Lowering in Illinois
Vehicle type: Van
Illinois requires bumpers on vehicles up to 9,000 lb GVWR and caps their height (22 inches for first-division vehicles), but sets no lowering minimum.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Illinois.
A conservative drop that keeps required ground clearance.
Adjustable coilovers →Dial your height back up if an inspection says you're too low.
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