Lift Kits in South Carolina
South Carolina has no lift-height or bumper-height cap. Its rule is the original 'Carolina squat' ban: it is unlawful to operate a passenger vehicle whose front or rear fender has been raised 4 or more inches higher than the other.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
This took effect November 12, 2023. Fines run $100, $200, and $300, with a 12-month license suspension on a third offense.
Specific Limits
- Rule
- neither fender may be raised 4 or more inches higher than the other
- Penalties
- $100 / $200 / $300, 12-month suspension on the third offense
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lift kits legal in South Carolina?
What are the exact lift kits limits in South Carolina?
Street-legal lift kits picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in South Carolina.
A modest lift that stays under most state frame- and bumper-height limits.
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