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Lift Kits in Missouri

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Missouri caps bumper height at 22 inches front and rear on non-commercial passenger vehicles, with weight-tiered limits for commercial vehicles.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Missouri also bans body alterations that raise the front or rear enough to obstruct the driver's vision.

Specific Limits

Bumper max passenger
22 in front / 22 in rear
Bumper max commercial
24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 27/29 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 28/30 in 7,501-9,000 lb; 29/31 in 9,001-11,500 lb

Statute

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 307.172

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Missouri?
Missouri caps bumper height at 22 inches front and rear on non-commercial passenger vehicles, with weight-tiered limits for commercial vehicles.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Missouri?
Bumper max passenger: 22 in front / 22 in rear. Bumper max commercial: 24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 27/29 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 28/30 in 7,501-9,000 lb; 29/31 in 9,001-11,500 lb. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 307.172.

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