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Maine Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: 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.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

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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.)

Official source: legislature.maine.gov →

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Ride Height & Lift in states bordering Maine

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

New HampshireInfo
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.)
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: gc.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →

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