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Illinois Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)

Info: Illinois caps bumper height by weight class, but for any vehicle 9,000 lb or under the bumper can never exceed 28 in in front or 30 in in the rear. (625 ILCS 5/12-608.)

InfoVerified Jul 20, 2026

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Illinois caps bumper height by weight class, but for any vehicle 9,000 lb or under the bumper can never exceed 28 in in front or 30 in in the rear. (625 ILCS 5/12-608.)

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