hay man
lift laws for north carolina and all other states found on http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/lift-laws.htm
North Carolina
Don't even think about going higher than 6 inches from the factory height-unless, of course, you get a written OK from the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. You don't need a permission slip if yours is a multipurpose ride atop a truck chassis that sees some dirt.