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Lift Kits in Wisconsin

Conditional

Wisconsin allows a lift of up to 4 inches above the manufacturer's specified height (5 inches for qualifying strengthening or handling modifications on 4WD vehicles up to 8,000 lb).

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Wis. Stat. 455 measures from manufacturer-specified height: +4 in maximum, or +5 in for qualifying 4WD/truck modifications.

Specific Limits

Max raise
4 in above manufacturer height (5 in for qualifying 4WD mods)

Statute

Wis. Stat. § 347.455

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lift kits legal in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin allows a lift of up to 4 inches above the manufacturer's specified height (5 inches for qualifying strengthening or handling modifications on 4WD vehicles up to 8,000 lb).
What are the exact lift kits limits in Wisconsin?
Max raise: 4 in above manufacturer height (5 in for qualifying 4WD mods). Source: Wis. Stat. § 347.455.

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