Lift Kits in Washington
Washington requires front and rear bumpers at least 4.5 inches tall and caps their height at 22 inches on passenger vehicles, rising by weight class for trucks to 28 inches front and 30 inches rear.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Heights are measured from a level surface to the highest point on the bottom of the bumper, and a blocker beam or added bumper may not be used to satisfy the requirement.
Specific Limits
- Bumper max trucks
- 24/26 in up to 4,500 lb; 27/29 in 4,501-7,500 lb; 28/30 in 7,501 lb and over
- Bumper max passenger
- 22 in front / 22 in rear
- Bumper min vertical height
- 4.5 in
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal lift kits picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Washington.
A modest lift that stays under most state frame- and bumper-height limits.
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