating/lowering a vehicle (GVWR up to 10,000 lbs) more than 2 inches from manufacturer's height via lift kits, springs, or tires; MGL c.90 s.7P.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
VermontInfo
At Vermont inspection, bumper height caps at 22 in on cars, and 24-28 in front / 26-31 in rear on trucks and multipurpose vehicles by weight class. The gap between the body and frame can be no more than 4 in. (Vermont DMV inspection rule VN-113.)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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