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South Carolina Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)
Info: South Carolina bans the "Carolina Squat": it's illegal if the front or rear fender is raised or lowered 4 in or more above the other.
InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026
South Carolina bans the "Carolina Squat": it's illegal if the front or rear fender is raised or lowered 4 in or more above the other. Cars are also capped at a 6 in raise or drop. (S.C. Code §56-5-4445.)
Official source: scstatehouse.gov →
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