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Ohio Ride Height & Lift Laws (2026)
Info: In Ohio, the gap between the body floor and the top of the frame can't exceed 4 in, and you can't defeat the suspension or make changes that let the vehicle contact the ground.
InfoVerified Jun 19, 2026
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