Lift Kits in Maryland
Conditional
Maryland caps bumper height at 20 inches for Class A passenger vehicles and 28 inches for Class E light trucks and Class M multipurpose vehicles — and specifically rejects bumpers modified or extended up or down to compensate for suspension or body alterations.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
The rule is an inspection standard rather than a statute.
Specific Limits
- Modification ban
- bumpers may not be modified or extended to compensate for suspension or body alterations
- Bumper max passenger
- 20 in (Class A)
- Bumper max light truck mpv
- 28 in (Class E / Class M)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lift kits legal in Maryland?
Maryland caps bumper height at 20 inches for Class A passenger vehicles and 28 inches for Class E light trucks and Class M multipurpose vehicles — and specifically rejects bumpers modified or extended up or down to compensate for suspension or body alterations.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Maryland?
Modification ban: bumpers may not be modified or extended to compensate for suspension or body alterations. Bumper max passenger: 20 in (Class A). Bumper max light truck mpv: 28 in (Class E / Class M). Source: COMAR 11.14.02.07.
Street-legal lift kits picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Maryland.
Leveling kit (2–2.5″)
A modest lift that stays under most state frame- and bumper-height limits.
Shop on AmazonSuspension lift kit
Going taller? Check your state's bumper and frame height caps before you order.
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