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New Jersey Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)
Info: Bumpers must be no lower than 16 inches from the ground to the bottom of the bumper.
InfoVerified Jul 30, 2026
Bumpers must be no lower than 16 inches from the ground to the bottom of the bumper. For vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 lb or under, maximum tire diameter is 38 inches OR six inches more than the largest tire offered by the original manufacturer as standard or optional equipment — whichever is less (N.J.A.C. 13:20-37.3(a)).
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