Measurements requested
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Measurements requested
I did some searching for this measurement but didn't see it. I just about ready to pull the trigger on getting 4inch pro comp lift springs for my excursion. Trying to guess total height of the vehicle to make sure before I go ahead with it that it will still fit in the garage. My door opens at just a hair under 90" right now. I could maybe squeek another inch or so out of the opener by adjusting it to open a little more. If I am measuring this right I am right now at 82 inches at the tallest point of the roof rack. Add 4 for the lift, I'm at 86 inches and add 1.5 for the increase in tire size, which puts me then at 87.5. Leaves me 2.5 inches with the current overhead door configuration. For those who have done this lift and went with a "35" inch tire, is that estimate pretty close? Or can you measure yours and tell me what yours is at.? My wife will not be happy if her truck doesn't fit in the garage!
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I did some searching for this measurement but didn't see it. I just about ready to pull the trigger on getting 4inch pro comp lift springs for my excursion. Trying to guess total height of the vehicle to make sure before I go ahead with it that it will still fit in the garage. My door opens at just a hair under 90" right now. I could maybe squeek another inch or so out of the opener by adjusting it to open a little more. If I am measuring this right I am right now at 82 inches at the tallest point of the roof rack. Add 4 for the lift, I'm at 86 inches and add 1.5 for the increase in tire size, which puts me then at 87.5. Leaves me 2.5 inches with the current overhead door configuration. For those who have done this lift and went with a "35" inch tire, is that estimate pretty close? Or can you measure yours and tell me what yours is at.? My wife will not be happy if her truck doesn't fit in the garage!
Another consideration: your OE springs might be pretty badly sagged, so a 4" lift kit might actually raise your overall height more than 4"
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You'll probably want to swap out the factory whip for a stubby antenna. OE whip sticks up about another 3" above the roof, and slaps around on the underside of the door as you pull in.
Another consideration: your OE springs might be pretty badly sagged, so a 4" lift kit might actually raise your overall height more than 4"
Another consideration: your OE springs might be pretty badly sagged, so a 4" lift kit might actually raise your overall height more than 4"
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