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Lift Kits in Delaware

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Delaware caps bumper height at 22 inches on passenger vehicles and station wagons and 30 inches on all other registered vehicles, measured from the ground.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

The frame rail may not exceed the bumper height, and the body may sit no more than 3 inches above the frame. Antique and emergency vehicles, vehicles of 10,000 lb GVWR or more, and farm-truck plates are exempt.

Specific Limits

Body above frame
3 in
Bumper max other
30 in
Bumper max passenger
22 in

Statute

21 Del. C. § 4318

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Delaware?
Delaware caps bumper height at 22 inches on passenger vehicles and station wagons and 30 inches on all other registered vehicles, measured from the ground.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Delaware?
Body above frame: 3 in. Bumper max other: 30 in. Bumper max passenger: 22 in. Source: 21 Del. C. § 4318.

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