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Lift Kits in Indiana

Conditional

Indiana requires passenger cars originally equipped with bumpers to keep them, and bumper height may not vary more than 3 inches from the original manufactured height.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Trucks with a declared gross weight of 11,000 lb or less need front and rear bumpers no more than 30 inches from level pavement to the bottom of the bumper.

Specific Limits

Truck bumper max
30 in for trucks up to 11,000 lb declared gross weight
Max variance cars
3 in from the original manufactured bumper height

Statute

Ind. Code §§ 9-19-4-1, 9-19-4-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Indiana?
Indiana requires passenger cars originally equipped with bumpers to keep them, and bumper height may not vary more than 3 inches from the original manufactured height.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Indiana?
Truck bumper max: 30 in for trucks up to 11,000 lb declared gross weight. Max variance cars: 3 in from the original manufactured bumper height. Source: Ind. Code §§ 9-19-4-1, 9-19-4-2.

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