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Lift Kits in Idaho

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Idaho requires bumpers at least 4.5 inches tall and caps their height at 22 inches front and rear on passenger cars, rising by weight class for trucks and multipurpose vehicles to as much as 30 inches front and 31 inches rear.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Heights are measured laden on a level surface to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper. Beware online tables that misattribute Hawaii's 29/33/35-inch tiers to Idaho.

Specific Limits

Bumper max cars
22 in front / 22 in rear
Bumper max trucks
24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 27/29 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 28/30 in 7,501-10,000 lb; 30/31 in four-wheel-drive or dual-wheel
Bumper min vertical height
4.5 in

Statute

Idaho Code § 49-966

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Idaho?
Idaho requires bumpers at least 4.5 inches tall and caps their height at 22 inches front and rear on passenger cars, rising by weight class for trucks and multipurpose vehicles to as much as 30 inches front and 31 inches rear.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Idaho?
Bumper max cars: 22 in front / 22 in rear. Bumper max trucks: 24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 27/29 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 28/30 in 7,501-10,000 lb; 30/31 in four-wheel-drive or dual-wheel. Bumper min vertical height: 4.5 in. Source: Idaho Code § 49-966.

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