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Old 12-11-2012, 07:53 PM
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So I have 3 more weeks until my 2013 lariat 4x4 gets here and just started thinking about parking garages. There is a garage near work that has a clearance of 6"9. Does anyone have experience parking in parking garages? Any ideas on whats a safe clearance? Thanks
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So I have 3 more weeks until my 2013 lariat 4x4 gets here and just started thinking about parking garages. There is a garage near work that has a clearance of 6"9. Does anyone have experience parking in parking garages? Any ideas on whats a safe clearance? Thanks
My local airport garage is 6'9" and my truck fit when it was stock, but it was very close! You should be okay, but I'm not 100% sure
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Just measured the truck 4x4 xlt and it is give or take a half inch its 6 feet 6 inches. Depending on your tires you may not fit. Personally I wouldn't do it as it is too close for me.
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Originally Posted by TheBlack2011FX4
My local airport garage is 6'9" and my truck fit when it was stock, but it was very close! You should be okay, but I'm not 100% sure
did you have 20 or 18 inch wheels?
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Originally Posted by eah990

did you have 20 or 18 inch wheels?
18s
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Originally Posted by TheBlack2011FX4
18s
yeah i ordered 20's so that an extra inch right there. I am getting the feeling it aint gonna fit
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Sorry mine is an 11 with 17 inch.
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My experience with the 13 will be the same as with my 10 in any garage less than 7 feet. Drive really slow and pay attention to the radio antenna. If it hits the garage, back up.
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You'll be fine. Super crew 4x4 5.5' box is 76.7". Supercrew 4x4 with 6.5' box is 76.5". Don't sweat it.

Even the raptor would fit at 78.5" tall supecab/ 78.4" supercrew.
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Also take into consideration that most parking garages have ramps leading up and down. Technically my truck should have fit in the parking garage downtown I used to use but due to the ramp leading up immediately to next floor, it wouldn't.


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