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Lift Kits in Kentucky

Legal

Kentucky sets no statewide lift, frame-height, or bumper-height limit. The only cap is overall vehicle height of 13 feet 6 inches, and general equipment rules — headlamp height, working lighting — still apply.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

No Kentucky statute limits how high a vehicle may be lifted.

Specific Limits

Overall vehicle height
13 feet 6 inches
Statewide height limit
none

Statute

KRS 189.221

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Kentucky?
Kentucky sets no statewide lift, frame-height, or bumper-height limit. The only cap is overall vehicle height of 13 feet 6 inches, and general equipment rules — headlamp height, working lighting — still apply.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Kentucky?
Overall vehicle height: 13 feet 6 inches. Statewide height limit: none. Source: KRS 189.221.

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