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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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Just squeezed in

Now I feel for you guys who have space-limited garages. I stayed at my brother's house for a couple of days and there wasn't much room to spare. I'm grateful for my long garage at home.






 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Wow, now that is a tight fit...aka "Fits like a glove"
So do you use the front camera in the blue oval to inch up to the wall or do you have something else that lets you know when you need to stop (Besides the wall).
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 11:34 AM
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Wow, now that is a tight fit...aka "Fits like a glove"
So do you use the front camera in the blue oval to inch up to the wall or do you have something else that lets you know when you need to stop (Besides the wall).
I was watching the camera closely but still couldn't tell how close the truck was to the blank white wall. I could see shadows but couldn't tell two inches from 4 or 6 inches. It would take practice to be able to interpret those shadows into real distance. It took me getting out and back in the truck about a half dozen times until I ended up about 1 inch from the front wall. If this was my house I'd use a very precise ball on string and also a 1X screwed to the wall where the tow hooks would hit. Even then the truck still has that little bit of torque in the transmission that forces the truck forward after shifting to Park. You'd have to get used to switching to neutral first before shifting to P.

Just a bit of empathy for those who have to squeeze in. I feel ya.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 11:38 AM
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I was watching the camera closely but still couldn't tell how close the truck was to the blank white wall. I could see shadows but couldn't tell two inches from 4 or 6 inches. It would take practice to be able to interpret those shadows into real distance. It took me getting out and back in the truck about a half dozen times until I ended up about 1 inch from the front wall. If this was my house I'd use a very precise ball on string and also a 1X screwed to the wall where the tow hooks would hit. Even then the truck still has that little bit of torque in the transmission that forces the truck forward after shifting to Park. You'd have to get used to switching to neutral first before shifting to P.

Just a bit of empathy for those who have to squeeze in. I feel ya.
Yeah I have used the ball and string trick in the past. Unfortunately for me I don't get to park mine in the garage. I have the Crew Cab Long Box, so that pretty much rules that out, plus I am not sure if I would have the height clearance. Definitely good parking job and love the truck. Can't wait for mine to get here.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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Is this shown with your 1/4 spacers? Is this shown with any leveling kit?

I have readylift 1.5 " front leveling kit and looking at wheels that would have offset 1" to outside more than stock (.75) more than yours with .25 spacers. Do you think any front fender or front ture hits to its rear liner?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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Is this shown with your 1/4 spacers? Is this shown with any leveling kit?

I have readylift 1.5 " front leveling kit and looking at wheels that would have offset 1" to outside more than stock (.75) more than yours with .25 spacers. Do you think any front fender or front ture hits to its rear liner?
This picture is with a ReadyLift 1.5 and the spacers. It's hard to say what clearance issues would be with the tire/wheel more outboard. You'd definitely solve the control arm rubbing issue but you should keep checking around to see if anyone has fender issues with a similar setup. FWIW, I'm ditching the 1.5 and going to put in the 2.5 level. The current setup has too much rake.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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Pretty color
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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I would kill for a garage that big.

My poor baby has to live outside for the rest of it's life!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 04:19 PM
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i would need to get rid of the RZR, quads and utility trailer. Nope. The truck can sit outside like all my other trucks before her. She still get love, she don't mind.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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Fits Like a glove

Did you install your retrax by yourself, or does it need two people , no video for retrax install LOL
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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Epic, any idea on your max cab height with the 37s and the 1.5 level?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 02:29 PM
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Here's my tight squeeze.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Now that is tight! I think mine will be about the same. Maybe 3" front to back to spare. Height will be very close also.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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And mine's a longbed!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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And mine's a longbed!
Not a chance a long bed would fit in my garage. I'll be happy if mine fits. I'll need a shoehorn.
 
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