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Lift Kits in Georgia

Conditional

Georgia limits passenger-car suspension changes to 2 inches from factory; truck frame heights cap at 27–31 inches by weight.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

O.C.G.A. § 40-8-6 restricts car suspension modification to ±2 in from factory spec; § 40-8-6.1 caps truck frame height at 27 in (≤4,500 GVWR), 30 in (4,501–7,500), 31 in (7,501–14,000).

Specific Limits

Cars
suspension ±2 in from factory
Truck frame max
27–31 in by GVWR

Statute

O.C.G.A. §§ 40-8-6, 40-8-6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Georgia?
Georgia limits passenger-car suspension changes to 2 inches from factory; truck frame heights cap at 27–31 inches by weight.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Georgia?
Cars: suspension ±2 in from factory. Truck frame max: 27–31 in by GVWR. Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-8-6, 40-8-6.1.

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