Lowering in Michigan
Vehicle type: Suv
Michigan applies a suspension rim-line rule: no part of the suspension may extend below the lowest point of a wheel rim, and the body or chassis may never contact the ground.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
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Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Michigan.
A conservative drop that keeps required ground clearance.
Adjustable coilovers →Dial your height back up if an inspection says you're too low.
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