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California Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: Max frame height by GVWR: 23 in passenger; 27/30/31 in for vehicles up to 4,500/7,500/10,000 lb; body floor <=5 in above frame — Cal.

InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026

Max frame height by GVWR: 23 in passenger; 27/30/31 in for vehicles up to 4,500/7,500/10,000 lb; body floor <=5 in above frame — Cal. Veh. Code §24008.5.

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