Lift Kits in Hawaii
Conditional
Hawaii caps bumper height at 22 inches for passenger vehicles, rising by weight class to 29, 33, and 35 inches, measured from the ground to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The frame rail may not exceed the height of the attached bumper, and the body-to-frame-rail gap is capped at 3 inches.
Specific Limits
- Body to frame gap
- 3 in
- Bumper max by gvwr
- 29 in up to 4,500 lb; 33 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 35 in 7,501-10,000 lb
- Bumper max passenger
- 22 in
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lift kits legal in Hawaii?
Hawaii caps bumper height at 22 inches for passenger vehicles, rising by weight class to 29, 33, and 35 inches, measured from the ground to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Hawaii?
Body to frame gap: 3 in. Bumper max by gvwr: 29 in up to 4,500 lb; 33 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 35 in 7,501-10,000 lb. Bumper max passenger: 22 in. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291-35.1.
Street-legal lift kits picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Hawaii.
Leveling kit (2–2.5″)
A modest lift that stays under most state frame- and bumper-height limits.
Shop on AmazonSuspension lift kit
Going taller? Check your state's bumper and frame height caps before you order.
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