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Is lowering your car illegal?

I’m thinking about lowering my car to reduce drag and make it more aesthetically pleasing. I’ve never done this to a car before, and I’m honestly not even sure if it’s allowed. Is lowering your car illegal?

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Payton Ternus · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Car modifications are a fun way to add your own style to your car and switch up its look.
It is legal to lower your car in the U.S., but states will have different restrictions over car modifications. You’ll need to check with your state laws—and make sure your
car insurance
will still cover your car.
As long as your car meets the U.S. standards for ground clearance, you’re good to go. States can impose their own restrictions on lowering cars—for example,
Georgia
has a two-inch restriction on lowered suspensions.
Before you make any modifications to your car, double-check with your insurance provider to make sure it will be covered. If you’re looking to save on your car insurance,
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