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Lift Kits in Maine

Conditional

Maine sets both a floor and a ceiling on frame-end height: a minimum of 10 inches, and weight-tiered maximums from 24 inches front and 26 rear up to 32 and 34 inches on the heaviest class.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Body-lift spacers are capped at 3 inches, and a suspension lift certificate is required at inspection. Measurements run from a level surface to the bottom of the frame end.

Specific Limits

Frame end max
24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 28/30 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 30/32 in 7,501-10,000 lb; 31/33 in 10,001-11,500 lb; 32/34 in 11,501-13,000 lb
Frame end min
10 in
Body lift spacers
3 in max

Statute

29-A M.R.S. § 1920 (inspection: Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules § 170.1(10)(J))

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Maine?
Maine sets both a floor and a ceiling on frame-end height: a minimum of 10 inches, and weight-tiered maximums from 24 inches front and 26 rear up to 32 and 34 inches on the heaviest class.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Maine?
Frame end max: 24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 28/30 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 30/32 in 7,501-10,000 lb; 31/33 in 10,001-11,500 lb; 32/34 in 11,501-13,000 lb. Frame end min: 10 in. Body lift spacers: 3 in max. Source: 29-A M.R.S. § 1920 (inspection: Motor Vehicle Inspection Rules § 170.1(10)(J)).

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