Lowering in Maine
Maine sets a genuine 10-inch minimum frame height (or the original height if the vehicle was built lower), alongside GVWR-tiered maximums.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
29-A M.R.S. § 1920 sets a 10-inch minimum frame height — or the original height for vehicles built lower — plus maximums tiered by GVWR from 24/26 up to 32/34 inches front/rear. It also bars modifications that cause ground contact or expose the fuel tank.
Specific Limits
- Min frame height
- 10 in (or original height if built lower)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Maine.
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