Lift Kits in West Virginia
West Virginia requires front and rear bumper height between 6 and 31 inches on vehicles at or under 10,000 lb GVWR.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Where bumpers are absent or altered, the measurement is taken to the bottom of the frame rail. The body may sit no more than 3 inches above the frame, modifying the front-end suspension with lift blocks is prohibited, and the original suspension may not be disconnected.
Specific Limits
- Bumper band
- 6-31 in for vehicles up to 10,000 lb GVWR
- Lift blocks
- prohibited on the front suspension
- Body to frame max
- 3 in
Frequently Asked Questions
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Street-legal lift kits picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in West Virginia.
A modest lift that stays under most state frame- and bumper-height limits.
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