Lower 2018 Lariat FX4
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Lower 2018 Lariat FX4
New member here - just found this site as I am picking up my 2018 F-250 Lariat with FX4 and 6.7L tonight from the dealership.
The truck is listed at 81.5 inches tall which is 6' 9.5". I just realized that the garage at the office has 6'9" of clearance so I need to park it outside. I'd like to try to lower the truck without doing anything crazy to it - i.e. as cheap as possible without sacrificing the ride quality. Is there an easy way to maybe lower it by 3" or so?
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dr
The truck is listed at 81.5 inches tall which is 6' 9.5". I just realized that the garage at the office has 6'9" of clearance so I need to park it outside. I'd like to try to lower the truck without doing anything crazy to it - i.e. as cheap as possible without sacrificing the ride quality. Is there an easy way to maybe lower it by 3" or so?
Thanks,
dr
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Im gonna go out there and say that if you try to lower that truck you will bring on a whole slew of issues. I know some dudes have put shorter blocks in the back, but i doubt thats going to get you there. Ima’ say ya’ parkin’ outside son.
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You can lower the rear by replacing the blocks with shorter ones (I did so, without any problems), but that will only get you about 1.5 inches lower on the rear. I imagine lowering the front would be much more complicated. I would not be confident enough in the posted clearance in a parking garage to risk trying it with anything that close.
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dr
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It's actually the tire diameter that makes the final difference and not the wheel. Going from a stock 34" tire to a 32" won't make that much difference. A suspension drop would probably be costly but may the only alternative.
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I have a 2019 Lariat FX4 With 20
I have a 2019 Lariat FX4 with 20 inch wheels. The stated garage height at work is 6'8". Had a friend spot for me on the first run and had at least 3 inches of clearance at the lowest point.
The cheapest option would be trying that on a day where the office is closed in case you have to back out. I thought I would be parking outside but happy to have made it. The security guard said they are very conservative to save them from liability. That may not be the case everywhere.
The cheapest option would be trying that on a day where the office is closed in case you have to back out. I thought I would be parking outside but happy to have made it. The security guard said they are very conservative to save them from liability. That may not be the case everywhere.
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My F250 was also listed as being 81-1/2" tall. However, I found it to be 83" tall when I measured it. Used a 4-foot long level from the center of the aft portion of the roof (highest point). Even though I was on level ground, I double-checked and measured from both sides. My garage at work is posted with a minumum height of 86" and I found the lowest point was 87" (yeah, I measured the garage, too)
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Even if you manage to get into the parking building, be very careful the first few times, as I have found several where I cleared the pipe at the entrance and the main beams of the structure, however the listed height did not factor in signs that were added to the building, and I had to drive around them. Additionally I always tried to part as close to the entrance as I could because taking some of the ramps the wrong way could also cause me to hit things. In my 02 superduty I knew I was really close when the FM radio antenna hit something and I should look. If the antenna cleared it then I was OK. But you should check that on your truck.
If you truck has the snow plow package you may be able to swap to some softer springs and that would lower the front end, potentially even giving you a softer ride.
If you truck has the snow plow package you may be able to swap to some softer springs and that would lower the front end, potentially even giving you a softer ride.
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Most parking garages have parking and entrance for outsized vehicles this mostly for delivery services. Find that location and start your lowering process. These trucks are to tall for most of us, I think changing tires will be the cheapest method. Research the best tire for your needs and lifestyle. Lowering will also enhance the trucks’ towing characteristics.
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Lower the rear to level the truck. Inexpensive and not the same issues you’ll get messing with the front. That should get you what you need and lots are doing it with good success:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rear-end.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-rear-end.html
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Here’s a thought...
It may not help at all in this particular instance but might be good to keep in mind for later.
I have a ‘18 F350 CCLB 4x4 6.2 with 34” tires. Ford says it’s about 82”, give or take (you don’t need to remember this part).
When I go into any garage I use the antenna as my gauge. If it clears the truck will clear. If it touches then I assess wether it will fit or not. Have never touched the top of any truck using this method and actually rarely have the antenna touch.
The antenna is 93”. I just measured it to see what the difference is. About 11”, give or take. Pretty good margin of error.
If you are using a stubby antenna this method probably won’t work for you. Just sayin’.
Mr. King
I have a ‘18 F350 CCLB 4x4 6.2 with 34” tires. Ford says it’s about 82”, give or take (you don’t need to remember this part).
When I go into any garage I use the antenna as my gauge. If it clears the truck will clear. If it touches then I assess wether it will fit or not. Have never touched the top of any truck using this method and actually rarely have the antenna touch.
The antenna is 93”. I just measured it to see what the difference is. About 11”, give or take. Pretty good margin of error.
If you are using a stubby antenna this method probably won’t work for you. Just sayin’.
Mr. King
