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Lift Kits in Montana

Legal

Montana sets no statewide lift, frame-height, or bumper-height limit. The only cap is overall vehicle height of 14 feet, and general equipment rules — headlamp height, working lighting — still apply.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

No Montana statute limits how high a vehicle may be lifted. MCA § 61-9-430 requires front and rear bumpers on vehicles under 10,000 lb GVW but specifies no height for them; street rods are exempt.

Specific Limits

Overall vehicle height
14 feet
Statewide height limit
none

Statute

MCA §§ 61-9-430, 61-10-103

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Montana?
Montana sets no statewide lift, frame-height, or bumper-height limit. The only cap is overall vehicle height of 14 feet, and general equipment rules — headlamp height, working lighting — still apply.
What are the exact lift kits limits in Montana?
Overall vehicle height: 14 feet. Statewide height limit: none. Source: MCA §§ 61-9-430, 61-10-103.

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