Lowering in Georgia
Georgia allows private passenger cars to be altered no more than 2 inches above or below the factory-recommended suspension height.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
O.C.G.A. § 40-8-6 limits suspension alteration on private passenger vehicles to 2 inches in either direction from the manufacturer's recommendation. Exceeding it is a misdemeanor. (The separate § 40-8-6.1 governs truck frame heights.)
Specific Limits
- Max variance
- 2 in above or below factory recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Georgia.
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