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Lift Kits in New Mexico

Legal

New Mexico 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 New Mexico statute limits how high a vehicle may be lifted.

Specific Limits

Overall vehicle height
14 feet
Statewide height limit
none

Statute

NMSA 1978, § 66-7-404(A)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in New Mexico?
New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
Overall vehicle height: 14 feet. Statewide height limit: none. Source: NMSA 1978, § 66-7-404(A).

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